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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We have the Newcomer Fund for just those things! Are you okay?

We do?!

[Wanda's genuinely surprised. Now, she's diving off camera to recollect those leaflets, frantically flipping through them to find information on this "Newcomer Fund."]

Um, I seemed to have missed that part. Could you fill me in, if you don't mind?

[She's having a little trouble finding references to the fund.]

We do! Don't worry, it's no problem. I know the greeters should say something, but sometimes they forget to mention it. It's a fund that was set up, here, by Newcomers to help Newcomers. So, if you're a Newcomer, you can get money from it, no charge. All we all ask is that when you have the means to provide for yourself? It'd be nice if you could donate sometimes. Not a lot! But just a little, to help.

I'll definitely look into it! Thanks so much for the information, Mr...Um, I'm sorry. I don't even know your name!

Oh, sorry, it's okay! I'm Doctor Kenzo Tenma, it's nice to meet you!

Nice to meet you too!

Other newcomers have generously offered to help. So, I think I'll be okay. But I'll keep the fund in mind just in case.

And anything else, too! I know I needed some help, and other people here know what it's like to be new. So if I can help in any way? Please, let me know.

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