voice.

[vdova]

[ Natasha sounds, well. Agitated is probably the best term for it. She's working her jaw, a bit, before she speaks, trying to find the right words to say without revealing too much but also not enough. ]

Out of curisosity, did anyone else get ambushed by a bunch of papparazzi near the theatre in Nonah? Apparently there was a movie premiere going on — one geared towards the stories and adventures of imPorts, and all of us were invited, whether or not we wanted to be.

[ She tsks, clearly one of the people who did not want to be invited and were anyway. ]

I have to say, if this is the welcome we're recieving here, I'm not sure how to take it. The spotlight isn't really my style.

[ She pauses, as if she's about to hang up — but thinks better of it at the last second. ] I give the movie two stars, by the way. Absolutely unrealistic, everyone knows there are no trees in the Midwest.

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[wronganswer]

[ Anderson has the smooth, even-toned voice of a professional who nonetheless doesn't take herself too seriously. ]

Yeah. That's something that happens. I'm not sure how to take it, either.

[ A beat. ]

I think I'm getting better at blending in.

[vdova]

I had thought I was doing alright. But I guess it's a little more obvious here.

[wronganswer]

It doesn't help that they're actively looking for us. I've never had to try before, so it's... a learning experience.

[vdova]

Here's a tip: Don't try to stand out. People tend to ignore others, it's just human nature. Strangers are more concerned with their own lives.

[ She pauses, tilting her head to the side in acquiescence. ] Unless they're actively looking for imPorts. Then you could try a baseball hat.

[wronganswer]

[ Anderson's used to standing out no matter what she does, except here, but maybe that isn't worth getting into. ]

... A baseball hat? Sure. They are actively looking for imPorts, by the way. Since we're such celebrities. [ She sounds pretty dubious about that one. ]

[vdova]

[ She sighs at that bit about 'celebrities', but responds to the first part. ] Baseball hats. Unfortunately. I guess I'll have to invest.

[wronganswer]

Does that really work? I'm pretty sure I'd just look ridiculous.

[ Also adorable. Not an effect Anderson tends to go for. ]

[vdova]

[ Dryly: ] To my grand surprise, yes. I think looking ridiculous is part of the effect.

[ Honestly, Natasha only has herself to blame for the baseball hat thing. ]

[wronganswer]

I guess there's no harm in giving it a try. Whatever works. I'd just like to buy my groceries without being stopped for an interview.

[vdova]

I hear Amazon delivers groceries now.

[wronganswer]

What's Amazon?

[vdova]

. . . Please tell me Amazon exists here.

[wronganswer]

It might? I just got here, too.

[vdova]

I hope so. If I have to go back to waiting seven business days for packages, I'll scream.

[wronganswer]

You do a lot of package ordering?

[vdova]

It's hard to say no to free two day shipping.

[wronganswer]

I feel like I'm missing something in this conversation.