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[manscruff]

[ The feed starts with video, hardwood floor and some expensive looking, yet well-worn boots. The holder's being careful with the Forge, as it's mostly alien to him and vaguely reminiscent of a certain Apple and, well, he's familiar with their capabilities. He rotates it, still conveniently not pointing it to his face, but there's a shot of his

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[voice]

[jaytodd]

Pretty accurate statement but you'd want to switch that off, buddy. Or er. Damn, I'm better at piss-poor russian.

parli inglese?

[voice]

[manscruff]

[ The sound of a sword beginning to be unsheathed. He's too used to silence to make unsound declarations, but his footsteps imply that he's turning, trying to place a body for this voice. ]

[voice]

[jaytodd]

Oh for the love of- down! in the Forge! At the- dammit. I don't even know if you understand me so I'll just talk to my forge and see what happens. The end of my break is in five minutes, or when the idiots inside finally put fire to the bar. 'Got a-all the time in the world dude, literally...

[voice]

[manscruff]

[ ... From his belt. The voice is coming from his belt. What. Is. This. Hand still on his blade (not that you can see), he slowly draws out the Forge, the surface rubbing against the leather. He's going to be playing this close to the vest, that's for certain, trying to hide his bewilderment. ]

I understand you.

[ That is a bona fide Italian accent there, bro. ]

[girl_unlocking]

Woah.

Hello there, Sir Knight! [She's drunk. APOLOGIES FOR DRUNKEN FOURTEEN YEAR OLD DERP.]

Uhhh. The natives? Probably don't like tiles on their heads. Not that I can really talk cause I've been pelting them with baked goods?

[...]

Yea verily. I am impressed by the bling of thy belt. [Gigglesnort.]

Seriously. That's a great belt.

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[manscruff]

[ What is this even-- A girl, obviously. And her prattle takes long enough for him to realize it's coming from his belt, specifically, the device from earlier. A bit of rustling as he draws it out, then a reply. ]

Grazie, ragazza. I'll take care not to knock too many off.

[ He's thinking this is some sentient/omniscient inanimate, but, still. Always be polite to girls.

THIS IS STILL SO SURREAL. ]

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[girl_unlocking]

Woot! Go forth and haul ass, rooftop medieval lookin' guy! [Still. Laughing.]

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[manscruff]

[ While he may understand you, he doesn't actually understand you. ]

Naturally.

voice;

[manscruff]

I can indeed, madonna. [ THIS FORGE THING'S STILL NEW TO HIM, BUT. A lady. He would never be able to resist. ]

voice;

[manscruff]

It is a skill that has proved itself useful, sì.

[ A bit of a long pause. The phrasing suggests more than just newly arrived in a city, but he still has his answer. ]

I am.

Voice... and in Italian. WHICH I DON'T KNOW BUT MELLO DOES.

[heresygrenade]

Another newcomer, hm?

Probably feeling pretty confused around now.

» audio | Italian « I DON'T KNOW IT EITHER

[manscruff]

You could say that, yes.

[ Exasperation. Just a bit of it. ]

» audio | Italian « LET US PRETEND TOGETHER

[heresygrenade]

It happens, every so often. New people wandering through the Door... or I guess you could say the Door pulls them through it.

Welcome to Anatole. It's nowhere near Italy.

» audio | Italian « FAKING IT; BEST WAY TO LEARN

[manscruff]

[ The hell are you talking about, bro. He's really only concerned with the last bit, because that's all that makes sense. ]

... How do I get back?

[ Unsaid, yet implied; I have things to do. ]

[voice]

[firebornfidelis]

... Is everything all right?

[voice]

[manscruff]

[ Another lady, perfect. Partially masking his unease, but, still. ]

Not as well as it could be, donna.

[voice]

[firebornfidelis]

Do you need any help?

[voice]

[manscruff]

Information would be appreciated.