video; un: Rinea_378

[silvergarden]

[The video feed opens to a blurry shot of Rinea's porch as she turns it on, then sits back a proper distance with a smile. She has managed to center the camera properly this time: no ceiling shots or fingers covering the lens. She practiced! (Still, she looks a bit nervous.)]

Um.. Good day. My name is Rinea! I have a request to make. It's a bit silly, but I would be very happy for assistance nonetheless.

The truth is... I have been residing in Camelot for some time now, but am still unused to using... the internet. [Blush.] It seems a very vital skill to have, to keep abreast of the news! I've missed many an important post on local dangers! But I've still had trouble with checking regularly.

So-- would anyone be interested in exchanging letters, as conversational partners? I believe the term is "pen pals." I would enjoy befriending more of my fellow Avalon otherworlders... and I think having messages to look forward to will make it easier for me to remember to check the phone.

[A hah hah hah. Embarrassing. But still-- she will soldier on!!!]

I will gladly chat about anything, of course! But as for myself, topics I can speak upon include dancing and embroidery. I also spend much of my time honing my alchemy and potionmaking skills-- I would be very happy to share what I have learned there. I also admire gardens and their wildlife, but I have little experience in their cultivation... Oh, and music, as well. You know, the music of Avalon is so varied compared to home, it's a little overwhelming!

[Remembering herself, Rinea inclines her head shyly at the camera.]

Um-- Thank you for listening. I very much look forward to meeting anyone interested!

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video | un: maruchan

[fujimaru]

[ Ritsuka's a little better with her camera, if only because she's had a lot of practice over the past few years. Unlike Rinea, she looks kind of like she might have been rolling around in the leaves just a moment ago. There's a twig sticking out of her hair that has missed any attempts to tidy herself. ]

Hey! I used to do stuff like that with my friends in school too--it helped me remember a lot of stuff I meant to do!

[ "Ritsuka, did you remember there was a quiz today?" "Ritsuka, don't forget! Karaoke after club today!!" "FUJIMARU THIS IS THE FIFTH TIME YOU'VE LEFT YOUR BAG AT MY PLACE." That sort of thing. ]

I don't know a lot about dancing or embroidery, but I'm pretty good at foraging in the woods? So maybe that'd work with all of your potions stuff.

...I'm Ritsuka, by the way! Hi.

[silvergarden]

Hello, Ritsuka! How lovely to make your acquaintance.

[Rinea giggles-- Ritsuka's comment really gives the stick in her hair an extra flair of environmental storytelling.]

I'd never experienced it before coming here, but foraging is quite fun, isn't it! Have you seen the mushrooms this month? I've only gone gathering in the woods, but apparently there are more varieties in caverns...

[fujimaru]

I heard, I definitely heard! I've been out looking around! But...

...uh, honestly, I have no idea which ones are poisonous and which ones aren't.

[ And yet, she still looks proud of herself about that. Nothing's tried to melt off either her hands or her face, so that surely counts as a victory. ]

I've been keeping things in separate baskets, and then I was gonna look stuff up later.

video | un: tsum.tsuki

[tsumtsuki]

[ Tsumugi can sympathize with her struggles. After all, the only reason he can handle his phone with any sort of competency is due to how similar it is to what he'd use back home - and even then, "competent" is about all he can manage. Most functions are completely lost on him.

It takes a moment for him to position himself properly in frame, but once he does, he smiles, kind and gentle. ] I think that's a great idea. Since you mentioned gardens, I could teach you what I know about gardening? And floriography, too, if you'd like.

In exchange, I'd love to hear about one of your passions. Whatever that may be, I would be happy to hear about it. Does that sound okay to you?

[silvergarden]

If you would be so kind! [Rinea beams, pleased.] Floriography I have some familiarity with, but perhaps... perhaps meanings are different for different lands. My home country feels so far away in so many aspects...

When I learn, maybe we can send messages through bouquets! --Oh, but that would defeat the purpose of using the phone, wouldn't it. Hehe...

[Well, it's a fun idea, anyway.]

May I have you name, sir?

[tsumtsuki]

[ Communicating through flowers does sound like fun... but she's right. This is about using phones. Don't get side-tracked!! ]

Sorry for not introducing myself right away... My name is Tsumugi. It's a pleasure to meet you, Rinea-san. [ A slight nod in greeting. ]

I suppose I should save most of my questions for our letters [ (this is mainly a reminder for himself because boy, could he talk about plants for ages) ], but I was curious: do you have a favorite flower?

video; un: shepherdess

[troubadamsel]

Actually, this whole "internet" thing is very difficult for me as well. We have absolutely nothing like in in my realm. So I understand your struggle completely, and and such, I would be more than happy to join in this endeavor!

[silvergarden]

Oh, you don't understand how relieved I am to hear that. [you can REALLY hear it in her voice, honestly.] I was beginning to worry that everyone was familiar with it except me! I was only used to letters... but even those move so quickly here.

[troubadamsel]

Yes, it's difficult to believe this whole internet thing is simply not some form of advanced magic. It's both a blessing and a curse, if you ask me.

voice; un: mitth'raw'nuruodo

[admiralchiss]

An interesting proposal, and one that I may be interested in.

Allow me to introduce myself, I am Mitth'raw'nuruodo. You may call me Thrawn. I would be very interested to hear about embroidery.

