Video, Fiddlesticks 15

[mtsilver_conquor]

[Eva's cheerful face appears on the screen and when she leans back, she's got one of the welcome leaflets in hand, and a smartphone-like thing hovering next to her shoulder.]

I should have asked this yesterday or a few days ago, maybe. Anyway, For those who don't know, I'm Eva Iden'no, and because it's Platform Day tomorrow, I was just wondering if anyone had anything they felt I should be adding to the Welcome Leaflets, both to the ones we hand out and ones stuck next to the ICPs.

[Eva pauses, then:] I'm also looking trying to organise it better and maybe print them off so there not handwritten any more, so if you have ideas, let me know. Fair warning though, I can only do so much via my phone, so I don't think I can get it looking that fancy.

Comments

[mtsilver_conquor]

True, though I'd think smoke from a cigarette smells different from a fire, though it depends what's on fire, but I wouldn't put it passed people not to know the difference.

[By the time she's finished, her expression's thoroughly deadpan.]

[unholyandbroken]

Exactly that, especially given some of my recent restocks too. And given the enanched senses camp too, just covering the bases.

[Jessie did snag some more unusual tobacco a few worlds back after all.]

[blue_ice]

I'm sure a kinder person could also add encouraging words and direct them to support services.

I'm the wrong person for this. But it's a problem I see.

[mtsilver_conquor]

Fair point, though now I wonder if it wouldn't be worth investing in some purifiers or something that could help mitigate the smell...

Still, I hope what you picked up is good stuff and you're enjoying it.

[unholyandbroken]

Not a bad idea, I think there was talk of it a while back?

I am :) Have a stash for those periods I'm between restocks now.

[sensitiveapple]

The greenhouse. I'm okay.

Action?

[mtsilver_conquor]

Yeah, but company's good, you know? I'll be there soon.

[And she is, Dancer on her shoulder.]

Hey. Though you might like a friend or two. Or just a friend who can't talk. Would you like to hold her?

[The bird, of course.] I promise she won't get fur everywhere like certain pokemon.

[mtsilver_conquor]

I'll note down we're working on a way to make it smell less.

[There's a laugh.] If you ever need a restock, I'll help you out.

[sensitiveapple]

[ Misa's crammed herself into a very small area near some of the plant boxes. Her hair, as always, is perfect. But, she looks up at Eva. ]

I think I'd like two friends, right now. I don't think I have many of them here.

[thebetterweapon]

[ Yes, it sucks probably more than she imagines. ]

Thanks.

[laurefindil]

You may have noticed, but there are now wayfaring signs in all the cars to help people, such as newcomers or those who get turned around easily, to find their way.

If you want to mention that, please do.

Do we have a list of people, who may or may not be on the Council or Team Leads for newcomers to come to with Questions? Like, about slang, or technology? I know I was a little at loss the first time someone called me "Dude". [he sounds amused by this].

[sendiintheclown]

[Wandering over from another part of the greenhouse as a tiny kitten face pokes out between some leaves near Misa.] I apologize if I'm intruding, you seem upset. If you don't want to talk about it, that's alright. But Amira might try to use you as a springboard to the next planter.

[sendiintheclown]

I will do my best to keep Amira from trying to eat them, though she will probably stalk them for fun.

[sensitiveapple]

[ Misa looks up at the other person. She can feel the other being in the leaves near by and decides they're not a threat. ]

Have you ever...

[ She stops. She's not sure how to ask this. ]

Have you ever had people dislike a part of you?

[ In some ways, Misa is very young. This is one of them. Kept apart from other children for so long, she doesn't know how to act around them. Or with having people horrified/shocked by something that is fundamentally her. ]

[sendiintheclown]

[Trowa sits on the ground and gets Amira into his lap.] I certainly have. I've...I was killing people before I could read.

[sensitiveapple]

I was trained as a courtesan. I knew anatomy before I could use the bathroom on my own.

[ He already knows and hadn't reacted badly. ]

I don't understand why people think it's a bad thing?

[ Explain it to her! ]

[sendiintheclown]

[Trowa puts Amira in her lap to be petted. She's going to end up as the train therapy cat.]

For many people the term courtesan and whore are interchangeable even when they shouldn't be. And because of the religious history of worlds similar to my own world's background, they find that to be shameful. They don't understand that courtesans are not simply women who get paid for sexual favors.

Can we get a tagging order please?

[mtsilver_conquor]

As long as Amira doesn't go after Dancer. [Eva gently coaxes said bird down onto her arm before she sits next to Misa.]

[There's a brief nod of greeting to Trowa, but the question is both expected and not, and Eva sorely wants to hunt down those responsible for making her friend unhappy and give them a piece of her mind.]

I have -perk of being very famous back home- [So much resignation in her tone at that.] but all that means is they can't see past their own nose to see the person. That said, give them time. And if they don't eventually come to realize it's your choice and your life, then they aren't worth knowing.

[Eva cocks her head with a thoroughly confused blink or ten.] What does religious belief have to do with sex work being shameful?

[najaran]

"Well, more people would be happy to get on if they knew there was food, and there is a lot of sea food now and that needs to be used before it goes bad, so it should be mentioned so that all the new people get a chance to have some, right?"

Misa-Trowa-Eva?

[sensitiveapple]

[ Misa shakes her head. ]

A whore is someone not connected to a House, and usually with a pimp, but not necessarily. I'm a courtesan, there's a difference.

[ She curls up a bit, moving Amira from her lap. she's not comfortable with most pets. Back at the House, they certainly weren't allowed. ]

But he's right, a Courtesan does a lot more than sex. It's about an experience and becoming what the client needs in that moment.

Re: Misa-Trowa-Eva?

[sendiintheclown]

"It is an important distinction. I do hope they've been including self defense in your lessons, though. Just because your profession is more involved in pleasing your clients in various ways, it could still be dangerous." Trowa was the worrying type, especially when it came to those younger than himself in situations that could easily spiral out of control.

[mtsilver_conquor]

No worries - and it's worth celebrating somehow, if you're up to it.

[mtsilver_conquor]

True enough.

I'll see what I can do, alright?

[mtsilver_conquor]

True. I'll see what I do. At the very least, the first should be mentioned, though we really can't do anything about first reactions until we're on the platform.

[An that is more of a headache than she likes, but it's also true.]

[mtsilver_conquor]

"Exactly. I'd go so far to say it's the most important one. And, that if others don't know or care about said distinction, that's on them, not you," Eva says firmly.

"Besides, if they don't know a whore from a courtesan, I don't think they'd be the kind of clients you'd want to take when you are of legal working age."

Whatever that may be for Misa's world.