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[malfurion]

[When the feed is turned on, it's completely dark for a moment, though the distinct sound of rustling and a little bird chirping can be heard in the background. Soon the large purple ear that had been blocking the camera pulls back, and Malfurion can finally be seen looking inquisitively over the device. On his antler sits a small bird, who seems to be looking at the device as curiously as he is, and Malfurion seems to have no issue conversing with it about his technology dilemma.]

Oh! There we are, now let's see... they said that people communicate over these contraptions. I know I have heard it speaking. Seems terribly impersonal though. [The little bird simply hops along his antler and ruffles its feathers in response.] Goodness, I am getting far too old for this. It almost looks Gnomish, it can hardly be safe...

[And then suddenly there are faces on the screen, and he gets such a start that he drops the device on the ground, and the little bird flies off, just as surprised as the old druid. And just before the fees cuts he lets out one final exclamation.]

Elune's mercy!

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[booyahh]

[ Sorry Traci's going to laugh at him. Not really sorry. ]

You know for a first attempt, and I'm assuming this is your first attempt, that wasn't so bad! Pretty soon you'll move on to meme's and texting.

[malfurion]

Ah, Traci! It is good to see you!

[Well.. sort of see? Could this be considered seeing someone? It seemed far too impersonal, but not treating it as such felt rude. So he was just going to act like he just ran into her on the street.

He gets a chuckle out of her words, he knew he was being poked fun of, though he also knew it was in good fun... and that he likely merited it. Kids these days and their strange trinkets.]

I think I shall stick to the basics for now. I don't think my heart could handle any more surprises.

[booyahh]

Oh come on! It seems like your heart is holding out just fine and surprises can be fun. [ She smiles gently and then moves on. ] I take it you don't have anything like this where you're from?

[malfurion]

Oh wait until you get old like me. Things start protesting on you when they shouldn't.

[He chuckles and pats his chest a few times, well he was calming now, but boy that did give him a fright.]

Not quite. It's not too difficult to visit people in person more often than not, otherwise we use letters.

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[restingstitchface]

[Crane's just going to give a gentle smile, here.

As Dr. Crane, he's human-faced and pleasant enough; not the sort of man one expects to do what he's been convicted of. But it thrills him to trick people dumb enough to fall for his appearance.

Though, he would prefer to be greeting this person from behind his mask. Ah well.]

Ah, you haven't been using these things long, then?

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[malfurion]

Oh hello there, you're a new face!

[Well, since he wasn't quite sure the proper etiquette for such devices, he would just act as though they were just meeting on the street, or something like that. It would probably be awkward, but anything else felt rude.]

This is my first time with such a device- though I suppose I have already made such rather obvious, haven't I?

[HE chuckles at his own folly with the device.]

I'm Malfurion Stormrage by the way, it's a pleasure to meet you.

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[restingstitchface]

Jonathan Crane. You're quite the gentleman, you know.

[Look at him being respectable and polite. He'll just spin this into something later on and stick it to his spider's web.]

Given the circumstances, I find it strange you believe this is a pleasure.

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[chancetoatone]

[It seems Thane was right to peg Malfurion as someone who came from an underdeveloped society.]

Indeed. People communicate over these contraptions.

[He may sound a little amused.]

[malfurion]

[oh hey! It's the murloc guy!]

It seems a rather impersonal way to communicate, I hope you don'tmin me saying.

[chancetoatone]

[Yes, Malfurion. It's the murloc guy.]

Not at all. Impersonal?

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[hands4healing]

[What a polite fellow! And a cute bird, too.

Winry smiles.]

I'm sure it isn't no-mish.

[malfurion]

[Oh, what a polite young woman. Well, so far he seemed to be meeting good sorts, then again he had not run into anyone particularly bad.]

Well, I have yet to see any gnomes about, so I suppose that would make sense! [He laughs.] But you are certainly a new face, I am Malfurion Stormrage, it is nice to meet you.

[hands4healing]

It's nice to meet you, too, Mr. Stormrage! I'm Winry Rockbell.

I...don't think I even know what a 'nome' is. So I could be wrong about the comms being made by one.

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[governorkang]

[Someone who looks a good deal like bronze dragonkin is on your screen, Malfurion.]

Not gnomish, thank the gods.

[malfurion]

[Oh hey a Bronze Dragon only not really! Well that was a nice touch of familiarity!]

Oh my, I was unaware there was a member of the Bronze Dragonflight here. Ho, friend, it is good to see someone familiar from home.

[governorkang]

[Thaaaat is a barely noticeable wince. He covers it up with a slight frown and tilting his head to one side slightly.]

I don't believe us to be from the same world. It would be a very rare elf to consider one of my kind a friend.

[...but does this mean there are draconians on other worlds?]

[mightthinkthat]

[ That's just hilarious. ] Are you all right?

We don't bite. [ Well, let's not be hasty. ] ...At least not over this thing.

[malfurion]

[He chuckles and puts a hand over his chest, letting out a breath as hit pulse settles.]

I am, I am, thank you for your concern. I fear I may finally be showing my age. It is good to know the company is friendly at least.

[mightthinkthat]

Hm. It has been some time I've blamed gnomes for my woes, I will admit.

[ He supposes that this is his life now, dealing with people who may have actually dealt with gnomes. ]

[dicktate]

Yaaaahhhh, why are you so ugly? Where is the warning to protect my eyes?

[malfurion]

[Well, what a brazen little upstart!]

I do beg your pardon, but that is uncalled for!

[dicktate]

You can have my pardon but I still will not forgive you for what you did to my eyes. What is wrong with your face?

[ A more polite enquiry would be 'what unfamiliar species are you, kind stranger!', but Jinseok's manners leave a lot to be desired when interacting with people who aren't to his tastes. ]

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[bindsthedead]

It's an interesting little device, isn't it.

[malfurion]

[He chuckles.]

It... certainly is. And quite curious.

[bindsthedead]

Once you learn how to handle it, it has its uses though- it's a wonderful way for people to communicate across distances.