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Valeria [Knife] ([personal profile] whenturksfly) wrote in [community profile] riverview2017-10-29 03:21 pm

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[ Have a short burst of static as the feed opens to a brunette giving the camera a light tap as she regards the device with an openly curious lilt about her expression. This level of technology isn't new to her, not in the slightest. It's common enough on the Planet, but it's different from the terminals to which she'd grown accustomed in Purgatorium and its novelty still hasn't worn out on her despite her arrival earlier in the month, a tribute to just how much time she's spent resting and recovering given the harshness of the previous world's conditions. She's still too pale for a lack of sun and too thin with some lingering tiredness about her. It's really more convenient, what with this device being mobile as opposed to bolted to the ground, of course. The inclusion of a camera with video function is certainly a clean step up from voice and text with tiny pictures and she expects it will serve her well enough in this new, foreign world.

It's a moment later, once she's sure the device is properly on and functioning, that she offers the camera, the audience an easy smile and a two fingered salute in greeting. ]


Hey there, Riverview! My name is Valeria Myles. I'd say it's nice to meet you, but think I'll save that for individual introductions. If there's anyone from the Planet here or Shinra means anything to you, I'd appreciate it if you could get in touch with me.

[ That smile of hers doesn't slack. The network has always proven the quickest way to determine if there's a familiar face around and about, after all, and it should prove useful in gathering some much needed intel given how little and wholly ideal the information orientation had provided. Things are seldom so good. Speaking of -- ]

Orientation was a little lacking in providing anything beyond the bare minimum details about this place, so I thought I'd ask the lot of you and hope you aren't too tired of these sorts of questions already.

What can you tell me about Riverview? The good, the bad, the ugly -- I'm looking less for the standard tourist answers and more for the nitty gritty, but I'd be glad to take that and everything in between seeing how I'm going to be here a while. [ A pause, brief but thoughtful. ] If you happen to know a place that serves a proper coffee, I'd be happy to take that, too. It's... been a while. It almost seems overdue.

[ Any nostalgia that's managed to seep into her voice is gone as she blinks back to the present. There's that bubbling energy, that smile tugged wider. ]

That's a fair introduction, don't you think? Thank you for your time. I hope to hear from you soon.
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[personal profile] bringbackgold 2017-10-30 11:15 am (UTC)(link)
It is...mostly good here.

As for coffee...there are a few good cafes. I'll send the address of the best.


[ Or at least in his opinion. ]
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[personal profile] bringbackgold 2017-10-31 07:35 am (UTC)(link)
I drink their dark roast. I like it without sugar or cream. It doesn't taste too bitter, like it can when you don't add sugar or cream.
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[personal profile] bringbackgold 2017-11-02 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ Sugar and cream are bad for you, Val. ]

I'm Otabek. And yes, best experienced. How they do it isn't for everyone, but you'll find something.
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[personal profile] bringbackgold 2017-11-04 11:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ Not if you drink coffee daily, he'd say. Also opened a can of worms with clothes. ]


Ah. I could, depending on what you like. I go clothing shopping frequently.

[ But to be fair, not just for himself! ]
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[personal profile] bringbackgold 2017-11-05 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
There is a lot of variety. For example, I wear a lot of neutrals, but there are plenty of options for you. I'd probably start dressing warm, personally.

[ But he was wearing sweatpants in August so... ]
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[personal profile] bringbackgold 2017-11-09 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe some of the bigger places would be best. I'll send you some addresses. More variety.
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[personal profile] bringbackgold 2017-12-02 12:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Things happen from time to time. But the people are generally nice, and things are generally easy going here.
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[personal profile] bringbackgold 2018-01-03 02:50 am (UTC)(link)
Things as in... People changing. Getting younger. Trapping people together until they kiss. It's not bad, but those things could be...not happening.
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[personal profile] citrinitas_668 2017-10-30 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[Now she knows she made that whole post to her house mates to avoid individual introductions but seeing yet another familiar face is almost uncanny after she just talked to another same-but-different person. She'll allow herself to be a hypocrite for this one.]

Valeria. We share a room, don't we?

[She's on her way to work, so the video is turning to show some random scenery as she shifts the device in her hand.]

I agree, orientation was lacking. I'm on my way to analyze some data in order to gauge the climate of this place. I can provide you with some insights on that if I gain any.

[This is starting to feel like too much of a coincidence. Two familiar faces, and she's rooming with both of them. While she'll take advantage of having some knowledge over Val and Ed, she'll have to make sure to be extra cautious in case this is some kind of strange trap set up by some higher power, after all.]


