Noma Won; VIDEO

[annihiliner]

[The screen is blank when the video starts, as if the camera has turned on in someone's pocket or against some sort of opaque surface, with only the soft sounds of nearby movement for a few seconds before someone speaks up in a quiet but serious voice.]

Taim yu sen disha in en yu get ai sleng in, taim yu get ridiyo-de klin. Komgeda kru, Heda don komba raun. Nau bilaik taim yu chich op.

[And for another several seconds, more silence is all that follows what is surely nonsense to most, if not all, ears. Then suddenly the screen shifts as the camera is turned around to face a young woman with her hair tied back in intricate braids and a slightly bored expression on her face. After a moment, she gives a small, slow nod.]

Apologies. Let me try this in English.

My name is Lexa... kom Trikru. I am new to this place, and while I have received some explanation of the situation I've found myself in, I still feel there is much I do not know. Perhaps some of you can help me with this, though I'm doubtful there's much I could give you in return.

[There's something of a challenge in her eye as she lifts a brow in question.]

So... do you have answers for me?

Comments

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[glitterateur]

Ohhh, me! I've been here for ages I know basically everything.

[This is a lie. She knows nothing about the politics or how anything works, at all, in any capacity.]

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[annihiliner]

[Yeah, that eyebrow is definitely going to raise a little bit further.]

Is that so?

[glitterateur]

[Confidence levels here remain at 110%]

Yeah! Like almost two years of knowledge here. Mabel's got you covered!

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[fayzedandconfused]

Depends on what your questions are.

[annihiliner]

[She tilts her head slightly and gives a soft hum.]

So which ones would you be able to answer?

[fayzedandconfused]

Most of 'em.

[ This may not be true. In fact, it probably isn't. But she'll wing it if she has to. ]

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[magnitudes]

Shit's pretty weird, mostly. The flying cars are great, but.

What was that language you were speaking before?

[annihiliner]

...Trigedasleng. It's the language of my people.

[magnitudes]

Trige-- Trigerdaslang? ( She got that wrong, didn't she? Oh, well. ) Can't say I've heard of it. Not having heard of something is kind of the way things go, here. Probably a good idea to accept it so you don't get angry every twenty seconds.

( like this jerk )

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[enucleation]

What questions do you have?

[annihiliner]

I have a great deal of them, honestly. Is there something about this place that you'd be especially qualified to explain?

[enucleation]

I have been here for nearly two years. I suppose I'm especially qualified about everything that is imPort related.

Just ask whatever comes to your mind first. We go from there.

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[helladoomed]

[There's a blue haired girl looking thoughtfully at the screen.]

Nice hair, girl.

[She could appreciate a good braid, even if she was never going to let her hair get that long again. Also she is so unhelpful sorry?]

[annihiliner]

[Yyyyyeah, she is definitely getting a confused and slightly suspicious look at that.]

Thank you.

[Just the DRIEST of thanks.]

[helladoomed]

[That makes her grin.]

No, for real. I like your hair. It's intense.

[mightthinkthat]

Possibly. I'm Francis Urquhart, first of all, and I'm Ambassador for ImPorts in Nonah.

[annihiliner]

[Woooow. Someone with an official-sounding title...]

Oh? And what sort of job is that?

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[baetiful]

Have you seen some of the information the imPorts have compiled? It is quite helpful in providing the basics.

[annihiliner]

If there's some sort of list, I've not been made aware of it.

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[doubleblind]

I can give it a try. What kind of questions are we talking about here?

[annihiliner]

Many kinds. But I can start with something simple.

What are your thoughts on this place?

[morethan084]

What language is that you were just speaking?

I'm Daisy, by the way.

[annihiliner]

[Nodding a little is just as good as saying, "Nice to meet you," right? Okay, good, glad that's agreed.]

It's called Trigedasleng. The language of my people.

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[glowsferatu]

[ Kanaya responds with a brow cocked already, the hint of a smile playing on her lips. ]

When looking for answers, it's generally best to lead wit questions. It helps us cater to your need. But, just as a general offering, yes, you are in another universe, no, the government didn't bring you here, and no, they can't send you back at will.

[ She stops herself from saying something potentially snide about bartering, though it does seem like a bit of a silly expectation. Though she supposes information isn't always free, even if what Lexa's after probably is.

One part of it does stand out to her. ] Are you having trouble with the communicator?

[annihiliner]

It's unfamiliar, but I think I've worked out how to use it for the most part.

[She smirks just a little. There may be more involved here than a simple cry for help. "Test" is a crude way of putting it, but it does help to see how people respond to such a request, as well as potentially exploitable offers of trade from the lost and inexperienced.]

And I'll keep your advice on questions in mind. This sort of platform for communication is still new to me.