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[ THE CALL ]

Jan 08, 2011 16:02

The inhabitants of the Temple were all assembled in the Dining Hall. It was a large room with high ceilings, warmed by the fire in the fireplace opposite the main entrance and several smaller braziers scattered between the tables. The three large tables, normally set side by side, had been pushed against the walls to clear a space at the center of ( Read more... )

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dovewithadream January 9 2011, 04:38:45 UTC

Talking with someone who can only guess at what your saying can only go so far. So once the chaos had settled down Kobato decided to take a walk around the hall, looking for anyone she might recognize.

And then the strange animals walk in.

She doesn't understand what's going on but...

"They're very talented!"

She smiles and continues to listen.

justalilnuts January 9 2011, 06:35:22 UTC

Harley was beside herself with glee. As soon as that familiar jingle sounded she'd turned to see what was going on. If her loud squeal was any indication of her delight, then everyone should know it.

"CAPYBARAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH. MY. GOD!!!" she claps along with them while they play, smiling brightly as she ends up next to a girl with pretty hair that seems just as enamored by them.

"Ain't they just the cutest things?!" she asks sideways at her. "I would'a had one years back, but Bud an' Lou would'a eaten it.. HAH"

dovewithadream January 9 2011, 17:38:18 UTC

The animal things were truly very talented. Kobato couldn't help but move slightly to the sound of the music. She can hear someone clapping in the crowd. It's makes her happy to know that other people are enjoying their performance as much as she is. The clapping becomes louder until the person causing it is standing right next to her. It a girl wearing a...what were they called again? A clown suit, that's right.

Then the clown girl turned to her and asked her a question. She sounds exited, but Kobato still can't understand a word she's saying.

Still it's rude not to say anything back.

"They're wonderful aren't they!"

She smiles and gestures to the animal things while she speaks.

justalilnuts January 9 2011, 18:25:26 UTC

Annnnnnnnnnnnd, then the pretty haired girl is speaking and Harley gets a look of 'buh?' on her face as she doesn't understand her one lick. The perky blond blinks several times, her expression flat as one brow arches.

For a moment this girl is more interesting than the herd of 'cute 'splosion' in front of her.

"I don't follow ya, toots," she says in a tone that matches her expression. "Uhh .." And then she does what everyone knows works well when speaking to someone that doesn't understand your language. She speaks louder.

"YA SPEAK ENGLISH, TOOTS??" She accompanies this with very helpful sign language that doesn't match her words in the slightest.

dovewithadream January 9 2011, 22:03:01 UTC

Unlike the man before, this girl doesn't pull out a phone thing to translate. Instead, she gets louder. The shouting really doesn't help, at all. The only thing it makes Kobato do is wince. Now she knows how other people feel when she yells. She doesn't have the slightest idea of what the clown girl is trying to say and the gestures aren't being much help.

Kobato shakes her head and makes a talking motion with her hand. At least it might be a talking motion. It's either that or a duck.

justalilnuts January 10 2011, 00:48:29 UTC

If she had the communitor on hand she might have used it, but there's also the likelihood that their meeting still would have proceeded as it has.

"What is this?" she asks, confused as to why the girl is pointing to herself and making 'duck' signals. "It's like a .." And then her eyes widen and brighten with an eager excitement!

"CHARADES!! Or .. Whatever that game is!! Ya tryin' ta tell me somethin'!!" She seems quite proud of herself and also quite happy to play, although she couldn't imagine why here or now. Oh well!!!

"Uhhh, lemme guess .." She watches the girl pantomime and after a few moments her smile begins to slip. "Toots, I ain't got nothin' .. Ya wanna give me a hint or do somethin' other than that whole duck .. thing? Cause that's a really crummy clue if I can't get nothin' from it. I mean, I'm really good at this game. It ain't like I ain't a clown, ya know. This stuff is kinda my shtick.."

dovewithadream January 10 2011, 02:56:50 UTC

Anyone nearby would be greeted with the rather entertaining sight of these two girls waving hand motions at each other and getting absolutely nowhere.

Kobato tries talking again.

"I'm sorry, but I can't understand what your saying."

She lets her arms drop as if exasperated, but it ends up as more as a plop. From a strange point of view it could be seen as flapping, like a bird's wings.

OH GOD, THESE TWO! XD justalilnuts January 11 2011, 01:10:11 UTC

It would really be quite the sight, actually, as the language barrier seems to be making all the difference here. They're both trying, though, bless their hearts.

