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[fratermaior]

[When the camera on the comm comes on, it's resting on a stack of books, tilted to show the special agent sitting in a plush chair in the library, leisurely turning the page of a book. His legs are crossed

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[Let's try this again, without the shoes, a sentence that makes sense and with more VIDEO]

[echo_of_utopia]

That is correct.

This place... or dimension, rather, is called Wonderland. Impressive as the library may be I have found only so much in it pertaining to this world itself.

Before I forget, my name is Doctor Sofia Lamb. If you have any questions I will be glad to answer them to the best of my knowledge.

[ooh! now my VIDEO feels all sorts of pressure now.]

[fratermaior]

The name is Pendergast. What are you a doctor of, if you do not mind..?

[I would throw a soothing shoe at your pressured VIDEO, but...]

[echo_of_utopia]

Of course not, Mister... Pendergast? [ She's saying it slowly, as if to confirm that she heard correctly. ] My specialisation is psychiatry.

[this VIDEO is so high-class, though. D:]

[fratermaior]

[He inclines his head slightly at his name.] Curious. I specialize in Anthropology, but I have always been inclined to use the studies of the mind to my benefit.

[A soothing antique vase then? Or a calming tribal mask, perhaps?]

[echo_of_utopia]

Please excuse my directness, but are you by any chance acquainted with a Diogenes Pendergast?

[Hmm... The vase, I think.]

[fratermaior]

[He pauses, looks up at the camera and stares. Then he looks away.]

I take it my brother has made himself no secret here.

[*throws soothing antique vase with lovely floral design*]

[echo_of_utopia]

We spoke briefly, but he is hardly infamous.

[ Although it's evident from her tone that she's wondering if he should be. ]

I apologise, I did not mean to cause you discomfort.

[ She's got her own unmentionable little relative, after all. ]

[*is pleased and charmed and bonk'd*]

[fratermaior]

You have not caused me any discomfort, Doctor, thank you. [He doesn't look up.] I'm sure I will speak to my brother soon.

[*drops a curtsy*]

[echo_of_utopia]

[ If it hadn't been for the circumstances it may have taken her a lot longer to realise that Diogenes was trouble. She wonders if she should be similarly concerned about this Penderg- oh wait. ]

Would you mind sharing your first name? The other Pendergast seems rather crude an identifier.

[very self-assured video]

[fratermaior]

I prefer to be called by my surname, thank you.

[apologetic video]

[echo_of_utopia]

That was not what I was proposing; I was merely asking for reference. Please, disregard my question and I apologise for the misunderstanding, Mister Pendergast.

[gracious video]

[fratermaior]

Only Pendergast, thank you. It should not be difficult to differentiate between us - he has never preferred his surname, and I have always preferred it. [Well okay then, mister Matter-Of-Fact.]

[... .... .... *steals your tie*]

[echo_of_utopia]

I am not on first-name terms with your brother either, but I will keep it in mind.

[ She considers adding 'Pendergast', but can't really bring herself to it. It sounds... condescending somehow, like something she would reserve for that dickweed Sinclair. Ah well, enough with the naming questions. ]

If you require any further assistance...?

[...oddly tie-less video.] ........ ............ ............. /GIGGLE

[fratermaior]

[He nods his head slightly in return.] I doubt I shall, but I thank you for your concern, Doctor.

[OH FUCKT- I MEAN, JUST FUCK!]

[echo_of_utopia]

[ Nodding sounds like a good idea. She'll join in on that. ]

Feel free to contact me, should any questions about Wonderland arise.

Good day, M-

[ Oh. Right. Stiiiiill not saying it. ]

Good day.

[ Smile aaand off goes the feed. ]