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[wrotethissong]

[ The video feed starts and at first the figure - young, blue-grey skin with long dark hair hanging loose - seems slightly puzzled; it is made clear that she wasn't aware that the button she clicked would get the device to work. The expression wears off quickly enough however, giving way to a far more amused one. Whether it's sincere or not is up

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[ergaleomancer]

[[Here's part of the welcome party! Theta limps forward on one well carved wooden leg and one normal. She nods in greeting.]]

I can offer you a bit of tea, at least, and some further explanations. Come sit down.

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[wrotethissong]

[ Finally, someone! Don't mind it if she keeps a distance - she doesn't trust strangers, not easily. She does hover around a bit. ]

Whoa hold on a minute. I've got to make sure we're on the same side first. Or... As much as we can be, y'know? Did you write these? [ She motions towards the posters. ]

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[ergaleomancer]

The same side? I'm not the one who brought you here, if that's what you mean. I'm another one of the kidnapped inhabitants, and I'm here to welcome and orient newcomers.

I didn't write the posters, but I think they're a good addition around here. We're on the same 'side', if you want to call it that.

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[wrotethissong]

Yeah; one of the captors, one of the captives... The sides sort of divide from there on anyway.

But sure, I guess I can go with that explanation for now. And whatever else you can tell me about this place. [ She hovers around Theta for a moment. ] I'll pass the tea though.

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[nocrackers]

[There is a bird watching you, Marceline.

Perched nearby. The macaw ruffles up his feathers and cocks his head. Lin's kind of just staring as she floats around.]

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[wrotethissong]

[ It's going to take her a bit to notice you, but eventually she does and sort of sliiides closer.

She kind of watches the bird for a second, eyebrow raised and lip curved upwards. ]

So, are you a part of the welcome committee or what? [ Marceline, what are you doing. ]

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[nocrackers]

[Whoa hey hey she came closer. Lin hopes back a few paces. She doesn't smell human, but he's not sure how to identify it seeing as they don't have vampires where he's from.

He's just going to speak up after a moment,] Well, uh. Not exactly, but I guess I could tell you stuff if you just got here.

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[wrotethissong]

You talk? [ It's not as much COMPLETE, UTTER SHOCK as it is genuine surprise, and she looks just as amused. It's not like she doesn't know animals that talk, so there's that. ]

And yeah, I just got here. Ruby City, huh? So what should I keep in mind before I set off to conquer this place?

[ She doesn't intend to conquer, actually. But boosting her own ego should be ok once in a while, shh. ]

[brotherxcomplex]

Oh, I hope you saw the posters?

[ She gives her a little smile, well, hovering person? What's new in this place! Although that did catch her by surprise, and it was just a bit distracting. ]

[wrotethissong]

[ Oooh, look at this cute girl. Marceline waves a hand at her before she taps one of the posters next to her. ]

Yeah, I read them a couple of times to see what the heck this were all about. So, are you here to welcome me or fight me or what?

[brotherxcomplex]

[ Don't let appearances deceive her, she's grown quite a bit. ]

A-ah, I would never fight someone out of the blue. Do you need any help?

[wrotethissong]

Hmm. [ Oh she'll learn that eventually! Just give her some time.

She shrugs in response. ]

Nah, I'm good. Though I'd appreciate it if you could tell me about the housing thing here. Do I just crash wherever I want? And also what's your name?

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[martin_sorvat]

Uhhh, well, I don't know if any of those people you listed are here? Um, I like keeping t-track of that, but uhhh, welcome? Sorry if I'm not like, a good enough welcome party.

[Pause. Look down, flinch, look up again with a less weary expression.]

Well actually I'm probably the best person, to welcome you, heh, I'm probably one of the most qualified here. [Smile.]

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[wrotethissong]

Finally I get a welcome party. [ A smirk. ] Thanks-- Wait, don't I know you or...? [ A frown. Grey skin fangs, could it be someone she knew long ago? Nah, that can't - wait are those horns? - that can't be.

She waves a hand, smirking again. ]

Wait, never mind that.
One of the most qualified, you say? Well let's hear it then. Tell me something I should know.

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[martin_sorvat]

Uhh...No? I am pretty I don't know you at all.

Oh, uh, yes, I am very sure I am possibly, maybe one of the best people for this since I uhh, have been here for a while, heh. [Smile.]

Oh, well. One thing to know is you can't leave, um, like, you can't choose to leave, you have to stay. And uhhh, everything will change sometimes, and bad or good things can happen, and um... the cat-t-tacombs can be pretty angerous to go into and um, are for the most part are pretty boring?

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[wrotethissong]

Boring? You're kidding, there's got to be something down there.

[ She's sort of floating around the station now, taking a look around once in a while. ]

But okay, catacombs, weird changes every once in a while not allowed to leave, check. [ She knew that part about not being able to leave at least; she'll probably be more upset about it when she gets bored of this place. ] Man, this place reads just like a horror story doesn't it?