Dwanaście--Written
[Filtered from Frederic 1 80% thanks to Hughes]
[Today, Poland has important questions for you, Luceti.]
Question time!!
1. Whos good with hair??? We need a hairdresser totally
2. Where do you get liquid display crystals? Or something like that I dont know but where do you get them? Somebody give me some because I need them
[Last one is a little weirder ( Read more... )
[Today, Poland has important questions for you, Luceti.]
Question time!!
1. Whos good with hair??? We need a hairdresser totally
2. Where do you get liquid display crystals? Or something like that I dont know but where do you get them? Somebody give me some because I need them
[Last one is a little weirder ( Read more... )
So have the following reply, written in a rather stiff-looking but precise script.]
1. I have yet to see any formal sort of announcement as to whether there are any hairdressing facilities in Luceti, but considering the varying disciplines of those studying here, I am positive that there is at least somebody who could be of service to you. [This question is somewhat of interest to Robert as well - after all, his hair's eventually going to need cutting.]2. What purpose might you be needing the liquid display crystals for? Although at present I confess I have no idea where you could obtain them from, it may be plausible that your request can be somehow dealt with in ( ... )
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1. Ya nobody is coming though and ugh I had a bad hair day like a week ago and I needed a salon and there was none so we need one. [Have fun with that run-on sentence.]
2. Seriously??? Oh my gosh yes! I need them for a TV because Japan is making me one that's big and he says he needs liquid display crystals.
3. Why does everybody keep saying he needs to talk to him again?? [Seriously, everybody is saying that. Not the answer he wants to hear.]
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[Robert isn't sure what to make of the answers he gets in return - especially that last one. And... TV?]1. Perhaps you should make a formal request to whatever passes for government of this place concerning the establishment of a hairdressing salon? Then it would simply be a matter of recruiting capable practitioners. That seems to be more or less how prior businesses here were founded. You would be doing the community a favour if you spearheaded the project, and it is obviously a cause that you support ( ... )
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1. Wait you mean like try to find a way to set this up myself by asking the Malnosso??? [That sounds like work. He's not big on work.]
2. Youre from the future too??? Whoa!! Im from 2010! But oh my gosh you dont have TVs anymore? What do you watch? But if you could get me the liquid display crystals thatd be awesome!!
[More answers he doesn't want to hear.]
3. Extensive rapport?? But what if my friend doesnt like this other guy? Or doesnt think so anyway even if their other friend said they do. and what if the relationship wouldnt work and what if people found out??
Also you talk weird
[Sorry, Robert. He's a little rude sometimes.]
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1. Well, specifically I meant the members of the village itself. I severely doubt the Malnosso would be particularly helpful in this regard... though I have heard talk of more receptive Malnossian scientists who might be willing to assist you.
2. Most Terrans have direct connections to massive databases in their residences; these databases have access to all the information currently available to Terra. One could watch all the holovideos that one pleased. Conceivably there are enough data for one to watch holovideos for several generations.
If by chance you do discover a manner of finding liquid display crystals before I do, I would much like to hear about it myself. If such material can be found here in Luceti, it is thoroughly possible that other materials may be procured as well.
[Robert furrows his brow at all these questions. He's going to have to do this ( ... )
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1. But I dont think anybody knows how to cut hair and style it and I kind of do but Im not going to do it. I need someone to do it for me.
2. Whats a holovideo?
But Ill totally tell you OK?
[...WHY ARE THERE LETTERS NOW?]
Um are we going by the alphabet now??? But I dont get what youre saying. Other than you saying other people shouldnt matter and I agree but like with this it sort of matters and that they should know if itll work maybe but my friend knows it wont so.
And what's a vernacular?
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1. Point duly acknowledged. However, it is an important subject, considering that many of the ones here will likely need to have their respective hair cut at some point. Perhaps there is literature on the subject at the library if somebody would be willing to study it? [Robert would, but he'd totally be fulfilling a stereotype. And even beyond that, he's too practical to do fancy hairstyles.]
2. [It's still jarring to be around people who don't intrisically know these things.] ... Ah. A holovideo is an audiovisual feed where the visual portion is conveyed by three-dimensionally-projected imagery, to better convey perspective and depth than a two-dimensional image would ( ... )
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1. You really think somebody could study about it?? Like thatd actually work? [And suddenly, he has an idea.]
2. So its kind of like TV except not. OK got it!! Thats kind of cool
I still dont really get it but OK. Using the alphabet is confusing though
So I should tell them? But I dont know. I dont really want to hurt their feelings. [Which...actually shows how much the person means to them. Considering Poland just doesn't think about these things usually.]
Why didnt you just say something easier then?
