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Dorian Pavus ([personal profile] selfpraise) wrote in [community profile] maskormenace2015-04-19 09:59 pm

001; video

[Dorian's making this post from some corner of the library he's claimed for himself. Piles and piles of books can be seen in the background and he also holds one in his hand although he chucks it to one side as the video starts.]

That had to be the quietest party I've ever attended. Not a single death and no one's reputation torn to shreds. Formal events such as this swearing in should have more of high society tearing into each other because how else do you get over the tedium of smiling politely all night?

I suppose the identity game was meant to be the entertainment, but that's a little too Orlesian for my tastes.

[There's a pause as he stares at something out of view, someone walking past who can't believe that he isn't trying to keep his voice down to a whisper. But they don't say anything so Dorian continues on.]

Now where was I? Ah, yes. Change is inevitable and I thought the level of technology would be the only thing I needed to get used to, but if the parties are going to be a lot less bloody then I'd like to know what else I should expect. Keep in mind personal hygiene is still optional to a large number of people back in my world. [He wrinkles his nose in distaste at the thought of people like Blackwall.]
siriusly: (actually that's not okay but uh)

[personal profile] siriusly 2015-04-23 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
But- [ghjfd.]

Why would anyone do that at a party? I mean, I'm not getting a really clear image of how things worked for you...
siriusly: ([system reboot])

[personal profile] siriusly 2015-04-27 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
That...

[wait.

huh.]


...That sounds kind of like Gun Frontier.
siriusly: (doip)

[personal profile] siriusly 2015-04-28 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
I...I suppose it wouldn't be too surprising. A lot of things here are common from things I know. And it's the same for other people, too. Even Gun Frontier would have something in common here... [lower:] Mostly the alcohol, I guess, but-- [back to regular volume:] But if everything were completely different, it'd be total chaos trying to adapt, wouldn't it?

I mean...you figured out the toothbrush and stuff, so..
siriusly: (oh my God please don't hit me)

[personal profile] siriusly 2015-05-04 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
Well, ah...I think folks'll stare regardless. That seems to be the thing they do to most anyone stuck here.
siriusly: (actually that's not okay but uh)

[personal profile] siriusly 2015-05-09 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
[a very weak, very brief attempt at a sympathetic laugh.] Aa...Ah, well. I could be wrong. I mean, I didn't stay down near Heropa very long. Maybe it's different? I mean, I guess you'd stand out regardless, I...think...
siriusly: (i think he's dead.)

[personal profile] siriusly 2015-05-10 03:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[ducking his head a little:] Eah, I don't know, really... I never spent a lot of time in De Chima, either.

[both hands appear, waving off in a kind of surrender:] That sort of thing isn't something I can really speak to! E-especially since... [one hand going to the back of his head while he looks off-screen.] Yeah, well. Since I think the circumstances would be different for you right away compared to...mm...