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popola ([personal profile] popola) wrote in [community profile] tvk2012-02-11 11:35 pm
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Quest 1: You are not seeing double

[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.))
assaultedramen: (Confident)

[personal profile] assaultedramen 2012-02-20 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, I'm used to being attacked at least three times throughout the day, so this is a bit of a break for me, always knowing when it's going to happen.

I can see your point though if you aren't used to it.
devola: (Ready to rock)

[personal profile] devola 2012-02-21 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
Oh. I'm not sayin' I'm not used to dangerous places. Just saying that I'd rather have the quiet compared to the attacks.
assaultedramen: (Bored)

[personal profile] assaultedramen 2012-02-21 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
I guess. I will take you up on that agree to disagree thing then.
devola: (Grin)

[personal profile] devola 2012-02-21 06:07 am (UTC)(link)
Do I get to ask about these attacks you've gotta deal with? I mean, I know you can take care of yourself in a fight, but I didn't think you had such a, err, violent background.
assaultedramen: (Thinking)

[personal profile] assaultedramen 2012-02-21 06:24 am (UTC)(link)
It was just a few people who tried to attack me constantly. I think I've talked to you about the one guy who you said was into me, but I don't think the girl or the dog were doing it for the same reasons.
devola: (Are you kidding me?)

[personal profile] devola 2012-02-22 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
A dog.

Don't animals have pattern recognition too? Or was that unique to where I come from?
assaultedramen: (Negative)

[personal profile] assaultedramen 2012-02-22 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, he's a pretty strong too. A lot of times I have to run away.
Edited 2012-02-22 22:40 (UTC)
devola: (Pensive)

[personal profile] devola 2012-02-23 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
(A strong dog...?)

...Well, I guess he'd have the advantage of fangs n'stuff, after all.
assaultedramen: (Confident)

[personal profile] assaultedramen 2012-02-23 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, though a lot of the times I could take advantage of his range limitation.
devola: (Leaning)

[personal profile] devola 2012-02-23 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
Sheesh, I didn't know your home was such a dangerous place.

Was he faster than you, or...?
devola: (Ready to rock)

[personal profile] devola 2012-02-23 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
Aha. A little area of danger the size of which you could figure out pretty easy?
assaultedramen: (Default)

[personal profile] assaultedramen 2012-02-23 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah. It was kind of like sumo wrestling, but with a small dog.

This when when he didn't get away from his owner when they went out on walks. I think he always like the ability to fight me without restrictions.
devola: (Leaning)

[personal profile] devola 2012-02-23 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
Err, sumo wrestling? [Welp this again.]
assaultedramen: (Suspicious)

[personal profile] assaultedramen 2012-02-24 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
Where two huge guys grapple try to throw each other out of a ring.
devola: (Over-the-shoulder)

[personal profile] devola 2012-02-24 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh. I'll assume you were going for the "ring" bit, instead of the "huge guys" part. Unless the pooch is some kinda hundred-pound behemoth.
assaultedramen: (Bored)

[personal profile] assaultedramen 2012-02-25 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, he wasn't a very big dog.
devola: (Glam shot)

[personal profile] devola 2012-02-25 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
Sounds like he had a lotta guts, at least.
assaultedramen: (Confident)

[personal profile] assaultedramen 2012-02-25 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
He did, I'll give him that.
devola: (Pleasant)

[personal profile] devola 2012-03-01 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Think you'd be able to make friends with the little guy? Sounds like the kinda pooch that'd be great to have if it didn't wanna chomp on ya.
assaultedramen: (Embarassed Shucks)

[personal profile] assaultedramen 2012-03-01 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
We are on better terms than what we used to be. I guess it's more of an intense rivalry than hatred. His owner is very nice too, and I think she wants us to be friends.