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upshoreWhat do you do when you know there's something inside you that is monstrous, and nothing you can do to get rid of it?
Asking for a friend.
Asking for a friend.
upshorebackwordscompatible[Seasons Greetings, residents of Keelai!]
[Quite the jolly sight will greet you today: a smiling Zatanna, dressed in an elf costume, waving at the camera as if this whole thing was a very normal occurrence for her.]
I'll keep this short and sweet.
[Just like me, was the unspoken implication. If only because she was reluctant to admit that, after all these years, she was still pretty short.]
I want to do a Secret Santa. It'll be fun! Just stop by anytime in the next couple weeks and drop off your name into this hat here...
[She held up the hat in question for all to see]
...and I'll distribute the names about a week before Christmas. To give you enough time for shopping.
So who's in?
((ooc: Information and signsups can be found here))
[Quite the jolly sight will greet you today: a smiling Zatanna, dressed in an elf costume, waving at the camera as if this whole thing was a very normal occurrence for her.]
I'll keep this short and sweet.
[Just like me, was the unspoken implication. If only because she was reluctant to admit that, after all these years, she was still pretty short.]
I want to do a Secret Santa. It'll be fun! Just stop by anytime in the next couple weeks and drop off your name into this hat here...
[She held up the hat in question for all to see]
...and I'll distribute the names about a week before Christmas. To give you enough time for shopping.
So who's in?
((ooc: Information and signsups can be found here))
[NPC: VIDEO]
December 1st, 2016 01:23ironcoin[ The feed starts with the straightforward stare of a young woman into the screen, with a hard set to her jaw on otherwise slight features. Those who have visited him might recognize the backdrop as that of Aroyan's office in the Merchant's Guild; those who have needed the Guild's services will know the woman as Odyni, the one who has been filling in for him. ]
On behalf of the Merchant's Guild, it is to my deepest sorrow that I inform you all that Aroyan... has passed away from his illness. Despite the best efforts of kedanese healers, he succumbed last evening, surrounded by his family.
[ Odyni doesn't look sorrowful, so much as she looks angry. Trying to cover it, but with the inexperience of youth. ]
Per custom, the Guild will be suspending all trade business for one week. At the request of the Merchant's committee, I will be assuming the liaison position between the Guild and the Foreigners. Aroyan is-- was my mentor for the last several years, and I wish to live up to the expectations he would have had.
[ The inside of her cheek works a little, as though she's physically biting it to keep from adding something else, but instead with a sharp nod, she will end the broadcast. ]
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[OOC: Odyni will respond, if messaged! ]
On behalf of the Merchant's Guild, it is to my deepest sorrow that I inform you all that Aroyan... has passed away from his illness. Despite the best efforts of kedanese healers, he succumbed last evening, surrounded by his family.
[ Odyni doesn't look sorrowful, so much as she looks angry. Trying to cover it, but with the inexperience of youth. ]
Per custom, the Guild will be suspending all trade business for one week. At the request of the Merchant's committee, I will be assuming the liaison position between the Guild and the Foreigners. Aroyan is-- was my mentor for the last several years, and I wish to live up to the expectations he would have had.
[ The inside of her cheek works a little, as though she's physically biting it to keep from adding something else, but instead with a sharp nod, she will end the broadcast. ]
---
[OOC: Odyni will respond, if messaged! ]
ninjainviolet[ Sheena's smiling on everyone's screens, but there's a questioning glint in her eyes. ]
I know there are different festivals and holidays here, but I was wondering if anyone was familiar with Thanksgiving and Christmas?
Or if you had similar holidays of Thanks and Fellowship this time of year?
[ Could she be planning something? Maybe. Maybe not. She was going to have to talk to Raine first. And not just about having a dinner party. Perhaps it's time for Sheena to find her own place. ]
I know there are different festivals and holidays here, but I was wondering if anyone was familiar with Thanksgiving and Christmas?
Or if you had similar holidays of Thanks and Fellowship this time of year?
[ Could she be planning something? Maybe. Maybe not. She was going to have to talk to Raine first. And not just about having a dinner party. Perhaps it's time for Sheena to find her own place. ]
isochrone[ Elizabeth holds the new handset up, still marveling at the technology, but getting right to the point. ]
Excuse me Foreigners, I have a request to make. I've been told that there are those here who might be able to teach runes -- or other magics -- to others. Most unfortunately, I've had a young woman named Sonja attempting to obscure who that might be, so I'm making the appeal directly.
