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DELACROIX to VOID: 03-02-???? re: Anniversaries

[Marie Delacroix has been a denizen of this city for all of four and a half days. She has not yet wrapped her mind around this 'curse' nonsense, but when she later looks back upon her rather distinct lack of clothing and sudden desire to preen in front of a camera, she will be furiously indignant. For now, she just carries on using the camera as an impromptu mirror, watching herself in the feed as she puts on a wine colored lipstick.]

Zhe Von Braun launched on February 3rd in zhe company of the UNN Rickenbacker. Less zhan 'alf a year later, all of it's crew ees dead except for zhose who 'ave been taken over by zhe annelid parasite and one volunteer soldier 'o has been fitted with an illegal cybernetic rig at SHODAN's bidding.

Zhe ship was not ready for interstellar travel, zhe coolant tubes began to leak within a month. I was surprised that zhe entire structure did not shake apart as soon as zhe FTL was engaged. Eet was not a moment's rest keeping zhat hunk of junk in running order, and no one appreciated 'ow much work I put into eet, I deserve so much more appreciation zhan zhat.

[She toys with her hair quietly for a moment. Truly, this is the first time in a long time she has had a moment to herself. She may complain, but this is bizarrely relaxing.]

But at least zhe Von Braun was of modern fit. Eef I wanted to experience life from zhe beginning of zhe 21st Century, I would 'ave gone to a museum.

[What a shitty vacation destination... Sigh. She seems to be done for a moment, but then she remembers something, giving the camera a hard look.]

Who do I talk to about 'aving my pistol returned to me? Eet is of issue and I demand to 'ave it back.

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[Sephiroth isn't wearing a shirt, but he's not even cursed. Business as usual.]

Hello. I'm pleased to see you've recovered from your injuries, Delacroix.

I can ask at the hospital about having your pistol returned to you, if you'd like. [Although she'd shot at him with it. No hard feelings. These things happen.]

[You she recognizes and Marie frowns slightly, lifting her chin.]

Who are you?

My name is Sephiroth. I am another resident of the City who has been brought here from my world against my will.

[Her eyes narrow at him.]

You 'ave a very interesting coloration. Is zhis the norm in your... world?

[She is still not quite sold on this alternate universe nonsense, but now that she is no longer bleeding to death, she is more open, and listening.]

It is unusual in my world as well. I have been enhanced, genetically altered. [It wasn't his choice, but it's the truth.] But I am human.

[Bitch please. Marie purses her lips.]

And why were you altered?

[He doesn't like it either, especially not recently, but he'll keep hold of his humanity as long as he can.]

It was an experiment. To produce stronger warriors.

[That wasn't its real goal, but he doesn't know that.]

[Sephiroth has her curiosity piqued, but also a deep and bitter sense of wariness.]

'ow different are your world's medical facilities, from zhis place?

[The city was their common ground for comparison.]

The science strikes me as less advanced, where that's concerned. [Although the benefits of such advances are limited to the few elite back home. The general availability is the greatest difference and advantage of this place that he's noted. It's hard to compare the technologies in general, as in some ways, his world and this place are equal, but in others, his world is far advanced.]

I'm currently working in a chemistry lab here. Biology and chemistry appear to be different on a basic level, as my home has substances this world lacks, so I cannot make a direct comparison.

[This woman is insufferably curious, and already her mind is churning.]

What 'ave you been working on?

I've only recently arrived, so my work is just beginning. [He seems content enough to shift from military work to chemistry, but he is all his parents' son.] I'm familiarizing myself with the chemistry of this world, which does require relearning some fundamentals.

I am currently trying to recreate certain useful substances here.

You 'ave some experience in material replication?

I have more theoretical than applied knowledge, as I did not pursue a career in the sciences, in spite of my interest and background in them.

I am conversant with the strategies of chemical synthesis, yes.

When can I see eet?

[Yes, she is a bossy bossy woman, sir.]

[He's not used to the people he knows being interested in science, except for the one person he least wants to discuss science with.]

I can bring you by the lab, if you'd like, and if you'd be interested in working there, the company is hiring.

As I said, I haven't lived here long, but so far, they've been agreeable employers. [Even bearing in mind that it's ShinRa he's comparing them to.]

Yes, zhat is what I would like.

[Zhat ees what she ees demanding.]

When can we make zhis appointment?

[Sephiroth considers her state of dress and finally, his own shirtlessness.

It seems indicative of something...]

Not today, but my schedule is flexible. At your convenience.

[Something... what could that something be...]

Very well, zhis thing 'as recorded you as a contact, you will hear from me.

Was your weapon confiscated from you upon arrival? It seems odd as I was in my full battle gear when I had arrived. You have my condolences that this has occurred.

[As for everything else, she really has no clue what she just said.]

Eet was taken from me at zhe 'ospital.

Why would they take your weapon from you? Did they deem you as dangerous with it?

I was wounded and eet was discharged.

[She had fired it at someone she assumed to be an alien monster. Which he is, but she doesn't know that.]

They believed that you were trying to start a riot and therefore confiscated your weapon. If you plead your case I am sure they will return it to you.

[This isn't a fantasy world where war is prevalent, Gwen...]

I do not know what zhey believed. [Marie mutters this irritably, and because it is sexy day and she has a very strange idea as such,] I deserve more respect zhan zhis.

Every woman deserves respect. If she is a warrior, then she should wear her pride and honor and others should recognize it within them.

[She gives a humorless little laugh.]

Zhey never appreciate it until zhey 'ave to come running for your help.

That is correct. Once they rely on you for your talent, that is when you will receive the recognition you deserve.

And zhey take it for granted all the rest of zhe time.

To be seen for her beauty, and only as a warrior when she is on the battlefield. It seems men are no different where you are from.

[Any other day Delacroix would roll her eyes at the thought of any of her pathetic crew mates taking consideration of her beauty.]

Men are men, zhey come only in the varieties in which zhey are bred.

[That actually does get a wry laugh out of her.]

That is very true. Given their upbringing, they believe they are to fight victoriously in battle then be wed to a woman who is deemed no longer battle worthy. 'Tis truly despicable. [It's why she will always fight for her father, it's why despite she's been told that she is to be wed, she will continue to fight. She can still be of use to him!]

Zhey are entitled to nothing zhey do not earn.

[Le sniff.]

It would take a wonderful man to earn me anyhow. [Spoilers: she gets the best man she could ever ask for.]

[Marie does actually smile faintly.]

Your unyielding standards are noted.

I am glad to know that they are.

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