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[personal profile] citrinitas_668 2017-10-31 09:45 am (UTC)(link)
[The mention of Ed almost throws her off, but she realizes the statement shouldn't surprise her considering their living situation. Still, it seems as if Purgatorium is playing a prank on her by making her see a new place when the people are still the same. At least she knows Valeria is reliable, no matter how brief their interactions were back in the day. It's a nice feeling, and she visibly relaxes at the possibility of sharing her findings with someone whose competence she trusts.]


I like that idea. In fact, I believe we would make a good team.


[She remembers Val being one of the more reasonable people at the Department when it was still intact. Not like another person who irresponsibly left everything behind twice... Ah, but there is no point in dwelling over that now.]



Are you working with the Perimeter Guard? I'm planning to make use of all the data I can access while there.
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[personal profile] citrinitas_668 2017-11-02 10:48 am (UTC)(link)
[So they might work together again. Coincidence? It has to be. But she swears if there is one more coincidence, she will ask the questions she's trying to avoid.]

Wall Research and Development.

[She tries to keep her response brief for this, but the prospect of Valeria joining as well makes her a little more talkative.]

I was afraid it would be a dreary desk job when they proposed it, but it seems they want me outside surveying the field whenever I can. I think being with the Guard will serve as a great opportunity to learn about both the insides and outsides of this place.

[She likes how organized that part of her arrival was. Finding purpose in Purgatorium had been the worst part of it, so this change in pace for once is more than welcome. If the technology is any sign, this work might suit her much better than trying to hold White Fang together.]
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[personal profile] citrinitas_668 2017-11-03 09:59 am (UTC)(link)
[Citrine has to admit she's curious what these things are, but she respectfully stays silent and instead focuses on the potential work ahead of her.]

From what I've gathered so far, frequent outages seem to occur on the outer wall of the quarantine zone. I have yet to find the reason for this happening but I assume it's linked to the creatures roaming the less inhabited areas. My plan is to take a look as soon as I've finished preparations here.

[The major difference to being in Purgatorium, she notes, is the ability to prepare before going out. Actual medical kits and technology make it so much easier to keep track of everything. There is only one thing she hasn't tested yet, and she's looking forward to try out her powers against whatever roams outside the city.]

Perhaps you would like to join me sometime? Later, that is. When you're ready.
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[personal profile] citrinitas_668 2017-11-07 04:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Is there? Citrine pauses at this, considering what she would identify as key questions to their predicament. It becomes harder when you've already experienced Purgatorium and not much surprises you anymore.]

I may be suspicious due to previous experiences, but I'd like to learn more about the organizational structure of this quarantine. If the portal is pulling people from several universes together with no restrictions, how come there hasn't been rampant destruction or a war yet? It seems unlikely that people would live in peace.

[Clearly some kind of government body runs this quarantine, but how do they keep newcomers at bay should they stir up trouble? Law enforcers would have to know how to handle extra-dimensional powers, which she doubts anyone could train for. She's sure there are people here that can overpower her. That thought hurts her pride, but she knows better than to be haughty in a situation like this.]
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[personal profile] hititwithacrowbar 2017-10-31 01:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Jason had seen the video go across the network, but he didn't often respond to people. He more often choose to simply ignore it unless it meant something to him. He felt it helped keep him from the publics eye which was important to him more than not.

He had heard there were new people one floor six, but he didn't pay much mind to it. People came and went as he had learned the hard way. So he didn't even bother introducing himself, instead he want on with his life as he always did. He was standing in the kitchen half asleep as he was cooking, the smell of eggs and bacon could be smelled wafting through the floor. Who cared that it was nearly six pm, he wanted breakfast. His hair was wild and sticking all directions and he was wearing sweatpants and a t-shirt and a red cloak over it with the hood down as he wiggled the pan a bit to flip the eggs. As late as it was he had just crawled out of bed from his post work nap.]
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[personal profile] hititwithacrowbar 2017-11-03 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ Jason could hear someone approaching over his popping pan. he blinked a little as if trying to force his eyes to stay open before one of his arms came from under the cloak, he had a very nice watch on... and pointed to the coffee pot that was actually percolating. He needed caffeine to get up and go. ]

Work nights and early mornings.... it's morning for me.

[ he grumbled in an accent that might sound strange for her, the Gotham accent of New Jersey. he turned off the burner and dumped the eggs on his plate, moving to just lean on the counter and eat while he waited for the coffee.]

New to the floor, or a passerby?
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[personal profile] hititwithacrowbar 2017-11-15 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Newish works. Mind grabbing a second cup?

