Second Selfie [@lolococo416: Video]

[threatenwithcuteness]

*Lola doesn't have a camera operator but her phone is on a tripod so it's stable as she starts the video up. She steps in front and waves to the camera, all smiles and a soft energy. Excited, but trying to keep it under wraps?*

Hi, I'm Lola Pacini, and- well, in a week I turn seventeen. On the sixteenth, like my handle. I know, not as important as turning sixteen or eighteen or twenty-one... but I'm not doing any of those.

So I thought a party, just people who are away from home and could stand to meet new people, make new friends. Not anything too big like the festivals this place has, you know?

I kinda wanna host it on Floor Two, unless anyone of my roommates really doesn't want me to then I can try to host it somewhere else. I would kinda tie up the kitchen making stuff for a while... and there might be more people than anyone really wants... So maybe I should find somewhere else. The diner where I work. Oh, that'd be great actually! Cause then we'd have a much better kitchen for food, and more chairs.

*Lola totally had a plan when she started, and she got lost in her own head halfway through. That's... what she gets for doing this as video. But if she did it in text this would be 90% emojis.*

But maybe a smaller venue would be better, and not bargaining with my boss. Anyway, you don't have to get me anything. If you want to get me something I won't stop you! But just showing up, maybe bring some food that's something from where you're from? If you cook! I just... would like to have people around. You know, since I'm the only one from my world here.

*She looks a little hopeful, she is putting herself out there. People here get so weird about things but she wants to just enjoy her freedom, live her life, all of that. She waves at the camera again before she wanders over and shuts it off.*

Comments

video | @the.young

[leadintheyoung]

[ When this video response begins, it's focused on the sky because someone has put her phone down. It's snatched back up quickly, though, and anyone watching is treated to a whorl of color. How does this thing work again? Líadan doesn't much remember except that she's supposed to point the... oh, it's something at herself, so she'll try that. The top half of her head is visible. Hi, Lola! ]

An auspicious occasion to be sure! I would take no issue with it were you to choose to host your party on our floor. I would very much like to attend, whatever you choose. I think I can come up with a dish from the Isle you might like...

[threatenwithcuteness]

You want to angle your phone a little more down.

*Lola is helping.*

Oh, definitely, I'd love to try something new! Best way to do a birthday, with something new.

[leadintheyoung]

Like this?

[ Give her a minute. Give her a mi -- ah, there we go. She angles her phone down a bit more and draws it back a little to get her face completely in the screen. Look at that progress! Lola definitely helped. ]

Are there any customs I should be aware of concerning such celebrations where you're from?

[threatenwithcuteness]

Much better!

*See, anyone can learn anything. Except Lola and how to pass history tests.*

Not really, I might get a cake but really I just want a party and to spend time with people.

[leadintheyoung]

Good! I think it may take some getting used to, but I suppose I could be doing worse, hm?

[ She offers a nod and a grin with it. ]

I do believe I can help with that. Very well! I'll see you then, Lola.