❖ 001 - Video

[spotlighted]

[The lady looking curiously into the camera could have just stepped out of a time machine, or a nuclear bunker that's been sealed up for the last sixty years. She's dressed in a luxurious velvet evening dress and her pin curls are draped elegantly round her face, which is full of nervous excitement as she glances round her. She's still a little bewildered by her surroundings, but she's clearly trying to make the best of them.]

Is this on? [A small, delighted laugh.] I never thought I'd be able to film anything like this - that's just for big time Hollywood people. This place sure is great, having this sort of technology readily available. It's so futuristic.

[She pans the camera round the Square briefly, before the shot returns to her face, looking a little more confused now.] Is there one of these buildings that's better than the others? To live in, I mean. I can't tell just by looking - is there one that the right sort of people tend to go for, or do I just plump for one and make the best of it? ...If there's one that's known for housing troublemakers, I'd rather avoid it.

[Now she adopts her most charming smile.]And if this really has worked and people can actually see me on this, then I've been awfully rude in not telling you my name. It's Ruby. I've figured by now that I'm probably stuck here, but if there actually is a bus back to New York that I could catch, I'd appreciate being pointed in the right direction.

Comments

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[had_not_lived]

Almost no one calls it futuristic. [He sounds kind of pleased that she did. Yes, welcome to the future. It's weird!]

Ah, as far as I know none of the big buildings-- the numbered ones, I mean-- have a bad reputation. So I guess, you can just pick one you like?

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[moonlitrequiem]

[She just stares for a moment, expression never changing. Her voice stays pretty level when she speaks, as well.]

Welcome to the City.

If you arrived near the fountain, there is a Welcome Center nearby that can give information on housing. [She cares not for the desire to live in a specific place. Lack of understanding why that matters.]

There is no bus leaving.

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[saidrepent]

[You'll have to forgive the quirked eyebrow, Ruby.]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone show up so overdressed for the occasion.

[coyote_walking]

Hi Ruby. Welcome to the City. Sorry, there's no bus back to New York any time soon.

[orangetoughguy]

You don't wanna ride the bus looking like that.

Voice

[rianofski]

No bus, I'm afraid. Nor airplane, nor ship. I should say "welcome," but most people don't find it a very welcoming place, at first.

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[majorcrotchgrab]

[The only reason the post catches his eye is due to her comment about the technology... so he decides to cut to the chase, ignoring the rest of what Ruby had to say]

Futuristic, huh?

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[whitetwoguns]

[Man oh man if she doesn't have a face for the pictures.]

I hate to break it to you, but there's no buses back to anywhere.

[Video]

[brothertragedy]

Welcome to the City, Madame Ruby. This place is located in an entirely different world from the Earth you know.

New York, New York... so close, yet so far. [He smiles wryly for a moment.] I am Nobori and it is my pleasure to make your acquaintance, even under these most regrettable circumstances. [Can't you try to be positive, Nobori?] I have not been here long myself.

As far as I can tell, the twelve apartment buildings surrounding the clock tower are all the same. Take care no to wander into the Underground, however; it is a place teeming with decadent activities and people of ill-repute.