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[melodramagic]

[ A face some might have familiarized themselves with by now, but for most, here's a brand new imPort on the Network. Sabrina doesn't look as visibly exhausted or stressed as she did weeks ago when she first arrived, appearing chipper enough in the feed that one could assume she's settling in well.

(She's not there, no.)

She adjusts the black headband so that she keeps locks of her blond hair tucked behind her ears and away from her eyes and face. In her hand, she has a notebook and a pencil. For anyone paying attention, somewhere in the corner a slick black tail can be spotted. There's definitely a soft mew before Sabrina speaks. ]

I suppose I should get into the habit of using this communicator. It's definitely handy, but... [ Her lips press together. ] Hi, I'm Sabrina. I ported in here a few weeks ago and even though the soldiers gave me some sort of introductory pamphlet I have to say it would have been nice if they had given a warning that Swear-Ins apparently have a tendency to go south.

Honestly, I can't believe those events are still sponsored since most people I've met so far have told me this is normal.

[ She showcases her notepad, setting it down on the empty dinner table of her house. ]

So, because so many imPorts have been here long enough, I'm going to ask what sort of things a newcomer's got to be prepared for. Moon base takeovers? Apocalyptic floods? Zombies? I'd rather not be caught off guard, if I can.



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[sanguinespell]

Harvey?

[ cmon brina. cmoooon. dish. ]

[melodramagic]

Oh, um...

[ Her gaze falls and almost all her energy seems to slip from her. She had gotten so caught up in this information that she had forgotten how awkward things are with Harvey. ]

He's... my ex, actually.

[sanguinespell]

[ ah. ah. yeah, nico looks a little awkward now. ]

Oh. I, uh--sorry. For what it's worth? There's this guy I was... he was a friend from home, and we were almost more than that, and then he screwed up big and it was over. Anyway, he was the first person I thought of when I heard about it, too. So... I get it. I guess.

[melodramagic]

[ An appreciative smile. She sees what Nico is doing. ]

It's okay, really. It's just very recent back home, but it wasn't anything Harvey did. [ A pause. ] I was the one who messed up actually.

[sanguinespell]

[ nico winces at that. ]

Well. There's a lot going on here to get your mind off it, at least? [ a shrug. ] Don't know about you, but I've been getting my place decorated for the holidays. First time away from home, you know?

[melodramagic]

[ Sabrina nods slowly, trying to put it out of her mind for now. ]

Oh, that's right. Christmas is in a few weeks, isn't it? I hadn't thought about that till now.

[sanguinespell]

Yeah, I might be going a little bit Pinterest mom for Yule this year. It's turning into a whole thing.

[melodramagic]

[ There's definitely a brow raise hearing "Yule", though it's a welcome familiarity. ]

Ah, are you [ WITCH? Or just a goth with a giant scepter... ] Pagan? [ A pause. ] Since most people just call this time Christmastime back home.

[ Smooth. ]

[sanguinespell]

[ SABRINA....... ]

Wiccan, yeah. [ so witch isn't...inaccurate..... ]

[melodramagic]

[ LISTEN..... ]

That's cool. What are your traditions like?

[ She says like she DOESN'T FUCKING KNOW. ]

[sanguinespell]

I'm kinda figuring that out? I only converted a couple of years ago, and when you're our age and living with your parents... [ well. you aren't exactly running the show around the holidays, in that case. ]

Yule tree, mulled cider, a Yule log. I'll probably just stay in with my girlfriend and watch some dumb Christmas movies, I don't know. You?

[melodramagic]

[ Well, that's interesting to hear. ]

What made you decide to convert?

[sanguinespell]

[ ah. her gaze drops a bit. she really doesn't want to talk about her sister right now, especially to someone she barely knows. ]

Little too personal. Sorry.

[melodramagic]

Sorry, I understand.

[ A beat. ]

Are your parents converted as well? Or is it just you?

[sanguinespell]

[ she shakes her head. ]

Nah, just me. But my parents can rot, I don't give a shit.

[melodramagic]

[ Harsh. ]

Oh. [ She's got to find something else to talk about. ] So! Your girlfriend. Did you meet her here?

[sanguinespell]

[ that does get nico to brighten. ]

Oh, no, uh--Karolina's from home. We've known each other pretty much since we were babies.

[melodramagic]

Aww, Nico. That's so sweet. [ Almost fairy tale-like. ] That's nice, that you have someone from home.

[sanguinespell]

Yeah, it's... lucky for both of us. We both had a lot of shit we were dealing with back home, so getting to have a relationship that's... you know, almost normal? It's been nice.

Seems like the Porter doesn't like pulling people in solo for long, though. You might have some company before you know it.

[melodramagic]

I'm not sure I'd want to subject my friends or family to this, but... at the same time, company would be nice.

I mean, I sort of have someone from home? He's from a neighboring town, though that counts for something, I think.

[sanguinespell]

[ eyebrow. ]

Who's the guy?

[melodramagic]

Reggie Mantle. You know him?

[sanguinespell]

[ now there's a surprise. ]

Uh--yeah. Yeah, I know Reggie. We're friends, I guess? We both worked for Baphomet when he was here.

[melodramagic]

[ Hold the fuck up. ]

... Baphomet? As in... the mythological demon, Baphomet?

[ Okay, maybe this might explain Michael in his apartment that night. ]

[sanguinespell]

As in a pale goth dude with a lot of goat jewelry who was an incarnation of Baphomet. He mostly just put on performances.