1st Mistake | Video & Text

[majorfuckup]

[The angle looks like it's being adjusted several times. Not-so-quietly-mumbled groaning sounds can be heard before it focuses on a very displeased looking man in his later twenties.]

Ugh what kind of crap cellphone is this?! It doesn't even get reception or take good selfies! I can't even with any of this--!

[Apparently, he's so upset he ends it there. A few minutes later, maybe ten, he turns on the video again. He isn't whining yet, but he still looks distressed. Understandable, right?]

Look, I didn't mean to get all bitchy, it's just, this has been a really hard day for me, I woke up in a gross pod and I can't even wash away all the Do Not Want I had with that. And I-- I'm like trying to keep it together, but... [Here come the watering eyes. He bites his lip, oh god is he embarrassed.] I ruined my best pair of pants, and they're not even good pants, and then I saw that hologram and she had perfect shoes and perfect hair and I'm here with this fake monopoly money and ugly ass necklace. Where did you even get this thing from? [He holds up his pendant, utterly disgusted.] The dollar store? I don't even know why I'm trying! I'm probably just being watched by some creepy stalker or psycho-killer. Ew much? But if somehow anyone I know does see this...

Just don't get all rude and self-righteous and I-told-you-so-with me! It's like, really obnoxious and I don't need to listen to it! [He rolls his eyes dramatically, ending the video for now. A few minutes later:]

Chalking that up to a temporary loss of judgment from waking up from a waterlogged coffin. #Wakingupinanotherworld #Notokwiththis #Yourphonessuck #Missingmyfriends :(

Comments

(video)

[majorfuckup]

So is Seattle. This sucks so much. I can not believer that it's not just some nightmare. [He groans, and would hit his head against a wall if there was a comfortable one nearby.]

She really should try dying it. I think you're actually my first real friend here, Dorian. You're like super nice.

(video)

[tevinteraltus]

It isn't so bad, really, once one becomes accustomed.

(He shakes his head.)

I really think she looks just fine the way she is. (And he allows himself a smile.) You're most welcome, Major. Arriving her can be traumatic. It's nice to have a friend.

(video)

[majorfuckup]

I want to agree with you but we are literally stuck here. Seems like something hard to get accustomed to.

You're right. I'm just like, so jealous of her. I'm not normally like this. I think it's the shock of being here. [That's a legitimate sounding reason. He places a hand to his chest, his eyes brightening with hope.] So we are friends?

(video)

[tevinteraltus]

You'd be surprised what we can acclimate to when it's required. Why, two years ago, I fled my homeland and camped. In the wilderness. For weeks.

That's right. Me. Camping. Out of necessity.

[He chuckles.] Yes, perhaps that it. [And a smile with a slight nod.] I don't see why not. Better that than enemies at any rate.

(video)

[majorfuckup]

Oh my god. Why would you do that? I am so sorry you have to go through that. It must have been super gross.

[It's so sad.]

I am going to get us friendship necklaces. [He perks up, getting more excited.] And we can listen to music, and just hang out together!

(video)

[tevinteraltus]

Well, because I 1, had no where else to stay, and 2, was looking for someone who most likely had agents everywhere. It was all very dangerous, I can assure you.

[He chuckles.]

Now that is quite a commitment.