video | un: mantis

[uglybug]

Hello. I am Mantis. [With that abrupt greeting comes an equally abrupt (and not at all awkward, really!) smile. She's trying. There's a bit of a pause here, as her smile fades a bit, to be replaced by a genuinely contrite expression.] I apologize. I know I have a hideous face. I will not show it here again. I wanted to meet all of you, though.

[And that means face-to-face, you poor unfortunate souls.]

Some of you have asked such interesting questions. I am afraid that I do not have any to ask of you. I wanted to meet you all and introduce myself. [Cue the friendly awkward smile again. She is getting better at it, at least.] Oh! Perhaps you could tell me something about yourself. [A pause, as she tries and fails to think of a more specific question. Then, a little defeated:] Anything at all will do, I suppose.

[She glances downward for just a short moment, uncomfortable and anxious at the attention she's calling toward herself. But it's just that: a short moment, easily mistaken for wandering attention, perhaps.]

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[uglybug]

[She's going to need convinced.] If you say so. I would be happy to try it with you.

[punshots]

You would? [ He looks genuinely surprised, but he grins, too. ] Great! When, uh...when are you free?

[uglybug]

[Her return grin is a little tentative but hey! She's meeting people! Objective accomplished.] Anytime is fine.

[Pause] Except perhaps the middle of the night. I would not like to disturb Rocket and Peter while they sleep with comings and goings.

[punshots]

Hah - I think we can work around that, yeah.

[ He does recognize one of those names, though... ]

You...live with Rocket? [ HE HAS HAD AN ENCOUNTER ]

[uglybug]

Yes? [Everyone has had an Encounter.

But honestly, Rocket hasn't been that bad around her.] He tried to bite me once but we are friends now.

[punshots]

Really? Oh, I guess I should be glad I got off without any biting, then.

[ He's not...going to ask how one becomes friends with that guy. ]