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uno » open: accidental video.
[ his broadcast is the result of unintentional button mashing, his face appearing both upside down and too close to the screen when it's first flipped on. then he's lurching away and dropping the device into the grass at his feet, startled by the screen when it lit up. it gives the network a good, unobstructed view of a man in clothing that clearly belongs to another century. heavy fabrics and leathers with ornate patterns stitched and engraved into them, the hilt of a sword with a bright red scarf dangling from the end, and the curved tooth of a pendant dangling from a thin chord around his neck.
it takes a moment for him to step back up to the device, curiosity overriding fear as he kneels next to wear it has fallen. now his image is sideways and remains that way until he reaches down — hesitantly — to grab it, successfully turning his image upright. ]
What is this? [ he holds it up, above his head, as if illuminating the translucent surface with the sun's rays will offer a better explanation. a thick, distinctly italian accent clings to his voice when he speaks. ] Why— I don't understand. What purpose does this serve?
[ marco gives it a good shake in a poor attempt at jostling answers free. had he not ran from the sudden appearance of weiss schnee's hologram or taken a moment to read over the pamphlet he stuffed into his belt, he'd have a better idea of what this was, nevermind how he came to be in this strange, foreign land. alas, he's currently engaged in a losing battle with a smartphone, and if someone doesn't intervene soon, it runs the risk of becoming forever lost to the shallow depths of garden park's duck pond. ]
it takes a moment for him to step back up to the device, curiosity overriding fear as he kneels next to wear it has fallen. now his image is sideways and remains that way until he reaches down — hesitantly — to grab it, successfully turning his image upright. ]
What is this? [ he holds it up, above his head, as if illuminating the translucent surface with the sun's rays will offer a better explanation. a thick, distinctly italian accent clings to his voice when he speaks. ] Why— I don't understand. What purpose does this serve?
[ marco gives it a good shake in a poor attempt at jostling answers free. had he not ran from the sudden appearance of weiss schnee's hologram or taken a moment to read over the pamphlet he stuffed into his belt, he'd have a better idea of what this was, nevermind how he came to be in this strange, foreign land. alas, he's currently engaged in a losing battle with a smartphone, and if someone doesn't intervene soon, it runs the risk of becoming forever lost to the shallow depths of garden park's duck pond. ]
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[She frowns slightly though it's only momentarily before she has her usual smiles spread across her lips.]
So hey, if I say Marco when I call you, will you reply with Polo? Just out of curiosity, there is no reason for this question. [Except that Airy is sort of a loser.] I like oranges but I don't know if I can eat them all the time. They're good with breakfast.
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[Not totally weird and awkward.]
So you'd say Airy and I'd reply with Miller.... okay, that is weird. Sorry I asked.
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[ very weird, totally awkward, and extremely fishy. marco may be naive at times, but he's not stupid— far from it. ]
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[She isn't even lying.]
It's actually a game I used to play with my little brother. [Mentioning brought a ghost of a frown to her lips though it's quickly covered with a smile. Her family had been killed and while she loves talking about them the words still taste bitter on her lips.]
You'd say first name and reply with the last name. [His name but semantics.]
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he understands. sort of. even if he suspects that's not all that's to it, but what business is it of his to inquire that far with a new acquaintance? ]
I had no brothers when I was younger, but I suppose... [ a sigh, and he relents: ] Airy?
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Yes?
[She feels like she's done something wrong, perhaps because people rarely actually call her by her name.]
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Rules?
[Airy hasn't thought this all the way through. She is impulsive at times and she'll most likely be digging her own grave with this line of inquiry. He looks very serious.]
I don't remember mentioning rules and I don't remember saying that they had to be followed. The point of any game is to have fun, right?
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[ so much for getting him to say "polo" in response to his first name being called. you almost had him doing it, airy. almost. ]
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[She falls into silence realizing then that he'd said her name. She feels an uncomfortable feeling rise to her cheeks and she tries really hard not to get flustered.]
... Miller [There, she said it and she can't believe she's doing this.]
Marco?
[She bites her lip trying not to smile.]
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Polo.
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You're really nice. Did you know that?
[More so for humoring her in her silly notion of a game. She knows how embarrassing of a game it is having to say her own last name.]
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[ too nice for his own good, in some cases — though like khutulun had said, he was not without his thorns. ]
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[Airy's phone then slips between her fingers and goes tumbling off her bed. After a blur of movement Marco will get a nice view of the door and a few books lined against the far wall. She quickly picks the phone back up looking a little nervous.]
Oops, hadn't meant to drop that. I think I got us off topic? Is there anything you need help with?
[He can clearly see that she's a master at using the phones.]
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–and then the feed's back on her face, and he's reminded of his place in the hot sun, far, far from his own world. ]
Some direction would be greatly appreciated. What is expected of me now that I've come to reside in this place?
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[She bites her lower lip before continuing.]
There is a welcome center and a few Inn's around there. Like I said I can meet you and show you around or if you'd rather I can give directions.
[Airy really does like helping people.]
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[ he'll get used to it. eventually seeing the faces of strangers on the screen of this transparent thing will cease to be mystifying. ]
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[Even as she's talking she's pulling on her boots and moving towards the door. It's been so hot lately that Airy's been wearing skirts with her usual button down open, showing off the brightly colored shirt beneath it. She doesn't like the insistence of the sun or the swell of humidity that's settled over Genessia.
Just as she said she arrives in a few minutes, about ten to be exact. She tosses her phone in a bag that's slung around her shoulder and waves to the wayward traveler.]
Hi. [She smiles brightly at him.] Nice to formally meet you.
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The pleasure is all mine, [ marco says, bowing his head slightly, ever the well-trained courtier. ] I appreciate you taking the time to meet with me.
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People back in time are very formal and additionally Airy likes it. Until they call her by her birth name, then she gets frustrated.]
Yeah. It's better than being alone.
[Airy believes that no one should be alone.]
Aren't you a little hot in all that?
[He's making her over heat just by looking at him. He really needs a pair of jeans and a t-shirt.]
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[ translation: it is very hot. it was much cooler in karakorum than it is here. ]
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[She continues to smile at him.]
That's why I came out here.
[Airy waves at him to follow her and will leave the 'getting comfortable' decision to him.]
I can show you the way to the help center. [Or whatever it's called.] They have job listings and apartment listings. After that we can find you a hotel. That way you don't have to decide now. There are other places here and you might feel more comfortable there. Fayren is the only place without a city scape.
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What sort of occupation does a man from my era hope to have in this futuristic world of yours?
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[She should have paid more attention in history but math and english were her two favorite classes.]
Let's start with what your skills are? There are all sorts of things and while Genessia is like a city Fayren isn't. Everglade is also a city and so is Nova City... which it says in its name...
[Airy wonders how she manages to sound so lame.]
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