(Video) Jane Smith: One.

[dodgingbullets]

[Jane is a bit uneasy at first, and this can be spotted in the first moments of her video. Though, she fixes that quickly - she realizes that she is introducing herself for the first time to many, and that means presenting herself in a way she'd want.

She stares into the camera, takes a deep breath in, and releases it in a calm whisper of a breath.]

Hello. My name is Jane.

Jane Smith.

[A beat passes by - intros like this are not really her thing.]

I've become... somewhat acquainted with a decent handful of you all already. And because so many others are doing this, I suppose it would be fair for me to do the same.

[She peers down at her fidgety hands, before looking back up again.]

Um. [She purses her lips, then chuckles her next words.] I don't know what to say.

[She shakes it off. She's not nervous, just a bit awkward with these things.]

I, uh - I'm from Earth. I'm 30 years old, married. My husband is in a pod, though. Um. [She scratches her temple before adjusting herself and shrugging.]

So, yeah. That's all.

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[uglybug]

Hello, Jane. [Mantis recognizes the awkwardness and the fidgeting -- thought hers usually stems from anxiety.] I am Mantis. I am not from Earth, but I know someone from Earth.

[And... now what does she say? She presses her lips together, then smiles awkwardly.] It is nice to meet you.

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[ayes]

hello mrs. rmith! my name is you watanabe I'm also from earth! not 30 though sorry to hear about your husband (｡•́︿•̀｡) I think we all have people we care about in the pods

video; un: Mercy

[valcurie]

( Have a nice smiling face to start out the response. ) Hello there, Ms Smith! My name is Angela Ziegler. I am from earth as well. I'm 37 and I am what they would called married to my job. We get along very well, my practise and I. ( A pleasant laugh at that. This feels a bit like a chat service on earth, she thinks. ) How are you finding your new home?

video | un: yusei

[planetary_bonds]

Well met.

[He says that, but this kid's face is way too solemn and his voice is too serious for a teenage punk. Still, he does sound somewhat calm?]

Yusei. I'm also from Earth. Several of my friends...I've seen them in the pods.

[...]

At least...there is a chance for them to awaken, yes? [The smile on his face-it's hesitant and small, barely readable, but it's there.]

Video ; un: Nocturne

[melodiouspacifist]

[He smiles, hey a familiar face! And hey - she's not that much older than him!]

Hi again Jane, we met before. I was wondering if you managed okay.

Uh. [He pauses to think about it for a moment.] Sorry about your husband.

[That's what you're supposed to say, right? He's a little uncertain about that, but practice makes perfect.]

[underachievement]

[ In cuts a video response, sans preamble. ]

Any idea why you drew the short straw?

video | un: NINES

[idealog]

Jane Smith, huh?

[ He nods and waves hello. ]

Nice to meet you. I'm 9S. Sorry to hear about your husband. At least he's safe though!

[ As opposed to... whatever happened to people the Natha couldn't save. 9S has tried not to think about it much. ]