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[murdermode]

[The video clicks on to a young-looking male, who waves cheerfully at the camera.]

Testing, testing, is this thing on ~ ?

[He laughs, amused, knowing full well that it is. He's not technologically incompetent, after all.]

What does everyone do for fun here? Do tell, I'm so curious to know. Where to go, what to see... ~

[He's smiling as he speaks. Anyone who knows him might call it an infuriating smile, but it comes off as cheerful and innocent and he waves again, before the video feed clicks off.]

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un: troubadourCatalyst || Video

[thygospelevity]

[Someone new is always good. Someone who is also friendly is even better. Such instances provide potential and possibility that others do not. Such instances may mean a friend.]

Mirthful greetings my compatrially! Welcome to the mother fuckin city! We kick it legit by all manner righteous here, brother! I have found personal revelry in the exploration of all the lands! In particular, the city of sorcery host many an arcane script, and within humor, there is much mirth to be had. My matesprit is preferential to the city of romance.

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[murdermode]

[Why isn't this an interesting individual.

Ferid smiles widely, cheerfully, not at all bothered by the way the strange boy talks.]

Why thank you for the welcome ~ ! I'm quite pleased to be here.

[Beats, you know, literally being on fire and being tortured.]

I'm sure I'll do my fair share of exploring... It seems quite interesting after all... Humor seems the most tempting, if I am to be honest.

[He hasn't really had a good or genuine laugh in quite some time...]

Pardon me for asking, though ~ ? What exactly is a "matesprit"?

[thygospelevity]

[The warm greeting has him beaming. People have not been unfriendly to him, but this sort of brightness is not typically found beyond himself.]

You are most welcome, brother. I do say humor is a proper fuckin legit and is sure to delight.

[He preforms a gracious bow, then proceeds to explain.]

A Matesprit is one of four romantic quadrants. Moirail, Matesprit, Kismesis, and Auspistice. Moirails and Matesprits are built upon fondness known as pity. The latter, Kismesis and Auspistices are built up our negative romantic inclinations. Moirails and Auspistices are meant for conciliatory practices, whereas Kismesis' and Matesprits are for, well, you know. The miracles of shared kiss and a held hand and likewise. My Matesprit could elaborate further. Quadrants are her specialty. My strength lay only within spotting strong black relations.

[He pauses.] But surely you must know this. Did you mean to test to my knowledge, brother?

[murdermode]

I'm sure it will be a treat ~ ! A good laugh is always welcome ~ !

[Though admittedly he usually laughs at other people's misfortune... And it's never genuine, really. So seeing if he can actually feel something close to amusement will be interesting.]

No, I had no idea ~ ! It's all new to me!

[But interesting. Humans love each other or hate each other, but vampires can't feel those emotions. They can hold onto strong ones from their humanity and retain traits, sure, but... They don't truly feel anything.]

[thygospelevity]

Never have you been witness to the miracle of quadrants?

[He can't help but gape a little. How is that possible? How did one grow up and simply not just... know? Even without the guidance of a lusus or anyone at all, surely it must have been seen or felt...

But apparently not. He should be kind. He should be sensitive to the... some word Kankri would know. But it is still so astounding, it is difficult to hide his surprise.]

Well, in such a case there is many more a wonder to behold! Perhaps the city of romance then shall prove of interest!

video | un: wardenka

[boundinblood]

[Um. How does she answer this? The last time she did something for fun was giving Anders a tour of Tomorrow and its surroundings.]

Exploring is fun in its own right - I suggest starting wherever is most alien to you. What sort of place is your home?

[murdermode]

Oh, it's absolutely ~ dreadful... Humans trying to run my kind to the brink of destruction ~ [Does he gain anything from spreading misinformation? Nah. It's just funny.] We've even been chased from our capital! I can't even imagine how many of us were killed in that attack...

[He feigns sadness. It's believable, considering his skill at faking emotion- at least for a little while or when he considers it beneficial to himself.] I was barely able to escape myself...

[Maybe he'll continue spinning this lie for a bit, depending on how funny he finds it.]

So anywhere I can walk in peace is alien to me! That's why I'm so happy to be here!

[boundinblood]

[Wait, what? Katherine gives the man - who appears to be an elf to her - a long look. The clothing isn't terribly alien, but also is, somehow. And he holds himself with noble bearing, not something one would find on an elf with a face clear of tattoos most of the time, save those of rank within the Circle.

"Bathory" doesn't sound like an elf's name or anything associated with any elf culture, but at the same time, who's to say it's not something from a favorite book, or the name of a pet, or a friend, or a place? It could be anything.]

I'm so sorry, that's a terrible thing to happen to a people. But it sounds like something I've heard of... What was this capital called?

[murdermode]

It was called Sanguinem ~ ! [Ferid's feigned sadness is still there, though he "manages" a small smile.]

It was a wonderful place, filled to the brim with books on every subject under the sun, peace and prosperity reigned and all who lived there were well taken care of ~

[boundinblood]

[...That name isn't familiar. So he's not an early elf, then. Is he even Thedosian? The way he lingers on the end of every sentence is bizarre, and a little grating, like it's too cheerful. She's not used to that kind of thing from adults.

But maybe that's his way of trying to cope? She only just started talking to him, after all.]

I'm sorry. I can see why some...greedier people might want that for themselves. Especially if the inhabitants look different enough they can justify it.