shellphones | voice | first case

Type: Voice
Sender ID: coldjustice (Neve Gallus)
To: Public
Subject: Information
Warnings: None, will update if anything progresses

[ a new voice comes across the network today, low in pitch, fantasy british, but with little inflection, like this is a person who is used to hiding her innermost thoughts. she considered using the video function, but she's still a little too cautious for that. ]

Right. So. Got a few questions. First: Anybody got a lead on good coffee 'round here? Best places, preferred makers or types? Haven't been this long without a cup since I was a teenager.

[ and nobody wants to see her make her own. it'll work for her, but, well.. the results are terrifying. ]

Second: I may be in the market for something to do. Back home I've a reputation for finding things, researching. Might be interested in helping out.

[ people who are good at reading between the lines can pick up that she means she is definitely interested in helping out and putting her expertise to good use. ]

Third: Any leads on writing ink? My pen could use a refill and I have more than a few notes to go over already.

Fourth: ...nail polish? Or is that too much to hope for?

[ this is something of a distraction. yes, she loves keeping her nails painted (specifically in teal) and her eyeliner game is to die for, but a lot of what she's asking for is also a way for her to judge who reacts and how. those reactions will tell her a lot about the type of people are here and who can potentially be trusted for what, who has what kind of information, and the like.

her connection game starts here. ]

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That is something you may have to solve on your own. Though, I am sure with a bit of food, you could convince them.

[She hums in thought.]

I recommend finding yourself a small cluster on each major Leviathan. Earn the trust of their leader and the rest are sure to follow, and then begin branching out from there.

If all else fails, I have a friend who's good with animals. He'll probably help me figure it out. Lace, too.

[ and then ask for assan-related favors after. ]

Noted. Thanks for the tip. [ a small pause and then: ] I'll let you know how it goes.

[ the upshot is her mind's already turning over ways to make this happen and what she'd do with it. people to follow, people to make friends with. she just has to decide if she wants to risk a second one or not. ]

Hmm, please do. I would not mind getting to know someone who's gained the trust of the cats. And I am sure that we could both benefit from that.

[Already looking into how it can benefit her, of course.]

Even if they find it difficult to work well with one another does not mean that we couldn't.

True enough. As would your birds. I won't turn down good contacts here. Connections help everyone in the long run.

[ her tone is amiable, but if this woman wants to use the animals neve befriends and their information, neve is going to point toward the same working in reverse. with some trust built, or at least the expectations of their working relationship, neve is willing to share information if it's relevant. ]

[Benedikta's pleased smile will be audible in her voice, but then there's a shift to something lighter.]

As for your other question... you mentioned teal colours?

That would be preferable.

[ teals work best with her skin tone and dark eyes. it's a good color that pops for her. ]

Nail polish and eye make-up, if you've got a lead on it.

[Benedikta would agree with those colours on her if they ever did meet face to face.]

Oh, plenty. It is not just information that I am good at finding. You are Paladin or Corsair?

[ there's only the briefest hesitation, the sort of pause that comes from a mind internally saying "why are you asking." ]

Paladin. I assume this will determine the place you'd suggest for me?

Indeed. Then you will not suffer the consequences of traveling to Elah, as most of the best boutiques I have been to are on that Leviathan. There are even small shops where there are women who will do your nails for you for a price, if you are looking for more of a pamper.

Lucky me.

[ the words are offered dryly, but she knows that, at the end of the day, she is lucky to be a paladin at this moment. as far as she can tell, it's random chance who finds themselves a part of which armada, for better or worse. ]

Can't say I've been statused enough for that sort of attention. [ the funny thing here is she could have been, but she chose not to be. she doesn't have the lineage to be considered an altus, let alone a future magister, but pampered like this? certainly could've. ] Good to know, though. Might end up meeting there one day, if you're still able to travel to these?

[She shrugs, forgetting for a moment that Neve can't see her.]

I could. It is not much of a problem with these potions... if you would be willing to meet. Perhaps when all of this blows over, as they say.

I'd like that. Give us both a chance to meet the source, as it were. Might be able to give you an update by then and properly thank you for the information.

That would work just fine for me. I have been looking to treat my nails to something nice, and I ought to check in with my Elah connections as well... when that time comes.

Count on it.

[ and then, because she'd rather not have to have both of them searching by voice only when the time comes: ]

Neve, by the way. Neve Gallus.

[...

Eh, she might as well.]

Benedikta Harman.

[It's not like Neve has any reason to suspect her of anything tying her to her name on the network.]

I will look forward to your invitation, Neve Gallus.

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