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[fauxmarth]

[this feed starts up in the early evening, and we're here sitting with Lucina at a desk, the device held at arm's length. just a second after recording starts, her eyes light up, and she lets out a small, wonder-filled "oh!" at seeing herself in the corner of the recording. her delighted smile wanes a little as she glances away, peering at a booklet just slightly in view.

reciting aloud:] ...When the red...R-E-C and circle are visible, device is in record mode. Primary...F-O-V? [squint.] Is...this...and menu can be accessed...there. Mm. [she purses her lips into a thoughtful line, skimming the rest in silence. her brow furrows while she rereads.

then, clarity.] Oh! So...so I don't have to actually...summon anyone to respond in this case. It's simply like calling out in the open? [she shoots the screen a curious glance, hesitating, as if expecting a reply.

a beat, then she shifts, leaving the booklet behind so she can hold the communicator with both hands.]

Alright, then! I suppose then this will simply be a hello for whoever could possibly be listening right now. So... [ha, a little shrug and a head tilt:] Hello!

Comments

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[blacktemper]

Leave.

LMFAO

[fauxmarth]

...?

[blink. did she just hear...?

but. the screen is black.]

Ah, hello-?

i'm sorry but...hiei's gonna hiei......

[blacktemper]

The button in the top right corner. Press it.

[if you're wondering whether or not it's the "close app" x, then you'd be correct.]

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[ghoulking]

Not used to the technology? [ that much is a given ]

[fauxmarth]

[she's not even ashamed to be delighted to see a face pop up. with a laugh in her voice:] Am I that obvious?

[ghoulking]

Just a tiny bit. But it's actually easier than it looks - after experimenting with the communicator a bit, it all felt pretty intuitive.

But I might be biased. [ since it's technology he's familiar with ]

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[versusseeker]

<(o◕ᆺ◕o)>ﾉ”

[fauxmarth]

[-! something!

a...a thing. she squints.]

...Ah...Hmm. Did I...do something wrong? [she picks up the instruction booklet and scans the page again.]

[versusseeker]

no
its a <(o◕ᆺ◕o)>

pikachu**

saying hi
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<(o◕ᆺ◕o)>ﾉ”

( dad!video )

[godnotlord]

[Okay, so Thor's finally fucking figured out how to use the video function but still inadvertently takes like 3 more photos of his feet in the process (he's gonna have a folder on his phone of them at this rate,) before managing to put himself in frame. A little too close, sort of like a Dad trying to Dad Vlog, he smiles brightly.]

Lady Lucina, hello again! Are you having much luck figuring out this device?

good. GOOD.

[fauxmarth]

[she startles, because that is a whole lot of face at an unflattering angle, making him a bit hard to recognize. but with his greeting, it clicks into place pretty fast, and she smiles back just as brightly, delighted.]

Thor! I'm very glad to see you again, I certainly hoped I would. Ah--yes! [she lifts up the little booklet and gives it a wave in front of the camera.] I decided to stop floundering and actually see to all those papers I was given at the start. It's tricky, but actually not as inscrutable as I'd first thought it.

I trust you've been well? You seem so from here, but...it is a small picture, after all.

[godnotlord]

[Eventually he pulls the phone back to something less hideous, precariously setting down the device (it falls over, temporarily staring up at a view of the ceiling) before correcting it with a scrutinizing knitting of his brows. He's in his apartment, trying to get used to the space.]

I'm well, yes. I had the fortune of meeting some folks from similar worlds as my own, some of which could... theoretically be called friends. [Hesitance just momentary because does he wanna call Tony that? Eh.] Have you been well?

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[fridgeflower]

HI. [ Have a wave and everything! ]

I'm Laurie. I could possibly be listening.

[fauxmarth]

[she smiles, waving back.]

It's a pleasure, Laurie. I hope you'll excuse me for being so fascinated with this whole process... I've never used anything like this before.

[fridgeflower]

It's cool. You're not alone. This kind of stuff happens all the time.

They really should have, like, a class ready to roll for this sort of thing. At least they gave your an instruction manual.

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[h2no]

It's pretty easy when you get used to it! It's made for accessibility.

[he scratches his cheek.]

You picked it up fast, though... does this not exist in your world?

[fauxmarth]

[hey look at this bandit-lookin' guy! seems friendly though, so what the hey.

she shakes her head, ending on a slight tilt.] Not that I know of. But maybe some of the mages knew tricks to communicate like this? I never studied spellcraft growing up myself, so I couldn't say for sure. Most messages from afar came by envoys, be they on foot or one of the pegasus knights. Nothing quite so instantaneous as this...

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

[Jacob's smiling slightly, amused.]

Hey there. New to communicators, I take it?

[fauxmarth]

[she dips her head, unable to keep herself from going a bit pink with embarrassment. still, she smiles.]

I'm afraid so. But I'm determined to master it as fast as I can--it seems invaluable. Being able to speak to anyone, anywhere, instantly is...rather difficult, if not impossible, where I'm from. I'll happily take it.

[eloquentness]

Hi! [ Iris waves right back, stifling a laugh - this girl is absolutely precious. ] I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that your world wasn't much for computers?

yesss come to meeeee

[fauxmarth]

Seeing as I'm...not sure entirely what you mean, I'll say yes, as far as I'm concerned. The buildings I knew were cut stone and ancient oak, but here they're towers of glass and perfectly-sized little bricks... [she looks sheepish, despite her admiration; she knows how touristy and new she sounds.] I'm afraid I may have to fumble about a bit longer until I truly have my bearings.

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[fehus]

Hello.

[what a sweet message. have a soft blond looking hippie on your video, somewhere out in the wilderness, it looks like]

I didn't even know there was a booklet. New to tech stuff, or just thorough?

[fauxmarth]

Oh, hello! Ah...well, [a touch timid, she dips her head, turning the booklet over in her hand.] maybe it's because I simply asked. I'd never seen a device like this before. Among other things here... There's plenty I'm new to, it seems.

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[functusofficio]

[ A gentle wave back, from an impeccably dressed lady. ]

Do you require any help settling in?

[fauxmarth]

Ah-- [heart eyes.......

THAT IS TO SAY...gosh. nobility sure is easy to spot sometimes.] I thank you...for offering. I may very well need support learning the standards here, but so far so good, and... [she squints a little, tilting her head.

it's not just the regal thing, it's...being in Maurtia Falls during an election.] Have I...seen you before?