audio; un: fiona

[cachemoney]

[This pops up on the magitek a few days after the dossier for the upcoming mission; Fiona's voice is smooth and friendly, like she's quite practiced at speaking to people.]

Hey, Ophelia. Fiona here.

Looks like our next mission requires some backstory work -- and unlike last time, we can't rely on "ignorant tourist." So, because of my experience with this sort of, uh... situation, I'm willing to help everyone out, because I'd rather we didn't all get thrown in cyber-jail because one of you screwed up.

I'm also from a universe where cybernetics are commonplace, so I can help you get the lowdown on that. [Just don't ask her about technical details. It will be embarrassing for everyone involved.]

So, let me know if you need help, advice, whatever -- we're all in this together, after all. And, as you all know, I'm an altruist.

Comments

[secondnature]

Can't you just leave that out? A lot of people here are new.

[cachemoney]

Annnd I want them to know they can trust me! Right off the bat.

[secondnature]

I can't believe that this is easier for me than it is for you.

[cachemoney]

I have no idea what you're talking about.

[secondnature]

Talking to people. Getting people to trust you.

I kinda thought you were less ... [Stunted like Keith.] Less bad. That's all.

[cachemoney]

[Now she really doesn't know what he's talking about, and she bristles slightly.]

Sorry for disappointing you about my "goodness."

[secondnature]

Why are you apologizing?

[cachemoney]

I'm being sarcastic.

[secondnature]

Uhhh ... well ... Okay.

So I missed that.

[cachemoney]

[Oh, my god. Who is the socially inept one here, Keith?

She realizes that he didn't mean to be a dick about it, then, and mostly relaxes.]

Okay, you thought I was less bad. What did you mean?

[secondnature]

I ... guess I thought you'd just help people and earn their trust that way.

Proclaiming something is more what Rhys would do. So, maybe he's rubbing off on you.

[He was being a bit of a jerk but not in an overly cruel way.]

[cachemoney]

[1) rubbing off, ha ha

But also 2) gross, disgusting, don't compare her to him.]

Ew. We're nothing alike.

[secondnature]

I dunno ... saying you're altruistic just to make people trust you sounds like something he'd do.

[cachemoney]

Well, I'm saying I'm altruistic because I am. There's a difference.

[She's not, but. People are listening, Keith. Take the hint.]

[secondnature]

Wouldn't he say the same thing?

[What hint?]

[cachemoney]

Obviously not. Because that would be a lie.

[secondnature]

Fine. If you want to miss my point, then go ahead.

[Words Keith should NEVER EVER speak.]

[cachemoney]

[Yeah, he just gave her permission to ignore him. Bad choice, because --

Cheerfully:] 'kay.