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[cravats]

[The post opens on the video setting, with a curious-looking rather pointy-nosed sandy-haired man in Victorian garb looking at the console. He adjusts his cravat slightly.]

I believe this is the 'video' setting? And you all can see me? This really is marvelous, you know—or perhaps you don't, if you're used to it-

[He then abruptly switches to the audio setting, his voice gaining a shading of amusement.]

And I can certainly see the advantages of being heard, but not seen. How thoughtful of our hosts.

[Then the audio cuts off too, his fascination with this new technology overwhelming his usual good manners.]

And this, of course, is text. Most similar to what I'm used to, though this letter arrangement does not seem to be the most efficient. Are we capable of changing this? I'm sure there's a better arrangement for these.

qwertyuiop

That makes very little sense.

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[video]

[suoxi]

[ she tries very hard not to chuckle. ]

Oh no, it's quite alright. Your politeness is refreshing.

[video]

[cravats]

You're too kind, madam. I am Professor Randolph Lyall, if I may make so bold as to introduce myself. [He wouldn't, if he thought there was anyone capable of introducing him anywhere near.]

[video]

[suoxi]

[ Inara tips her head a little, eyes sparkling. ]

Inara Serra. It's a pleasure to meet you, Professor.

[video]

[cravats]

The pleasure is all mine, I'm sure.

[Ah, the comfort of etiquette. Even when you're trapped on a turtle you can take refuge in your manners.]

[video]

[suoxi]

[ IT COULD BE ]

I'm gathering you're new here, from how your initial post read.

Re: [video]

[cravats]

[ohohoho]

Yes, I arrived very recently.

[video]

[suoxi]

[ ZING ]

Tell me, which was your favorite part - being fished out of the ocean, or the cart ride?

[video]

[cravats]

Well, a spot of sea-bathing never goes amiss. [His voice is rather dry.]

Though the creatures pulling the cart were quite fascinating.

[video]

[suoxi]

True enough. I generally like it to be on my terms, though.

[ she smiles faintly. ]

They are. You'll find they're very common all around the city.

[video]

[cravats]

Yes, I suppose that's generally preferable. [He chuckles.]

Are they? I'll have to take a closer look. Of course, I generally prefer sheep, but one must make do.

[video]

[suoxi]

[ ...what. ]

Sheep? I confess I don't see the relation, but I do think that having opposable thumbs makes quite a difference. How else would they make tea?

[video]

[cravats]

Oh, no, not the greeters. Their animals. [Whoops! He looks sheepish, if you'll pardon the pun.]

[video]

[suoxi]

[ OH. OH GOOD. ]

That makes marginally more sense. Excuse my misunderstanding.

[ woops ]

[video]

[cravats]

I'm sure the fault is mine.

[He hopes there won't be sheep jokes. He's heard a lot of them.]

[video]

[suoxi]

[ she has every right to make them now. ]

Only slightly.

[ she grins as she banters back with him, and takes a slow sip of her tea. ]

[video]

[cravats]

It wouldn't be mannerly to allow a lady to take the blame.

[Mm, tea. That would be nice. Was there any in those cupboards the kedan showed him? He doesn't remember.]

[video]

[suoxi]

That's very gentlemanly of you. It's such a rare thing these days.

[ Inara bought hers - but you might be in luck! One never knew around here. ]

[video]

[cravats]

Is it? There was a surfeit of gentlemen back in London. [He chuckles. He rather likes this woman.]

[video]

[suoxi]

It is. Where I hail from half of them might as well still using stone tools.

[ only...slightly sarcastic here. ]

[video]

[cravats]

Good heavens, how dreadful. I can't imagine.

[He winces. The very idea.]

Re: [video]

[suoxi]

[ okay, she's laughing now. ]

Oh, I suppose I'm being a bit unfair. A few have upgraded to pointed objects and vaguely identifiable grunts.

[video]

[cravats]

And they are paragons of their type, I am sure. I hope that the social scene here has been more rewarding?

[video]

[suoxi]

Mmm. Only the highest class use metal.

[ to be fair she's mostly referring to Mal. mostly. ]

Oh, that it has. Haven't heard anyone beating on their chest yet, at any rate.

[video]

[cravats]

[He chuckles.] Well, it may be a nice change from what I've been used to as well. The pack tends to be somewhat unruly.

[video]

[suoxi]

[ she's smiling still though it turns a liiiiittle questioning. ]

Pack?