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ｚｅｄｍａｒｔｉｎ． (chicartista) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2017-01-09 17:08:00

Entry tags:

aidan reilly, duo maxwell, john constatine, kitty pryde (aoa), obi, zed martin

DAY 410 | (video)
[ when the video comes into focus zed is frowning at the camera, her brows furrowed slightly. she's felt off since she's arrived. her senses were off... disconnected. she's determined though, to figure out what's happening, to connect.

she doesn't like the idea of making this video. the idea of doing something so public makes her uncomfortable. what if someone from her father's cult sees her? she doesn't know if she trusts people or this place enough to put herself out there. it's a risk but what does she have to loose? if this is a prison, what could they do to her? ]

Hi... I'm Zed. [ she has a slight accent. ] I just got here. [ she pauses. it feels like such an obvious and stupid introduction. ] Can't say I'm exactly a fan of all this. I guess, I just wanted to say hello. And John? Chas? If you're here - let me know?

[ there is another pause. her expression softens slightly. the determination is still there but she looks tired. almost resigned. zed isn't the type to give up easily. she always keeps going, keeps running, keeps doing what needs to be done. but this, this might be the tipping point. ]

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	video kitty_has_claws 2017-01-09 10:17 pm UTC (link)
	The orange jumpsuit has a way of indicating that. [She tilts her head, looking at the girl on the screen before her.] And I'm not John or Chas, but I'm here. Hi. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	video chicartista 2017-01-11 01:55 am UTC (link)
	Fair point. [ zed manages a small smile. ] Hi. [ this is strange and somewhat awkward. she's not used to communicating like this. she likes face to face, where she can read people. so she can get an idea of things. ] Have you been here long? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video kitty_has_claws 2017-01-11 09:40 am UTC (link)
	[You just asked the person who has been here longest, so prepare for that.] Over a year. [386 of the 410 days.] So awhile. I'm Kitty. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video chicartista 2017-01-12 02:52 am UTC (link)
	Oh. [ if she was awkward on video before, she seems even more awkward now. is it okay to feel sorry for prisoners? because that's what they all are. even if zed isn't sure she really deserves to be in here. ] I'm sorry. It's nice to... meet you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video kitty_has_claws 2017-01-13 11:24 am UTC (link)
	There are worse things. [She's dead at home anyway.] I'm guessing you'd rather be somewhere else than meeting me, but I am a highlight. [She smiles.] So, what's your story? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video chicartista 2017-01-16 11:36 pm UTC (link)
	[ zed nods in agreement. at least there have been no sign of her father, or his cult. so far anyways. story though? she's never opened up easily not even to those she's trusted. so she's careful with her words. ] I'm an artist, I move around a lot. Nothing too exciting. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video kitty_has_claws 2017-01-17 12:09 am UTC (link)
	Artist, hmm? [No follow up questions there. Makes her think of her former husband. Not usually fun to go down that route.] Where are you from? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video chicartista 2017-01-17 02:04 am UTC (link)
	Yeah. [ she isn't going to mention the psychic thing. or the fact she's been helping fight the rising darkness, while being on the run from her father's cult. too personal. too complicated. ] Atlanta. [ it's not exactly a lie. it's where she's been living, not where she's from from. but it's really as close to a home as she's ever had. ] You? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video kitty_has_claws 2017-01-17 08:49 am UTC (link)
	Oh, sure, I should have recognized the accent. [Which is not an Atlanta accent, but she doesn't press.] Chicago for me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video chicartista 2017-01-19 03:11 am UTC (link)
	I've been to Chicago, nice city. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video kitty_has_claws 2017-01-19 08:17 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, it was. [Past tense for reasons.] So, is this your first abduction? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video chicartista 2017-02-07 08:49 pm UTC (link)
	[ it's not actually. but she's not sure if she wants to volunteer that information, not yet actually. ] That obvious? [ she manages a half smile. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video kitty_has_claws 2017-02-08 07:01 pm UTC (link)
	Tends to be the norm, but not always. At least the multidimensional kind. You'll fit right in. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	[ video ] devine_braid 2017-01-10 11:47 am UTC (link)
	[Being stuck without much to do had a way of making someone watch the network more often.] Hey. Can't say I am or know who you're lookin' for, but I can at least say hello in return. [He gave something of a lazy wave.] I'm Duo. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	[ video ] chicartista 2017-01-11 01:58 am UTC (link)
	Uh... thanks. [ she is so not up on this whole video communication thing. ] Nice to meet you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ video ] devine_braid 2017-01-11 04:25 pm UTC (link)
	Same. [He shrugged a little.] Other than looking for your friends, do you have any questions that weren't answered in your handy dandy welcome message? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ video ] chicartista 2017-01-12 02:55 am UTC (link)
	[ she's a bit too overwhelmed to think up any questions. maybe after she's had some time to process everything. ] Not that I can think of. It's a... lot to take in. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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devine_braid
2017-01-12 10:11 am UTC (link)