If there are people who are indeed capable of sharing these remarkable abilities, and who might be willing to discuss the possibility with me, please let me know. If you'd prefer to meet in person, I can meet you anywhere you'd like.
Excuse me Foreigners, I have a request to make. I've been told that there are those here who might be able to teach runes -- or other magics -- to others. Most unfortunately, I've had a young woman named Sonja attempting to obscure who that might be, so I'm making the appeal directly.
If there are people who are indeed capable of sharing these remarkable abilities, and who might be willing to discuss the possibility with me, please let me know. If you'd prefer to meet in person, I can meet you anywhere you'd like.
unetrustworthy[From the moment the camera turned on, Midii looked...almost as if she were regretting the decision. Public speaking was never her strong suit, which was why she so rarely made videos like these. But there was something on her mind. For once...something personal. And after a few seconds of hesitation, her resolve won out.]
It's...strange to think about.
[Maybe it would have been better if she'd gathered more of her thoughts before doing this, but she hadn't wanted to give herself a chance to back out.]
I cam here when I was eleven. Today, I'm sixteen. [Ah, there was one point of motivation; she'd never publicly announced her birthday before. There truly was a first time for everything.] And I've had so much time to think about what that means. That I've lived here for so long that I...I almost forgot what it was like to live in the world I grew up in. That...that's a good thing. Because when I came here, I didn't trust anybody. I couldn't. I was scared and small and...didn't think I deserved the kindness that people were suddenly showing me. I tried turning them away. I figured that they'd get over it and move on sooner or later and leave me alone.
But...they didn't. Leave me alone, that is. Five years later, and people still won't leave me alone. [Despite her words, she spoke them with hints of a smile. Humor. Her attempt at a joke.] I've never been more grateful for those people as I am today. And I wish...that I could tell the ones who are gone that. I wish they could know how much they meant to me. More than even I knew then.
[A pause. She took a deep breath and stared into the camera greatly. Then let out a sheepish smile.]
I'm...not even sure what I was trying to say anymore. I guess...for those of you who are still finding it hard to deal with having been brought here...I just wanted you to know that there are good things that have come out of it. I'm living proof of that.
[Because she was still alive.]
[Although, just when it looked like Midii was about to (awkwardly) sign off...one last thought came to her. And in a rare show of her age, her nose wrinkled slightly in distaste.]
I still don't think I'll ever get used to the magic here, though. It's too....unpredictable.
It's...strange to think about.
[Maybe it would have been better if she'd gathered more of her thoughts before doing this, but she hadn't wanted to give herself a chance to back out.]
I cam here when I was eleven. Today, I'm sixteen. [Ah, there was one point of motivation; she'd never publicly announced her birthday before. There truly was a first time for everything.] And I've had so much time to think about what that means. That I've lived here for so long that I...I almost forgot what it was like to live in the world I grew up in. That...that's a good thing. Because when I came here, I didn't trust anybody. I couldn't. I was scared and small and...didn't think I deserved the kindness that people were suddenly showing me. I tried turning them away. I figured that they'd get over it and move on sooner or later and leave me alone.
But...they didn't. Leave me alone, that is. Five years later, and people still won't leave me alone. [Despite her words, she spoke them with hints of a smile. Humor. Her attempt at a joke.] I've never been more grateful for those people as I am today. And I wish...that I could tell the ones who are gone that. I wish they could know how much they meant to me. More than even I knew then.
[A pause. She took a deep breath and stared into the camera greatly. Then let out a sheepish smile.]
I'm...not even sure what I was trying to say anymore. I guess...for those of you who are still finding it hard to deal with having been brought here...I just wanted you to know that there are good things that have come out of it. I'm living proof of that.
[Because she was still alive.]
[Although, just when it looked like Midii was about to (awkwardly) sign off...one last thought came to her. And in a rare show of her age, her nose wrinkled slightly in distaste.]
I still don't think I'll ever get used to the magic here, though. It's too....unpredictable.
shirley_templar[Desmond looks....tired. His face is unshaven and sallow, and his eyes are red. He shakes his head, trying to clear the cobwebs. When he speaks, it's not in English, but an older Italian dialect.]
