tushanshu | I. What I want is information: not useful information, of course; useless information. (Video)

[For a man of his era, Lord Henry has picked up the basics of the computer with surprising alacrity and ease. Perhaps he has been motivated by the understanding that it provides him with a platform of unprecedented scale.

So behold: a well-bred Englishman in his mid- to late-forties: if his good looks are a bit worn around the edges, he is still quite handsome in a way that suggests he cut a truly rakish figure when younger. His voice is exceptionally pleasant and musical, and when he speaks, his words are accompanied by graceful—though not excessive—gestures of his slender hands.]

I am given to understand that this device offers a podium to rival the pulpit at Westminster Abbey. Capital—although I assure you that I shall not bore you with a sermon; I can't abide a man who makes of himself an amateur curate.

Allow me to introduce myself—Lord Henry Wotton, late of London, which is not nearly so exciting as the vision of Moreau in which I now find myself. There are many questions with which I'm rather concerned at the moment, but most importantly, where does one find a tailor in this city? And, tiresome though domestic matters are, I suppose I must enquire after a valet. There are many indignities a gentleman may suffer in silence, but not an inadequate selection of poorly-pressed shirts.

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[Henry tilts his head, trying to see who's talking.]

I personally was not inconvenienced by the event, though I understand the Americans were thoroughly so. But Americans can be trusted to fend for themselves; they take great pride in it.

Yeah, it's kind of something they like to br--

[ Jack's head is tilting to match Henry's before the metaphorical lightbulb goes off. ]

You... can't see me, can you?

[What?]

I assumed you were ... outside of the range of the device.

No, I'm sitting right here.

[ a pause while Jack tries to process how this happened ]

This is new. I should write this down, Pepper will want to tell Tony about it.

Hey, but it's great you can at least hear me! I'm a little slow at the whole texting thing still.

[Pause.]

This may be an impertinent question [as if that's ever stopped him before], but who and what are you, young man?

[At least that's what he's assuming from the voice.]

Nah, that's actually a pretty reasonable question given the circumstances.

My name's Jack Frost and I'm a spirit... the Spirit of Winter, to be exact. Hence the, uh, blizzard apology.

Ah. Of course. I suppose I might have come to that conclusion on my own eventually, but thank you for the clarification.

And what does the Spirit of Winter do in a city like this?

It's all right. I was just surprised to hear from someone from... then.

In Keeliai? [ he laughs a little ] Mostly just keeping the kids entertained. Bit of delivery here and there. Some of the people here are having the same issue you're having right now, that they can't see or hear me.

That sounds dreadfully depressing, to see and not be seen.

Well... yeah, it was. But things are getting better! Especially here.

It is a fine thing to be able to cultivate a proper audience at last. Especially as I imagine you must have some fascinating stories and experiences to relate.

I can tell you, if you want.

I should be most interested—though in the meanwhile I have certain domestic matters to which to attend. I would certainly seek you out later, however.

[ Jack smacks himself in the forehead even though Henry can't see it. ]

Oh man... sorry about that. Some welcoming committee member I am! Is there something I can help out with?

I am expecting a caller shortly, who I imagine will be of some help, so for the time being my affairs are largely in order. Thank you.

[ sheepishly ]

Oh, okay. Uhh... I guess I'll let you get to that.

I hope we shall [no, not see] speak again. You've been very kind.

You're welcome. See you around, Mr Henry.

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