[Embroidery is art, after all. Simply talking about art isn't quite the same as seeing it for himself, but he's not in a position to be picky.]

voice

[silvergarden]

Greetings, mister Thrawn. [Rinea would usually insist upon using full names, but she has not the tongue for space pronunciation.]

Were you a denizen of Avalon during the month of... [oh, what was it.] April? The Elphame Traders taught many magical techniques then for textile work. I've still only done a few of them, myself!

[admiralchiss]

Yes, I was present when the Traders passed through, and I observed some of their textile work. What sort of things did you glean from their time here?

Video - UN: koko1010

[scriptwriter]

Heeey! That's a great idea! My name is Tennouji Kotarou, your slightly cool and reliable local! If it's a quick way to make friends, then count me in.

[That being said...]

I have a question! What's embroidery? Is it something you eat? Sounds like you're grilling meat or something.

[silvergarden]

No! You don't eat it! [She laughs merrily. Kotarou's cheer is infectious.] It's decoration for clothing. Like this...

[Rinea rummages around offscreen for a moment, then holds up a handkerchief to the screen. (It is kind of blurry.) There's a half-finished emblem on the silk, its colors shifting with the assistance of alchemy.]

You might even be wearing some right now!

[scriptwriter]

Huh... That's pretty neat! Never put much thought into how those designs are made for handkerchiefs and clothes.

[Kotarou's clothes were pretty standard right now. Just his usual black suit and pants. His old school outfit did have an emblem, but it was more like a symbol of jewelry than a stitched in design.]

I never seen one of those glow, though. You could probably sell millions if you seriously went at it!

video; un: wolfcountry

[impostorsyndrome]

. . . Hey, Rinea.

[He's still a little shy around her despite everything, or maybe because of everything. But not too shy to respond to this! He wants to be . . . a pen pal!]

I'd do it. If you want. It's always good talking to you, so I'm not gonna turn down an invitation to do it more.

Even if I somehow doubt we're into the same kinds of music.

[silvergarden]

Mr. Kadoc! I am always delighted to spend more time with you.

[Music, though...]

Well, we did manage to dance quite happily together, before! [Rinea just broadcasting that embarrassing fact to the whole network, it's fine] If you are willing to show it to me, I would be very happy to listen to music Mr. Kadoc cares about.

[impostorsyndrome]

[IT'S FINE . . . there are worse things for the network to know about him! She said she was happy about it and that's actually really flattering! His ears do take on a pink tinge, but when don't they?]

Heh . . . I mean it, though. It's not gonna suit you. No offense to anyone but me meant. What kinda music have you been listening to?

audio; un: centuryegg / aren't we glad he had phone lessons

[fellsound]

( it's nice, in a way, to hear that he isn't the only one who was given one of these things with no idea how to use them. Red Wine has given him lessons, but they're still not habit yet.

that solution... it seems like a good idea. knowing you have someone to talk to. but what does he have to talk about?

hm.

yeah, sorry, Rinea, the first part of this message is just like. a minute of silence while Century Egg thinks. )

Are... voice partners okay? ( his voice is monotonous, words formed slowly and carefully, as though he's still trying to get used to forming sentences. used to asking things like this. ) I don't know what I can talk about... but I'd like to hear what you have to say.

MY UWUS (also voice)

[silvergarden]

J-just me? [Rinea sounds a little flustered, but most of it is just residual from being jumpscared after listening to a minute of silence.]

Well, I don't mind. If you're really OK with listening, I'm sure I can find something to talk about...

🥺🥺

[fellsound]

( yeah, that's valid. Century Egg doesn't always get how unnerving his silence is. at least this is on the network and not in person, because he's just as prone to this behaviour in real life. )

... Is that, okay?

( he can hear the nervousness in her voice, but that's got to be because of the request, right? maybe it's a bit too much? )

I... could also talk about things. ( though, um. most of the things he knows about may not be all that cheery. certainly not as pleasant as dancing or the like. )

Video : Un; Caster

[colchismagecraft]

Good day, Rinea...I wasn't in the best state of mind the talk the last time we meet, I apologise.

[She was a little awkward, but felt she at least owed her that- she knew Rinea was intimidated by her and Caster hadn't been the most social in her dazed state at the feast.]

[silvergarden]

L-Lady Caster! Please, pay it no mind.

[Out of view of the camera, Rinea's fingers unconsciously twist the engagement ring on her other hand. Caster's despairing outburst had reminded her of something... that pang of pity still rings true.

Rinea thought she'd blown it at the feast (she never was good at starting conversation at balls.. agh, to get ahead of herself), but if Caster was approaching herself, maybe all wasn't lost after all?]

Um... were you interested in exchanging letters?

video | un: kaz.PIKO

[natsupiko]

Heya, Rinne ~ ☆ [Nickname: acquired.] Having a pen pal sounds super fun, and tbh I just arrived here so I wanna make loads of friends, too!

I'd love to chat about embroidery ~ a friend of mine was really pro at lace knitting but he never got a chance to teach me. [Or needle felting for that matter.] In exchange, I could help you out with the internet? I know everything you could need to know about SNS!

[Kazunari ends with a wink.]

[silvergarden]

I-- I see! ["Rinne"?!?!? Rinea's cheeks go a little pink. No one has given her a nickname before! Not since she was a little child in her parents' arms!

Also she has no idea what "tbh" or "SNS" stand for. But the rest of the message is parseable, so hopefully she'll pick up the rest of it as they go along.]

I would be very happy to speak with you, sir. Or-- teach you, if you'd rather. May I ask what magic Avalon gifted you?