video ∞ both courts, dated to Dec 2nd

[depicted]

[A youth appears across the screen. He isn't quite comfortable with the device, holding it low and a little away from himself as one might a snuffbox or cigarette case when admiring the work in its design. Also, the image might be just a little shaky, but it's rude to comment on that. The boy musters a smile, an expression that seems to flicker in its uncertainty.] How do you do? I'm Dorian Gray—is that—is that how these are used? I'm so sorry, I can't tell if it is better to use one's manners for introductions or for telegrams.

[There's a fluttering laugh as Dorian tries to inexpertly use humour to diffuse the point. Of course, for lack of a person before him, the strategy doesn't actually make him feel any less awkward, so he tries to move to his reason for talking.]

I was wondering if there were any players here of chess? I mean to say, I'd like to play chess—not that I'm much good, of course, but I'm very much fond of the game—if there are players already and a third would interfere with things, I'd be very happy to just watch. If it isn't trouble. It is only with all of this talk of competing factions, I can't help but think of a game of chess, and it has made me crave the sport.

[Dorian's face falls as he turns the locket away, not in misery but in an awkward embarrassment, and there is the faintest start of a mutter at himself as he accidentally shuts it before he is finished his message.

Smooth move, Dorian Gray.]

[ooc: + permissions for fourth walling for any characters who would know the name]

Comments

voice.

[depicted]

I have just arrived at the Seelie court. [There is a slight lift at the end of that sentence to turn it from statement to query, asking after Erik's own residence. He doesn't quite understand the culture around court allegiance yet.]

voice.

[metalica]

We will have to meet on neutral ground, then. [ Though there is something that makes him want to go to that court and it's name begins with C and ends with 'arles Xavier'. ]

voice.

[depicted]

I am meeting several others of the Unseelie court at the Station, if that would suit you.

[Sorry he can't bring Charles to you, Erik.]

voice.

[metalica]

That sounds doable. I can meet you there.

[ gross. ]

do you prefer anything in terms of actionspam/log/assume?

[depicted]

[metalica]

[ i'm fine with doing a log or handwaving!! it's whatever you'd prefer c: <3 ]

[depicted]

[I'd love to do a log! I could set one up?]

[metalica]

[ sounds perfect!! ]

[depicted]

[Here you go!]