<<Ugh...did anyone get the number of the goddamn train that hit me? It'll be another month before I'll shake this nightmare.>>
[Desmond looks surprised, as though he wasn't expecting what came out of his mouth. He shakes his head again.]
<<What the hell? Am I speaking Italian?>>
<<Ugh...did anyone get the number of the goddamn train that hit me? It'll be another month before I'll shake this nightmare.>>
[Desmond looks surprised, as though he wasn't expecting what came out of his mouth. He shakes his head again.]
<<What the hell? Am I speaking Italian?>>
denyamenti[ Grouchy thief seems extra grouchy today. ]
Does anyone want a short ticket home, because apparently hiring anyone to do the Dojo's paperwork is a guaranteed way to disappear from this place.
[ He managed to lose not one, but both of his bookkeepers inside a week. ]
And why does it feel like the damned turtle has stalled?
Does anyone want a short ticket home, because apparently hiring anyone to do the Dojo's paperwork is a guaranteed way to disappear from this place.
[ He managed to lose not one, but both of his bookkeepers inside a week. ]
And why does it feel like the damned turtle has stalled?
aspacepirate Uh, hey. This is Mark Watney again.
I was thinking about something and considering the circumstances, it's probably not anywhere near important, but I was thinking about time. Earth time, to be specific... not sols or anything involving that temperamental red jerk that Mars is.
(He pauses.)
Okay, to be very specific...because not all of us are from the same place, yet alone the same damn version of Earth...
In any case, you know, if we're going by the passage of time here... I'm another year older today. I think.
(Pausing again.)
You know what, let's just go with it. I didn't get a real birthday minus the crew singing at me the last go around.
I was thinking about something and considering the circumstances, it's probably not anywhere near important, but I was thinking about time. Earth time, to be specific... not sols or anything involving that temperamental red jerk that Mars is.
(He pauses.)
Okay, to be very specific...because not all of us are from the same place, yet alone the same damn version of Earth...
In any case, you know, if we're going by the passage of time here... I'm another year older today. I think.
(Pausing again.)
You know what, let's just go with it. I didn't get a real birthday minus the crew singing at me the last go around.
[console] [video]
October 10th, 2016 14:52quiet[the boy who appears on the screen is a handsome one, with artfully scruffed brown hair, hazel eyes, and a small, friendly smile. he looks directly into the camera with the sort of confidence that comes from public speaking experience.]
Well then. I feel a bit like a tourist on a very, very strange island. As much as I do enjoy traveling, most of the time I attempt to prepare more thoroughly.
[another little smile, this one more wry.]
In any case, my name is Gansey, and I'm looking for a companion. An exploration companion, to be precise. Maps are delightful, but actually learning your way around a place is even better. An experienced Traveler with some free time or other newcomers like me would be equally welcome. I'll be here in the Hotel lobby for a bit, and I've picked up one of those handset radios if that's your preferred method of communication.
[he gives a bit of a wave, and the video goes dark.]
Well then. I feel a bit like a tourist on a very, very strange island. As much as I do enjoy traveling, most of the time I attempt to prepare more thoroughly.
[another little smile, this one more wry.]
In any case, my name is Gansey, and I'm looking for a companion. An exploration companion, to be precise. Maps are delightful, but actually learning your way around a place is even better. An experienced Traveler with some free time or other newcomers like me would be equally welcome. I'll be here in the Hotel lobby for a bit, and I've picked up one of those handset radios if that's your preferred method of communication.
[he gives a bit of a wave, and the video goes dark.]
(Console | Video)
September 14th, 2016 06:30hallowedhorcruxI thought more would come of the unrest. I admit I am...disappointed. Chaos can bring about so many necessary changes. (The slightest and most delicate of pauses.) For example, governments can be overthrown and enemies can be silenced.
(For good in his mind. Death is the greatequalizersilencer.)
Are you so bereft of passion, my fellow citizens, that you are willing to lay down and let magic control you? How long until we are warped or confused or something worse befalls us?
I think we need shields.
If you are intrigued by my proposition, I suggest we meet. You have nothing to fear.
(For good in his mind. Death is the great
Are you so bereft of passion, my fellow citizens, that you are willing to lay down and let magic control you? How long until we are warped or confused or something worse befalls us?
I think we need shields.
