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[elevatorattendant]

Oh. Oh my! Yes, I know how this technology works.

[ The video image wavers as Elizabeth peers into the camera, and all that is visible is one bright yellow eye. After a moment, she pulls it away from her face. ]

This is the social media that I have been heard tales of. What an enticing ring to a name, isn't it? "Social media." To facilitate bonds between people despite many challenges that others might surrender to, defeating such constraints as time and distance. How marvelous this is.

Hello, I am Elizabeth! [ She practically sings her greeting. ] I look forward to experiencing your world, both that of social media and otherwise. Our sponsors have assigned to me a domicile, and I have my very own room in that of the second household of De Chima.

I think I will turn it into a dance club.

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[orangehoodie]

[What a strange, eccentric person. If she hadn't mentioned a house very close to the one Ken frequented, Koromaru's paw hadn't stopped him from doing so, Ken would've scrolled past her to save himself a potentially confusing interaction. But here he is. He doesn't recognize her as the person his furry friend befriended in the rain.]

Hello, Elizabeth-san.

[...What does he even say? He glances to Koromaru's, who just grins at him.]

I think you should probably get your housemates' permission before you change your house like that. Why a dance club?

[elevatorattendant]

[ How curious! Her smile broadens. ]

I have never had my own room. The novelty is overwhelming. [ She considers his suggestion briefly. ] Those I now reside with may want to turn the whole building into such a club. The idea may have never occurred to them.

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[selfimage]

Dance club? I didn't expect competition already. At least not formally announced.

[ he says easily, waving dark nailed fingers over the camera. ]

[elevatorattendant]

Do you operate one such club? Where people gather to engage in elaborate ritual dance?

[ She seems to consider this for a moment, then brightens. ] If everyone is given a room to do with as they see fit, it is inevitable.

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[unconchonable]

From social media astonishment to a dance club. You certainly mowe quickly.

[He doesn't sound judgmental or anything! Just sort of amused. What a weird human, but she's not exactly annoying him!!]

[elevatorattendant]

[ Curiously: ] Is it customary to move more slowly when using social media? I admit, I did not observe it very long.

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[princessia]

Hello, Elizabeth. My name's Elize Lutus. [ A timid smile. Then the potato-shaped doll sitting on her lap beams with an even brighter smile. ] And I'm Teepo!

A dance club sounds like a great idea. [ ...She doesn't understand what else Elizabeth said, so she just focuses on this. ]

[elevatorattendant]

When I consider it further, I am convinced that it is the only option.

[ So far, everyone's been took polite to burst her bubble. ]

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[resipiscent]

You're gonna make your bedroom into a club?

Uh, do you have housemates?

[elevatorattendant]

Yes, exactly so on both accounts. I have decided to invite them to join my revelry already.

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[dormition]

[There's some conflicting emotions at seeing Elizabeth, at first. There's sheer relief and happiness, that he'll get this chance again, mixed in with the bitter pang of regret, that it's the only one he'll have. And Minato should wonder, too, if and how he'll explain who she is to his teammates and friends.

He should be wondering that.

But he just finds himself smiling instead.] Elizabeth.

[He contains himself enough to say,] If you need a DJ, I could give it a shot.

oh yes, super private

[elevatorattendant]

[ Elizabeth is surprised to find that her chest becomes very tight to see him now. It should not be something like painful to see his smiling face, but it is.

The sense of longing for him she had felt is replaced by something that she doesn't entirely understand. ]

Yes... I would like that very much. [ She wets her lips. ] If you need to, you could always come to my room to practice privately.

[ Her heart feels like it could burst, but that would be pointless and unnecessarily messy. She would not waste time on puzzling the 'how' or 'why' of this yet. ]

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[abduxel]

[A relatively normal-looking fellow is on screen, all-black clothes to match his dark eyes and hair. His horns are glamour-magicked away, though anyone who can see through such illusions over video would definitely notice the ram horns curling around his ears.]

What if your roommates absolutely hate having any sort of fun?

[elevatorattendant]

[ Look, it's a nonhuman convention out here. She peers at him with open curiosity, squinting slightly before her features relax. ]

I am not incapable of compromising with my fellow residents. [ She considers this with all due seriousness. ]

I would pointedly not invite such a person to dance with wild abandon. That would be extremely not fun.

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[friendshiprocks]

Uhhh yeah, I'm also on the 'you should ask your other roomies' train.

[elevatorattendant]

I have not boarded any trains, but I will certainly ask them to join me.

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[hunterrabbit]

You've heard "tales" of social media, but you've never used it til now?

[elevatorattendant]

I have never had the key to accessing social media. That this "government" of yours seeks to keep order by offering these phones to wayward visitors is wise indeed.

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[hoboagogo]

...You sure you want assholes raving where you're trying to sleep?

[Glowsticks and thumping bass are fine and all, but-- wow in her bedroom, what.]

You at least gonna charge a cover?

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[elevatorattendant]

Oh yes! Humans often value more highly what they have paid for. If I were to give such an experience away freely, it would be a disservice to them. And, if I wish for time alone, I could simply raise the fee to an exorbitant level.

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[bokator]

[ Staring back at her nonchalantly, Rose raises her visible eyebrow. ]

You do know you can't use your home for that shit, right?

[ She'd be more sarcastic, but she's been there, adjusting to a new world where everything is new and nothing makes sense. So Elizabeth gets the benefit of the doubt. ]

[elevatorattendant]

Oh, no, it's very possible. I will need brightly flashing lights, bold music, and a variety of intoxicating beverages. All of these are easily obtainable.

[ So... no. No, she really doesn't. ]

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[selfpraise]

[She looks just as unused to this sort of thing as him.]

Have you decided on a name for this 'dance club'?

[elevatorattendant]

It's a work in progress. Perhaps The Velvet... something. I have considered using a synonym for the word "dance" so it is entirely clear what it is that I intend.

Hmm, any suggestions?

[theslayerofgod]

Hey Elizabeth. I think you might need a permit for a dance club in your bedroom, you know?

[elevatorattendant]

Very well. If that's the case, I'll permit it.

[khajidont]

[Oh... what an odd woman.]

...I don't think you'll be able to fit that many people in your room.

[elevatorattendant]

Such optimism! How many people would you think I need to be able to accommodate?

[ Because, really, how many people go to a club at the same time? Important questions here. ]