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[popola]

[G'evening, Prospero. If you know her, you know Devola's not usually the type to initiate calls on the video feed, so perhaps whatever seems to have poisoned the water supply be in the air this time's started to effect her as well.

Or, perhaps, it has to do with the fact that she seems to have duplicated herself.

On screen are two women who look completely and utterly identical. Devola's usual wavy red mess of hair is combed straight, and is in duplicate. Two pairs of blue-gray eyes set into the same face are looking into the phone's camera. Two sets of the same clothing are being worn by two people with the exact same body-type. It's enough to make a person wonder if their phone isn't on the fritz.

Or maybe somebody did put something in the water after all.

Anyway, the one on the left shifts, starting to talk.] So, good news! If you're seeing double, that means you've got 20/20 vision and your phone isn't messed up, either.

[The figure on the right also shifted, albeit with something that looked like discomfort.] I still don't know why do we have to do this in such a confusing way. [This one, while looking all the same, speaks in a way more delicate tone.]You even went and combed your hair. You...are not really fond of combing your hair. Usually that's the last resort people have to tell us apart.

[Leftvola paused for a few seconds, staring off into space as if enthralled before she slowly responded.] ...It seemed more amusing this way.

[There was a long pause before the twin on the left reached up and began to muss her own hair, speaking almost petulantly.] They can figure it out from mannerisms too, I'd hope...

[Rightpola sighed in contained distress. Things never changed that much, apparently.] I suppose you are correct. Even so, it should not be a challenge but an aid.

[That said, the rightmost redhead turned to face the camera, her hair neatly combed and not at all ruffled. As it had always been.] Ah, I suppose introductions are in order then. I must thank you first; I know she is not a bad person, but apparently she has stayed among you for over half a year or so. For taking care of Devola, you have my gratitude.

M'not that bad at being self-sustaining... [A pause, and Devola -- now more easily and properly identifiable with her usual hairstyle coughed before continuing.] Err, anyway. This is, obviously, my sister, Popola. I filled her in on all the important 'Prospero is a silly place' details already. She's the smart one, so she's already caught up. Easy-peasy.

[Popola nods quietly, a faint smile on her lips.] It's nice to meet you all, inhabitants of Prospero. I will be doing my best to be of use, so don't hesitate to ask me anything if you need help. Back from where we come from, I used to... aid in the organization and inner workings of a settlement, so I think I should be capable of putting some order where needed. I will be also helping her with some projects she was taking care of.

[She doesn't say more because she doesn't want to brag.] About the Persona system...I have yet to try it myself, but I trust I will be capable of doing what's needed in due time. [Then she turns at her sister, as if asking if there is something else to be said.]

[Devola blinked, then nodded.] Ah. Right. I'd done some work on a kinda 'welcome to Prospero' pamphlet or flier or... just a text file, whatever you wanna call it. I was gonna put it up on the network earlier, but I kinda got vetoed on the grounds of 'not being clinical enough in tone.' So, expect that soon. Figure it'll make things easier, not having to repeat the same info every time someone new pops up.

[A beat.] Unless they can't read. Hm. Maybe it should be an audio thing?

I think we can prepare both if needed. As long as you don't make it a sung introduction to Prospero. [Not that it wouldn't be fun, but the last thing somebody lost needs is a pretty voice singing about how screwed up you are. Maybe. At any rate, Popola turns to the camera and nods reassuringly.]

I will make sure it's completely comprehensible and concise, don't worry about it.

[And with that, the PSA seems over.]

((OOC: Popola is a light red, Devola a darker hue. Naturally, expect responses from either of them.))

Comments

[Video]

[devola]

[Reading minds isn't impossible. Just gotta have spirit.]

Allen... Walker, right? [Obviously not Ridgely.]

Y'know, I've always kinda wondered if you two were siblings.

[Video]

[fourteenthscion]

[Yeah well. Take your spirit and move it out of the bracket. ... Oh wait.]

Correct.

[He makes a face. An odd one at that.] It is a complicated situation. [Pausing, he has to wonder...]

Are you and Popola siblings?

[Video]

[devola]

'course. I just said we were twins, didn't I?

[Wow that was almost defensive maybekinda.]

[Video]

[fourteenthscion]

What are you hiding?

[Video]

[devola]

I'm not sure what you're implying, Neah.

[Back to her normal tone. Maybe a bit more neutral than usual.]