If you are intrigued by my proposition, I suggest we meet. You have nothing to fear.
Video / Console
September 9th, 2016 21:05consultingbishopSo, I made soda.
[Who wants to be aguinea pig member of a focus group? Peter has soda.]
I've made it in a variety of flavours, native and otherwise, and I've even managed to brew something similar to stuff back home.
[Does anyone want a can of Smoca-Smola?Please don't sue.]
I've tested all of them myself, so they're not poisonous, but I have used all natural ingredients, so if you're allergic to the thing, don't drink the thing.
Oh, and this focus group? Foreigners only for now. Just in case something bad does happen.
[A pause.]
I mean, it won't? But... Just in case, y'know. Also, 18+. I don't do experimenting on kids.
[Yes, Peter is bored, so he made soda.]
[Who wants to be a
I've made it in a variety of flavours, native and otherwise, and I've even managed to brew something similar to stuff back home.
[Does anyone want a can of Smoca-Smola?
I've tested all of them myself, so they're not poisonous, but I have used all natural ingredients, so if you're allergic to the thing, don't drink the thing.
Oh, and this focus group? Foreigners only for now. Just in case something bad does happen.
[A pause.]
I mean, it won't? But... Just in case, y'know. Also, 18+. I don't do experimenting on kids.
[Yes, Peter is bored, so he made soda.]
peridiot[Peridot looks...concerned.]
Has anyone seen Shay? The Morrigan isn't docked...maybe he went for a sail.
[She's already lost Tektite without warning, and while the other Gem had been the last connection she'd had to home, she hadn't really cared for her much. But if Shay's gone, really gone...she has nobody. Shay's her only friend.]
Has anyone seen Shay? The Morrigan isn't docked...maybe he went for a sail.
[She's already lost Tektite without warning, and while the other Gem had been the last connection she'd had to home, she hadn't really cared for her much. But if Shay's gone, really gone...she has nobody. Shay's her only friend.]
[Console/Video]
August 23rd, 2016 20:25reluctantaccessory(She stares into the device to make sure it's recording. Her expression turns from something kind of serious and deep in thought to one of relief. "Oh good. Not much different than that other place..." Marie then tries to smile, of course she looks a bit more concerned than anything else.)
Uh, uh...hi. I'm Marie. Um...let's see here... I think I'm good with what's going on. I mean, I get it. At least, I have a map...and I've been without a lot less before... it's a long story...
(Marie finds herself beginning to ramble - to the outsider it sounded like some "adventure" or a not very thought out plan she had when shew was younger, but she quickly stops herself. It's definitely better to not get so personal, not yet anyway. She glances down for a moment.)
Ah, uh..right. I'll just shut up now about that. It's not very interesting.
(Then she pauses.)
Um, by the way...has anyone seen....
(She lets her thought trail off and she debates in the middle of her question about asking if someone else might be wandering around. Only slightly taller than her (and she's a tall girl herself), square headed, overly serious looking... potentially over his head in trouble within moments of setting foot in a place?)
She woke up alone now that she gives everything some more thought and then she glances at the ring on her hand. )
Um, well, uh...it's not that important. So, um, I'll be here for a little while....
Uh, uh...hi. I'm Marie. Um...let's see here... I think I'm good with what's going on. I mean, I get it. At least, I have a map...and I've been without a lot less before... it's a long story...
(Marie finds herself beginning to ramble - to the outsider it sounded like some "adventure" or a not very thought out plan she had when shew was younger, but she quickly stops herself. It's definitely better to not get so personal, not yet anyway. She glances down for a moment.)
Ah, uh..right. I'll just shut up now about that. It's not very interesting.
(Then she pauses.)
Um, by the way...has anyone seen....
(She lets her thought trail off and she debates in the middle of her question about asking if someone else might be wandering around. Only slightly taller than her (and she's a tall girl herself), square headed, overly serious looking... potentially over his head in trouble within moments of setting foot in a place?)
She woke up alone now that she gives everything some more thought and then she glances at the ring on her hand. )
Um, well, uh...it's not that important. So, um, I'll be here for a little while....
lightbranded Rather a curious situation, this.
[If there were two words to describe the boy on the console, they would be pleasant and unremarkable. His expression was pleasant enough, but there was nothing about him that stood out. Only, there was an odd sense of oldness in his eyes.]
