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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.))
devola: (Are you kidding me?)

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[personal profile] devola 2012-02-23 04:49 am (UTC)(link)
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.
fourteenthscion: (【Optional assignment? No.】)

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[personal profile] fourteenthscion 2012-02-23 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
Would you return if you had the choice? [He's curious.]
devola: (Superdeformed Twins)

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[personal profile] devola 2012-02-23 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
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.]
fourteenthscion: (【Rough Draft? Final draft.】)

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[personal profile] fourteenthscion 2012-02-25 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
[Hearing her words... It reminded him of someone. That someone being himself with his own brother. It was kind of nostalgic.]

You are a good sister. [The only difference was that Devola was probably a better person than he was.

Maybe.
]
devola: (Pleasant)

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[personal profile] devola 2012-02-25 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
[>implying she's a person at all]

Dunno if there's such a thing as a "good sibling" -- s'not like I'm the only one of us who thinks that way, after all.
fourteenthscion: (【Writes two sentences. Time to relax.】)

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[personal profile] fourteenthscion 2012-02-28 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[cough spoilers]

You oddly remind me of myself, in my younger days. Sibling bonds are rather strong.
devola: (Ready to rock)

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[personal profile] devola 2012-03-01 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[what where a doot doot doot]

Your "younger days." Talking like an old man, much?
fourteenthscion: (【Can't find parking. Goes home.】)

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[personal profile] fourteenthscion 2012-03-03 09:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[oh right oops just kidding devola is totally hooman]

Do I?

The sad thing is, I am not as old as others here.
devola: (Tease)

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[personal profile] devola 2012-03-03 10:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh? Guessing that means you're not... [Squint] eighteen or so?
fourteenthscion: (【Class starts in an hour.】)

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[personal profile] fourteenthscion 2012-03-03 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
No. I am a tad bit older than that.

[Like 15 years older, or whatever. EVEN THE MUN DOESN'T KNOW HOW OLD HE REALLY IS HUE HUE.]
devola: (Ready to rock)

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[personal profile] devola 2012-03-03 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[Shounen protag age. Anywhere between 14 and 20. Anything over 20 is grandpa-level eeew old.]

...

You really want me to tease you about still being in school, don't you?
fourteenthscion: (【Smile like you mean it】)

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[personal profile] fourteenthscion 2012-03-04 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
Spare this "old man" the jokes. [sobs he's over 30 nyuuu]

Though, I suppose it is rather ah, hysterical.
devola: (Are you kidding me?)

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[personal profile] devola 2012-03-04 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
S'pose. Also a bit confusing.

I know they're making sure all the kids go to school here, but are they just pulling in anyone who looks like they're the right age group?
fourteenthscion: (【Optional assignment? No.】)

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[personal profile] fourteenthscion 2012-03-04 06:36 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose so. Considering I could possibly be an instructor with my true age.
devola: (Leaning)

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[personal profile] devola 2012-03-05 07:12 am (UTC)(link)
You never thought about trying to educate them on the difference? Fix things up?
fourteenthscion: (【Writes two sentences. Time to relax.】)

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[personal profile] fourteenthscion 2012-03-05 07:16 am (UTC)(link)
Perhaps when I have my original body back, I can clear up a few... details.

[ahahaha becareful what you wish for amirite] For now, I'm afraid that the school board would not, you know. Believe my history.

[... :|] Ah. Look at me. Talking like an old man.
devola: (Something goofy)

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[personal profile] devola 2012-03-05 07:38 am (UTC)(link)
I'll let it slide this time, gramps~♪

Dunno how you'd go about getting an "original body" back, though. I think you might be screwed, stuck in high school purgatory.
fourteenthscion: (【Can't find parking. Goes home.】)

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[personal profile] fourteenthscion 2012-03-05 04:05 pm (UTC)(link)
And I will let that slide, for now. ♥

Wishful thinking, of course. The likelihood of me getting my body back is nothing.

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And I will let that slide, for now. &hearts;

Wishful thinking, of course. The likelihood of me getting my body back is nothing.

<small.[<i>AH WELL.</i>]</small> High School Purgatory?
devola: (Over-the-shoulder)

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[personal profile] devola 2012-03-05 04:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Going under the assumption you've been through education once before, or already know the stuff they're trying to teach you. Wouldn't a second go-through be kinda like purgatory?
fourteenthscion: (【Writes two sentences. Time to relax.】)

[Video] Dawg, I HTML failed and I didn't even realize it.

[personal profile] fourteenthscion 2012-03-05 04:54 pm (UTC)(link)
The latter.

[Purgatory, sobs.]

You are right. I do not always go, fortunately. Work, and The Dark Hour give me a liable excuse not to go.
devola: (Are you kidding me?)

[Video] I didn't see nothing.

[personal profile] devola 2012-03-05 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Skipping night classes to beat up shadows?
fourteenthscion: (【Class starts in an hour.】)

[Video] o mai how kind of you

[personal profile] fourteenthscion 2012-03-07 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, you could say that.