001 [Video]

[corundum]

[So, Ruby's been here awhile but hasn't bothered to make many comments--or any posts--on the network. But she's definitely been stalking them, and learning as much as she can about Hadriel and the people in it.

So that's why she feels confident in making this post, opening with a friendly smile and broadcasting from one of the abandoned shops.]

Hi, everyone. I've met some of you here, but for those I haven't talked to yet, I'm Ruby.

[She smooths a small segment of her hair between her fingers, looking as innocent and nonthreatening as possible.]

I'm helping out with the pickling and jamming and other food preservation efforts now that we have the new orchard, but that's not really what I wanted to talk about. Something totally different, actually.

[She pauses a moment, like she's gathering up her nerve to continue.]

I've seen that a whole lot of people here have magic, or supernatural powers, or some combination of them. I know that there's a lot of reasons why you might want to be private or secretive about them--I have been--but those of you who don't mind sharing, I thought it might be useful to what each other knows. Maybe we can even figure out ways to combine our skills.

[Mostly Ruby wants to know what other people are capable of and how she can use that to her benefit but close enough, right? RIGHT?]

Some of the magic in my world is teachable, too, so I'm willing to talk to anyone who might be interested in that. I can't guarantee anything, but the more we can all take care of ourselves the safer we'll all be.

Comments

[corundum]

Right. I know one type of supernatural power is limited here, though I haven't encountered anything with my magic yet.

[Though she hasn't done a whole lot of testing. And unfortunately although Ruby does know some herbal healing--standard for a witch from her time period--there aren't exactly the same plants here and it was never Ruby's specialty anyway.]

[dedikated]

Anything that stops us getting out. [ That's the best conclusion she can draw, but it is clearly based on a very cynical view of things, judging by the bitterness that seeps into her - until now - relatively neutral voice. ]

[corundum]

So it seems. I can't teleport out of here, anyway.

[Though at least she can manage it if she stays in the boundaries of the city, which means it's still useful.]

[dedikated]

[ she's heard similar stories before and merely inclines her head at it. yep. it really does seem that way. ] Another one of your powers, then? [ for a brief moment, kate wonders how carl would cope with this place, as hooked on his teleportation as he was. he would certainly deal with the situation, but the restriction of his power, for a man used to flitting across continents with the help of her enchantments? he'd have a fit, she'd think. ]

[corundum]

Yeah. I don't use at home much, but there aren't any cars here so...

[She grins a little; it's a joke, but not a lie. She does like her car, but without it here there's no way she's walking everywhere unless she feels like it. And with the threats here not being the type to be able to nullify or anticipate her teleportation, it's been really useful in monster encounters.]

[dedikated]

[ She's seen one, but she's pretty sure Hakkai doesn't let just anyone ride the jeep. ] Prob'ly a good thing. [ Can you imagine the pollution, Rubes? ]

[corundum]

[Sucks for all of you who'd be affected by pollution but her demon self couldn't care if she tried. Alas.]

People would probably be running each other over left and right.

[dedikated]

[ it's alright for some. ]

Among other things.

[corundum]

Road rage would probably be an issue.

[Though the goddess would probably like it.]

[dedikated]

Would need proper roads as well. [ these streets don't exactly scream 'made for cars'. and making Rage stronger is something they could all live without. ]