hadriel | Video 2 (Backdated to the 12th)

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Video 2 (Backdated to the 12th)

[the video opens on an awkward looking teenage girl, sitting cross-legged on a bed, wearing a tank top and a pair of shorts. she's holding a sheathed sword in her lap.

finally, she speaks]

Okay. I'm looking for someone to teach me how to fight. Fist-fighting, martial arts, swordfighting, guns, I don't care. I'm just sick of everyone else fighting my battles for me.

I guess that's about it. Just--lemme know if you can help. Thanks.

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[well, George feels plenty of shame about the fact that she can't seem to attract anyone]

There aren't many teenage boys around here.

[Oh, George.]

That's probably a good thing, George. Can you imagine this place with more people who can't fight?

[she tends to see herself in terms of what she isn't]

I guess. But I still wouldn't mind a boyfriend. Or a girlfriend. I'm not picky.

[Just listen to Jo, George.]

There are a few just older than you, right?

[the voice of self-doubt is louder]

Yeah, and they're not interested in me, either.

[Ignore it, George!! Be strong.]

No one's interested in me here either, ya know. There's other things to do.

[eighteen years have taught her that the voice is usually right]

Which is ridiculous 'cause you're gorgeous. And I do--stuff. I have the clinic. I have magic lessons with Harlan.

[Jo will get to her eventually.]

Depends on who's looking. [She shrugs before paying attention to George's next words.]

Magic lessons with Harlan? What are you learning?

[never! she'll never give up (on not believing in herself)]

Uhhh, that would be someone with eyes?

[and Jo will hear a voice in her mind]

This trick, for starters.

Nope, never say that again. [Jo will find out. Maybe.]

...And that's creepy.

What? Why not?

Really? I thought it was useful.

Because it's not true. [For someone who lies for a living, Jo's kind of against it.]

You ever heard someone else's voice in your head? It's creepy.