exsilium | First Curse

[Currently, the netbook is upside down when it's finally turned on, so there's a weird angle on the young woman's face as she leans into super close to the screen. Seriously, she spent about twenty minutes pressing buttons and commanding the mirror to turn on. Anyone paying attention to the network probably saw a lot of keysmashing and hearing her say some crap like "Mirror Mirror". :| It's pretty embarrassing.] This is a piece of junk. Is this like one of the magic mirrors I've heard about? Because it's no wonder only witches have them.

[Her cheeks puff out a bit as she moves back, and while the video is still upside down, you can make out that while the girl is pretty, her dark hair is messy and full of leaves, her clothes are slightly dirty, and she's scowling pretty intensely.] I am sick of magic. And also people holding me against my will. [The girl taps at the screen, hard.] Or people using me for their own means. [Basically? There's a long list of things that Belle is sick of.]

Send me home. I will make any deal you want, give you anything you ask for.

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I do try to be! Especially to new arrivals, and to attractive young women in particular.

Any particular reason, or are you just that nice of a guy?

Well, I would say it's about 25% hope of a date, but 75% my being that nice of a guy.

Keep hoping. [A pause.] But at least you're honest. What's your name, Nice Guy?

Never you fear! Hoping is what I do best.

Vanadi, and it's a true pleasure to meet you. May I ask yours?

Oh, good. I feel better already, knowing that. [No she doesn't.]

Belle.

Belle! That's a beautiful name. Is it shortened?

From Isabelle.

Even more beautiful. One of my very favorite names, I must say.

It's a common name for a common enough girl. [she doesn't like the attention...]

Oh, there's no need for that, now! I can tell already you're an interesting one, my dear.

I think what you find interesting about me is likely the circumstances of my... home.

Well, no lying, there's a touch of that. But I'd find you more interesting than some world's explanation and history, any day!

[There's a long silence, and she's not sure whether she should be flattered or irritated.] Why?

Well, I suppose it isn't every day a used and weary soul so valiantly readies to stand against her captors.

[Frown.] I can't believe that so many people would passively agree to fight a war for someone they don't know.

Well, I certainly haven't agreed to anything. As far as I'm concerned, this is merely a futuristic vacation!

You think this is a vacation?

It certainly has potential, doesn't it?

Not from where I'm standing.

Perhaps you ought to be standing a little closer to me, then.

[A snort.] And do you believe you have the power to suddenly change my mind?

Suddenly? No. It may take me a few days! Or nights, perhaps.

Nights?

Certainly! It takes both day and night to make a full and enjoyable day, you know.

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oh god pretend that was NO* use in bragging. ;_; typing is hard

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LMFAO it took me a couple of times of re-reading, but I figured that's what you meant :'D

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