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[ The video starts with a young woman's face close to the camera, moving backwards and adjusting the position of the recording angle slightly in the manner typical to someone unused to such a form of communication. Augusta knows telephones and she knows movie recordings, but she doesn't know mobile telephones, let alone video phones. The instructions are enough to piece together what this is and how it works, but it's still pretty novel to her. She clears her throat. Is she supposed to start this like a professional radio broadcast? ]

Good evening.

[ She smiles, masking her uncertainty. ]

My name is Augusta and I'm the daughter of Markgraf Wolfenbüttel... [ wait, people here won't necessarily know who that is, right? ] ...in the kingdom of Kuchen.

I think I understand the gist of my situation thanks to this pamphlet, but a theoretical understanding doesn't equal full orientation in an unfamiliar place. This isn't Kuchen and this isn't Europe either, is it? The standard of technology doesn't seem to match up with what I'm used to...

[ She trails off, realizing that rambling on and on in what appears to be a broadcast would be impolite. ]

I apologize for having to ask like this, but if someone could point me towards an old-fashioned and rural living area, I would appreciate it. I am still rather lacking overview.

Further, it seems employment is expected here. If anybody knows of a place that needs an able secretary or someone who can work with horses, I'd appreciate getting into contact.

[ She's never had to earn her own money before... ]

Thank you for your time.

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Try Fayren...there should be a gate at one end of the city that leads there. I've never been there but from what I hear from the customers, its pretty ....

[shew as thinking of the world she had used...]

old-fashioned.

[ Augusta gives a grateful nod. ]

I will make sure to go there and see for myself soon. I don't think it's a good idea to just jump into this futuristic world without gradually learning about it.

[ She wants to understand it all, she really does, but she isn't someone who dives head-first into things. ]

This one isn't as bad as nova...I'd steer clear of that city in terms of real culture shock.

The year truly isn't isn't 1937 anymore then, is it?

[ If there even is... a year to begin with. ]

[Haruka shook her head.]

I think it changed by dimension....I could hardly tell you the year here, but back in my home it was certainly past 1937. Still I think they had cars where I'm from in 1937.........

[She ponders this, maybe different worlds took longer]

[ Augusta nods. ]

Cars exist in my world as well. I'm also familiar with film in general, otherwise using this device would be considerably harder. Still... everything here looks a lot different from what I'm used to.

[Haruka blinks in surprise, then laughs nervously]

I apologize for assuming wrong then. Genessia city is only about 70 years after the 1930's...Give or take a few inventions.

[She frowns a bit]

Everything will take getting used too.

70 years could be an entire human lifespan. I suppose I can consider myself honoured to witness things that normally would have been impossible to take place during my time.

[ Well if she grows to be 90+ maybe... But who counts on that? She gives a smile. ]

It's disorienting now, but it will an interesting journey of discovery.

still less than some time spans I'm sure..

[Haruka just shrugged, not really taking that into account.]

You seem rather comfortable already...

I just think there is no use panicking even if the situation is... one that could cause such a reaction reasonably.

Keeping a cool head is a quality I was taught to value.

[Haruka could get used to her...]

That actually sounds more reasonable. Anyway, should you require further assistance, feel free to ask. I'm Haruka by the way.

It's a pleasure to meet you and thank you for your help.

[Haruka nods then cuts the feed]

I'm Joruk.

If you find out about working with horses, can you let me know? I haven't even seen a horse since waking up in the bay. Or any place that sells kumis. I haven't really done much exploring though.

I heard Fayren isn't as tech heavy, but there's magic there than can be just as confusing.

[ He's from an even earlier time in Central Asia.]

[ No horses is terrible news. Of course, horseback riding isn't really a top priority when you've been kidnapped to an unfamiliar world away from all you know, but it would have been... a comforting thing to do. ]

Magic?

[ She blinks, looking surprised for a moment. ]

Well, I suppose that was how I was brought here, so maybe it's not that unrealistic...

[ Horses are an important part of his culture, and the livelihood of his clan.]

Yeah.Good point. When I first arrived these little winged people kept tripping me.

[ His way of describing pixies. ]

Once you get the hang of things, the future tech can be really convenient.

[ She's just gonna accept the winged people thing here... Oh sweet homeworld that made sense, where are you now? ]

I can imagine so. Out of curiosity, is there anything you've not known from home that you found especially practical here?

[ There's a lot of weirdness to get used to.]

Indoor plumbing! Can't really get that kinda thing in a yurt. These buildings are way warmer too.

[ Well, those are certainly great advantages, yes. ]

If you don't mind me asking, what time and place are you from?

I don't mind. I'm from [ he gives the year in the 19th Century and the place in Central Asia. It's during the Great Game.]

I'm not sure what it's called after the Soviet Union splits. Russian guy told me about that.

[ most likely Kazakhstan]

[ Whoa, world history newsflash here for sure. ]

... I wasn't aware the Soviet Union would split at all. At my point in time it still exists.

Yeah, in my time Russia is still expanding their empire. By any means.

There's no twitter if that's the tech you're looking for. #1stWorldProblems

You work with horses?

I'm afraid I do not know what a 'twitter' is.

As for your question, I'm a quite skilled equestrian, but it's not been my 'work' before. In my world, I attended school.

Signed,
-Augusta

[ .... she's never written a text message before, she just knows letters, okay? And she seriously contemplated putting her full name down here, too, but then decided the situation was too informal for that. ]

Nvm then. #10thWorldProblems

Any good at performing?

[ Augusta stares at that message for a moment. Cryptic. She's... just going to ignore that first part then. ]

If you are referring to performing in the sense of shows like circus spectacles, then I have no experience in the area.

If you are referring to horse shows like dressage tournaments and so on, I can do that.

-Augusta

Looking for someone to perform with. Can I watch? Maybe we can work together! Get the $$$. #RollinInIt

[ Though she cares less about the cash than the not-dying part. ]

[ She stares at this text for a while, not only because of the entirely unfamiliar hashtag lingo, but also because of how easy-going this person seems to be. It's entirely true, Augusta's in need of a job but being offered a career in... well, performing, it seems by a stranger is not exactly what she'd expected. ]

What kind of performance are you involved with?
-Augusta

Edited 2015-01-10 02:26 (UTC)

I do street performances right now. Back home it was in a theater with a group called Elementario at Amagi Brilliant Park. #Elementario #AmaBuri

It must be a hassle to perform away from that group now. What is your show act specialty?

And why do you keep using that '#' sign?

-Augusta

It's a hashtag. It IDs msgs by topic. When I go looking for ppl who don't get the internet it'll pop up w/ #Welcome2theNet for example

What a delightful name for a country. Tell me, Miss Augusta, do you take your tea with cakes as well?

[ He seems honestly curious, this cat man. ]

[ The cat ears gain a short silent look, but Augusta still thinks they can't be real. ]

Of course. What kind of afternoon gathering would be complete without both?

But if you're asking if there's a place called Tee to go with Kuchen, I must disappoint.

[ One of the ears move. They're very real, lady. ]

Mayhaps I am inquiring about both.

It would be amusing with a name like that to go with, don't you think?

[ That ear movement earns a pause and a three second moment of staring that delays her verbal response, before she catches herself and decides it's rude to pay too much attention to that now. ]

Potentially. I know not a lot of countries have this tradition of naming places after food. Most of our cities do follow a similar pattern of naming though, so it's quite normal to me.

What's not normal can be more than normal, after all. [ His voice curls around the words, and he gives her a round smile. ] It sounds quite cute, to name locations after sweet comestibles.

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