001. [@m.murdock : video]

[trustinthedevil]

[The camera is pretty evenly focused. The man sitting on the screen is less so - even behind his glasses it's obvious that, while he's looking at the tablet, he's not really looking at it. In fact, it's almost as if he accidentally pressed 'video' and meant instead to go for 'audio' - which is a likely scenario, honestly.

Matt will learn what to press and when over time.]

I think I've got my floor mapped out, and a little bit of the surrounding area. I'm not really sure if the 'welcome to Riverview' video shows the layout of the place. A lot of you are probably a lot more familiar with things than I am already.

[A pause as he smiles, ducking his head to laugh and shrug. He doesn't really realize that everyone can see that.]

I don't mind exploring but I'd hate to get lost a few days out of the gate. If anyone's free to show me around, it would be appreciated. I'm a quick learner once I get a feel for things. I promise I'm very independent.

Comments

[trustinthedevil]

No, I think they more or less exist concurrently. I'm not an expert in how time passes in other worlds, but I assume he has a degree of immortality.

[signifies]

That's incredible.

... You probably think it's normal.

[trustinthedevil]

I guess I don't have much choice, all things considered. It's something we all accept where I'm from.

[signifies]

[ He hums. Humans are pretty amazing in what they can accept and live with. At the same time, it's hard to imagine a world where all of that is so mundane Matt doesn't even raise an eyebrow at the inquiry into the existence of aliens. ]

We need to turn left here. The crossing's wide enough for two people to walk side by side.

[ He's walking in straight lines instead of cutting through alleys or using shortcuts. ]

[trustinthedevil]

[Matt follows, having no problems with the easy direction. His lips quirk up because, yeah, he knows it must sound pretty ridiculous all things considered. He figures the time line he's from is pretty unique.]

What was it you did in Metropolis, Clark?

[signifies]

I'm a reporter.

[ Clark's been walking next to Matt, matching his stride. For the crossing, however, he clears the way in front. ]

[trustinthedevil]

That must be interesting. Assuming you're reporting on more than local bylaws and a kitten who's best friend is a baby bird.

[signifies]

There's a lot going on in the city. Were you here for the storm?