Don't think I've ever met a turtle of quite this size before. I wonder, has anyone here spoken to him? [The boy smiles blandly.] I expect he would have some rather marvelous stories to tell.
Ah, but I suppose I've been rude in not introducing myself. I am Will Stanton. I am from a small town in Buckinghamshire called Huntercombe. I don't really expect that anyone here would know of it.
[If there were two words to describe the boy on the console, they would be pleasant and unremarkable. His expression was pleasant enough, but there was nothing about him that stood out. Only, there was an odd sense of oldness in his eyes.]
Don't think I've ever met a turtle of quite this size before. I wonder, has anyone here spoken to him? [The boy smiles blandly.] I expect he would have some rather marvelous stories to tell.
Ah, but I suppose I've been rude in not introducing myself. I am Will Stanton. I am from a small town in Buckinghamshire called Huntercombe. I don't really expect that anyone here would know of it.
Video / Console
August 7th, 2016 02:38consultingbishopSo, hey...
[Hey, Keelial. Remember him? He looks a lot more tired than before, his hair is ruffled and his shirt looks partly undone. It looks like he's sat in the College.]
Anyone noticed the pattern on the Turtle's shell? It's... pulsing. It started like... three? Four days ago? The time between the pulses is getting shorter.
I'm not sure what this means, but... hey. It sounds important, right? I've done some math and, well... I think... [Yawn.] ...I think the pulses are gonna stop in a week or so. If the period between them keeps getting shorter.
Assuming that's what this is.
[Hey, Keelial. Remember him? He looks a lot more tired than before, his hair is ruffled and his shirt looks partly undone. It looks like he's sat in the College.]
Anyone noticed the pattern on the Turtle's shell? It's... pulsing. It started like... three? Four days ago? The time between the pulses is getting shorter.
I'm not sure what this means, but... hey. It sounds important, right? I've done some math and, well... I think... [Yawn.] ...I think the pulses are gonna stop in a week or so. If the period between them keeps getting shorter.
Assuming that's what this is.
backwordscompatible[A small groan could be heard as the video feed initially turned on. Zatanna looked...slightly frazzled, but otherwise unhurt. If you didn't count the part where she was holding one side of her head in slight pain, as if dealing with a headache or migraine.]
Okay. Three things. Three...I think. Probably.
[Her stage presence had seen better days. She didn't seem to care right then.]
One. I want to go on record as stating this was definitely not me this time. Just so everyone's clear on that much.
Two. I did find the bottles responsible. Hopefully. Four total. Unstable. Long story. But I have them, and they shouldn't be causing any more trouble.
[She hesitated before the next one, giving a slight wince.]
Two--no, wait, I did two already. How many does that make it? Right. Three: ...the effects should wear off soon enough, but if you're still having some trouble come find me.
...preferably in a day or so. I'm going back to bed to sleep this off.
Okay. Three things. Three...I think. Probably.
[Her stage presence had seen better days. She didn't seem to care right then.]
One. I want to go on record as stating this was definitely not me this time. Just so everyone's clear on that much.
Two. I did find the bottles responsible. Hopefully. Four total. Unstable. Long story. But I have them, and they shouldn't be causing any more trouble.
[She hesitated before the next one, giving a slight wince.]
Two--no, wait, I did two already. How many does that make it? Right. Three: ...the effects should wear off soon enough, but if you're still having some trouble come find me.
...preferably in a day or so. I'm going back to bed to sleep this off.
redlightgreenlightYou all managed to not destroy the city while I was away. Aside from that magical mishap at the end, that is, but it seems there was little lasting harm.
[Her voice is strong, but pleasant. Valdis is back and ready to take charge again.]
I'll admit that I've been a bit distracted as of late, but I am back and there is a problem I would like to address. The Cultists have had free reign to do as they please and we are lucky that they haven't struck as hard as I believe they are capable of.
[What with having Milyn's knowledge and skills as well as Daseng's, if he was as clever and intelligent as Milyn claimed.]
To counter this problem, I am creating a special task force within the Police Department that will focus solely on the Cultists and their plans.
[This is in no way just a personal vendetta, the cultists are a threat, but she has the power to do it, so she might as well.]
If anyone had any information that may prove useful to the task force, or wishes to join it, please let me know.
