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tushanshu2012-09-29 02:11 pm
notahawkingbird) wrote in tushanshu2012-09-29 02:11 pm
[ video ]
[ For a moment, the video appears to be stuck, as if in pause. The girl looking slightly askew of the camera is very still, and only the faint flutter of wind disturbing the bits of dark baby-hair sticking out from the top of her head indicates that the feed is, in fact, perfectly fine--
--and then, she snaps out of it, face gaining back it's animation and she blows her cheeks out, follows it up with a deep breath and nods. ]
So, uh.
Right.
[ Her hands come up in a sort of surrender, sort of awkward 'Hi, this is me' because wow this is weird, video calls when she is in her pajamas. Her salt-water-soaked-but-nevertheless-now-dry pajamas.
It is not comfortable. She doesn't mind Skyping with friends while dressed in her bedtime clothes, but wow, not like this.
She shakes her head, runs her fingers through her hair and huffs: ]
Okay let me start over.
[ The change is subtle, but the difference is huge. Shoulders straightened but not tense, she looks directly into the camera with purpose and suddenly it doesn't matter what she looks like. ]
Hello, my name is Katherine Bishop and I've just arrived in the city.
I've been appraised by the people who fished me out of the water on what little they seem to feel they can divulge, so you can consider this a shout-out to anyone who can supply me information that will give me a better idea of Turtle Land.
I haven't seen the city much, but I'm a keen observer and no stranger to tension in the atmosphere when I see it.
[ There's a brief and considering pause before she continues in a less blunt tone that leans more to negotiation. ] I have currently nothing to trade with or pay you by for the information and I know I don't really look like much at the moment, but I guarantee that I can offer you my resume and list of skillsets if you require all of that in writing.
[ A beat.] Also, if there is anyone from home out there who sees this, please drop me a message. I'm not even going to lie, guys. It would be awesome to see familiar faces right about now. [ There's a faint twitch of a smile at the corner of her mouth before she reaches over and the feed goes dark. ]
--and then, she snaps out of it, face gaining back it's animation and she blows her cheeks out, follows it up with a deep breath and nods. ]
So, uh.
Right.
[ Her hands come up in a sort of surrender, sort of awkward 'Hi, this is me' because wow this is weird, video calls when she is in her pajamas. Her salt-water-soaked-but-nevertheless-now-dry pajamas.
It is not comfortable. She doesn't mind Skyping with friends while dressed in her bedtime clothes, but wow, not like this.
She shakes her head, runs her fingers through her hair and huffs: ]
Okay let me start over.
[ The change is subtle, but the difference is huge. Shoulders straightened but not tense, she looks directly into the camera with purpose and suddenly it doesn't matter what she looks like. ]
Hello, my name is Katherine Bishop and I've just arrived in the city.
I've been appraised by the people who fished me out of the water on what little they seem to feel they can divulge, so you can consider this a shout-out to anyone who can supply me information that will give me a better idea of Turtle Land.
I haven't seen the city much, but I'm a keen observer and no stranger to tension in the atmosphere when I see it.
[ There's a brief and considering pause before she continues in a less blunt tone that leans more to negotiation. ] I have currently nothing to trade with or pay you by for the information and I know I don't really look like much at the moment, but I guarantee that I can offer you my resume and list of skillsets if you require all of that in writing.
[ A beat.] Also, if there is anyone from home out there who sees this, please drop me a message. I'm not even going to lie, guys. It would be awesome to see familiar faces right about now. [ There's a faint twitch of a smile at the corner of her mouth before she reaches over and the feed goes dark. ]
→ video
[there's a slightly awkward pause, and then she asks] This might be a weird question, but do you want me to bring some clothes over? I came in wearing my PJs, too, and I know it kinda sucks to go shopping in them.
Re: → video
I'm currently with a friend of mine -- woo hoo lucky me -- apparently he got dragged into this place as well, but yes, please, to clothes.
→ video
I'm glad you've got a friend, it makes things easier. [she leans back in her chair a little, getting a proper look at Kate] You seem about my size, how tall are you?
→ video
So, where do I meet you and would you find it totally forward if I dragged you shopping with me? Friends here are all boys, and while I have no doubt they'd be happy to pick out a wardrobe with me... [ cue weak hand wave ]
→ video
And the comment about boys has her grinning] Not forward at all, I've tried to take boys shopping before and it always ends in disaster. I can come to you, since I know the place better, and that saves you wandering around in your PJs?
→ video (bb i hope it's okay that this convo takes place when kate's at her residence?)
Hm. Steer away from that memory, Kate.
Maybe her smile falters a little, but she recovers quick enough. ] Oh definitely. Do you need directions to where I am?
→ video (totally cool!)
What.
Who lets her say words.]
Do you have the building number? You can send it to me privately if you'd rather not put your address all over the network. [She noticed that little falter, but doesn't see any reason to call Kate on it.]