005; Voice

[saintofstoic]

[The voice, recognizably Joan's to those who know her or who care to remember voices, is all business.]

I know of other clones within the city. Is there any sort of assistance set up for them? A charity or such?

[The voices pauses there a moment, then comes back in a low and soft tone. She doesn't sound like one on the verge of tears. It's a distinct note of regret, though not harsh or pronounced.]

I'm afraid I don't know much about this city still, it's newcomers or it's charities. I have been negligent and selfish in that regard.

Comments

[Video]

[axetrid]

What's a clone?

_{[Because honestly? She's curious. Maybe it was a race of people or something of that regard. After all, the more Astrid could learn the better, right?]}

And how is it selfish if you don't know about something?

[Video]

[saintofstoic]

A clone is a genetic copy of another individual.

[A pause, then:]

I haven't tried to learn. I have been... wrapped up in my own self, I suppose you could say.

[Video]

[axetrid]

I've no idea what that means...

_{[But at least she understands the second part.]}

Well that's no good. If an animal or someone can't learn to adapt then how can they expect to survive? I've so much to learn about this crazy giant village, but if I want to survive I've got to learn as much as I can.

_{[She shrugs.]}

At least it's not boring - there are amazing things like electricity and refrigerators, and more confusing things like clocks and microwaves.

[Video]; 1/2

[saintofstoic]

[Joan ought to have known she wouldn't know what that meant.]

Imagine standing next to someone who looked exactly like you. Though they wouldn't have your memories, they would be the same as you physically. That would be a clone.

You're not familiar with such technology? [She knew Hattie wasn't but she hadn't bothered to think if others might not be.]

[Video]

[saintofstoic]

You're right, of course. Perhaps I have adapted in fundamental ways. I have not adapted in more practical ones.

And I fear the chance to a deep friendship had been lost to me because of such.

[Video]

[axetrid]

So basically what you're saying is that a clone is a twin, right?

_{[That made sense. But why would twins get special treatment compared to those who didn't have twins?]}

Not at all. I'm a Viking and apparently my people are from a long time ago compared to this day and age.

As for your lost opportunity, unless the person is dead or not here, there's always a chance to change someone's opinion or change the situation for the better. _{[Hiccup certainly showed her that even the most stubborn of beliefs could be changed overnight.]} Besides, if it's meant to be, then it'll happen. If not, it won't. But you'll never know unless you try. Fear never gets you anywhere.

Text.

[crowsicle]

what like self help group therapy sessions
where everybody sits in a circle on the floor and talks about their FEELINGS
hi my names dave and i havent forgotten im not the real dave for three whole days
sup dave
now everybody hold hands and mindbeam each other positive energy
remember you are you and it doesnt matter if theres another you because you are unique
well not really but hey at least we got each other
all the sadsack clones in our weepy hug puddle
yeah no thanks

Video;

[saintofstoic]

[Joan tilts her head a touch as she reads this.]

Are you a clone?

[crowsicle]

nah
i just play one on tv

[saintofstoic]

I see. Then I doubt you would have much reason for such a meeting, yes? While I'm not certain if they function in the way you described, you would have little reason to turn one down.

[crowsicle]

it pretty much doesnt get more societally adjusted than me
it is simultaneously wicked bananas and off the wall how emotionally balanced i am
you have to scrape all that nefariously cackling banana mush off the roof thats how far off the wall my mental zen is
so are you a clone or what

[Voice]

[kryptonianclone]

... You're a clone too?

Video;

[saintofstoic]

I am, yes.

[kryptonianclone]

Who made you? [Probably not the same people who made him by a long shot but can't hurt to ask.]

[saintofstoic]

Saint Kleio Academy.

[As far as she knows anyhow.]

[kryptonianclone]

Can't say I've heard of that. Must be from a different place. Is it like a school...?

[Voice]

[madeinoblivion]

...Assistance?

Are you in trouble, Joan? Do you need to borrow some munny?

Video; 1/2

[saintofstoic]

Borrow-- ah, no.

[saintofstoic]

I wish to contribute.

[madeinoblivion]

Oh. So you got lucky. Well...

I think there's some kind of group out there. I've never been, though.

[saintofstoic]

If you can call it that, yes.

Ah, I see. I'm afraid I've never been either. Do you know of any other charities then?

text

[vestalvogue]

I Think There Is A Leap In Logic Here I Am Missing
Are Clones More In Need Of Assistance Than Others Who Are Not Cloned

video;

[saintofstoic]

I merely asked because I myself am a clone. If there were a charity for clones, I wished to donate to it first.

Seeing as there isn't, I am happy to donate to any other charity. Others are in need of assistance as much as we clones. I only wanted to ask first.

[video]

[theshortestbird]

Clones? Why would clones need a charity?

[video]

[rapturescreed]

There is no charity for clones, I am afraid to say. But whatever you'd like to know about Newcomers, or other charities, I can help with that.