Video

[john_morris]

[The video opens on a man's bearded face frowning and obviously touching the screen. He mutters to himself at first.]

Is it... working? Just.. that... Ah!

[He pokes it one last time with his right hand then leans back, now just staring at the screen for a while.]

Hello? Is this... Can this be heard? They said I could be heard and seen through this small contraption. Is there anybody ...?

[He pauses, a little wide-eyed and takes a breath, muttering again.]

Ridiculous, truly... I... Maybe....

[Another pause and he side-eyes the device.]

On the off-chance that this is working as I was told...

Hello. My name is John Morris.

I do hope that I am not merely speaking to myself and the very vacant air around me like a fool... but I am told this will reach all the people that also have this ... rather magical communication box.

I have need of some assistance. You see... my hand...

[He raises up his left hand.]

I cannot let it touch anything or else something very strange happens. Like so...

[A glance around and he picks up a spoon. The silver utensil begins to visibly change to gold as he holds it in view. He lets the spoon fall again, looking distressed.]

I do not know what to do about this!

[He leans in again, poking at the screen.]

Do I... Hello? How does one hear a reply...?

Comments

[john_morris]

I shall have to try that.

Is there some river around here?

[ambasciatore]

Did they tell you where you are staying? Like what city?

[john_morris]

I have found my way already to my assigned house. It is in a city called Nonah.

[ambasciatore]

I'm not sure where the closest river is to the assigned housing but if it's running water that's the trick you could try running your hand under the faucet in the kitchen?

[john_morris]

There is running water in this house?

[It was known but not commonplace in all houses in his time.]

[ambasciatore]

Yes, unless something went wrong with the pipes.

[ Even they had some running water thanks to modern conveniences despite being a hidden demigod encampment. Where was this guy from?

Or maybe the correct question is "when". ]

[john_morris]

[Mid-1800's for him and many things were just being invented or would be invented in the near future. But personally he may not have encountered much that we now just take for granted.]

Ah, I shall have to take a better look around.

Without, of course, touching anything with this...

[He waves his left hand about.]

[ambasciatore]

At least you have another hand.

You're going to need to figure out how the ability works. Is it just on items or have you discovered if it works on people yet?

[john_morris]

Oh dear. Do you think it could turn people into gold statues? That would be horrifying.

[ambasciatore]

I mean. That's exactly what Midas did so-- maybe?

Be careful if you're not sure.

[john_morris]

I will surely be careful, yes, yes.

[ambasciatore]

You should probably take some time to figure out this ability. Maybe find a safe place to practice and learn it.

Did you read the welcome information you were given?

[john_morris]

I did but it was very... confusing. It seemed like some bizarre dream.

[So he didn't take it all in, or understand it all.]

[ambasciatore]

I mean, you're not wrong, but it should give you some insight on your abilities.

[john_morris]

I shall take another look.