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maskormenace2017-01-07 05:36 pm
maevelous) wrote in maskormenace2017-01-07 05:36 pm
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[ The video actually starts before it’s supposed to. It’s just a close up shot of a woman’s cleavage. And when she speaks, it’s with an English lilt -- a bit distant as though she’s calling out behind her. ]
From my understanding, these devices are supposed to put us in touch with others who arrived here in a similar manner to us.
[ A little fainter, a second voice joins the first -- a man, this time, with an accent out of a John Ford movie. ] It don't look like much to me. How's it work?
[ The camera gets pulled back to give the first shot of Maeve who is studying it thoughtfully. And then she realizes it seems to already be recording them -- the recognition lighting up on her face.. ]
It appears we’re live right now. All we have to do is talk. [ She re-positions herself to sit up a bit straighter, glancing at Teddy before nodding at the device to allow him to make the first contact.. ]
[ Teddy takes instruction well, bless him, and tips into view at her shoulder, taking a second to be caught up in the little digitised mirror image on her device. He overcomes the inherent strangeness and prompts himself to speak, trusting in Maeve's advice. ]
Evenin', [ he greets, with a nod beneath the shadow brim of his hat. ] Name's Flood, Teddy Flood. Me and the lady are looking for folks like us, or who been here even longer. We figure there's more to this place than we've been told.
[ When nothing immediately horrible happens as a result of Teddy talking, Maeve deems it safe to do the same. Sorry, Teddy. It’s easier to make you the shield. But she does appear mildly amused at Teddy’s use of ‘the lady.’ As though he’s trying to avoid the much harsher truths of what she is. ]
Oh, there’s definitely more. There’s always more. We can’t trust our kidnappers to give us the full scope, can we? So if any of you out there can be darlings and help us fill in the blanks, we would very much appreciate it. Mr. Flood here is a skilled adventurer who can aid you in all of your quests, plights, or other such nonsense. [ Hand wave. ] And as for me, well -- I’m sure you can use your imagination, can’t you?
[ She smirks, crossing one leg over the other with a deliberate, sensual slowness. ]
Do right by us and we’ll return the favor.
[ There'd been his own mild form of amusement at reference to his being an adventurer, accurate though it may be if also as euphemistic with regard to his line of work as he'd been as to hers, but the moment slides by without comment. Just the tiniest of smiles, mostly around the eyes.
Unperturbed by her offer of repayment, he nods once more at the camera, touching the brim of his hat in sign off. ]
Do wrong by us, we won't have a hell of a lot to talk about, now will we?
Come, darling. You can be more creative than that. [ Maeve says with a roll of her eyes. ] Or perhaps you can’t. [ Creativity might not be one of his higher parameters. ] I advise you all to not do wrong by us because you’ll very much wish you hadn’t. [ She flashes a sarcastic smile. ] But I believe that just about covers it.
[ Maeve’s about to end the feed, only to pause. ] Oh. One last thing. We’re looking for the people who live in… [ She looks off screen to read out the numbers. ] Nonah #005 and Maurtia Falls #008. If you live in either, could you be a dear and pop in to say hello?
From my understanding, these devices are supposed to put us in touch with others who arrived here in a similar manner to us.
[ A little fainter, a second voice joins the first -- a man, this time, with an accent out of a John Ford movie. ] It don't look like much to me. How's it work?
[ The camera gets pulled back to give the first shot of Maeve who is studying it thoughtfully. And then she realizes it seems to already be recording them -- the recognition lighting up on her face.. ]
It appears we’re live right now. All we have to do is talk. [ She re-positions herself to sit up a bit straighter, glancing at Teddy before nodding at the device to allow him to make the first contact.. ]
[ Teddy takes instruction well, bless him, and tips into view at her shoulder, taking a second to be caught up in the little digitised mirror image on her device. He overcomes the inherent strangeness and prompts himself to speak, trusting in Maeve's advice. ]
Evenin', [ he greets, with a nod beneath the shadow brim of his hat. ] Name's Flood, Teddy Flood. Me and the lady are looking for folks like us, or who been here even longer. We figure there's more to this place than we've been told.
