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.]

Comments

[uglybug]

I cannot even imagine. I hate gloves.

[A pause] And I am sure that everyone around me would prefer that I be able to control it, too. Some people don't want others to know what they are feeling.

[quevalry]

They're not too bad to wear if your hands are cold. But, you're right about people not wanting others to know. [ It's easier to keep emotions hidden sometimes after all. ]

Oh! Name's Lena, by the way. What's yours?

[uglybug]

I am learning about such things. [Sometimes learning the hard way, but taking those lessons to heart.]

Hello, Lena. I am Mantis.

[quevalry]

If you ever want a hand with learning, I'm happy to help! But, I understand if it's easier by yourself because sometimes it just is.

A real pleasure to meet you, love.

[uglybug]

Oh? I could probably use the help. I keep failing. [She... tries, at least?] I am very happy to meet you, too.

[quevalry]

Just let me know how you want help then and I'll be on over! Or just contact me. I'm always free to help when I'm not doing any work.

[uglybug]

Thank you. That is very kind of you, Lena.

[quevalry]

Don't mention it! So, I'll have ya later then, Mantis. I'm always around when you need me.