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[4n631]

[The console switches on and a pale skinned, brunette with blue eyes smiles into the camera. The right side of her head seems to be shaven and something that looks like a metal plate is barely visible on that side. She seems to be pleased to see the open network and raises her hand in a little wave. As she did so, bluish-white marks can be seen starting from her left hand and going up along her arm. The tattoo-like markings also seem to cross onto her chest, though they stop at the center. The marks seem to glow faintly, even in the well lit room she’s sitting in.]

Hello uhm—whoever is out there. I’m Angel and I am—obviously new here. This is actually my third day living on this turtle and I haven’t actually left my house yet but I definitely plan to! Yes, I plan to go out very uh—very soon. [She tries to look confident but her expression comes across as sheepish at best. After that however, she descends into awkward silence before picking herself back up again.]

So—Can I ask who’s out there? Is there anyone from Promethea, Eden-5, Eden-6, uhm…Pandora? And what’s out there? Outside I mean. Are there trees? Oh geez, That must sound like a weird question. So okay—I have actually never been outside before and a lot of things that are outdoors are totally new to me. [As though the outdoors can hear her the woman turns her head toward the window briefly before looking back at the screen.]

Okay so I’ve made this completely awkward now. I’m sorry. [She fidgets with her hair for a while, fondling the ponytail that hangs over her shoulder on the unshaven side of her head. There is a slight indication of movement off screen as she shuffles her feet a little bit under the table. The girl looks anxious, as though she can’t decide if she should wait for a response or just shut the entire thing down right then and there.]

Comments

[4n631]

The trees can hear me!? [Her eyes widen for a moment, then tries to remain calm. At least so far no one had mentioned anything about the trees being dangerous, or carnivorous. So maybe having plants hear you was okay compared to what it could have been]

I guess...better hearing you than eating you. [she gives a small, short laugh] Nice to meet you Ava. I think...I'm supposed to find work? I can uhm...that is...I'm really good with computers. Do people need that sort of thing here?

[superoverachiever]

Us Foreigners could always use the help with computers, especially if you're from the future. I dunno if the kedan care at all, but there are foreign-run opportunities too. Like with Mister Wayne.

[4n631]

Oh that's good. I can interface with computers really well.

[superoverachiever]

Then I'm sure you can find something.

Are you a programmer or what?

[4n631]

Sort of. I have a natural talent for interfacing with computers.

[superoverachiever]

You keep saying 'interface.'

You're not a cyborg, are you?

[4n631]

Uhm no. No I'm not a cyborg.

[superoverachiever]

Are you a mutant? [This is a puzzle now. Figure out the reason behind the odd word choice.]

[...Ava gets bored a lot more since Pete got sent home.]

[4n631]

What? No I'm not a mutant! Why would you think that?

[superoverachiever]

It's just -- I dunno, the way you said it makes it sounds like something besides normal computing.

[4n631]

Well uhm, yes you're right about that. But how does that equal cyborg or mutant?

[superoverachiever]

Well... you know. I guess that depends how you do it.