[ When nothing immediately horrible happens as a result of Teddy talking, Maeve deems it safe to do the same. Sorry, Teddy. It’s easier to make you the shield. But she does appear mildly amused at Teddy’s use of ‘the lady.’ As though he’s trying to avoid the much harsher truths of what she is. ]
Oh, there’s definitely more. There’s always more. We can’t trust our kidnappers to give us the full scope, can we? So if any of you out there can be darlings and help us fill in the blanks, we would very much appreciate it. Mr. Flood here is a skilled adventurer who can aid you in all of your quests, plights, or other such nonsense. [ Hand wave. ] And as for me, well -- I’m sure you can use your imagination, can’t you?
[ She smirks, crossing one leg over the other with a deliberate, sensual slowness. ]
Do right by us and we’ll return the favor.
[ There'd been his own mild form of amusement at reference to his being an adventurer, accurate though it may be if also as euphemistic with regard to his line of work as he'd been as to hers, but the moment slides by without comment. Just the tiniest of smiles, mostly around the eyes.
Unperturbed by her offer of repayment, he nods once more at the camera, touching the brim of his hat in sign off. ]
Do wrong by us, we won't have a hell of a lot to talk about, now will we?
Come, darling. You can be more creative than that. [ Maeve says with a roll of her eyes. ] Or perhaps you can’t. [ Creativity might not be one of his higher parameters. ] I advise you all to not do wrong by us because you’ll very much wish you hadn’t. [ She flashes a sarcastic smile. ] But I believe that just about covers it.
[ Maeve’s about to end the feed, only to pause. ] Oh. One last thing. We’re looking for the people who live in… [ She looks off screen to read out the numbers. ] Nonah #005 and Maurtia Falls #008. If you live in either, could you be a dear and pop in to say hello?
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[ In people. In style, maybe not so much. ]
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To be honest, I don't care what they're hiding or not hiding. I'm more interested in what you know that they neglected to share in our very brief time together.
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Thanks for the offer, though. Welcome to Nonah 005, whichever one of you we're saddled with.
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[ She's going to get a feel for this boy before she confesses she's the one staying there. ]
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[ She's not admitting that she's the one living there, but the curiosity in her tone pretty much says it all. ]
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Even those of us who've been here for a while don't have a clear picture of what's going on. What is apparent is that we're meant to be trump cards in a cold war with Russia. But I don't think that even the government understands how the mechanism that chooses us and brings us here works.
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A cold war?
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Men and their wars. I tend to think they raise their guns when they aren't able to get their other guns up.
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I've been here for a little while - I think I adapt very well. What do you already know...? I can maybe help.
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I imagine what I was told is the same information they give to everyone when we first arrive. So I'm interested in all that you've learned afterward. From people to places -- what's the most important thing you've learned about this world on your own?
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You're looking for people like you? [ An eyebrow raised. ] I don't know too many people who look like they belong in the past.
Or is your criteria a little different.
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But past or no, I can't imagine you complaining too much about the costumes.
[ 'Especially mine' absolutely implied as she shifts forward. ]
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Being so specific limits creativity, sweetheart. I thought a more open-ended line of questioning would result in a more open-ended line of answers. Apparently, I was wrong. How long have you been here, then?
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[ Kitty, curious and energetic, with a South London accent, rather runs roughshod over their nice speech to ask what she's far more interested in - especially when it comes to English-accented Maeve. ]
Where are you from, then?
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A bumfuck little town called Sweetwater. And yes. It is as dull as it sounds.
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I'm from Nonah five. Was one of you assigned there?
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Y-yes. I was. [ Maeve had been playing it close to the chest, but the tiny boy had prompted something in her to answer truthfully. ] I've met the other boy. The cocky one. Is there anyone else I need to know about?
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I've seen what happens when he gets overstimulated.
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Talking like that makes me suspect you and Theodore go way back.
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[Says the Qunari, kicking his feet up on a table, on camera. Arms crossed behind his head.]
Hello. [The wink on his face is... impressive. Considering he only has the one eye.] Iron Bull here. How's it going?
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Well, you are certainly unique. But I'm sure you get that quite a lot.
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Maeve Millay. I suppose we're to be housemates...
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