Virginia "Pepper" Potts (
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outer_divide2013-01-12 10:46 am
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[VIDEO: Seeking Sailors]
[Pepper's feed has her at a bit of an odd angle, the communicator knocked askew by something after she's turned it on. One hand reaches down, adjusting it and blocking the camera's field of vision for a moment with a close-up of the knit sleeve of Pepper's sweater.]
...There. Stay down now.
[The order delivered to something off screen (There's a skittering sort of scrabbling noise that transmits), she smooths her hair, sets her chin and begins again.]
With the plague dealt with for the Old City, I've made arrangements to try and help spread the treatment beyond our immediate surroundings. As a result, I need a small group of people who are willing to take a minimum six week round trip, largely by sea, to work on distribution.
You should be willing, able and safe to work your passage on a sailing vessel, so either knowledge or a certain level of basic fitness is a must. I've been advised that having some skill at arms would be good, and if one of our researchers or someone with enough basic knowledge of science and biology to parse and explain their notes could volunteer, that would be perfect.
In addition to the humanitarian aspect, this is also a chance to explore areas beyond the Old City. I'm of almost no use on a sailboat myself, have actually sunburned on a cloudy day before, and I don't really want to be gone from here so long, but I'll accompany any group as far as the port town. You'll be leaving as soon as I have word from my con--
[The source of the skittering reveals itself to be a flash of silvery tabby fur as a paw looms huge in the field of view and knocks the smartphone flat. There's a view of Pepper's apartment's ceiling before her hand appears and straightens the camera back to a view of Ms. Potts, now with a smug and wriggling half-grown kitten in the crook of her arm.]
Well, I'll get word to you when I have it. I'm available for questions.
[The feed ends.]
...There. Stay down now.
[The order delivered to something off screen (There's a skittering sort of scrabbling noise that transmits), she smooths her hair, sets her chin and begins again.]
With the plague dealt with for the Old City, I've made arrangements to try and help spread the treatment beyond our immediate surroundings. As a result, I need a small group of people who are willing to take a minimum six week round trip, largely by sea, to work on distribution.
You should be willing, able and safe to work your passage on a sailing vessel, so either knowledge or a certain level of basic fitness is a must. I've been advised that having some skill at arms would be good, and if one of our researchers or someone with enough basic knowledge of science and biology to parse and explain their notes could volunteer, that would be perfect.
In addition to the humanitarian aspect, this is also a chance to explore areas beyond the Old City. I'm of almost no use on a sailboat myself, have actually sunburned on a cloudy day before, and I don't really want to be gone from here so long, but I'll accompany any group as far as the port town. You'll be leaving as soon as I have word from my con--
[The source of the skittering reveals itself to be a flash of silvery tabby fur as a paw looms huge in the field of view and knocks the smartphone flat. There's a view of Pepper's apartment's ceiling before her hand appears and straightens the camera back to a view of Ms. Potts, now with a smug and wriggling half-grown kitten in the crook of her arm.]
Well, I'll get word to you when I have it. I'm available for questions.
[The feed ends.]
[Encrypted video]
[ She then perks up. ] I want to meet you!
[Encrypted video]
[Pepper seems caught briefly off balance by the sudden perked-up enthusiasm, for all she's lured into a smile at it, almost in spite of herself.]
I'm not that hard to meet. You can find me down at the stores, or checking in at the hospital. I stop by the Flop sometimes too, although I do keep my own apartment.
[Encrypted video]
[ She is just too adorable to resist, Pepper. ]
Where is this apartment you keep?
[Encrypted video]
Near the hospital. I think I've seen you there in passing before...? I can drop by and say hello when you're off shift, if you like. I usually check in and see how things are going.
[Encrypted video]
[Encrypted video]
[Pepper gets it after a moment, and the look of amusement sharpens.]
Son of McCoy becomes very irritable on days that end in 'Y', I think. But I'll see you soon... Ms. Vanir?
[Encrypted video]
[Encrypted video]
[Encrypted video]
[Encrypted video]
I'll see you soon, Sigyn.
[Perhaps third time will be the charm.]
video -> action??