[Video] + (Open to action prompts if you want 'em!)

[uglypet]

[A disgusting bug lady with a big smile is on the screen. She's sitting politely, albeit a little stiffly, on one of the sidewalk benches near the Bay. As she speaks, her face is excessively expressive, especially the way her brows lift or furrow over her huge dark eyes.]

Hello. I am Mantis. I am very grateful for the many gifts of jewelry and units that were left for me.

[Her head dips as she puts her hand briefly on the opal necklace around her throat. She's practically beaming. No one has ever given her such a nice present!]

I am also grateful for the information. I will do my best to memorize it, and I hope I will make many friends.

[She smiles HARD, probably being a little too toothy with her smile, but she does seem genuinely happy and even gives an awkward little wave with her hand. Hello, future friends! ...And then she keeps smiling. And smiling. And waiting. This is the part where someone else responds, correct?]

...I have never had a job before. I am looking forward to receiving my first job very much!

[It's debatable whether she even knows what a job is, if she looks that enthusiastic about it.]

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[Video]

[generalgrievous]

What are your skills?

[Video]

[uglypet]

My skills?

[Her brows furrow up to an incline as she turns the question in her head. It is a very good question. She's also completely unphased by his appearance. She's seen much weirder.]

I am an empath. My abilities are often used to help those with troubled minds find peace, or guide those who are unable to rest to sleep.

[Video]

[generalgrievous]

Then your arrival is fortunate.

I am Grievous, one of the deputy Guardians of Nova City. I also run a Centre for those who have experienced trauma and need counselling or help with troubled minds. Perhaps you would be interested in a position.

[Video]

[uglypet]

Oh... I am very sorry for your loss.

[Her head tilts in sincere sympathy, her antennae lifting as if she might be able to ease his pain through the screen. She knows she cannot do this, of course. She gives one slow emphatic nod in response to his question. She, too, is a guardian, but she senses that the terms hold very different definitions.]

That would be wonderful. I am certainly happy to accept if you are offering this position!

[Video]

[spoiledbugboy]

[There's a video response to Mantis' transmission.

It's a boy and at first he's just... staring at the camera behind his thick glasses, mouth a little agape. It almost feels like he isn't going to say anything, with how silent he is and for how long.

Suddenly, he speaks up, a little louder than necessary.]

You are so cool!!

[Video]

[uglypet]

I am cool?

[Her voice lifts with an edge of hopeful optimism.]

Ohhhh... No one has called me this before.

[Peter has referred to things as 'cool' before, and she knows the label has nothing to do with temperature most of the time.]

Then, I think you are SO COOL too!

[Video]

[spoiledbugboy]

Wha- Really? No one? [Wow, people are so dense sometimes, geez!

And he's absolutely not blushing by being called cool by this super awesome bug lady!]

You are really awesome though! I bet you can do a lot of impressive things! [But in all hoensty, the antenna and dark eyes are already impressive enough to him.]

[ video ]

[aceparagon]

Hello, Mantis-san. Welcome to Genessia -- I am Hikaru Takeda, co-Guardian of Everglade.

[ A pause. ]

If there's anything that you're still unsure of that wasn't covered by the pamphlet, please feel free to let me know.

[ video ]

[uglypet]

You do not mind? Then I am grateful for your kindness, Hikaru Takeda of Everglade.

[There are many nice people on this planet! She's growing excited at the prospect of meeting all of them.]

[ALL OF THEM!]

I asked many questions at the building that Weiss Schnee directed me to visit when I first arrived. At the moment, I have nothing further that I wish to ask. I was also offered a job!

[:D :D :D]

May I visit Everglade? I would like to see the many cities available to us.

[ video ]

[aceparagon]

I don't, no. And... ah, you can just call me Hikaru if you want. My full name, plus the title is a bit of a mouthful, isn't it? [ There's a light laugh after what she says with a small shake of her head after it.

She listens to what Mantis says, nodding after it. It's good that she was offered a job, since it could be some form of normalcy for those who just arrive here. ]

Of course! I wouldn't mind giving you a small tour if you'd like since I was just about to go on patrol.

