sirenspull | .one. [voice to video]

[The call begins with a woman giving a running commentary without context. When she speaks, her words are tinged with an accent that most could only identify as vaguely Eastern European but a few might recognize as Romani by way of Transia.]

Ah! What the—?! Oh, ick.... I guess that means it’s ... on? Sooo, how do you change to video from— Oh!

[The video function activates and displays the obviously surprised face of a young woman in a red hooded cloak. Her shocked expression quickly turns to one of triumph.]

Hold on. [She holds up a hand, gesturing for the viewer to have patience.] Give me a moment.

[The video displays blurry flashes of a wall, a bedspread, something red, a ceiling, and a wall again. Finally it settles once more on the woman, who has evidently decided to push back the hood of her cloak, revealing dark brown hair and a red tiara. Now that the video feed is stationary, it clearly shows her sitting cross-legged at the head of a bed in what appears to be a starter apartment.]

Hello! [She smiles sweetly and gives the camera a little wave of her fingers.] I’m new here, but you’ve probably already figured that out. [She makes a self-deprecating face.]

I’ve read through the welcome packages. So, I think I have a pretty good grasp of what’s going on. And, to be honest, this sort of thing [she gestures vaguely] has pretty much been my life recently. [The woman shrugs and offers a cryptic smile but provides no further explanation.]

Anyway, no need to go into all of that. But I could still use your help! [She perks up as the subject changes.] Unfortunately, I’m currently stuck wearing my Avengers costume, which is not appropriate for everyday wear. [The woman glances down at herself in mock dismay.] And, it’s definitely not warm enough for the weather at the moment! [As if to highlight her point, she uses one hand to draw the two sides of her cloak together and hunches slightly inward.]

Can anyone tell me the best place to get some clothes, hopefully from a charity or on credit of some kind? I don’t have any money at the moment. [She looks very apologetic.] But I’d pay for them as soon as I could! I truly appreciate any help, and I promise to repay the favor.

[The smiling woman gives a small nod in confirmation before moving out of frame. The video shows the ceiling for a few seconds before her face suddenly reappears.]

Oh, right, where are my manners? You don’t even know my name! It’s Wanda Maximoff. Thank you!

[And she’s gone … again. However, her voice can be heard off screen.]

Okay. You can hang up now, Tallus.

[The call ends.]

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[Aww, how sweet!]

Aye, I am a cousin..was the cousin to England's king.

[The Lady Sheila's warm and welcoming personality is a pleasant surprise, especially given her highborn status.]

Oh, I see. When are you from?

[Wanda would also ask "where" but the answer to that question seems to be "England." It's Sheila's antiquated way of speaking that implies a different time period.]

[Her time with Ash has taught her not to put on airs; it's no help to her in this world, to hold herself separate herself from others and lord over them like some country squire.]

The year thirteen hundred.

[Plainly and truly voiced.]

Wow! I can't imagine how strange this must all seem to you. But you appear to be very well adjusted. [Wanda is very impressed.]

How long have you been here?

Oh aye, 'twas quite the shock once upon a time. I hath acclimated myself to the situation as best I may.

A year in full as of February.

A whole year?! [Wanda's not sure how she feels about the possibility of staying here long term. Then again, what does she have to go back to?]

I hope this doesn't sound rude, but I can't help noticing your outfit. Would you mind telling me where you got it? I like what you're wearing, and I generally don't care for the mass-produced stuff you'd find in most stores.

Aye, a year entire. 'Tis much to familiarize myself with, but I hath adapted. Art thou miss'd?

This dress? Nay 'tis not rudeness.

[She steps back; it's a more modernized version of the one in her icon, in the same rose shade]?

La, I sewed it myself.

Are you a professional seamstress or do you just sew for yourself? [Either way, Wanda's excited by the possibility of finding someone else who prefers to make their own clothes.]

Aye, though I am trading it for a new profession.

Really? Well, I can understand that. Sewing is a labor of love for me, but I don't think I'd be able to make a living of it.

What are you going to do now? [curious]

Aye - I found a way to combine passion and business in a single wee stitch.

I shalt be working with Violet Systems!

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