avalononline | video; un: mary

[The video is basically a selfie of Mary sitting in the middle of a rather warehouse-looking medical facility.]

Hey everyone. Been a crazy couple months, huh?

[What with the dragons and razed cities and refugees and all.]

Just wanted to announce that I've opened a clinic for people who need any kind of medical care that the hospitals are too overflowing to provide. Seems like I got it up and running just in time, with that flu going around and everything.

If you ever need something taken care of, especially if you have anything mechanical on you, I'm your woman. I know I look young, but I promise you that I know what I'm doing. Ask Juzo if you don't believe me.

[The camera pans briefly to show a certain gun-headed neighbor of hers standing in the distance, who clearly has no idea he's being filmed, before panning back to her.]

Be safe out there. But I'm here if for some reason you're not.

((ooc note: this isn't a joint post--Juzo's player is on hiatus. Mary's just using him for advertisement.))

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[ Hey, any friend of Juzo is a friend of hers! She cups her beak, thinking. ]

Y'know... I've been relying on my roomie for any time my leg needs fixing, but I probably should go easy on him and have a back-up in case he can't help me out. You do prosthetics?

I do! They're not that different than Extensions.

[Much simpler than Extensions, actually.]

Anytime you need it looked at and your roomie isn't available, feel free to come on by.

Thanks! Name's Della Duck, and might as well have you take a look so you know what you're dealing with.

[ She tilts the camera angle down to show her legs - one duck leg, the other one a prosthetic leg made out of rocket-ship parts. ]

[Mary practically lights up at the sight. It's clear to her that this isn't the most professionally-crafted of prosthetics, but that doesn't matter. If anything, the prosthetic is all the more impressive for it!

It's all in the details, really.]

I can definitely deal with that. Who put it together, do you know?

You're lookin' at her, lady!

[ With a laugh, della moves the camera back to her face. ]

To make a long story short, it was kind of a desperate situation, where I had to make due with what I had. Not too shabby, huh?

Wow, seriously? That's amazing! Especially in a desperate situation and all that--that kind of thing is what separates the true engineers from the amateurs.

[HELLO NEW FRIEND?]

What sorts of things do you normally work on?

Edited (typo) 2021-11-22 23:15 (UTC)

[ hell yeah new friend!!!! ]

Normally when it comes to mechanics, my specialty is planes! If it can fly, I can fix it! Buuut this one took a little longer... turns out rocket ships and airplanes are pretty different. Who knew?

[ everyone. everyone knew that. ]

You've worked on a rocket ship?!?!

[Yes, THAT is the most important takeaway here.]

That is so awesome! I've never been on a plane or a rocket ship. What I would give to take a look at the engines and see how they work...

... I can't believe how many people have been deprived the beauty of planes. That hurts my heart.

How can this world have magic tentacle voids and teleporting totems and NOT have planes?!

That's a great question. [Seriously, Avalon, get with the times!!!]

Planes exist where I'm from, at least! I'm just too poor to get anywhere near one.

I did get to drive an exclusive, limited edition motorcycle once though. Until Juzo had me wreck it.

[NOT THAT SHE'S MAD OR ANYTHING.]

Planes should never be denied because of cash! They should be experienced by all classes! Rich and poor, young and old, planes are for EVERYONE!

If I ever get my hands on a plane here, I'M TAKING EVERYONE HERE FLYING!

Believe me, I'm with you on that one.

[But her world super sucks about the whole Haves vs Have Nots thing, so...]

This means we're going to have to get them to give you a plane! You think if we petition Arthur, he'd allow it?

I dunno if he'd be open about it right this moment... Dude in his position is probably still focused on all the folks who moved into the kingdom and the dragon destruction and what-not.

... But once that all calms down, I say we give it a shot!

Oh, that's a good point.

[As the man in charge, he's probably more inundated with dealing with the refugees than the rest of them are--and that's saying something.]

But let's definitely talk to him once the dust finishes settling! I'd die to see a plane up close.

Absolutely not - YOU NEED TO LIVE TO EXPERIENCE FLIGHT! Why, I can even teach you how to fly one!

You can?!

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE THANK YOU

Of course I can! Why, I've been intending to teach all of my own kids how to fly! So doing it with someone like you will be perfect practice!

[Rinea is wreathed in smiles.]

Hello, miss! How lovely to meet a friend of Mr. Inui. I suppose I can see how you've come to specialize in mechanics. [Eheheh.]

[Ohhh, "Mr. Inui" huh? How formal!]

Hello! Are you one of the friends Juzo made while he was all alone here? Nice to meet you.

And yeah. He's not the reason I went into it, but he keeps my skills sharp.

Congratulations! I'm really happy for you. [ And proud as well. But maybe that's evident enough in how brightly he smiles. ]

Could you send me the address? I'd like to swing by, if that's okay.

[ for reasons unrelated to being sick and/or hurt, he swears........ ]

Thank you! I'm glad I'm finally up and running--it was more work than I thought it would be!

And definitely feel free to come over whenever you'd like. I'll send it over to you.

[A few moments later, a text pops up with the address.]

[ He pauses briefly to take a look at the address. The warehouse district... he's not too familiar with that area but, well, that's what the address is for. Shouldn't be too hard to find his way there. ]

I'll head over in a bit, then. [ No time like the present! ] But how are you feeling? I hope you haven't been working too hard...

Nothing to worry about. I'm not working any harder than I do back home.

[There's no shortage of people in need where she's from. If anything, the sudden influx of displaced people makes this city feel a lot more like what she's used to.]

I'll see you soon!

[ While perhaps not the most reassuring response (she could've been overworking at home too????) he trusts her enough to take her at her word.

So he offers a smile, wave, and a quick ] See you soon. [ Before ending the call.

A little over an hour later, he's standing outside the clinic, a rather large arrangement in his arms. It's eye-catching without being too much - he hadn't been able to see much of the facility, but he hopes it'll suit it well, and bring a nice splash of warmth and color.

Out of politeness, he knocks first before carefully maneuvering the door open and peeking his head inside. ] Hello?

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