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[rewritter]

[The feed begins focused on a dark haired boy as pedestrians mill about behind him, but it's not his voice that can be heard first. The sound is noticeably more feminine than that, and likely more familiar to the Port as well.]

Of course it's necessary! Here, everyone can see you now, introduce yourself.

What are you even... what is that thing, anyway?

[apparently nobody really explained the NV to him, from the way he gestures blankly at the camera with noooo idea what's going on.]

It's just a video! It's like, it's almost like a picture, except it keeps showing you for as long as you want it to, moving and talking and stuff. It shows you to other people, too, that's why I said everyone can see you! So you should say hi, okay?

I... what... couldn't you have told me that before, idiot? I'm not interested! Shut it off, do something...!

Hey, don't call me names! Just say hi and tell them your name, I promise it isn't that hard!

I don't...! Fine. If I do this, will you stop bothering me about it?

[There's a sigh, before she moves into the view of the feed, standing next to the taller boy. Though her voice was bordering on annoyance a few seconds ago, it's not hard to spot the broad smile on her face.]

This is my friend Fakir. I guess he's just sort of shy, but he's a really nice person!

[The affection when she turns her head to look up at him is almost palpable as well.]

See! That wasn't so hard, was it? Now everyone knows who you are.

I'm not a nice pers... ugh. Believe what you want.

[he seems to just give up, rubbing his forehead. the things he puts up with for her. but he reluctantly glances up and nods shortly at the camera. that's... probably the closest thing to a hello he'll give.]

[And just as quickly as the smile had been there, a slight exasperated frown takes it's place.]

You are too! Stop saying stuff like that, jeez. [She turns her attention back to the NV for a moment.] No matter what he says, he really is nice! [And then, just like that, the feed cuts.]



[ note: pink is Ahiru, green is Fakir o7 ]

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[rewritter]

[ IN PERFECT UNISON WITH AHIRU but he doesn't know how to turn off video so. ]

W-w-what? Of course not!

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[tea_lover64]

[Iroh thinks you two doth protest too much]

It is nothing to really worry about. Life is made to be enjoyed.

[rewritter]

Y... you've got it all wrong! D-don't make assumptions like that!

[tea_lover64]

Have I now? Well, you must let me make it up to you. I'm thinking a nice dinner.

[rewritter]

I'm telling you, she's not my girlfriend! I don't need dinner!

[tea_lover64]

No need to get all worked up. Everyone needs to eat.

[rewritter]

I'm not worked up, I'm just... fine. I'll get something else to eat.

[ Iroh: on the to-avoid list. FOREVER. ]

[tea_lover64]

It is dangerous out at night here, you know. Though I hope to have it all eaten before Sirens, an escort for Ahiru would be the honourable and necessary thing.

[You say that now, but you'll learn to love him]

[rewritter]

[ D... DAMNIT. CHANGE OF TOPIC GO. ]

It's that dangerous at night? And what do you mean by before sirens?

[tea_lover64]

Oh yes, an escort is certainly needed if you are caught out before Sirens. Especially for someone as lovely as Ahiru.

[He strokes his beard]

There are loud indicators when the Darkness is about to fall, warning the city.

[rewritter]

Darkness? It's always dark at night, obviously.

[ getting the feeling that Darkness might be different from darkness though. it's probably the capital letter. ]

[tea_lover64]

It is not the same. Night is normally a beautiful time, but here it is a haunted and cursed time, all around everything seems decayed, broken, and dangerous.

[rewritter]

That's...

... You have to see it to understand, right?

[tea_lover64]

Yes, it is something you need to see with your own eyes. I advise... caution if you are planning to do so.

[rewritter]

Then I'll do that.

[tea_lover64]

Good, I'll give you some time to get yourself cleaned up for dinner then.

[rewritter]

I-I told you, we're not coming for dinner!

[tea_lover64]

Well Ahiru is, and she is in need of an escort.

[rewritter]

That unbelievable idiot...

[tea_lover64]

So, I will see you in a bit. Do you have any allergies or dietary preferences I should be aware of?

[Persistence pays off]

[rewritter]

We're not going to be staying long. And no.

[ ... well, wait a minute. ]

Absolutely no duck.

[tea_lover64]

Ah, yes I imagine you too have a lot to discuss.

[That is pretty open-ended there, he has a bit of a grin]

No duck, understood.

[He inclines his head]

I look forward to meeting you in person, Fakir.

[rewritter]

[ he definitely can't say the same, sorry man. but he just rubs his temples in preparation for a night of pain. ]

Right. I'll be there.

[tea_lover64]

Very good. Bring your appetite!

[He smiles warmly before shutting off the NV, Fakir didn't seem to be the type to want to talk a great deal]