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[chernobolt]

[the feed begins with a close-up (very close) of a young woman, staring intently at the screen of whatever she's written the numbers on. realizing that she's managed to trigger something she gasps softly and pulls back, surprise quickly turning to quizzical delight]

Ah! I did not think that anything would actually happen.

[she claps her hands together lightly before continuing to speak. as she talks more it becomes apparent that she has a soft Ukrainian accent - not enough to impede understanding, but fairly noticeable]

Although I am sorry, but I still not not understand what the purpose of these numbers are for. Is this part of the sorority fogging which I have heard so much about? I was under the impression that it would involve more verbal berating and possibly a malevolent figure with a knife?

[someone's been watching too many cult classics...]

Not that this is not fascinating as well! It is just that I am going to be taking the finals very soon and I still have a paper on nucleosynthesis to edit and also I do not...actually remember signing up for rushing anywhere.

[this is actually the only thing that's been bothering Kara about the whole discovery. shouldn't she have been given a little more official notice of this kind of thing? the recruitment for sororities had happened so long ago anyway, it seemed a bit delayed even if she had actually signed up.

but she doesn't let that bother her for long, recovering with a blithe shrug. things would work themselves out.]

Still, it is good to meet you all who are also wading through the fog! My name is Apollinariya Volodymyrivna Miroshnychenko, and I hope that we will all be friends. If anyone here is needing assistance, I would love to do whatever I can.

[it takes her a moment to realize that she's instinctively given her real name when introducing herself again. Kara flushes in embarrassment, grin becoming sheepish as she tucks a strand of bright red hair that's escaped from her messy updo behind her ear]

Also...you may call me Kara if it is easier. I understand that perhaps mine is not the simplest name to say in this place.

Comments

[originaloddcouple]

Why, it's a pleasure to meet you, Kara!

We'd be happy to be your friends!

[chernobolt]

Glorious! [friends are always a good thing, ok]

May I request your names and how long you have been in the city and also this network? Oh, and your favorite places for the relaxing and fun!

[originaloddcouple]

Of course! I'm Isaac Dian!

And I'm Miria Dian! We've been in Locke for about... 10 years or so!

Well, we mostly relax at home... But I think there's some lovely restaurants and clubs in the business district, if that helps.

[chernobolt]

It is lovely to make your acquantaince, Isaac and Miria! I cannot say that I have been to the business district very often yet, so I will do my best to see them the next time I am free!

[originaloddcouple]

How exciting!

We hope your next excursion to the business district will be rife with excitement and fun!

[chernobolt]

I am certain that it will! This city is very lively and it seems I always find something to enjoy no matter where I wander.

[originaloddcouple]

It is pretty incredible!

And it's lucky to have people like you in it!

[chernobolt]

Thank you, although I cannot say that I have done very much in it yet. I have only been here for a few months and most of it has been studying.

[originaloddcouple]

Well, it's important to keep up in your studies!

But you also have to have lots of fun!

Then everything will come up roses in school and with you!

[chernobolt]

Come up roses? [her brows furrow in confusion] But I am studying astrophysics, not botany.

[originaloddcouple]

Astrophysics?

How exciting! Is it fun?

[chernobolt]

Oh, it is the most amazing topic that one could ever hope to study! [she clasps her hands together exuberantly. if this were an anime her eyes would probably be sparkling right now]

Learning how the universe and the space outside out planet works is absolutely thrilling! I cannot get enough of even the most mundane calculations, and there is always something new being discovered even as I myself am studying!

[originaloddcouple]

Incredible!

You must be some kind of super genius!

To learn so much about the universe around you...

You really are pretty amazing!

[chernobolt]

Thank you, but I am not really so talented as that. I am just very passionate and determined to do as best I can.

[originaloddcouple]

But the more passionate you are, the more likely success will be in your future!

And you seem really passionate and naturally talented! So you're extra likely to do the best you can!

[chernobolt]

[she can't help but blush a little at the compliment as she laughs]

I certainly hope that you are correct! I do not want to disappoint any of the people who have believed in me so much.

[originaloddcouple]

When so many people believe in you, there's an even more likelihood you'll succeed!

And we believe in you too! Now you have two more people that believe in you!

[chernobolt]

Thank you so very much! I will do my best to succeed so that I may properly thank you some day.

[originaloddcouple]

There's no need!

Just keep up the good work!

[chernobolt]

Oh, absolutely! You can count with me on that!

[they're still probably going to be getting some kind of Christmas present, though]

[originaloddcouple]

Great!

But make sure to enjoy yourself whenever you can!

Happiness is a good thing, after all!

[Then they can prove to Granny Harvent that they have friends.]

[chernobolt]

It is very satisfying to learn when you love your subject! I do not think that this is something I will have to worry about much.