[Video]

[fourteenthscion]

I am... implying exactly what I said.

[Hey you know what's awesome? Trolling your maybe-love interest. Even though he out of all people should know that this wouldn't be something to joke about if it was serious.] Of course, you do not have to tell me.

[Video]

[devola]

Well, if that's what you're implying, lesse... in order:

First I'll be annoyed, second I'll ask if you're stupid or maybe just blind, and third I'll wait to see if you have anything to say that isn't rude.

[ITP: Neah breaks some flags.]

[Video]

[fourteenthscion]

That sounds oddly accurate.

[Baby you have to break some flags at some point!] It sounds to me as the first one has already happened, secondly, I will answer, no I am not stupid, nor blind.

And I do believe I do not have anything rude to add. [Hey man. Blame the event okay. He's usually not a jerk.

maybe.

kind of.

maybe.]

Re: [Video]

[devola]

[In fairness if we were going reverse tarot this would be going ugly fast.

But. Nah. Not this time. Flag-breaking chronicles can happen later.]

Allrighty then~ In less me-being-bitchy news and more me-being-nosy news, do you two get along well?

You and Allen, that is. Not that I go to classes with you two or anything, but I don't think I've ever really seen you two talk.

[A beat, adding "thoughtfully".] Maybe sibling relationships are different for boys.

[Video]

[fourteenthscion]

[Won't that just be the most heart breaking and dramatic.]

Hm. [Pausing. Now getting lost in thought. This took a bit of... thinking; meaningful thinking.]

It is a complicated situation, but in all due honesty, we are not siblings. [Hey, might as well tell Devola. It's not like he had anything to hide anymore.] He is... my nephew.

[Video]

[devola]

[yeah it'll be pretty cool i guess]

[Processing...]

Ah. Geeze, talk about family resemblances. Does your big brother look like you do, too?

[Video]

[fourteenthscion]

Perhaps he did. When I had my original body, anyway.

[Keeping his cool. Keeping his cool, yep.] Allen Walker is my adoptive nephew, I should say.

[Video]

[devola]

Uh.

[Icon keywords.]

Guess I shouldn't be too weirded out, considering, but did you just say "original body"?

[Video]

[fourteenthscion]

I did.

[oh no he can't lie anymore not to her.] As I said, it is a complicated situation.

One I do not mind explaining, since I do not want to keep anything in the dark from you. If you'd like an explanation, of course.

[Video]

[devola]

I'll admit I'm curious, but... nah. Everyone's got stuff they want to keep on the down-low.

[And she's probably in the top percentile of "has baggage they don't feel like sharing"]

[Video]

[fourteenthscion]

Very well.

[After that whole shadow thing, it's not like he has a big problem with it anymore. Well, he does, but you know.]

You and your sister get along, correct?

[Video]

[devola]

If I'm gonna be blunt, I felt kinda like I was going a little loopy without having her around... Six months is longer than we've ever been apart, I think.

[Video]

[fourteenthscion]

Ah... Are you fine now? [Weird. To him, Devola has always seemed a bit... cheerful. Not loopy. If anything, she sure was better at hiding it then he was.]

[Video]

[devola]

Hmm? Oh, yeah. Perfectly so.

[Which is to say "yep, stabilized." but shh. Being partially-stepford continues...]

[Video]

[fourteenthscion]

[How fake is that smile right now? Right off the bat, he can see through that slight lie. suddenly he's cole phelps]

A special bond, perhaps?

[Video]

[devola]

[bro we're talking black psyche-locks here. untouchable.]

Well, twins for one. Live in the same crappy world for two. Shared suffering of people confused for one another for three...

There's probably more, I don't feel like numbering 'em though~

[Video]

[fourteenthscion]

[i don't think it's something that he'd like to touch. ... maybe later.]

Ah. You are not fond of your world then? [Oh man. This was like a whole new thing.

Learn things about your love interest. Okay.]

[Video]

[devola]

Even the kids can kinda tell it's on it's last legs, even if they can't quite articulate it well. It's home, but it's a downer sometimes.

[Video]

[fourteenthscion]

Would you return if you had the choice? [He's curious.]

[Video]

[devola]

Yeah. Aside from it being home n'all, there's some unfinished business there.

Well, I say that, but I think if Popola wanted to stay here, I'd agree with her.

[If she was going to confess the results of her introspection, she'd admit the urge to go home dies a bit more every day she's here and not without her sibling.]