01 [ Video ] || Action Open to Sigyn House peeps

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[ Having long perfected the art of stealth, Chane Laforet has been a silent presence on the network for a few days, now. She's gathered the information she could, done the proper exploring once the sun had set each night in this strange, grey world, and made sure to trust no one.
The communication device was unlike anything from her time or world, but was basic enough in design that she caught on after a few fumbles, that would have been more noticeable to the network had she not been a mute.

And so. A woman with short, black hair looks at the community with a determined, if slightly confused, expression, and holds up a set of FLASH CARDS, as if she's presenting a project to a bunch of colleagues. She holds up one note, which reads: ]

"I have misplaced the map I was given by the maid-woman."

[ Then shuffles it to the back, pulling out the next. ]

"Please, if anyone can reproduce something like this for me, I would appreciate it."

[ Her expression becomes slightly uncomfortable, as she's now second-guessing this entire decision. Nevertheless, she holds up another awkwardly floppy poster board. ]

"Can the people here see if some have no eyes? Some speak though I do not see their mouths."

[ And another one. This time she's holding it up in front of her face, so she doesn't have to feel as awkward... ]
"If I could be shown where to go to acquire the proper materials to arm myself,
that would be very helpful too."

[ Final note! ]

"Thank you for reading this message."

[ And she just slowly ... puts down all the notes, and sits, staring way too intensely at the video feed. She seems to be RIGHT outside the Sigyn House, so that should be recognizable enough, and is very under-dressed for the weather! ]

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... [ She gives his hand a gentle squeeze, before allowing all of her fingers to slip out of it, with the exception of her pinky, which locks against his.

Her other hand points up to her eyes, then at Claire's, expression neutral. She'll just have to watch them with you, Claire! When she's adjusted. ]

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Ah! If we're just gonna watch 'em all, then I guess I should start thinkin' about another question. [He tries to grasp at her hand, he doesn't like pinky holding as much as hand holding!] There's just so much I wanna ask!

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[ She will yield to the hand-holding, Claire, and only gives a sliver of a glance back to him before looking ahead as she continues to walk. Her hand is holding his gently, and her expression is cool, as if she's waiting for Claire to bombard her with more questions and is preparing. ]

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[Claire is staring at her, blushing, obviously distracted from his train of thought because she's so fucken beautiful?!?!?!?]

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[ ... She averts her gaze down to Claire's shoes, embarrassed by his staring. ]

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... [Claire's heart is like pounding against his chest, as if it's a little creature trying to rip his ribcage open.] Sorry... I'll try to not stare as much -- it's just a bit difficult, since it seems like it's been so long since I've laid eyes on that beautiful face of yours. I'm already spotting differences in your features, as subtle as they are. And here I had already thought you were a fine woman. You're absolutely stunning, you know that? Ah, what am I saying... [He stares at her some moar, before averting his gaze slowly, looking ahead as they walk. His hand gets a little sweaty.]

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[ Almost as if on cue, as soon as Claire looks ahead, Chane's eyes are back up on him, watching him with what could be regarded as fondness for those observant enough to see the relieved tension in her brow, and perhaps the tiniest upturn of her mouth.

His words really were sweet, though they came off as overwrought and theatrical at times. She really liked that about him. He was always making her world so full of noise and thoughts and actions. He truly wanted to share everything with her.

She shifts closer to him, once again going in for an arm link, looking quite content. ]

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[When she shifts closer, he tenses, keeping his eyes trained ahead as his lips tighten together, twitching with the strain of his face muscles. Their arms link, and he's shivering, feeling the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end once again.] We haven't even been together for that long, but I already feel so happy and fulfilled! [He looks over at her.] Do you figure that's normal? Not that it'd matter to me even if it wasn't.

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[ She looks a bit confused, eyes squarely on his when he stares over at her. She blinks at his question, knowing he'd definitely not be concerned no matter what the answer was, and gave him a tiny shrug of one shoulder before parting her lips, giving him an almost suspicious look. ]

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[Claire hangs his head after she gives him a suspicious look.] You must be wondering what I've been up to since coming here, and for how long I've been here at that. [He looks at her for confirmation!]

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[ Chane lifts her chin up a bit, arching a curved brow at him that practically reads: "I'm listening." ]

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I haven't been keepin' count, but if I had to guess, I'd say I've been here for about a month, now. [He looks over at her, excitedly.] I got to see a real, live dragon, y'know!

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...! [ Oh, yes, that dragon! People mentioned it. Chane nods with a bit enthusiasm, showing a slither of excitement for him, because she knows Claire probably LOVED that. And kept many people safe. ]

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[OMG. Claire feeds off of that enthusiasm like a leech, turning on her suddenly, trying to take her other hand so he can hold both of them up!] It was the biggest thing I'd ever seen! Bigger than any skyscraper or storm cloud. It just about burned down the entire city; it was really impressive! Ah, if only you could've been there! I had a lot of fun helping people out.

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[ She gives him a kinder, less subtle smile, looking up at the sky when he describes how big it was, showing how easily she's visualizing it. Her hold on his arm tightens a bit, and the softness of her expression slowly cools once more, watching his eyes carefully. ]

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[Oh God.]

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[THAT GAZE!! IT BOTH TURNS HIM ON AND KIND OF MAKES HIM NERVOUS! He shuts his eyes with a sigh.] Okay, okay... I'm gonna tell you somethin' that might upset you for a moment. Ahh, should I even be warning you? Does that make it any worse, somehow?

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[ There is a brief flash of fierceness to her eyes, that almost make them almost appear molten. She feels prepared, however, for whatever it may be, and slows her pace as she tilts her head. Her eyes don't leave his expression, and they flicker and scan every muscle in his face as he speaks. ]

[hotshit]

See, the thing is ... and that's not to say it's even a big thing! Though, it might be a big deal, if that makes any sense...

Ahh, how do I say this? [He buries his face in his hand.]

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[ Her hand remains in his other hand! And she gives it a little squeeze for support and inquiry. Get to the point, Claire! ]

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There was this woman... [He lifts his face from his hand, peering up at Chane with one eye hidden by his bangs.] I asked another woman to marry me just the other day! And she ... she hasn't gotten back to me yet with an answer. She told me she'd think about it.

B-but before you say anything! [He holds up a finger.] I wasn't exactly sure if you were gonna accept my proposal or even consider it! And with the way things have turned out, I wasn't even sure we were ever gonna see each other again at the rate my world was changing. If I had known I would've waited for you without a second thought!

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[ When his speech has hit its fourth word, Chane blinks hard, as she closes her lips together in a slightly anxious look. Her heart almost drops with the next words, but she remains listening. Other than looking surprised, her expression is mostly unreadable as she registers what she's hearing.

Her head moves back just a bit when he puts the finger up, and her hand begins to slip out of his, gently, as she receives the rest of his confession.

It had only been a month. Really.

She's not sure what to feel at the moment, other than temporarily being against the hand-holding. ]

[hotshit]

I really didn't expect things to turn out like this! [He kind of panics when she slips her hand away, feeling his heart sink within his chest.] Never would I have imagined I'd be caught in some kinda love triangle, if you could even call it that.

But my choice should be quite obvious. I'm not about to hurt you when we finally found one another. Do you believe me?