01, video.

[workout]

[ there's an awkward second of someone fumbling with the device. when scott steps back a second later, the reason's obvious: he's trying to get it to balance on his desk, giving a clear view of both him and isaac standing a few feet off. ]

Hey. My name's Scott. I was here once before, so I guess I don't really have any questions.

[ except for maybe why am i back, but he knows that'd just be wasting time. anyway, they're broadcasting for a reason, and that's not it. ]

I know stuff is really weird here, like angels and superheroes and shapeshifters, so I don't really get the point in— [ keeping secrets? that's pretty broad. he obviously didn't map this speech out, so rather than making more of a mess he just stumbles for the finish line. ] I'm a werewolf. If you have a problem with that, let me know.

[ there's no challenge in his tone. it sounds more like "sorry, but we can probably talk it out". he almost steps forward to end the feed there, catching himself abruptly to add: ]

Isaac too. [ And Isaac offers a casual little wave at that, in the midst of all his eyerolling at Scott's... presentation of sorts. Really, Scott. ]

People are missing and people are hurt, and we want to help, but we can't do anything if we're too busy hiding. [ which is the real point of this, except hold up, one last thing. ] And we know there's a full moon in a few days, but we aren't crazy and we won't hurt anyone.


( ooc: icly the day after the party/kidnappings. all dialogue is scott's because isaac is rude, but replies will come from one or both! )

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[smellslikefish]

[She shakes her head. There's something slightly odd about it; like she was told what the action was, rather that knowing it instinctively.]

I came here one month ago. I know very few people, and no dead ones yet.

[workout]

[ definitely odd, but scott's not about to be the rude guy to comment on it. ]

Well now you know two werewolves. What's your name?

[smellslikefish]

Adia. Adia of Attaya. It is an honor to meet you.

[workout]

Yeah, you too. [ that feels really underwhelming next to her formal greeting, hang on. ] I'm from California.

[smellslikefish]

I do not know that place. Tell me what it is like, please.

[workout]

California? It's on the coast. And it's pretty warm, and we have... trees. [ why are you asking him this, please help. ]

What about Attaya?

[smellslikefish]

Wet.

[Wow she's so much better.]

It is very . . . wet. We trade with mermaids quite often. And other such creatures. In other such creatures as well; slaves are not uncommon.

[workout]

[ mermaids. ]

Mermaids? Are they like— the ones in the Disney movies, or the ones that eat people. [ a beat. ] Or did the Disney ones kind of eat people too. [ in a g-rated kind of way. the slave thing isn't quite as exciting. ] And did you? Trade in creatures, I mean.

[smellslikefish]

[She squints at him at first, confused by all the strange words-- but her upper lip curls in disgust at that last question.]

No. I never did.

[Wow okay. Moving on--]

They do not eat people. Just fish. I do not know where a Disney movie is.

[workout]

[ it's a strong reaction, but he's glad to see it.

and also a touchy subject. so yes, moving on. ]

What, not where. They're movies— and you don't know what those are. Moving pictures?

[smellslikefish]

No. But I am not . . . there are many things here that I do not know.

[Moving pictures, though.]

Is it this? We are moving pictures, on these things.

[workout]

[ he's about to say no, but- ]

Yeah. Kind of like this, but with actors. Do you have plays where you're from?

[smellslikefish]

[Uncertainly she nods.]

I did not . . . see many. I was very busy.