Harley listens carefully as Kobato speaks again, but it's all gibberish to her and she really has no idea what is (or isn't) being said. Then her narrow blue eyes follow the flapping motion of her arms and Harley just shakes her head.

"Kid .. It's great that you like ducks an' all, but .. I don't see what ducks gotta do with anythin' just now, ya know?"

She's going to give introductions a go, however, and points to her chest and states her name. "I'm Harley .. Harley Quinn." She does this several times and then finally points to Kobato, eyebrows rising high as if in question. "???"

THEY FAIL SO HARD BUT IT'S SO ENTERTAINING! XD dovewithadream January 11 2011, 02:25:45 UTC

This isn't working. Not one bit. However, that doesn't mean she's going to give up.

The clown lady starts doing something else. It sounds like she's repeating the same word over and over again while gesturing to herself. Maybe...maybe it's a name!

She points at the clown lady.

"Harli Quen."

Then she points to herself.

"Kobato Hanato."

TRUE FACTS HAVE NEVER BEEN TRUER! XD justalilnuts January 11 2011, 18:59:12 UTC

No, it's not working and Harley is just as determined as Kobato is! Thankfully, her latest idea seems to be making some ground as the cute little thing seems to connect her name successfully.

Harley beams and nods her head enthusiastically, "Yeah, Harley Quinn! HAH! Ya ain't half a dim a bulb as I was worried ya were!" :D :D

Then she is pointing at herself and seemingly doing the same thing. Harley listens and points to Kobato with a brow raising in question. "Ko-Bot-Oh Ha-Not-Oh? That's yer name, toots? Huh .. no wonder ya don't know what's goin' on. Ye ain't from 'round these parts, that's for sure!"

She's beaming brightly, though. "It's a pleasure ta meet ya, Ko-Bot-Oh!!"

^___^ dovewithadream January 12 2011, 01:19:50 UTC

The clown lady seems excited. It's looks like she was right on her guess. Kobato nods her head when Harley sounds out her name. She says something else afterwords, but of course it doesn't make any sense. However, they've made some progress now. That's good.

Kobato bows, taking care that her bottle doesn't spill out of the basket hanging off her arm.

"It's nice to meet you Harli-san."

Kobato is thecutest thing since sliced bread!!!! /o/ justalilnuts January 12 2011, 15:09:01 UTC

Ahh, the dangers of language barriers! It could be scary just how badly this could go, but it appears they're doing well enough now, doesn't it? Harley thinks she can manage this well enough .. until the kid turns around and bows to her.

"What the heck are ya doin', Ko-bot-oh?" She's eying her rather skeptically and looking both confused and suspicious.

She tries. Harley is the craziest! :D dovewithadream January 13 2011, 03:31:47 UTC

She finishes her greeting and stands back up.

Huh? Why is Harli-san looking at her so confusingly?

Oh no!

"Did I do something strange? Was I bothersome to you? Fujimoto-san said that I was a strange person before. I'm sorry!"

As she gives her apologies she bows again.

Ohhhhh .. maybe a smidge, lol! 8D justalilnuts January 13 2011, 15:22:29 UTC

Harley watches the girl straighten up again, uncertain as to what she is up to. Then she starts talking again and though the clown picks up on the tone of her voice, she still doesn't understand a lick.

"Whoa, toots, slow down," she says, holding up her hands in what she hopes is a kind of universal 'brakes' or 'slow' manner.

Annnnnnd, then she's bowing again and Harley's eyes widen a bit.

"HEY!! I've seen this on one of them late night game shows!!!!" She's pointing at Kobato now, seeming quite excited. "Yer one of them Japanese broads, ain't ya?!"

Just a bit. dovewithadream January 13 2011, 18:55:32 UTC

She still can't understand what you're saying clown lady. All you get is a confused look.

Huh? She looks even more excited now then before.

"What is it?"

Most of Harley's words are gibberish to her, but the word Japanese stands out. She knows that word. It was mentioned once on the tv. It's what English speakers call the language of japan!

"Ja-pon-nee-z"

Kobato nods her head.

A thing of beauty. That's what this is. justalilnuts January 14 2011, 15:10:53 UTC

At the confirmation, Harley lets out a delighted 'whoop', her grin bright and beaming. "Right!! So, yer Japanese.." And now Harley was once more at a complete and total loss.

"Uhh .. Doh-moh Arigato? Sushi? Jackie Chan???"

Yes, this is happening. No, I don't know how to stop it? Harley knows jack crap about Japan, and this still won't help with communication. Soooooooo .. God help them.

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