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.

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voice; [un: actualwizard666]

[noassgardian]

If no one else has offered, I can show you around, no problem.

[It's not like Billy has too much on his plate yet-- and he'd rather keep busy, anyway. If he can give someone a hand while doing that-- well, not so bad, right?]

[trustinthedevil]

[The term 'show around' is probably not the most applicable, all things considered, but it sounds better than 'lead me around so I can touch things and count steps.' In any case, the response and the offer is greatly appreciated.]

That would be great. Really. I especially need to know how to get to work, I think.

[burntbridges]

Pardon... if it's not too bold to ask, are you blind?

[She's sharp with noticing the little details... but less so with the social graces involved.]

[trustinthedevil]

I am. Don't worry, it's not that forward of a question.

[He prefers people being outright and forward anyway. There's nothing worse than people who feel they need to not say anything at all.]

[burntbridges]

Sorry. I haven't met many people with deformities, so I'm not sure exactly how to approach them.

[Well... Letha's nothing if not forward.]

[trustinthedevil]

I guess I can't speak for everyone, but in my experience it's better to just ask. I appreciate it more, anyway.

[burntbridges]

Well.. I suppose in this case it did work out well for me.

[She brightens up a bit.]

I can walk with you if you need it. I haven't explored much myself, but at the very least I can keep you from running into anything dangerous.

@cjk [ audio ]

[signifies]

Is there anywhere in particular you'd like to go?

[trustinthedevil]

Everywhere. I think the courthouse and the law firm take priority, but I need to know how to get around eventually.

[trustinthedevil]

I guess that means we can figure this place out together. I'm Matt, by the way.

[signifies]

I'd be happy to take you there, as well as the city council. We can apply for tactile paving.

[trustinthedevil]

Nothing like improving accessibility.

[signifies]

Would you like to go now or in the evening?

[trustinthedevil]

No time like the present, they say. I suppose I'm not really doing anything else but sitting around.

[signifies]

I'll meet you at the front door in a few minutes, then. My name is Clark.

[trustinthedevil]

Matt. I look forward to properly meeting you, Clark. And thanks for this.

[burntbridges]

Letha Regis. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Mr. Matt.

to action.

[signifies]

[ Clark is waiting for him downstairs, just outside the front door. ]

Matt?

[VIDEO]

[dust_of_life]

[Oh. Oh, wow. He's...hot. And also blind? That somehow seems royally unfair. Not that Fatima thinks anyone deserves to be stuck in this place, but at least she can take care of herself. This guy's just been screwed over.]

Hey.

[She flashes a warm, gentle smile. And then remembers he probably can't see it. Whoops.]

I've started to plot some of the wildlife outside. I don't know if that's of any use to you, but I can at least tell you where different plants are.

voice; (@ellie)

[pundemic]

Dig the glasses. Very chic.

[She's never met a blind person before. It doesn't even occur to her that's what his problem is and those context clues? Right over her head for now. She just sounds pleased to be talking to New People Not Trying to Kill Her. These devices are great for getting someone's measure without having to be close enough to lose a fight.]

Why wouldn't you be independent? I promise, it's not that scary outside.

voice - un: s.rogers

[starspangled]

What floor are you on?

[trustinthedevil]

Matt is just fine.

[trustinthedevil]

[Matt tips his head a bit to the side, smiling as he shifts his cane to the other hand so he can offer a handshake.]

Clark, I assume.

[trustinthedevil]

I can't say I ever did much of anything with plants back in New York. That could be interesting.

[dust_of_life]

Some of them are very...aromatic.

[That's a thing right? Blind people have heightened senses of smell?

Or maybe it's just a bad cliche.

Shit, maybe she just insulted him. It's all she can do not to immediately facepalm.]