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

[recognize_an_opportunity]

I hate surprises.

[justamessenger]

Keep an open mind. You might even surprise yourself.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

My mind is plenty open. I just prefer to know what's awaiting me before I walk into a situation.

[justamessenger]

Wouldn't anybody? But sometimes you gotta make the best of the situation.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[A sigh.]

Yeah, that's true. I don't suppose anyone from home is here, either.

[justamessenger]

There might be. A lot of people have at least one other person they know.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

I see.

[He's clearly hoping it's the ones he likes, and not the ones he doesn't.]

Do you?

[justamessenger]

If there is someone from your world, they'll probably find you pretty quickly.

[Ignoring that questions, sorry buddy.]

[recognize_an_opportunity]

I'm sure. Especially now that I've made my arrival public.

[justamessenger]

They have a way of making that happen if you don't want them too. These things tend to start recording all on their own sometimes.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

That sounds problematic, to say the least.

[justamessenger]

It's a bit of shock sometimes. Word of advice, make sure to lock it in a drawer when you get naked.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

[A groan.]

Of course.

[justamessenger]

Hey, it keeps you on your toes.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

That's the last thing I need more of.

[justamessenger]

Hey, worst case scenario people get something fun to watch for the night.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

I don't think anyone would find that fun, least of all me.

[justamessenger]

This place makes you widen your definition of 'fun' a little.

My name's Dulcie.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Pleased to meet you, Dulcie. I'm Meyer.

[justamessenger]

Right back at you.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

How long have you been here?

[justamessenger]

Not long. About two years I guess but I went home for a while in the middle there.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

You consider that "not long"?

[justamessenger]

If you've been around for as long as I have that's hardly a blip in the radar.

[recognize_an_opportunity]

Should I ask how long you've been around?