First Trip [VIDEO]

[notsheepish]

So, uh... hi?

[The woman on-screen cringes a little and runs a hand through her hair.]

Sorry. Never had to introduce myself to the internet before. I'll try to be less awkward from now on.

I'm Ruby. Or, you can call me Red. Some of my friends do, so... Anyway! I'm new around these parts and figured I should say hi to everybody. It seems to be the thing to do for us newbies, right? So yeah, I like running, watching movies, nights out on the town with friends. That sort of thing. So if that's your thing too, hit me up, I guess? Maybe we can do a thing together sometime. I don't know.

[Yes. Excellent. Not awkward at all.]

Also, if anybody's up for a weird conversation about witches and ghosts and goblins and stuff or has seen a small woman wearing a sword, a scowl, and a suit of armor, let me know! I seem to have lost one. Er, woman, I mean. Not goblin.

...thanks.

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[dreamshades]

Well, well. Look who it is.

[notsheepish]

[Wow. 4 seconds. She made it 4 whole seconds not being distressed by the idea of being here. Good work.]

...seriously?

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[dirtyredneck]

You sound like you're interviewing for a video dating service.

[Just saying. Though, not the point.]

Are we expected to do this shit if we're new?

[Because no one gave him that memo.]

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[notsheepish]

I don't know about expected, but I saw a bunch of other people doing it.

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[dualismum]

That's a way to introduce yourself, I suppose. Some people also like to talk about their powers or complain about the job the government gave them.


In any case, it's nice to meet you Ruby. I'm Haise Sasaki.

[notsheepish]

You too.

I doubt my powers or job are super exciting though. I have some general strength and speed improvements and stuff, and a job at a cheese shop.

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[coppelganger]

You know this isn't a dating app, yeah?

[notsheepish]

Okay, look, I'm trying my best here. I don't know how this stuff works!

[How many people are going to ask her that?]

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[illuminescent]

There are quite a few women with swords and suits of armor, but I fear they lack scowls.

And they are not so short. Well. Not so short as me.

[notsheepish]

I, uh... I think you'd know this one if you saw her.

[She looks surprised but happy.]

Aurora? When did you get here?

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[cleptes]

Hi.

[She offers Ruby a charming smile.]

I'm a little late to your introduction, but did you find your friend?

[notsheepish]

[Well, who doesn't appreciate a charming smile?]

Hey. Not yet, but we'll see.

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[assays]

You certainly keep some interesting company, Ruby. [Peggy comments with a smile, her tone light.] I will keep an eye out for a woman who matches that description.

What city were you placed in?

[notsheepish]

I'm aware. Thanks.

And, uh... Maurtia Falls? Am I saying that right?

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[huntergames]

[ Goblins? Witches? That doesn't sound pleasant. ]

I don't know very much about those sort of... people. [ She can't say "things", because she know magical people and aliens. ] But I do not think I have seen anyone with a suit of armor!

Sword and scowl sounded a bit like Mikasa...

[notsheepish]

That's okay. I just figured I might as well ask, you know?

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[sidequestings]

Other than the 'small' bit, that actually sounds awfully familiar. [ sorry, cassandra. ] I'll keep an eye out-- armor doesn't actually seem as common here as I'd expect from a group of people expected to.. fight crime or Russians or whatever it is we're honestly doing here.

[ a beat, then a sunny smile. ] Oh-- I'm Mahanon, by the way. It's nice to meet you, Ruby.

[notsheepish]

You too.

And her name's Mulan, if you come across somebody who fits the description.

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[drizzle]

It's nice to meet you, Red. I'm Nike. Another brand new arrival just like you are. So...welcome!

[There is even a small smile and wave to help copy some of her awkwardness.]

Running and going out of town sounds like fun and all, but what's "watching a movie" mean? What kind of activity is that? And are you certain you can find it here too? [Since they're in a new world and all, is what she means.]

[notsheepish]

[Ooh! Ooh! She actually has experience explaining modern things to people who aren't used to them! This is a thing she has done before!]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure they have movies here. They're sort of like plays that you can watch on a screen like this one.

[She taps the camera lightly.]

[resipiscent]

I feel like -- it's always awkward addressing the whole network. But maybe that's just me.

[Because he's awkward as all hell. Not so much one-on-one, but.]

Witches, though... that I've got some experience with. Not so much ghosts and goblins, though.

[notsheepish]

Well, those were just examples. Honestly, after hearing a lot of the stuff they were saying when I first got here, I'm curious about, like... the supernatural creatures that might be here? I mean, obviously there are people with powers, but are there vampires and werewolves and stuff too? That sort of thing.

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[crapbearer]

Hey, I'm down for movie nights and long discussions about supernatural occurrences! Name's Max. Welcome to the circus, Ruby.

[notsheepish]

Thanks.

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[doubleblind]

How is no one asking the important question? What kind of movies?

[notsheepish]

[Her laugh is a little surprised, after the direction most of her conversations have gone so far.]

Good question. I... don't even know yet if movie genres are the same here.

[She pauses for a second to really think about this for the first time.]

Like, are there superhero movies that aren't documentaries? Or does every film have at least one token character who can casually lift a truck? --wait, does that VW bus in Little Miss Sunshine fly here?