veloxia | Two Faeries [Video] - backdated to February 3rd

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Two Faeries [Video] - backdated to February 3rd

[The video feed starts out looking up at Laguna... and upside-down. She finishes wiping off the glass in her hand and flips the rag onto her shoulder before noticing her Steamgear seems to be a bit askew.]

Whoops! Hang on, lemme just...

[She leans down a little closer and the image starts to slowly rotate back around until it's finally at least close to the right way around. Give or take a few degrees to one side.]

There!

[She flashes a big grin at the camera and gives a little wave with her fingers.]

Heya, girls! [That feels weird, but she's trying it out. Better than saying 'guys' all the time in this place, maybe?] I've been living here for a while now... it's got a neat little bar on the first floor, and an apartment upstairs. So I figured, why not try and open the place?

[At this, the video abruptly turns away and turns a little fuzzy with static. The more observant residents might notice a few glimpses of the bar or tables with upside-down chairs stacked on top. Something quite reminiscent of this place, though it's not exact.

When the image stabilizes, it shows the front of the building. Again, something like the pub in this town (left center), but spaced between other storefronts rather than crowded into a small residential zone. As the image pans around a bit, Laguna's voice continues.]

Here it is! ... Haven't thought of a name yet, but if anyone wants to come by and visit, I could use the help figuring out what all these bottles are.

[Suddenly, static overtakes the video. It's obvious she's not quite done talking yet, but whatever she's saying isn't quite getting through. And then the feed abruptly stops.

The video drain on these Steamgear batteries is a bitch. Fortunately, there's a charge station not far from Laguna's new home, so it won't take long for her to reply. She just probably won't be using video again.]

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Is something like this really necessary?

Of course! If we're gonna be stuck here a while, we might as well have a place like this, right?

[Truly, her logic is flawless.]

Also... that last part. About figuring out what the bottle are. Doesn't that sound dangerous to you?

[There's a long pause as Laguna wonders what could be going through this kid's mind.]

... You think someone might've poisoned the booze?

Or it could be poison in the first place.

It'll be fine! It's all stocked up behind the bar, here.

[Then again, being one of few women in the military back home, she's learned to be a little more cautious in this area than... well, pretty much the rest of her life. Never trust a drink from a complete stranger, and all.]

... Guess we shouldn't touch anything without a label, though. Maybe have one of those scientists take a look to make sure it's all safe?

[Laguna, none of them are chemists!]

Or the doctor that's around.

[... Sure! Makes sense for Alice!]

Yeah! 'Til then, we'll just stick with the stuff that's definitely safe.

[Beat...]

... But just the grownups! I dunno if I've got anything safe for kids here yet.

[She... kind of assumes Alice is one of the few underage girls in this place. Her mothering instinct is strong, okay?]

I don't think I've seen any children here, though. Youngest are some teenagers at best.

[Too bad that Alice is actually one of the older ones. But nobody would guess that.]

[Whoops, she hadn't meant to imply that she thought of them as children! She's not so old that she's forgotten how much that would annoy teenagers.]

That's good... I'd hate to think Veloxia was stealin' kids from their homes.

Of course, taking other people from their homes isn't good either. From old people to not human people, I don't know how many of them would enjoy that.

... Right.

[For a moment, Laguna almost lets herself stop to think about all the things she left behind. ... Almost. The curse of eternal optimism is deluding oneself into believing things aren't as bad as they actually are.]

... Anyway, I'm sure it'll be fine! We'll get Veloxia patched up and then she'll get us all back home!

Until then, this isn't a bad place to stay...

So, how much do you know of robotics?

[Oh, optimism, such a... strange beast.]

[Psh, Laguna's done forced labor for scientists while she was a prisoner of war, she's got this.]

... Like machines? You just have to make sure everything's put together and be careful of exposed wires and stuff. Piece of cake!

[... Yeah. She can do the grunt work, but don't expect her to do the figuring out of what's wrong.]

So the hows and whys of all that is a mystery to you then?

[Keeping 'hotshots' away from sensitive matters seems ideal to Alice.]

Well, yeah, the complex stuff. But once the scientists figure that out, all the rest of us have to do is follow instructions.

[See? She's optimistic, but not stupid! ... Most of the time.]

It helps knowing what is what too...

[Well, she can't really argue that. Or even agree to any extent without repeating herself. This girl reminds her more of Kiros than she's ever likely to admit, being all rational and such.]

Kinda makes you wonder about Veloxia, doesn't it? If she knows anything about any of us before bringing us here?

Some would argue saying yes, as if they were reaching for that answer.

It would be far easier to say no, and sometimes... the answer actually is the easiest one.

[She can't help but laugh a little but she keeps her voice quiet and away from Sephiroth's prying ears.]

I can't get drunk, I could test the bottles for you.

[Wow, Genesis, what's with that hushed tone? Afraid someone might catch you misbehaving?

There's an amused lilt to Laguna's voice as she answers.]

Can't get drunk? Have you ever tried?

[She doesn't laugh, but she smiles to herself at the little almost-joke. She's not really a heavy drinker herself, but she's had a few wild nights. She blames Kiros.]

Really, you can come over anytime, Genesis. Maybe I'll even show you around the place?

[Sephiroth has been watching her like a hawk since the hallucinations fiasco okay?]

I've never tried to intentionally get drunk, no but it's not like I've never gone out for a drink. I've just never even gotten a buzz before.

Sure, your place looks nice. We could always use a bar in a place like this.

[So if Sephiroth's mothering her, does that make Laguna the cool aunt? ~~They're all the same age, though...~~]

Need any help sneaking out?

[Yeah, she's not going to pass up the chance to tease Genesis a little about what she assumes is her protective roommate.]

[...maybe. Shhh, age doesn't matter.]

What? No!

[Huff huff! She could sneak out on her own, thank you!]

[It really doesn't matter, especially if Genesis insists on staying this adorable.]

Then you should come on over! I won't tell her if you won't.

[Does Laguna even know for sure who Genesis would be possibly sneaking around on?! ... Maybe not, but she definitely knows it's a woman, in this place. And Sephiroth would be a good guess, given what little she knows of the two.]

[No, she's not adorable! She's a badass SOLDIER, okay? Gosh!]

Okay, okay, just give me a few minutes.

[Probably not, but it isn't hard to guess, no. Still, Genesis does manage to sneak away and towards the bar. Knocking on the door when she arrives.]

A bar? [ Consider Bea's interest peaked. ]

I could help you out. Where is it? Gold North? [ She's getting used to the way the city's split up, but it still feels weird. It's too like the way Sternbild is split up. ]

Yep! At the edge of Gold and Red, so it's right up next to the residential quarter.

[Great place for a pub with a built-in apartment, right?]

Alright... Might be a bit of a wait, but I'll be there.

[ So what if Bunny's trolling Blue North. So what. ]

Great! See ya soon!

[She's actually really excited at the idea of meeting some new people this way! ... So much she forgot introductions. But hey, those can wait until they meet face-to-face?]

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Two Faeries [Video] - backdated to February 3rd

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