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[myownhand]

[There’s a finger tapping at the screen a bit, then a soft laugh of victory]

Haha, knew I could get it t’work.

[A blur of red as the figure of Merida comes into view. Seems like the princess has been figuring how to work this thing for most of the morning—and been watching the various other videos and messages zipping by all day.]

I suppose I should introduce myself. I am Merida, first born descendant of clan DunBroch. [There's a hitch of pride in her shoulders, it doesn't matter where, when, or WHY she is anywhere-- she will always wear her name with pride.] I guess y'could say I'm new here, though th'-- kedan, as they were, were very helpful in explainin' most everythin'. That we’re all stuck here, no way out, etcetera, etcetera.

[Then the camera switches directions and you’ll notice it firmly pointed at a toilet.]

But what is this—and why is it in th’bathroom?

[…They don’t exactly have indoor plumbing in DunBroch. Or porcelain toilets. The kedan told her about it, that doesn't mean she recognizes it quite yet.

But wait! There's MORE.]

Also, what is this I hear about a celebration goin' on? I haven't really found my way around yet.

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[aloneintheuniverse]

[Maybe not "just as." But get back to him when there's a grown up version of yourself there too.]

...Are you a warrior? [Like something out of a fantasy novel.]

[myownhand]

Erm--! [Whoops. this is where things get "complicated". She still would rather avoid the whole "princess" thing for the moment]

Not exactly. My father is a warrior, with th'rest of th'clans. He thinks learnin' t'fight is essential so... [She's picked up on all of it. Though she is a warrior in that respect, she's just not sure if she would be forced to take up arms if it came to that.

Granted she'd want to protect her home, but maybe her duty to uphold the clans name came first.]

[aloneintheuniverse]

[If Clark knew she was a princess, he'd really think she was straight out of a fantasy novel.]

Wow. My dad's a farmer.

[myownhand]

A farmers a respectable position. [THey were the ones who toiled to make sure that DunBroch stayed well stock. Her mother and father always told her to respect the importance of every person in their kingdom.] Y'couldn't do much of anythin' without food t'eat.

[aloneintheuniverse]

That's what dad would say. [Over and over and over again.]

I'm Clark, by the way. Clark Kent.

[myownhand]

Nice t'make your acquaintance, Clark. [This will surely be confusing once she inevitably runs into the other clark...]

I don't suppose you'll be goin' t'th'party?

[aloneintheuniverse]

[Confusing is another word for Tu Vishan, Merida.]

I might. If I can find something nice to wear.

[myownhand]

I don't really have anythin' t'wear. But I've been told what I'm wearin' is just fine. So I guess it'll have t'do.

[She's got no idea of what formal wear standards are here.]

I'm sure you'll be able t'find somethin'.

[aloneintheuniverse]

If I do go, I guess I'll see you there?

[myownhand]

Definitely. I've heard there's tons of food.

[BEST REASON TO GO.]

[aloneintheuniverse]

[BEST.]

Oh? Then I'll probably definitely try to make it there.