video | un: silver

[inthewood]

(( The face on screen is a young man's with bright eyes and dark curls. Excitement shines through his expression. There's no trace of confusion, only a bubbly sort of eagerness that creeps from his look to his soft voice. ))

I do hope I'm using this correctly. We haven't such devices in my world.

(( How easily he accepts this new world in which he finds himself. It isn't the first time Silver's found himself in a strange land. At least this one resembles home in the most basic of ways. Other than this device, much of the technology he's seen thus far seems the same. ))

It is my understanding that magic fuels this place. I would be much obliged if anyone would be willing to sit with me and discuss your experiences since you've been here.

(( He pauses abruptly, looking somewhat abashed. ))

Ah, forgive me for getting ahead of myself. This is all so exciting! My name is Silver, Henry Silver, and I am a folklorist. I study the magical and marvelous in my world and I hope to do the same now that I'm here. It's always best to play to one's strengths, is it not?

(( Another pause, and the giddy smile returns to his face. ))

I thank you in advance.

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[ Video; un: amethyst fiend ]

[amethystfiend]

[ Those eyes were bright and her ears twitch slightly, especially at the excitement that can be seen in the other's expression. Luckily, his voice isn't too soft, but she's sure if it was she'd be able to hear him just fine. ]

Magic. Us. Probably weird things that Brother Zhou and my Master would understand much better.

[ Henry has her curious now. What was that? ]

How do you study them?

[ If anyone tried to harm those she considered family... All because they were studying something... ]

I'm Gu Xiang. What's a folklorist exactly? I've never heard of one of those before.

[inthewood]

Observation, mostly. Sometimes I'm lucky enough to be able to interact with the creatures I study. Well, sometimes that's dangerous, but how can one gain anything without some risk?

(( Being English he isn't familiar with Asian naming protocols. And he struggles a little to mimic the pronunciation of her name. ))

A folklorist, Miss Xiang, is someone who studies myths and legends and tries to find the truth behind them. Every story starts with some kernel of truth, after all!

[amethystfiend]

We're not creatures here. None of us are. We might gain the features but we're not creatures.

[ She's very confused, however, on the whole 'Miss' thing. ]

Who are you calling Miss?

[ Studies myths and legends... ]

Is that what you think this is?

[ Video; un: childofchaos ]

[raisedinchaos]

[ Eyes that seem almost black in nature and seem to shine stare at the stranger on the other side of the screen. ]

You're using it right. A lot of us don't have devices like this back in our own worlds.

[ It was weird to see someone so accepting of a new world, no matter where they came from. Almost at peace, really. ]

Magic. Kizuna. There's more than you think that fuels this place.

[ He can't help but give a bit of a laugh at that abashed look. ]

Jiang Xiaoyu. It's nice to meet you, Henry Silver. As for your strengths, you could do that here. Or you could go for something completely different. Some take this as a second chance at life, even.

[inthewood]

(( He chuckles quietly. ))

I'm afraid I'm a creature of habit. There's so much I can study here! how could I possibly pass up that chance?

(( He reaches into his jacket pocket and retrieves a small leather-bound notebook and his pen. ))

If not just magic, can you tell me a little more?

[raisedinchaos]

There's not as much as you think. It's a normal little town. Now? When the festivals and things like that show, then you'll have something to study, but you'll need to be careful.

[ He shakes his head. ]

It's the people. Something that you'll realize the more that you're here.

[Video] un: songzichen

[tobrushawaysnow]

[ Zichen almost doesn't respond, but there's something...cheerful and shy about this that calls to him.

So he answers, inclining his head in a little bow of greeting. ]

The magic of this world can even bring back the dead, and some here can return lost limbs or organs.

[ Yes, yes he is indeed speaking from direct experience. On both. ]

I am Song Lan.

[inthewood]

(( Nothing short of amazement crosses his soft features. Those pale eyes go wide and his lips part in surprise. ))

Truly?

[tobrushawaysnow]

I have no reason to lie.

[ He pauses, then admits just how he knows. ]

When I arrived, I was a tongue-less, animated corpse with my consciousness in place. Now, I am fully alive, and have my tongue back.

[Video] liebing

[firstjade]

[ This face...is visibly not quite human. Oh, sure, the face itself is human. But there are a few additions: elegant, curved dragon horns, and if Silver really looks, he might see what might be scales (black and silver) peeking past the long black hair along this man's neck. And of course there are the warm amber eyes that seem to smile along with the man's lips.

At least there's a friendly, if quiet, smile as Xichen bows his head a little. ]

The technology of this world is strange to me as well. You seem to be doing well for yourself, which I commend you for. I would be happy to speak with you about what I have seen and experienced of this world and it's magic.

[inthewood]

(( Ah, another person with animal traits! Horns and scales can only be one thing: dragon! A giddy smile tugs his lips upward. ))

Sir, I would be most obliged!

[Video; UN: gentlebreeze]

[gentledawn]

You must know many fantastic stories. [As a folklorist. Xingchen smiles softly at the man's enthusiasm - it's a nice change from the fear he has seen in others.] I can tell you about the magic in my world if you wish? It is called Cultivation.

[inthewood]

(( If it weren't undignified for a grown man to squeal... Well, the smile and brightness that lights his eyes tells all. ))

Sir, I would be most obliged to learn of your world's magic!

[gentledawn]

[Xingchen would have a difficult time telling such a happy face no! And there's no reason to.]

Some people in my world are born with golden cores. It is from those cores that we acquire our spiritual energy. Spiritual energy is what we use to fight demons and monsters. We also soothe spirits with it.

(Video; UN: aloof)

[mourningjade]

...perhaps. (He isn't very...verbose. But this is the first time anyone has asked for such a thing. The antlers and furry ears he now sports - thank you, Wei Ying - likely reveal that he has had an interesting time.)

Be specific.

[inthewood]

(( Specifics are so hard to nail down when there's still so much unknown. So, Silver takes a second to think and starts with the obvious. ))

How did you come by your animal features?

[mourningjade]

They are a product of this world. {His ears twitch and he looks away from the screen, a little embarrassed.} Intimacy triggers transformation.

Video | un: nightwanderer

[dragonrising]

Greetings, Henry Silver.

[Runyu bows his head politely and it's easy to see his draconic features. Those horns and blue eyes are hard to hide with video. As are the scales at the edges of his face and going down his neck.]

It is my understanding that a folklorist would commonly study the beliefs of a group of people. Is that what you are doing with asking about our experiences?

[There's no suspicion here. He's genuinely just curious.]

[inthewood]

(( My, those traits look a lot like what he imagines a dragon to be. It makes him giddy. Silver smiles on his side of the camera and nods his head to affirm Runyu's question. ))

Yes, sir, that is correct.

[dragonrising]

I cannot say I have a great many since I like to keep to myself. But I do wear some of the results of it.

[He gestures to the dragon features.]

My ties to others have led to these. For others it's usually a random creature. For me it was my own dragon nature surfacing.

Voice | un: crypt_thing

[bloodyroses]

Had my v-card punched by a literal goddess, but she's gone now, I think.

[inthewood]

What is a v-card?

[bloodyroses]

I uh.

Lost my virginity to a literal goddess.

Pardon the totally dope other-world slang.

Video | un: klaus

[jasidian]

[ Well. That sure is a huge seven foot orc man rocking a tiny orc toddler to sleep in his arms. ]

A folklorist, you say?

[ His big ol nerdy eyes light up. ]

It's not exactly my field of study, but color me curious.

[inthewood]

(( Ah! Silver's just as nerdy, trust and believe. ))

What would you like to know?