Etude No. 3 [Video]

[machitobaye]

[The video turns on, and--well, some of you may remember this pale, porcelain face with its large black sunglasses and stoic expression. The 'Gear it was transmitted from suffered a short, watery demise in a lake a few minutes later

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( video )

[reaccepts]

... Hello. [ ... ] You're not new here, are you?

[Video] He is a boy of few words at first, sorry!

[machitobaye]

[Machi wasn't expecting two responders, let alone three, and he has to fight for a second to keep the surprise out of his face before answering.]

No.

[Video] haha no problem! o/

[reaccepts]

... Just shy, then?

[Video] o/

[machitobaye]

[Yes, actually. But also, no.]

I am, ah... lose my machine.

[Faltering, as he tries to put the words together in a way that makes sense. This statement is technically true, and it is the best he can do under the circumstances.

Or the best he is willing to do.]

[Video]

[reaccepts]

Oh, that's too bad... but at least you found it again, right?

[Video]

[machitobaye]

[Was that the faint trace of a smile?

Nope. False alarm. Maybe.]

This is new one.

[Video]

[reaccepts]

Ah, well... the 'Gear is a pretty good investment to make. You learn an awful lot just listening to them every now and again.

... Careful not to lose it again.

[Video]

[machitobaye]

[Okay, now there really is just the barest edge of a smile, undeniably present...

... and more like a faint smirk. It vanishes back into the familiar stoic poker face as before for his deadpan response.]

I try.

[Video]

[reaccepts]

That's good.

[ this is kind of a strange conversation, he feels. But that's alright. ] ... My name's Alexi, by the way.

[Video] Midterms hit me, I'm sorry!

[machitobaye]

Alexi.

[Okay.

He doesn't gesture to clarify anything, but introduces himself anyway.]

Machi.

[Video] don't worry about it! o/

[reaccepts]

It's nice to meet you, Machi.