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1. petronilla introduces herself

Apr 13, 2011 10:13

[Since Petronilla is illiterate and vain, she's spent the last day trying to figure out how to use the video function on the communication device. She finally turns it on and looks triumphantly into the camera - well, half-triumphantly, because she's pointing it at a spot just above her shoulder - but you can see her face and and the neat folds of ( Read more... )

a lying liar who lies, wimple wibble, faking a pregnancy for fun and profit, pay attention to me

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Video cauchemal April 13 2011, 14:51:44 UTC

[Congratulations on pushing Mal's buttons like a boss, Petronilla.]

Oh, this is just -- I am so sorry, madame. You've been brought here by a being that calls himself the Admiral and he ... seems to have used you very poorly indeed.

Video damesuccubus April 13 2011, 15:00:08 UTC

[Well, at least it's a French woman instead of a French man. Petronilla can respect a lady.]

Then this Admiral is no different then most men, my good lady.

Video cauchemal April 13 2011, 15:09:38 UTC

That is certainly true. And please, call me Mal.

Video damesuccubus April 13 2011, 17:21:59 UTC

Mal. [No title. Hmn. Must be a servant.]

I am the lady Petronilla de Vilers.

Re: Video cauchemal April 13 2011, 18:43:06 UTC

[Ha, wait'll she finds out Mal works in the kitchen.]

A pleasure to meet you, although the circumstances could certainly be kinder. Is there anything that you need right away?

Video damesuccubus April 13 2011, 19:18:35 UTC

A pleasure to meet you too, Mal. And ah, yes, would you be so kind as to fetch me an herbal remedy of some sort for a sick belly? The early months never did agree with me.

Video - this is all going to end poorly at some point, innit? cauchemal April 13 2011, 20:41:34 UTC

[A small, sad smile.] My first was dreadful that way. The second was a little easier. I'm sure we have some teas or tisanes in the kitchen. Where is your room?

Video - oh, of course! :D damesuccubus April 13 2011, 22:33:29 UTC

[Hold on a minute, Mal, she actually has to check and see.]

Room 11 on the 6th floor, apparently.

Video cauchemal April 14 2011, 04:27:17 UTC

I am just downstairs. I'll see you shortly.

[And in about ten minutes or so, Mal is knocking at Petronilla's door. She has a thermal carafe full of hot water, a box of assorted bags of herbal teas, and a mug.]

Spam damesuccubus April 14 2011, 15:15:55 UTC

[Mal's left standing outside the door for long moment while Petronilla decides whether it's safe for her to open up or not. In the end she figures that company is better than being left alone, even though it could be a dreaded physician come to bother her, and opens the door.]

Madam. You brought me...things. How kind of you. [Pause.] Would you like to come inside?

Spam cauchemal April 14 2011, 15:20:17 UTC

Thank you, yes-that is, if you don't mind? [She noticed the delay and can't really blame the woman for being reluctant, all things considered.] I should show you how to use all of this.

Spam damesuccubus April 14 2011, 15:45:35 UTC

[Petronilla takes a moment to quietly judge Mal for her dress, but decides that because she's pretty then it's perfectly fine to let her in.]

I don't mind at all. Thank you for bringing me...this.

[Hand to her stomach, she steps back and allows Mal inside her cabin. It's a perfect replica of the solar that she spent most of her time locked within, though a lot more messy than usual because of Petronilla's initial panic at finding herself suddenly aboard the Barge.

But the rushes are clean and the large bed is at least made, so Dame Petronilla sees no need to apologise for the state of her room.]

Spam cauchemal April 14 2011, 17:51:35 UTC

[Mal steps inside and can't help gawking a little. Even more than Angelica's room, it's like stepping into a museum exhibit, albeit one with greater verisimilitude than any she's ever seen. She set the tea things down on a nearby table.]

You're welcome. Here, I'll prepare you a cup.

[She opens a packet of peppermint tea, and then it occurs to her that this probably needs explanation.]

Most of the teas and tisanes here are in sachets like this. This pot will keep the water hot for a few hours, but if you need more, you can get some from the kitchen. Or you may wish to ask one of the wardens to provide you with a means to boil water.

Spam damesuccubus April 14 2011, 22:04:16 UTC

[Petronilla is also gawking, but it's because everything is so vastly different than what she's used to. Sure, people brewed all sorts of potions and medicines with this and that, but this was just so...easy looking. Nice and neat and packaged.

And the pot that held the warm water! Just miraculous.

But of course, very little that's not covered in jewels openly interests Petronilla, so she just nods her head demurely.]

How fascinating.

[Her hand trails down to the front of her kirtle again.]

There is a man here from the year 1665. Is that not amazing? [Small talk. Sometimes Petronilla is capable.]

Re: Spam cauchemal April 15 2011, 02:55:49 UTC

That was one of the hardest things for me to get used to. It all seemed ... well, impossible. [Carefully not saying "like a dream."] Most of us are from further along than that. I am from the year 2008.

[Totally grasping at straws with the year; subject to retcon.]

Re: Spam damesuccubus April 15 2011, 17:55:04 UTC

[1665 might as well be 2008, as they're both equally as distinct and unimaginable for Petronilla. She stares at Mal for a long while, unable to think of what to say...even considering reaching out and touching her.

A women from 2008. Now isn't that something.]

Pardon me for staring. I didn't mean to offend. [Though really, she couldn't care less.] I am just very confused, and a little awed.

[Perfectly alright!]

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