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[ Laurent looks as he always looks when addressing the network at large - the epitome of relaxation. He has his phone wedged up against a book on the coffee table for a better vantage point, one leg bent at the knee, the other stretched out before him, an arm draped elegantly against the edge of the couch, wrist loose. As ever, it’s a very careful production. If he’s aware his last post made quite the negative impression on the people, then he doesn’t show it. In fact, his expression seems almost friendly, if a little cold. ]

I want to talk about the Porter cities. [ Not politics this time, everyone is very safe. Well, mostly] It has come to my attention that the information I had before is outdated, and what better way to fix that than to ask those who live there? Currently, I reside in Heropa. I’ve yet to be charmed by the alligators. But what of the rest? What do you like about living where you do? What do you not? Is it a safe area? Or do the vigilantes of this world rule over it? How are imPorts treated on a daily basis?

[ He could go on, but there’s a flicker in his composure when a door is opened off screen. His face instantly transforms. It loses the sharp politeness and softens, eyes warm as he regards the man who’s just walked in. This might be the first time Laurent’s smile has lost its thinness. It’s certainly the first time it has been so helplessly genuine and it makes him look younger, sweeter. Damen has that effect on him.

Damen had been busy in the kitchen, as is evident when he comes into view. He's carrying a large tray with an assortment of what looks like finger food. He's learned to use the microwave, it's called progress. His smile is as warm as Laurent's, though he manages to look confused at the same time. ]

Were you talking to someone?

Just asking questions. [ Gone too, is the frost in his tone. It might not have been noticeable in the first place, but there’s no denying it now. Laurent shifts slightly, as his lover takes the seat beside him, carefully balancing the plate before them. Without thinking he picks up a small pastry and holds it before Damen’s mouth as if in offering waiting for him to take it. There is no embarrassment in the action, no self-consciousness. In fact, this new smile is like a private joke. ]

[ Damen is fixed on Laurent, his smile amused while he accepts the little quiche. He seems to be in on the joke. He may even be about to comment on it, but then his eyes fall on the camera and he looks suddenly alarmed. ]

You are filming this?

[ Of course Laurent is filming this. Damen pushes the tray aside while Laurent turns back to the camera. ]

Yes. [ His smile is still real, but more amused now. ] How else would I speak with people? [ But he should probably get back to talking and not looking like he’s hungry for more than mini quiches, actually. He doesn’t care but people here are very small-minded. ]

Tell me anything you would have liked to know upon your own arrival in these cities, that would help greatly.

( ooc: Laurent is in blue and Damen is in red. )

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[ Damen glances once more at the camera. He slides just out of sight before he snags another of those quiches. ]

I assumed you were calling, not sending video.

[ He says. He generally doesn't care about appearing on the devices. He just tends towards private intimacy, and sees no reason to display every aspect of it to the world's supply of imports. ]

Anyway, why are you asking about the cities? You know we can visit them ourselves.

[ Kitty's voice is firm and matter-of-fact. ]

Maurtia Falls has got the most character. It's got associations with organized crime, too. But it's not bad, for all that. Charming in its way. De Chima's a bit slower, but it's nice, too. Nonah's a bit more businesslike.

[ These are all good questions. This is a transmission she will definitely be monitoring, but she will try and add to it so she's not simply leeching. ]

The variety of food here is extensive. It's no longer difficult to find exactly what you want—Actually, no, it's become more difficult because there's so much to choose from.

[ Take that as you will. ]

But... [ What does she wish she had known? ] Hmm, I wish I had known every one in this country had a portable recorder... My first day would have been a lot less embarrassing.

Maurtia Falls is probably a little too rough for you. Maybe not for your friend, though.

[He's baiting more out of habit than meanness. Damen's obviously got his attention; Yuri's eyes follow him curiously as he moves off screen.]

My sister has been here for a year, and claimed a farm on the outskirts of De Chima, in which we currently reside. The countryside is peaceful. I've little familiarity of the city itself, though from what I've seen, it's quite charming. Less busy than the likes of Nonah and Heropa, and the locals are quite friendly.

[ Though Edmund is still figuring out if it has something to do with the fact that his sister is the imPort ambassador there, or if they simply like imPorts that much. ]

Were you looking for a change?

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