Yeah. I can relate.

[They'd all been through the process.]

If you're looking for actual clothes instead of that jumpsuit getup, there's a shop in Sector 3 that has stuff. On the communicator, there's a map button. You can find it on there.

I run the Post Office. Tomorrow, a guy named Obi is going to be handing out welcome baskets that have some stuff in them you might find useful. When you get settled into a spot, let me know where, and I'll have him meet up with you.

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	[ video ] chicartista 2017-01-17 01:55 am UTC (link)
	That would be great. Orange isn't really my colour. Oh, that would be great. [ and she's repeating herself... she's really bad at this video thing. ] Does this happen a lot... people just arriving here? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ video ] devine_braid 2017-01-17 11:18 am UTC (link)
	About every four days or so. It varies in number. Sometimes we get a lot. Sometimes it skips a cycle. So, it's kinda hard to predict. But, we can usually tell how long it's been. You're in a small group today. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ video ] chicartista 2017-01-19 03:17 am UTC (link)
	[ she nods not really sure what do with the information. not sure what to do at all. ] How long have you been there? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ video ] devine_braid 2017-01-19 02:58 pm UTC (link)
	Uhhhh... [He considered that for a moment. Longer than being able to blurt that out on instant recall, that was for sure.] Maybe a year? [He shrugged.] There're others who've been here longer. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ video ] chicartista 2017-02-07 09:40 pm UTC (link)
	Wow. [ she pauses. hesitates, before she asks her question. ] So is everyone here... guilty? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ video ] devine_braid 2017-02-08 03:10 am UTC (link)
	According to the computer, yep. [He shrugged.] It's really picky, too... like you break a law, even doing it for the "right reasons", they don't care. They'll still catch ya. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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hellblazings
2017-01-10 08:37 pm UTC (link)

[ John takes a long moment to answer. Namely because the last time he saw Zed, she was talking to Jim Corrigan's face with her face. Then he was off to fight the Rising Darkness on his own. He doesn't really need any help other than the occasional sorry sod that gets tangled up in it. Not to mention there is all those feelings he has from the bastard Satanist that married those poor dead girls -- ]

[ --Beyond that, however, John puts on a face that says he expected Zed there from the start. Really, what else is John supposed to do? Admit to those feelings? Nah. ]

About time you got here, Zed. I was starting to wonder if any of you noticed I was gone.

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chicartista
2017-01-11 02:05 am UTC (link)

[ the relief on her face was obvious, and she actually can't help but smile. ]

John! [ of course she had noticed. the last time she had seen him had been in the bar, right after jim had kissed her. she had ignored jim's advances up until that point, and as he kissed her what was she supposed to do. she had just told him about her vision of him dying. he had just said he was going to make every moment count. pulling back would have been cruel.

even if the look on john's face was just as bad after. ] What happened?! Where are you?