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1. Yes, I do believe that someone could research the process. Perhaps even teach an extracurricular class in the school... you might wish to contact Ms. Raine Sage on that prospect.
2. I am glad to have been able to answer your questions. Perhaps, if I can ever obtain my nanocomputer here, I shall show you a holovideo from its databanks.
3. I apologize for confusing you. I shall maintain this format, then, and use paragraph breaks to indicate a change instead.
Ah, is this situation about you instead? [He's genuinely curious. It's not an aggressive question; he just literally couldn't tell.] I suppose the answer is the same regardless ( ... )
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1. I dont know [Contacting someone he doesn't know? No, Poland doesn't work like that. But at the same time, he really does want a nice hair salon. This might be a hard decision he'll have to make.]
2. Totally?? Oh my gosh thatd be really cool!! Dude does yours have cable?
3. Thanks!
[Crap, he slipped again. He keeps doing that.] No, its not about me! Its about my friend! I just messed up or something but it's NOT ME
I guess youre right. But I dont know. Its weird because...its weird. [Mostly because he isn't used to this sort of thing and some part of him wants to believe it'd work, but he knows he wouldn't.]
Ya people dont always know all those words. I totally have never seen vernacular before
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1. I must contact Ms. Raine Sage myself subsequently, as I wish to become a teacher. Perhaps we can make our request together, or I may make it on your behalf?
2. "Cable"? Ah, another term I do not recognize. My databanks may be compromised due to the lack of connection to Terra's planetwide databases, but I will see what I can do.
3. [Here is where Robert's writing becomes a little... terse?] You hardly need to be so anxious about it. If it were your problem, it would be very commendable that you are asking for help for it. Asking for help is a very intelligent thing to do; certainly it is much better than blundering about.
[Were Robert capable of writing gently, he probably would. As gently as he can seem, anyway.] I understand that romantic relationships can be... difficult. It is especially difficult in such a scenario where one person is interested and the other is not. But... usually, a rational, clear-minded approach ( ... )
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2. Oh my gosh you dont have cable in the future? Thats so horrible!! Its like here. But OK?? I dont get it but OK!!
3. ...its smart to ask for help? [This is something he never thought of.]
My friend is totally calm!! But [Poland cannot find it in him to able to go to the other person. He can't. He could try and then he'd just go right back. Deep down, he knows he should. But that's not easy.] whatever
OK cool!!! Definitons would sooo help
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1. As you wish. I shall mention it my next broadcast.
2. I am curious to witness this "cable" you speak of... perhaps I may see it if you obtain access to it here?
3. Yes. It is very intelligent to request help when necessary. [Even though Robert hates admitting he doesn't know things, even he knows this much.]
Perhaps someone might assist your friend - like yourself - in speaking to this person? It might... make it easier. [Robert knows how it feels, feeling that sort of crushing anxiety. And sometimes, the idea of somebody to support you - it really helps when dealing with it.
Not like Robert has anybody to support him. Or did until now, anyway...]
At least it would be less uncomfortable than for your friend to go alone.
I really do recommend that your friend do something, though. It... [Robert falters, and then writes the next part in very small letters - almost shameful script.] You should do everything in your power ( ... )
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1. Thanks!!!
2. OK!! I cant really explain it but its really cool and I can watch stuff with it. But Japan keeps telling me we dont have cable here
3. I never knew that [Because Poland doesn't very often ask for help with serious things until he desperately needs it. Everything else that's small? Sure. But no, to everything else.]
You think someone could? Because I totally know who could help and thatd be a lot of help
You so have a good point!!
[And that last bit calls out to him because he does know that. He doesn't have many real friends or anything like that.]
I know. Youre right because I should do something
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2. This Japan seems as though he is very technologically-inclined. Perhaps I could meet him one of these days? (OOC: Robert doesn't recognize the country names "Japan", "Poland", et cetera, because Terra hasn't had any political boundaries for a good century or so. The Hetalia cast would probably find that really disturbing.)
3. Then it is good that you have been informed. Perhaps in future you would wish to ask for help more readily... Although asking for help can be quite discomforting, it is often that people will be willing to assist you - or at least I have discovered such here. [Rather unwillingly, he might add.]
I definitely think that someone could assist you in this regard. And if you can think of someone already to assist, so much the better.
I... have personal experience with this situation. I... would not wish for you to make the same mistake as I did.
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2. I dont know. Probably!! He goes by Honda or Kiku or something here??? I dont know. But hes the guy that bows a lot
3. I guess. Asking for help is whatever [It's awkward and weird admitting you need help. Poland's not so good at admitting he needs help.]
Ya I totally have someone so that could help! Thanks!!!
Oh really?? What happened??? [Yeah, just going ahead and asking. He's curious and wants to know. Manners are another thing Poland is not so good at.]
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