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1st Shot -- [Accidental Video]

[The video flicks on. First appearance, the camera is staring at a sidewalk. The camera turns up and shows Gilbert, staring down at the device, a puzzled look on his face.]

What is...?

[The video turns again, showing the sidewalk a second time.]

First these new surroundings and now this?!

[There's a pause as the video jerks, showing a pair of black boots now.]

And where the hell is Oz?!

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[Gilbert turns the device over and glares at it. He says nothing in return.]

There ya go. Howdy. [Have a smile and a wave from the lady in the device, Gilbert.]

Newcomer, huh?

[Gilbert stares a little longer and sighs. She's just trying to be nice.]

... yeah, I'm new.

No shame in that. The longest "I've been here for..." you'll get from anyone on this thing... [She taps at the phone with a finger] is only a few months, as far as I know.

My name's Devola. I can't say I'm the most knowledgeable one here, but if you have any questions I'd be glad to answer 'em.

[Gilbert's brow furrows.]

Only a few months? Why so short of time?

... I'm Gilbert.

Nice t'meetcha, Gilbert.

[A pause, and she shrugs.]

I dunno, really. Y'know how you were, uh, not-here yesterday and suddenly here today? I guess the first person that happened to came here just a couple of months ago. Only been about two for me, as an example.

Are there any locals to ask? I mean... one of them would know what this place was like before. They would know what changed, right?

Would ya believe me if I said they were oblivious to the whole thing? Because the more time I spend here, the more that seems to be the case.

... what? That doesn't make sense!

No, it doesn't. [A bit of a forced chuckle.] Believe me, that's pretty much the theme of this place. Especially when you just get here.

[A sigh.]

I don't need anymore problems like this!

Trust me, give it a few days and it won't wholly seem like a problem. Either that or I'm way too adaptable for my own good... [She pauses, humming thoughtfully.]

[Another sigh.]

I'm sure it won't change much for me.

Well, it is what you make of it. Go on with that attitude and it definitely won't change. Not saying you've gotta accept it all, but that kinda outlook won't help you no matter where you are.

[Yet another sigh.]

I know, I know.

Heh, sorry. I didn't mean to lecture you there. I've just seen a lot of people become fatalistic before -- err, not here, mind you, just in general. It always ends poorly.

...Anyway, anything else ya need?

No... it's fine.

I need to know where I am. And where I go from here. I can't just stand on this walkway, can I?

Well, you could.

...But that wouldn't do much. I can show ya around if you'd like, I'd just need to find you first. Any street signs around?

I would appreciate it.

[Gilbert looks around.]

There's a building with the sign 'Felix's Finds' across the street.

Felix's Finds... ah, alright. It's not too far of a walk, but... give me a few minutes?

[Not that she really waits for a response, affirmative or negative. The screen shows a flurry of motion for a scant few seconds before going silent.

A bit more than five minutes later, depending on Gilbert's hearing, the clicking of shoes against pavement will announce Devola's presence far before the woman herself does.]

Of course.

[Gilbert goes ahead, while he's waiting, and lights up a cigarette while taking in his surroundings. There's so many things he's not use to. And he does hear those clicking shoes. He looks over at her.]

Glad to see you made it.

Sorry it took so long. I confess, I'm not the speediest walker.

[She pauses, looking at him quizzically.]

What's that smokey-thing?

It's fine.

[Gilbert looks a little surprised by that.]

... it's a cigarette.

Huh, never woulda guessed...

Anyway, where to first? Decent bunch of places of interest, though you've already managed to find one of 'em on your own.

... I have?

[Also surprised by this.]

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