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hellblazings
2017-01-12 01:57 am UTC (link)

[ He rewards her smile with one of his own. The usual cocky kind that you'd come to expect from Constantine. ]

I'm in a prison, luv. Just like you are. I thought that was a bit obvious. [ And he lights up a smoke with his trusted beloved lighter. Thank you Wardens. ] They've got a set up here. Domes, different places depending on the domes, and not to mention everything is free. Rehabilitation at its finest. They might actually do more good than Ravenscar.

[ Probably not because John thinks it's all bullocks. ]

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	video; chicartista 2017-01-12 03:22 am UTC (link)
	[ zed rolls her eyes. ] I mean where in the prison. [ she wishes she could take him joking for him being okay. except john jokes, and he jokes a lot. sometimes at the worst possible times about the worst things. rehabilitation. right. why does she get the feeling it's more than that? ] Do you really think that? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video; hellblazings 2017-01-13 11:42 pm UTC (link)
	The apartment they've given me. Not that I'd recommend stopping by. Pretty sure there's something growing in the fridge now. [ This is that barrier wall of emotions he has put up. Sorry, Zed. ] I think what I've always thought: it's a bloody lie, just like anything else that is claiming saving the souls of the lost. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video; chicartista 2017-01-17 01:58 am UTC (link)
	[ you're not helpful at all john. she makes a face and sighs. ] Can we meet somewhere then?! [ she needs something - someone to ground her. she isn't sure she agrees with him. lies? it feels all to real to be a lie. but that might just be her senses. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video; hellblazings 2017-01-19 04:08 am UTC (link)
	[ when - except for a blue moon - has john constantine ever been helpful? ] Alright then. Tell me where you've landed up. I guess I need to see that bright orange suit of yours for myself. [ because everyone has those horrid orange jumpsuits to start out. although, john is pretty sure he burned his. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video; chicartista 2017-02-07 11:24 pm UTC (link)
	Uhh... [ she glances around. honestly? she has no idea where she is. she pulls the camera back to give john a better view of her surroundings. ] Wherever here is. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	: video; hellblazings 2017-02-08 01:15 am UTC (link)
	[ Ah. ] Suppose I'll see you soon then. Given you don't get up and walk around. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	video noraneko 2017-01-11 10:36 am UTC (link)
	I don't think a lot of people are fans of the situation, Miss Zed. Either way, welcome, for what it's worth. I'm Obi. There are shops with clothes if you want to get out of the orange clothes. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	video chicartista 2017-01-12 03:35 am UTC (link)
	You can just call me Zed. It's nice to meet you. [ she tried to smile and at least not look as award as she feels. she really isn't into this way of communicating. ] There are shops? In a prison? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video noraneko 2017-01-13 06:55 pm UTC (link)
	Are you sure? I mean, we don't know each other or anything. [ Also, Obi tries to distance himself a little by not calling people by only their names. ] Right? It's a pretty weird prison. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	video chicartista 2017-01-17 02:00 am UTC (link)
	Yeah. [ she half smiles. ] I've never even heard of a prison like this one before. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	video; redclayheroics 2017-01-13 04:19 am UTC (link)
	[ This is possibly the 8000 time he's seen that look on a newcomer and it never stops being heartbreaking. This place. ] Hey, Zed. 'm Aidan. Did you find any of your friends yet? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	video; chicartista 2017-01-17 02:02 am UTC (link)
	I did - at least, I know he's here. [ which really isn't helpful, because john constantine isn't always helpful. she sighs. ] Thank you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2017-01-18 03:15 pm UTC (link)
	That's good, at least. You got any questions or nothin'? I've been here for awhile now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chicartista 2017-01-19 03:35 am UTC (link)
	I wouldn't even know where to start. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2017-01-19 04:57 am UTC (link)
	Well, uhm... most people are keen on findin' new clothes. That seems real important. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	chicartista 2017-02-07 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	[ she glances down at the orange jump suit. ] Yeah... I don't blame them. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redclayheroics 2017-02-08 11:14 am UTC (link)
	There's a bunch of places where you can find clothes. Sector 4 is pretty good for that... don't cost a thing either. You can just pick up what you like and leave. (Reply to this) (Parent)