[ He replied and asked as he lifted the hand with the spatula up and yawned against the back of his hand before shaking the hood of the cloak off. His dark messy hair now visible as he shifted the tired blue eyes her way. ]

Todd, Jason Todd. [ He answered in kind, he loved to try and make a bond joke of it every chance he could ever since dear old Agent 37. ] Nice to meet you Val.

[ Sorry, Valeria. He gives everyone nicknames.]
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[personal profile] chaosvessel 2017-11-01 03:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[The response isn't immediate, as Vincent has replayed it a few times before responding. There's a familiarity about her he can't place. The name doesn't connect to anything familiar, but the face...it's mixed with his nightmares, but separate and he can't quite remember why.]

I'm familiar with ShinRa.

[A brief response, but something at least. It was enough to offer a familiarity to her.]

Are they your employer?

[A shot in the dark, sure, but from her demeanor and her tone, ShinRa wasn't an 'enemy'. Before things went south, 30 years ago...ShinRa was a name to be respected, not feared.]

(OOC: Sorry for the delay, this week has been nuts!)
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[personal profile] chaosvessel 2017-11-06 07:35 pm (UTC)(link)
ShinRa doesn't have a presence here.

[And Vincent is beyond happy about that fact. The last thing this place needed was their sort of "progress".]

Until now, I was the only one here from the Planet.

[There's a moment's delay before the next arrives.]

What did you do for Shinra?
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[personal profile] chaosvessel 2017-11-28 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm used to it.

[It was a response, at least, until he considered how to respond to her question. It also wasn't precisely a lie. Vincent was used to being alone. Even though he'd been awake now for nearly three years, spending 30 in a box with nothing but your never-ending nightmares makes you used to your own company, and most days he preferred it that way.

Well, until he sat idle for too long and realized he actually missed the rag-tag bunch who called themselves his friends. Those were bad days.

Ultimately, though, he decided to go with a simple answer to her simple, yes/no question.
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Yes.
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[personal profile] bunnyblock 2017-11-05 11:49 am (UTC)(link)
There are things outside the wall you should be careful of.

Don't go wandering alone without a weapon or a bodyguard or something.
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[personal profile] bunnyblock 2017-11-06 11:15 am (UTC)(link)
If you can fight, then there's no problem.

Maybe.

I don't go out there myself.


[As Valeria gets a reply to these texts, they flash on the screen next to an odd, rabbit-shaped block. at the end of this message, the rabbit actually... bounces, and then lets out a very high pitched 'SCARY!' whine before falling silent again.]

I saw giant birds with teeth inside their beaks.
Wings that ended with almost razor-sharp feathers. Claws more like something you'd see on a dinosaur. Not a bird.
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[personal profile] deathkid 2017-11-10 04:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[ here's a young man about 17 who looks in dire need of some sleep. he's very pale and with dark eyes, eyes that regard the feed with some mild curiosity but also some skepticism. he's never heard of anything called shinra and he certainly isn't all that keen to go over the usual info about riverview when he's done it many times before ( it's so strange to him to think he's been here about a year ). but the question about coffee draws his attention since it's so specific, so he turns his feed on and gazes at it with a blank, almost bored expression. ]

There's a few places for coffee. [ insert directions here. ] And I'm sure someone's already told you to stay within the fences unless you feel like fighting monsters.
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[personal profile] deathkid 2017-11-22 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ a nod is given in acknowledgement to what she's suggesting. yes, there are people with a plenitude of powers and abilities, but not all are suited for fighting. and if she wants more info on the types of monsters outside quarantine, he provides a list, sent via text. it's a little hard to read considering his dyslexia is bad when he's using "english" (or whatever the common speech is here), but it's still readable. ]

It's no big deal. I usually take my coffee black, but they make some coffee drinks like mocha frappes and stuff. Too sweet for me, to be honest.
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[personal profile] alkahestic 2017-11-10 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ al enters the room about half-way through val's broadcast. it's a bit awkward, trying to stand out of the way, but he manages to busy himself with the books he's holding in one hand and the bowl of stew he holds in the other. he suspects she's probably getting sick of his cooking by now, but being the forever worry-wort that he is, he still wants to make sure she's properly nourished. he's at least managed to find a few cookies for her to nom on as well and hopefully that'll make the stew a bit more tolerable. the books are for her to read, grabbed from the library so she might have some thing to do outside sitting around.

but it's when she mentions coffee that a grin spreads on his lips. he knows just the thing, thanks to the nico boy who used to spend so much time around their floor. setting down the stew, plate of cookies, and the books in front of her with a smile, he straightens and slides his hands into his pockets. ]


I think I know just the thing if you want coffee. There's a boy that comes and goes sometimes and he left some coffee here for us. I'll go make it.