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]

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.

[Video]

[saintofstoic]

More or less, yes.

I'm afraid they left recently. [There's a touch of sorrow in her voice at having to say that.] But... you're right in that as well. Fear does little to help. I've allowed myself to be distracted by that unfortunately.

[Video]

[axetrid]

Oh... _{[Well, that sucked. Really.]}

All you can do then is honour their memory and try to forge what you didn't have the chance to do with them with another.

What's your name? I'm Astrid.

[Video]

[saintofstoic]

Keep moving forward then.

[She isn't disagreeing, far from it. She smiles quietly.]

Joan of Arc. You may call me Joan if you prefer.

[Video]

[axetrid]

Exactly.

It's nice to meet you Joan.