◊ first ◊ (( voice/action ))
[She's just gotten here and taken a few minutes to get her bearings and left the city hall, and is now sitting on the steps, examing her seal. Someone or another has informed her that it's used to talk to people, and while that still doesn't make perfect sense to her, it's surely worth a try.
When she speaks, her voice is clearly that of a young girl, unsure (and perfectly polite!) but not afraid.]
Good evening, everyone, it's a pleasure to speak with all of you, if that's what I should call it. I'm sorry, I've never used such a device before and I'm not at all sure if I'm doing it properly.
My name is Sara Crewe and I'm not where I belong. If there are others nearby who are the same, perhaps we can all be in the wrong place together. It seems nicer here than most places, at least. Everything I've seen so far seems like something from a storybook, as though I'm in a dream. But I can touch things, and when I pinch myself it hurts. It's not like any other dream I've ever had at all.
[You can't see her smile, of course, but her voice perks up a bit.]
I should think that most little girls aren't this lucky, to be brought into a story. It doesn't make any sense, but I'm sure I'll be happier if I enjoy it.
When she speaks, her voice is clearly that of a young girl, unsure (and perfectly polite!) but not afraid.]
Good evening, everyone, it's a pleasure to speak with all of you, if that's what I should call it. I'm sorry, I've never used such a device before and I'm not at all sure if I'm doing it properly.
My name is Sara Crewe and I'm not where I belong. If there are others nearby who are the same, perhaps we can all be in the wrong place together. It seems nicer here than most places, at least. Everything I've seen so far seems like something from a storybook, as though I'm in a dream. But I can touch things, and when I pinch myself it hurts. It's not like any other dream I've ever had at all.
[You can't see her smile, of course, but her voice perks up a bit.]
I should think that most little girls aren't this lucky, to be brought into a story. It doesn't make any sense, but I'm sure I'll be happier if I enjoy it.