anemoi | Not so Hostile After All

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--Oh! Oh is THAT how it works! It has an actual "on" button... That's kind of cute.

[The voice is light, female, accented in a way that can only be described as "Ukraine by way of Mars," and sounds as though it's run through some kind of filter... Though the last part makes perfect sense when one looks at the face--or rather, mask--accompanying it. Said mask peers into the camera curiously, two eyes JUST barely visible though the refractive glass.]

Those... scientists at the Lab told me that I should call the others and introduce myself. My name is Tali... aaand I don't know much more than that.

If you're wondering about the suit, it seems I can't take it off. The environment here is "hostile" for me... though I don't remember all the details of what they told me, exactly. That was a lot of information to take in when you're running a high fever. It's not as though it's uncomfortable I guess; in fact it feels like I've always worn it.

[She lets out a small breath, respirator lighting up.] I'm rambling. They've given me room 408 of Ermis Suites... wherever that is. I'm sure I'll be getting to know a few of you very soon.

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[The top floor of Ermis Suites has rooms mostly uninhabited... with one of the empty ones now being paced about on the inside by the same blue-swathed girl as before. The strange articulation of her legs and two fingers to each tailored suit glove make it obvious that she isn't human, though other characteristics affirm that whatever she is, she's definitely female. The door is open, and she looks a little... overwhelmed.]

All this space, for just one person...?

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I think they were more interested in studying ME than making sure I was pointed in the right direction...

[The camera shows an upshot as she cranes her neck to look around.]

I haven't gone far but I went shoreward. "Prince Street" is what the sign reads.

That's not too far. Hang on, I'll come get you.

Really? You don't have to do that, I... thank you.

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[And she is there when he goes to meet her, easy to spot swathed in blue fabric as she is. She seems to be eyeing the storefronts, gazing at the shoes, clothing, jewelry and home wares with half-comprehending curiosity. On the other hand, some of the locals seem to be eyeing her with just plain bafflement.]

[She is pretty easy to spot, so he waves as he gets closer.]

Hi! Tali, right? Hope you weren't waiting long.

[She notices and meets him partway. Not exactly HALFWAY, because she's already realized those ground transports commonly referred to as "cars" don't tend to stop readily.]

Not that long. You're John, right?

Right!

The suites are actually not too far from here. Follow me.

Sure.

[And she does, leaving a trail of staring natives behind her. They see a lot of things on the streets but Sirocco, but there's something about a full-body isolation suit specifically that makes people nervous.]

[He leads her toward the suites, pointing out various landmarks along the way.]

See that street there? The best pizza joint in town is down at the other end.

[As the get closer though, he starts getting curious himself.]

So, do you have any idea what's up with your outfit?

[/so direct.]

[She gives a gentle snort of a laugh.]

I'm sure the pizza is great, but it wouldn't agree with me. I'm deathly allergic to any kind of organic material here. Something about having the wrong proteins... This is an isolation suit to make sure I don't get sick.

No way.... That completely sucks.

[He feels kind of bad about bringing it up now.]

Did you remember that? Or did the scientists tell you?

I didn't remember it, the scientists figured it out... after a little trial-and-error that is.

[Apparently it's lab protocol to see what everyone looks like under their masks and suits... Or at least, that's what that idiot scientist doing the paperwork told her. She spent two days in iso in the medical wards after that, and around the second night she started to wonder if he was really just following protocol or not...]

--anyway, it's no big deal. For now I've got food packs with me that work for me, and it's not as though the suit is uncomfortable... well, for the most part.

Still kind of sucks....

But I guess it's fine if you're cool with it.

What can I really do about it? Nothing, but I have ways to keep it under control. Is this the place?

[She gestures to the old retrofitted hotel.]

It's bigger than I thought it would be.

Yeah, there's still a lot of empty rooms. Maybe they expected a lot more people to show up...

Which room did you say you were in?

Four-oh-eight. I assume that to be on the fourth floor. I also hear they pair us up, but is it really only two per apartment?

I haven't heard of anyone living with more than one other person. But a lot of people don't even have roommates, so you might be alone.

I'm in 413! It's just down the hall from you.

Really?

[Indeed he is, and hers is a room that is completely uninhabited. She looks around, already distorted-voice echoing slightly.]

There's a lot of space, isn't there? I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it all!

Anything you want. Do you have any hobbies? You could use the extra space for that.

Again, none that I remember. But they told me that would change, and I hope they're right.

You could always pick up a new hobby! Just try some stuff. It shouldn't be too hard to figure out if you like something.

That's a good idea! Maybe that store with all the fabrics for sale... Judging by the suit, I seem to know something about how to use it.

See? You can turn the extra space into a sewing room or whatever.

You might even think of more stuff after you get some memories back.

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