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.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

So that explains the feeling that we're not in New York anymore.

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

You're from New York? Sweet! Same here.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[This gets a genuine smile.]

Where in New York?

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

New York City.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

We might be neighbors, then.

[Yeah, he hasn't really worked out this whole different time periods thing yet.]

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

What year are you from?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[He frowns.]

It's 1920.

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

Not when I'm from. Has anyone explained the bullshit prank time plays here?

[recognize_an_opportunity]

No, although I'm starting to gather that there's a fair amount of bullshit involved overall.

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

Yep! Keep that in mind and you'll do great here.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Should I ask when you're from, or will that confuse me more?

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

Get settled first.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Then I'll need housing, food, and employment opportunities.

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

Pick an apartment building. Snoop around until you find an empty apartment. Move in.

When you've had time to adjust, address the network again and find a job.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

That sounds straightforward enough.

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

Yup! That's the easy part.

So, including what I told you, what all have you heard so far? In case I missed anything.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

There was something mentioned about "curses".

[pigtailsbutterflyknives]

That's the hard part. They're random. Sometimes flat pout fucking stupid. And sometimes they're dangerous. There were angry cows a few days ago that were runnin' all over the place.