1st Opportunity :: Video

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[The feed clicks on, first showing Meyer's shoes, then panning up, showing a sensible brown suit, a crisp tie, and a far too serious expression for someone as young as this man appears to be.]

The way I see it, I've been kidnapped.

[He doesn't sound particularly perturbed about it.]

Perhaps this is something that is better discussed in person. I'm certainly willing and able to make a generous offer in exchange for my freedom, if my captors are reasonable men. If not, I'm afraid we'll have to go about this a different way.

[There's a long pause.]

I would appreciate a quick response to my inquiry. I think it'll be better for all of us if this goes as painlessly as possible.

Comments

video: a smarmy 12 year old is ok right? sure it is.

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

The people in charge don't wanna talk to you. They don't wanna talk to any of the people here, unless the people here are making a trade. Which I warn against.

And, anyway, they're not people.

Re: video: Yes a smarmy 12 year old is always okay

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Not people? What are they, then?

video: oh good.

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

Assholes. Douche-bags. They call themselves deities.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Then they think extremely highly of themselves. I'd still like to speak to them.

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

If you can get them to speak to you for something other than a trade, you're my hero.

[No, you're not.]

I'm Mindy. Welcome to a pocket dimension called The City where weird shit is a daily occurrence.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Are they generally inclined to trade for someone's freedom?

[A frown.]

I'm Meyer. A pocket dimension?

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

They'll laugh at you. [She's guessing.]

Meyer. A pocket dimension is, from what I understand, a place that exists in it's own universe.

Video;

[candothat]

The deities can be reasonable, but I doubt they will negotiate for your freedom.

Re: Video;

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Everyone insists on calling them deities... are their negotiation skills really so lacking?

Video;

[candothat]

That is what they insist on calling themselves, and the one I have spoken with was far better at negotiating than I am.

Re: Video;

[recognize_an_opportunity]

I'd still like to talk to him.

Video;

[candothat]

You will need to address them specifically to be sure of a response.

Re: Video;

[recognize_an_opportunity]

I'll do just that, then.

[He seems awfully determined to talk to these 'deities'.]

Have you also been kidnapped?

[justamessenger]

Got any feedback yet?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Only that I'm unlikely to get the response I'm looking for.

[justamessenger]

That's pretty much standard. I thought I'd ask just in case you broke the mold.

You just showed up here, didn't you?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Is it really that obvious?

[justamessenger]

Only a little. Don't worry, we can be very gentle on new recruits.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

"Recruits"? That implies that I have tasks I'm expected to perform.

[horseish]

Can grown-ups get kidnapped?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Anyone can get kidnapped.

[horseish]

But why don't you just stop them kidnapping you?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Because sometimes other adults are stronger.

[horseish]

Oh.

I thought maybe I got here with magic. Do you think I was kidnapped as well?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

I think kidnapping is a lot more likely than magic.