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[inafadingcrown]

[The video feed flips on, focusing (after a few seconds of jostling around) on Galadriel, sitting on the steps of the Initiative Hold, her sheathed sword beside her. Having just finished training, she’s attired appropriately, wearing a simple dress and with her hair braided and wound about her head- displaying those pointed ears quite prominently for those who might have missed them before.]

I grow weary of the constant grey here. It is overlong since I have heard a running stream or seen the sunlight filtered through the forest canopy.

Tell me, those of you who have journeyed outside this city: does greenery yet remain in this world? It would do my heart well even to hear of it.

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[vaudevil]

[He chuckles softly. Lee has a tendency at times to talk over people's heads and forgets that some people don't quite understand.]

My apologies. It's a large funnel-like tube that uses an explosive charge to create a concussion wave. It has about a mile range and the further the wave travels, the larger it grows. Think of it as creating a ripple on the surface of the water only a whole lot bigger and noisier.

[inafadingcrown]

[She leans forward, her brow furrowed a bit, listening intently. It takes a moment of processing, but she nods eventually. She's a very intelligent woman- just ignorant of a lot of things beyond her world or time.]

I see. And you wonder if this device might not part the clouds and bless us with a little sun? [She thinks she understands.]

[vaudevil]

[Which is fine with him. He doesn't mind explaining if the person doesn't mind listening.]

Oh, it's not that it won't part the clouds, I am uncertain how thick the clouds are in order to part them effectively for more than a few seconds. We need the sun. Our survival needs it and this artificial light isn't cutting it.

[inafadingcrown]

It is strange, the lighting here. [A nod toward whatever electrical light may be in view.] We have nothing like it where I am from. [Which he could probably guess.]

[vaudevil]

I can only imagine your confusion upon your awakening here. My apologies if I speak in terms you may not understand. I shall do my best to acclimate you and explain the terms and answer any questions you may have.

I take it no one has given you the time to explain such things?

[Which didn't really surprise him all that much. Lee just liked knowing what he was getting himself into than to rush in headlong like so many people have been doing.]

[inafadingcrown]

Not in detail, no. I have learned much from context and from observation, but none have seen fit to teach me such things.

[vaudevil]

[This makes him realize just how selfish and petty people really are. It seems some things never change.]

That's a shame. If I may, I would like to teach you. Firstly, an introduction is in order. My name is Lee Chaolan. In my world, I was one of the leading men in the innovations of robotics and cybertechnology. These terms mean that if it can be thought of, I can build it.

Secondly, I don't have the resources yet to build such things. The way this world is presently, my priority is our survival on the whole and I will use my knowledge to aid others.

[inafadingcrown]

[In fairness, she had not asked either.

She's a little wary of that claim. "If it can be thought of, I can build it." It reminds her a little too much of Fëanor and the attitude that brought about the Silmarils. But she gives a deep nod and smiles.]

You are well met, Master Chaolan. I am Galadriel, Lady of Lothlórien. I am, of course, glad to learn whatever may be offered me.

[vaudevil]

A pleasure to meet you, Lady Galadriel.

[Thankfully, Lee isn't one of those that would use his technology for domination like his adoptive family would have, that's for sure. He learned his lesson a long time ago.]

I'll answer any questions you may have.

[inafadingcrown]

I have no pressing questions at the moment. Perhaps if I might save your offer for a later date?

[vaudevil]

Of course. I am easily reached and feel free to contact me anytime. I won't mind.

[inafadingcrown]

You have my thanks.

[vaudevil]

It's been my pleasure and I thank you for indulging me in a conversation with you. Until we meet again.

[He smiles warmly with a bow to his head.]

[inafadingcrown]

Until then.