[Her voice is strong, but pleasant. Valdis is back and ready to take charge again.]
I'll admit that I've been a bit distracted as of late, but I am back and there is a problem I would like to address. The Cultists have had free reign to do as they please and we are lucky that they haven't struck as hard as I believe they are capable of.
[What with having Milyn's knowledge and skills as well as Daseng's, if he was as clever and intelligent as Milyn claimed.]
To counter this problem, I am creating a special task force within the Police Department that will focus solely on the Cultists and their plans.
[This is in no way just a personal vendetta, the cultists are a threat, but she has the power to do it, so she might as well.]
If anyone had any information that may prove useful to the task force, or wishes to join it, please let me know.
denyamenti((OOC: Very belatedly backdated to the start of the MisSpell plot.))
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[ While this isn't the first time Bakura's been on the console looking like he's been in a fight, this might be the most indignant he's ever looked about it. Some absently wiped cuts have made a few streaks of blood against pale skin, and those are going to be some spectacular bruises later. ]
Is this the Dreaming's doing, or is someone here once again messing around with what they shouldn't be?
It seems-- [ aggravated sarcasm ] --that it isn't enough where alternate versions of ourselves can show up in this city. Now it's ourselves, from past or future, and mine decided he did not approve of what he is to become.
private to Pepper, Raine, Valdis
Be warned: he took the Ring. Well meaning as it might be, don't try to take it back from him unless you intend to keep it. My--
[ pause; voice is carefully, exactingly neutral ]
The ghosts are also responding more strongly to him at the moment, than to me.
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[ around; ]
[ Both Bakuras can be run into throughout the city, one searching for the other, and the newer arrival still trying to figure out exactly what the hell is going on. They both look alike and yet don't... it's kind of jarring, and yet there's no mistaking. TKB replies will come fromdiaboundthief ]
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[ While this isn't the first time Bakura's been on the console looking like he's been in a fight, this might be the most indignant he's ever looked about it. Some absently wiped cuts have made a few streaks of blood against pale skin, and those are going to be some spectacular bruises later. ]
Is this the Dreaming's doing, or is someone here once again messing around with what they shouldn't be?
It seems-- [ aggravated sarcasm ] --that it isn't enough where alternate versions of ourselves can show up in this city. Now it's ourselves, from past or future, and mine decided he did not approve of what he is to become.
private to Pepper, Raine, Valdis
Be warned: he took the Ring. Well meaning as it might be, don't try to take it back from him unless you intend to keep it. My--
[ pause; voice is carefully, exactingly neutral ]
The ghosts are also responding more strongly to him at the moment, than to me.
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[ around; ]
[ Both Bakuras can be run into throughout the city, one searching for the other, and the newer arrival still trying to figure out exactly what the hell is going on. They both look alike and yet don't... it's kind of jarring, and yet there's no mistaking. TKB replies will come from
diaboundthief ]luckyspots[ Marinette is no stranger to electronics-- a few clicks here, a few clicks there and... she pretty much has the hang of it. At least the jist of what she needs in order to use the console.
On the other hand, the speaking part...? ]
Oh... eheheh. Hi, I'm Marinette.
[ She waves awkwardly at the screen. ]
I'm still trying to put everything together but... I think I understand the basics. Since this is my first time out on my own, I thought maybe I should get some help. Where do people live here? [ ... ] And how can I make some money? I'm pretty good with my hands. [ Specifics, Marinette... specifics. ] ...My baking isn't as good as my dad's, but I did learn from a pro. Oh! And I love sewing, so... there's... that...
[ This whole thing has gone pretty smoothly so far. Huh. Great. ]
I think that's... it for now. Anything you can tell me would be really great, thanks!
On the other hand, the speaking part...? ]
Oh... eheheh. Hi, I'm Marinette.
[ She waves awkwardly at the screen. ]
I'm still trying to put everything together but... I think I understand the basics. Since this is my first time out on my own, I thought maybe I should get some help. Where do people live here? [ ... ] And how can I make some money? I'm pretty good with my hands. [ Specifics, Marinette... specifics. ] ...My baking isn't as good as my dad's, but I did learn from a pro. Oh! And I love sewing, so... there's... that...
[ This whole thing has gone pretty smoothly so far. Huh. Great. ]
I think that's... it for now. Anything you can tell me would be really great, thanks!