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[acts_of_claudia]

[The video cuts in on a redheaded girl with one shock of green hair grinning at the camera]

So is it just me or does that [air quotes] "orientation" thing need a little spicing up? Seriously. I didn't know whether I was going to the grand inquisitor's office or if I was back in the... uh... [She cringes, realizing what she almost just said. Grinning suddenly she waves it off] in bed having some weird-ass dream or something.

I do feel kinda gypped, though. [She mocks the woman's voice] "your housing companions will assist you in becoming ready." Yeah well I don't have any "housing companions" so I guess I'm on my own. [beat] Again.

[Yeah this is so familiar. Left alone in an unfamiliar place. Groovy. Yeah. She's done it before and she can do it again. She shrugs, shooting the camera a lopsided grin]

So I guess what I'm really saying is: Is there any place a girl can get a burger around here? I'm starving.

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[solitaire]

I prefer jazz, truth be told. But, oui, I know music.

[acts_of_claudia]

Sweet! Another music love in the hiz-ouse! 'Course I can't say I'm too big on the whole jazz scene. I'm more of a classic and punk rock girl, myself.

[She spins in her chair and if he looks closely enough he might spot a guitar chilling in a case behind her]

[solitaire]

You play, mam'selle?

[acts_of_claudia]

I do, indeed. [She grins] I got Jimi Hendrix's guitar right there.

[She jerks her thumb over her shoulder at the guitar]

[solitaire]

C'est vrai? Color me impressed.

[acts_of_claudia]

Hey why would I lie about something like that? [She shrugs, nonchalant] Yeah it's my weapon... or whatever you wanna call it.

[solitaire]

I'm guesin' you don't bash people over the head wit' it.

[acts_of_claudia]

You kidding me? And risk damaging a priceless artifact? Not a chance. Wanna see what it does?

[solitaire]

I would love ta, actually.

[acts_of_claudia]

[She spins around in her chair, snatching her guitar by the neck as she goes. She pulls it into her lap and plays a few chords. As she plays, electricity crackles and sparks up the strings.]

[solitaire]

_{( His brows rise carefully. )}

Well, ain't that somethin'.

[acts_of_claudia]

Thank you, thank you. I'll be here... well, til they send me home, at least.

[solitaire]

_{( Slow claps. )}

I'll look forward ta another performance, then.

[acts_of_claudia]

[She laughs]

I'm not used to having such an interested audience.

[solitaire]

There's no accountin' for bad taste, I s'pose.

[acts_of_claudia]

None whatsoever. You'd be astounded how few people have any taste at all.

[solitaire]

It's a shame, that.

[acts_of_claudia]

A damn shame. [She shakes her head sadly]