[ video ]

[uglypet]

[A mouthful? Mantis self-consciously presses her fingertips against one cheek, then the other. Thankfully she keeps quiet about her confusion, so she looks more strange than ignorant. Besides, she can't afford to stall too long, because Hikaru is offering many kindnesses, making it easier for Mantis to smile naturally.]

I would like that very much. It is good to go on patrol with another person.

[In other words, she'd like to help if it becomes necessary. Things seem so peaceful, though, what could go wrong? And she's really not that great in a fight unless she can put someone to sleep.]

May I leave my belongings somewhere?

[video]

[sarcastass]

[whats that?

there's a newcomer on the network who's happy to be here?

better fix that]

I'd really work on memorizing it too, there's usually a naturalization test.

[Look, he's a demon. His job is to be an asshole, it's in his resume.]

[video]

[uglypet]

A test?

[No one mentioned one of those before. She hopes she was thorough with her questions at the Schnee Company! He lucked out in finding one of the most gullible people to walk out of the Bay.]

What is the naturalization test?

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[sarcastass]

[And Szel is nothing if not a lover of grabbing low hanging fruit.

And lying to them about everything]

Oh, you didn't read about that yet? Wow... Normally everyone is told about that first thing.

You didn't get in here illegally did you?

video

[captain_by_the_book]

[ Alien lady! Not a species he knows but she might be from home anyway, it's not like he knows every species in the galaxy. ]

Hello. Welcome to Genessia. May I ask where you are from? I'm asking because I'm wondering if we're from the same galaxy. Do you know planets such as Coruscant or Naboo?

video

[uglypet]

Oh...I do not know the name of my home planet. I was orphaned at my larval stage, and matured on the world of my previous master.

[Which isn't very helpful in answering his question, which she looks a little guilty about. She perks up at the mention of those names. It's entirely possible that Peter mentioned something about Star Wars, but nothing in great detail where she might recognize the names he gives her.]

No, they are unfamiliar. But you are a space traveler?

[Mantis thinks for a moment.]

My galaxy name is The Milky Way.

Re: video

[captain_by_the_book]

I never heard that name before coming here. My galaxy consists of four spiral arms, Bakchou, Ettarue, Tingel and South Arm.

I'm a space traveller, yes. I was born on Fest. But I'm a human.

[Video]

[k2so]

Are you okay?

[That greeting sure causes an impression on K2SO. Most people are angry upon arriving and even those who aren't they don't smile so much.]

I'm K2SO, Kaytoo for short. If you are looking for a job you could check the newspaper, they have a section with them listed.

[Video]

[uglypet]

Yes, I am okay!

[She'll even make the 'ok' sign with her fingers as she beams at him! ...She's using her middle finger instead of the index finger. Give her a break, she's new at this.]

It is pleasing to meet you, Kaytoo. And I am very grateful for your assistance. Where may I find a newspaper?

[She pronounces it strangely, more like 'noose-paper', so it's probably not something she's encountered before.]

[Video]

[k2so]

If you say so...

[Ey, that might be how bug -people does it. who is Kay to judge cultural differences?]

Usually a crazy kid in a bike throw it at our heads but you can also find it in newsstands or inside coffee shops for free. Nice to meet you as well, Mantis. [HE THINKS.]

But maybe it would be easier if you went to the employment building located in Genessia, the people working there will tell you what jobs are hiring and which one suit you better. What did you used to do in your homeworld?

[quick_clean_pure]

You are taking this whole situation way better than literally everyone else who's appeared here, me included.

[uglypet]

My reaction is unusual?

[She seems curious about this, maybe a touch concerned.]

If I am doing it wrong, then I will gladly attempt to do it correctly.

[quick_clean_pure]

You're not doing anything wrong. Honestly, you're probably happier the way you're doing things.

[Video]

[borntolove]

Hallo. I'm The Doctor.

[There's a friendly smile back and finger wave]

Do you have any further questions regarding this place, Mantis?

[Video]

[bigbadrose]

[Rose just smiles kindly and broadly right back.] What are you thinking of doing? For a job, yeah?