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[snoobs]

[ When the feed comes to life, Hemali is seated on a couch, her legs drawn up and shoulders and neck hunched over. On the coffee table is a small bottle of nail polish, which she goes about applying with precision over her toe nails.

She doesn't glance at the camera right away, letting the silence linger until she's finished painting the nail the way she wants. Then she finally looks up and smiles, but it isn't one offered up in apology for making anyone wait, not that she believes she has anything to apologize for. ]

Isn't this all interesting? I've never seen a device like this or heard of one that could shuffle people from across the universe.

[ Her eyes light up at the thought, masking any concerns she has about the fact there's something with far greater power than she might ever have. ]

Nor have I heard about machines that could grant people power. What I find most strange having looked over this network, is that so many people would give up these powers if it meant leaving this place? I had always thought people preferred being special and having that kind of security. Does your power not provide that?

[ A contemplative pause. ]

Maybe I am a little excited to travel for once, personally.

[ Not completely, but who needs to know behind a calm affect is a woman who feels threatened by the Porter? She goes back to painting her nails, interested in hearing what these other imPorts have to say in response. ]

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no you're not :(

[snoobs]

[ Fine, be stubborn!! ]

Seeing new things, trying new foods, meeting new people... all of that bores you? [ She clicks her tongue. ] The world is so big. One would need a whole lifetime to see it all, I believe.

[snoobs]

Such as?

[unwiseheart]

Something I need to see through, that's all. What about you? You'd choose to remain?

no, i'm not :3

[neverdied]

Several lifetimes, probably.

[snoobs]

If I am comfortable, I don't see why not.

I was planning to travel outside India for a while.

[ Because an old face from the past resurfaced and she hadn't exercised caution. Nobody knows what she is, but someone could be getting close to finding out... ]

>:(

[snoobs]

Wouldn't that be nice?

[curada]

I remember the gentle pleasure of a short conversation in Maurtia; my name was Victor. And I am happy to remark that you seem like your usual self, at least.

>:3

[neverdied]

Maybe.

Might get boring.

[snoobs]

Oh! I remember you now.

[ The one with the stick up his butt, that's how she remembers him. ]

Well, I wouldn't want to be anyone but me.

Are you well?

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[dun_moch]

[A low, dark chuckle emanates from somewhere in the Count's chest.]

Regrettably, that is the case. No one has ever demonstrated the skill and equipment necessary for such a feat. All attempts at research have failed. And many doctors would be unwilling to even try: tampering with sensitive government property might be considered a crime against 'national security', after all.

[Hemali's composure makes it difficult for Dooku to gauge how readily his narrative is being received by her, but she hasn't challenged or resisted any point so far, which is a good sign. Any conversation that spreads distrust of the authorities is time well-spent in the Count's book. He leans forward slightly, a mockery of a salesman's enthusiasm- But wait, there's more!]

Ah, yet the situation is even more serious than that. Even if the devices are disabled or removed, illness and suffering will be your only reward. A dependency has been engineered into them, you see. Your body is beginning to rely on the nanites even as we speak. Soon, very soon, you will not be able to heal or resist illness without the machines within you. In a sense, every imPort is addicted to the government's technology.

[Dooku pauses for impact, then gives a grim, sardonic smile.]

A rather heavy price to pay for the chance to travel, if I do say so myself.

[snoobs]

For someone with no imagination.

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[devoutish]

Yeah? That's lucky for you. Same universe too, or a different one?

[neverdied]

[There is literally no way he can win this argument, even if he's talking from first hand experience.]

Yeah, I guess you're right. Sorry.

There's better places to go than America though.

[snoobs]

[ She refuses to lose. ]

Where would you recommend then?

video;

[flowerette]

A pretty girl makes a post, and look at all these men swoop on her out of the woodwork.

[ Raina offers a smirk. She absolutely recognizes Hemali's charm. Hell, it's like looking in a mirror. ]

Given the chance, I know I would stay here, personally. But most of these people would give up this world and return to their own. Seems like a shame.

1/2

[wizzardly]

Oh, ah.... [his smile twitches.] Well, it's - not something you really do on demand. Who knows what could happen?

[it could be nothing, or it could be a whole lot of nothing.

But Rincewind catches something out of the corner of his eye that inspires him, and he quickly clarifies:] Of course, I suppose it would be all right to show you my magical suitcase instead. Hold on just a moment -

[enjoy the momentary, nauseating spin of a moving camera, snake lady.]

[wizzardly]

[which refocuses on a large, wood and gold chest. It has hundreds of pink little legs.

And it is currently terrorizing a raccoon. At least until Rincewind hisses at it. It turns lazily in the direction of the camera.]

There? You see?

[shifting]

Assistant manager at a winery, believe it or not. But I'm about to transition. Gonna open a bar and grill.

[curada]

Very well, and very happy, though I feel, as most do, the most eagerness to return home.

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[snoobs]

I... think so.

The technology is a little different.

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[snoobs]

[ Her laugh is light and she flashes Raina a toothy grin. ]

Men can't resist beautiful women! They're far too easily tempted.

[ And makes them all the more fun to play with, human or not. ]

You must like it here. I'll admit some of the things I am hearing are a bit worrisome!

[ The nanites business might be an issue... ]

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[snoobs]

[ What a riot, national security.

And what he says next seizes her complete attention. It may not show outwardly, but the very idea her body is being forced to adapt to something she had no say in is disturbing. She's tempted to rip into her own skin and remove the nanites, see if she can do it the old fashioned way.

Something tells her that might be useless. ]

And this has all been tested? Proven?

[snoobs]

Done sight-seeing already?

[snoobs]

Food? That sounds delicious. I've never had American cuisine.

[ They have certain restaurants there, of course, but she's always liked her fine cuisine. ]

[snoobs]

[ What a creepy, but intriguing thing that is! She's never in her lifetime seen anything like it, though rather than be horrified by its hundreds of legs she watches the Luggage with deep interest. ]

What does it do? Pet?