++01++ [video]
[When the video turns on, it has none of the hallmarks of a first time user. There is no clumsy handling, no mashing of buttons. The Forge is centered and aimed steadily at a pretty red haired girl who looks to be in her early twenties. She frowns a little uncertainly, as if she’s not quite sure if talking on this thing is a good idea.]
I was just told I am ‘scorched.’ Which I thought was a bit funny considering I’m certain I have a name and that is not it. Actually, it’s Verity! Verity Kindle. Hello!
[Her voice is sweet but confused and maybe slightly hyper, and anyone familiar with the accent of the particular area of the particular world she comes from will know immediately that she is English. She frowns yet more, glancing away from the screen for a moment as the sound of carriage wheels pass her. It appears she’s somewhere near the open market.]
I was also given to understand that anyone whom I talked to on this handheld would be rather more inclined to explain the meaning of that word. Aside from the obvious, of course! Clearly I’m not burned. But you see, I’m a bit unfamiliar with the city, as I’m visiting my cousin, and I seem to have gotten myself turned around and somehow lost her in the streets.
[This is an obvious lie for anyone who knows a thing about Anatole, which it is clear Verity does not.]
I would be most grateful to anyone who could help me at all. I believe I’ve gotten myself into quite a situation. I’ve no idea how to get back to my cousin’s home. So if I could trouble someone for directions to the nearest church or police station, I would be very thankful!
I was just told I am ‘scorched.’ Which I thought was a bit funny considering I’m certain I have a name and that is not it. Actually, it’s Verity! Verity Kindle. Hello!
[Her voice is sweet but confused and maybe slightly hyper, and anyone familiar with the accent of the particular area of the particular world she comes from will know immediately that she is English. She frowns yet more, glancing away from the screen for a moment as the sound of carriage wheels pass her. It appears she’s somewhere near the open market.]
I was also given to understand that anyone whom I talked to on this handheld would be rather more inclined to explain the meaning of that word. Aside from the obvious, of course! Clearly I’m not burned. But you see, I’m a bit unfamiliar with the city, as I’m visiting my cousin, and I seem to have gotten myself turned around and somehow lost her in the streets.
[This is an obvious lie for anyone who knows a thing about Anatole, which it is clear Verity does not.]
I would be most grateful to anyone who could help me at all. I believe I’ve gotten myself into quite a situation. I’ve no idea how to get back to my cousin’s home. So if I could trouble someone for directions to the nearest church or police station, I would be very thankful!