[Video, unlocked] [Late Saturday, Week 73]

[clay_and_truth]

[The video shows Diana's face, though not an uncomfortably close-up view of it. She seems to be comfortable enough using this sort of technology.]

I've been told this device is connected to a network that allows me to communicate to those in a similar situation as myself- that is, others who seem to have found themselves evicted from their home realities for no apparent reason, and brought to this one. It seemed fitting to introduce myself.

My name is Diana, though back home I'm known by a few other titles that I don't imagine are quite as important here, though I'm certainly willing to answer questions if you're curious.

I do hope I can offer some sort of service to this community, if I'm to stay here for some time.

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[clay_and_truth]

Ms. Potts. Your name's been mentioned, I believe. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[Diana smiles in that real-life-warrior-princess sort of way that makes her not seem quite real for a second, all kind and protective and and everything at once. It's a bit like talking to Steve. If Steve were a six foot tall woman in a skimpy costume and tiara with a tiiiny hint of something that sounded like a Mediterranean accent of some sort.]

Fa Mulan has mentioned working with the local Sheriff, something I may be suited for. But I am also an excellent teacher of the combative arts- melee particularly. I've been trained since childhood with such weapons, as well as the bow.

I imagine it's worth mentioning my strength is beyond the human norm, as is my healing and durability. Among other things. The gods were generous with these gifts when my mother created me.

[pepperspray]

I'd recommend working with Sybil's people at least part time in any case then.

[Pepper's voice and expression are still pleasant, but there's a tangible sense of an intellect that's differently focused than Tony's, but nearly as fierce, being turned towards sorting out matters of substance, appearance and local realpolitik.]

There's been some unrest and suspicion in a few isolated quarters about whether the people from the ship pose a danger to the locals here. If you've got your skills demonstrated while standing tangibly in line with local authority, then you're less likely to have people see you offering combat training as a potential threat.

[clay_and_truth]

I can certainly do this- especially if it would genuinely offer protection to those who need it.

[Diana grins a bit. Pepper reminds her a little bit of Lois, if she'd been more of a multi-tasker instead of almost tunnel-visioned about her stories. She suspects putting the two of them in the same room would create some sort of force to be reckoned with, and finds herself kind of wishing she could do just that.]

I... do wonder if there are other ways I could demonstrate myself as trustworthy as well. Though demonstration of this is probably more compelling than simply stating it.

[pepperspray]

If you've done much travelling where you're from, just treat it the way you'd treat building ties in any unfamiliar culture -- show an awareness and an interest in what they do, don't trample on any obvious social mores, help out where you can, and don't just stick to the expat bars... although I guess mine's the only actual expat bar.

[Pepper seems to find that thought amusing, for she shakes her head slightly and her smile flashes again.]

Callahan's welcomes a mixed crowd, intentionally so, so if you want a chance to people-watch and find your bearings, the doors are open to you. I've also made a few trade deals to secure coffee.

[clay_and_truth]

Interesting that so many of the plants and animals, right down to the coffee cherry seem to be similar enough to that of Earth's- even if some of them are ones that would be otherwise extinct back home.

I'll be sure to stop by Callahan's very soon. If you ever need any assistance with any unloading of large deliveries, feel free to ask- I'd offer to fill in if you were ever short on server staff, but my short stint as a, uh, Taco Whiz employee taught me that I'm very ill-suited to such roles. [She looks more embarrassed about her inability to do the job to her satisfaction than having had it in the first place]

[pepperspray]

I'm less surprised that humanity brought one of its most-beloved stimulants with it into space and more surprised that it hasn't been considered a necessity of life by now.

And honestly?

[Pepper seems to have been sizing Diana up, albeit in the way of someone who likes to see everyone in place, being productive than out of malice or concern]

You really strike me as someone who'd be wasted bussing tables. I'd be more likely to offer you a job on the security side of things.