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Enter a miffed aristocratic scientist.

Aug 30, 2006 12:48

*she comes from up the lawn, easily, with confidence, paying sharp attention to her surroundings*

Good morning, seri. Anyone care to tell me what this is and where my staff are?

*and that tilt of the head, and those widened eyes, expect answers*

[Ari is from C.J. Cherryh's novel Cyteen.]

mordred, florian, feanor, catlin, re-introduction, mina, cyteen!florian, sir percy, sasha misurov, ari

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illgotten August 30 2006, 19:11:21 UTC

One of these days I'm going to put up a sign. "Welcome To The Mansion. No, We Don't Know Either." Save a world of non-explanation.

ari_v_2_0 August 30 2006, 19:20:58 UTC

*she softens and warms*

Sorry. *sheepish smile* I went to bed in my own apartment, and I woke up under a tree. It's thrown me.

You were brought here too - you didn't choose to come? Can I ask your name? I'm Ari.

illgotten August 30 2006, 19:26:07 UTC

Mordred. *offers a hand* Yeah, that happens. You're in one piece, which is more than some of us could say.

ari_v_2_0 August 30 2006, 19:52:48 UTC

Mordred. Thank you. That's a hell of a thing to do to a kid - the name, I mean. *shakes the proffered hand - mostly brisk and business, but just a bit too lingering, like a young girl wanting a little reassurance*

Did you mean anything by that? That not everyone's in one piece?

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catlin_7892 August 31 2006, 00:36:21 UTC

There's quite a short interval before the door opens. "Sera."

ari_v_2_0 August 31 2006, 00:43:38 UTC

"Catlin." Spoken with absolute relief.

"You're all right?"

catlin_7892 August 31 2006, 01:01:05 UTC

"Mostly." But she is not sure, of a sudden; she's been just a little too long with nobody to ask. "Sera,-- what happened?"

ari_v_2_0 August 31 2006, 01:07:12 UTC

"Good. Tell me if it's anything you're worried about."

Ari takes a few steady breaths - she doesn't know, she hates not knowing, she's worried, and she can't let that leak - emotions and flux states are her business. "I'm sorry," she says softly, "I don't know yet. But I'm going to find out."

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wishandwait August 31 2006, 00:58:47 UTC

Ah. I. I don't know where your staff are, but I could help you look?

*shy smile*

ari_v_2_0 August 31 2006, 01:00:22 UTC

I've been found, now, but thank you.

*smile* It was good of you to offer. What's your name?

wishandwait August 31 2006, 01:03:37 UTC

That's good. I'm glad. *blush* I'm Sasha Misurov, I came here looking for a friend a few days ago. I mean, I didn't mean to, but I did, and I found him.

ari_v_2_0 August 31 2006, 01:09:22 UTC

*you remind her of Sam, a little, so she smiles* That's a good thing - that you found him. *her voice goes soft - inviting confidences* But you didn't know where you were going?

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florian_9979 August 31 2006, 01:48:24 UTC

*after so long, he's almost given up hope*

Sera!

ari_v_2_0 August 31 2006, 01:52:38 UTC

Florian! *she brightens in relief* Good. Catlin's been worried about you.

*gentle* Are you all right?

florian_9979 August 31 2006, 02:29:07 UTC

*wide eyed* Yes, Sera. Much better now.

Is Catlin -

ari_v_2_0 August 31 2006, 02:35:55 UTC

Good, that's good. Tell me if something worries you.

*she smiles* She says she's fine too. She'll be back in a minutes.

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fingersofleaf August 31 2006, 02:44:57 UTC

Percy beams and offers a basket of peaches. They are insane. You have two trees, you get enough for thirty-two people. "Hi! Would you like some peaches? I've got plenty. They're really nice, too. Better than my trees at home. And, well, we dunno where it is, but I could maybe tell you where your people are if you could tell me their names."

ari_v_2_0 August 31 2006, 03:07:04 UTC

Ari smiles, and lifts a peach off the top. "Hello! Thank you," and she bites into it, not entirely prepared for how good it is - fresh fruit is still rare even in Reseune, though she's had some a fair number of times in her life. "It's wonderful."

She beams openly. "And thank you for offering - they've found me, though, so you don't need to. Their names are Florian and Catlin," she tilts her head and twitches her eyebrows, "Since I think you'd like to know anyway, wouldn't you?"

fingersofleaf August 31 2006, 03:16:05 UTC

He beams even more at her response. "Thanks. I've never grown peaches this good before, but that might be 'cause I just tended the trees this time. They were already there. Probably been around for a while. That helps."

"Oh, good! Great. Okay," with a rather engaging grin. "'Course. Then I can find 'em if you ever need them. I'm Percy."

ari_v_2_0 August 31 2006, 03:28:32 UTC

"Does it? I've never worked much with plants - I only know basic things about them. Make sure they get light, don't drown them or parch them. That sort of thing." She takes another peach, having devoured the first one perhaps too quickly. "This is just amazing. There's not as much fresh fruit where I come from. We're still working on getting the trees to take in our soil. Some things do all right, some don't."

"Great!" she grins back. "All three of us appreciate it. I'm Ari. Pleased to meet you, Percy."

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