second rock. voice (phone)/action. friday, after school.

[metalbent]

Okay, obviously I have nothing to say about the shiny lights in the sky still because wow I dunno, really obvious reasons for at least some of you - and I don't have a lot of awe to go around for all these "wow look at this totally awesome thing I can do slash that I have!" if it comes with no explanation at all for equally obvious reasons. For...well, at least Peppy and some of the people at that party the other month know why that is, but I guess in the interest of time I will just do a quick disclaimer of "hey, assholes, I'm blind."

So if I don't act all excited about your pictures or whatever don't get all offended because there's a reason your pictures are sort of dull. And it'd be super if in addition to "hey look at this" you also did an addendum of what we're supposed to be looking at, but you know, whatever.

Anyway, that actually wasn't why I started this. I mean, it kinda was just because it's getting old to do the whole "gee whiz golly what a great photo" thing or to get told off when requesting extra information, but that's not the important thing.

Peppy and I went on a walk the other day, and yadda yadda yadda tuning towers yeah I know we all know about it - but because we went - I guess? - I got something cool.

[ And she sounds more than a little smug about it, too. ]

I can see. Not videos or pictures or whatever, so don't bother with that, but...I can sort of see. If I'm barefoot. I've been trying it ever since we went, but it's not really the easiest thing... [ because wow no lessons just the ability ] ...but I can actually tell where things are. Kind of. If it's earth. I guess it's sort of relevant to share.

...Oh, and could I get someone to like. [ She sighs. ] Check me over every so often or something?? Just like tell me if my hair or my eyes or whatever changes randomly. Color-wise. Like, to the point my parents would be concerned. ...I assume I'm pretty much still me, or they probably would have said something. ...This is stupid, ignore that. Anyway, Later.

[ If anyone would prefer an action option, Sophie is trying to unobtrusively get some more practice in at the park. This involves sitting in the grass somewhere with her shoes off and her palms on the ground, leaning back, her cane nearby. She's not going to be out particularly late, and stays in the more populated of areas, since she's, you know, people-watching for practice. ...Though it pretty much looks like she's just hanging out doing nothing, since "practice" involves maintaining contact with the ground and just sort of...listening is the best word she has for it, still. ]

Comments

[blind_devotion]

...oh!

[That's why she said she couldn't read Alexa's handwriting! Obviously!]

I wouldn't mind having a look from time to time. Not that I know what you look like to begin with but...

[metalbent]

Me either, but I'm pretty sure I'm at normal level right now. I mean, as far as I know I'm still me-like. Pretty sure mom and dad would've said if not.

[blind_devotion]

Right. I can watch for changes from how you are now, at least.

Um, does this network do video too?

[Pause]

Oh, uh, sorry.

[metalbent]

Oh, yeah, it does. I normally go with audio just 'cause it's the quickest thing to set up, but if you go through skype or video stuff on your phone, it goes video. You can do anything, I guess.

[blind_devotion]

Okay, good. We should do that, then, unless you want to meet up somewhere.

[metalbent]

Nah, that works for me. I mean, it'd be easier for you, too, right?

[Switching to Video Skype Midway Through This Comment]

[blind_devotion]

Right. Give me some time to get in front of my computer.

[About half an hour later, she returns with a video call.]

Hello? Is this thing on?

voice > video

[metalbent]

'Kay.

[ She just gives the short acknowledgement, when she's asked to wait a while. Then, when she hears a new thing, Sophie goes to turn on her own webcam and skype. She's sitting cross-legged on her computer chair, hair tied messily back. ]

I can hear you. Can you see me?

[blind_devotion]

Yes, I can, I--

Oh.

You're younger than I thought.

[metalbent]

I'm thirteen. How old did you think I was?

[blind_devotion]

Well, I only had your voice to go on, so...um, a bit older? Later teen? I thought you just had one of those voices.

[metalbent]

Really? [ She's actually immensely flattered. She likes being thought of as, you know. Older. Competent. Cool. Anything along those lines. ]

Sorry for vanishing; first my internet died for a week and then finals started being a thing

[blind_devotion]

Yes, well...a-anyway, I've got a pretty good look at you now. If anything major changes, I should be able to spot it.

np i had family stuff going on anyway

[metalbent]

Then we'll just have to be sure to chat every so often on here, and it's fine.

[blind_devotion]

[She's not sure how she feels about video chatting with a young girl she doesn't know. Irrationally, it kind of makes her feel like someone's about to jump out and accuse her of being one of those internet predators.]

Right, we'll do that.

[metalbent]

Then I'll talk to you later?

[blind_devotion]

Right. See you around.

[And then she turns off the feed.]