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[porcelainandblood]

[Perne has chosen to address the happenstance (i.e., being in Lunatia) with a great deal of professionalism. At least, as much as she can muster given the situation. Her device is propped up on a very standard table in what is likely her apartment. She sits in front of it, posture prim and proper.

Evidently she has been bracing herself for this particular conversation and even if she's not confident in having it, her tone remains even. Again, professionalism. Or at least the closest thing to it.]

It is to mine knowledge that this 'network' is capable of reaching all of those possessing the same device—in short, those of us referred to as Moonblessed individuals.

Some of you I have already had the esteemed privilege to meet. For those of you with whom I am not yet acquainted, I am Lady Perne de Archevauliere. Simply 'Perne' shall suffice if you have need to address me by name.

[Her posture is already straight, but it doesn't stop her from trying to straighten up even more. Her hands linger beneath the table, undoubtedly betraying her fidgeting as a means to keep such from creeping into her relatively stern expression.]

I have been adequately informed on the situation at hand facing all of us in the same role. Given the nature of this place, its currency and its resource, I have an interest in making an accord. That is to say, I am seeking voluntary candidates for this 'Moonlacing' that must needs occur. I have no interest in informal or inappropriate proceedings under such pretences. As such, mine standards for who I will accept will need to be met in full and to mine satisfaction before I shall consider any such agreement or accord to be in effect.

You may meet with me in person if you care to and do not trust me via visual. Mine requirements do not, however, require this to be part of the initial process.

[She might as well be hiring for a job with the way she discusses it. Who knows. Maybe she'll lighten up in time, but considering how stubborn and bullheaded she can sometimes be... mayhaps not.]

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text; un: alexiel

[brodia]

[ She is surprised mortals are having such difficulties with partners. The males in her crew back home, at least, never seemed short of desperate to find a partner to sate their desires. ]

Lady Perne, for what reason do you choose to participate in moonlacing?
Do you intend to facilitate the rebuilding efforts of this land?

[porcelainandblood]

For mine survival.
Any benefit it has for the land itself is secondary.

[If survival wasn't a part of it, Perne would be quite content to keep everyone at arm's length of her. If Bishop's assessment is correct, and she has little reason to doubt him, then moonlacing isn't a privilege, it's a requirement.]

[brodia]

Your survival? Are you ill or wounded?
Or is that you require funds for basic necessities?

[ She had never properly considered the tribulations the average mortal would undergo upon arriving here rupie-less and alone. She had the benefit of those from her world and the benefit of only needing to survive on very little. ]

[porcelainandblood]

I remain in one piece for the time being.
By mine survival, I mean to agree with your second observation. If I mean to survive in this world, that means I must adapt to the rules requiring such here.

['Privilege' is not a word Perne would ordinarily use because she is privileged, but... Alexiel must be very much so in Lunatian standards, otherwise she might understand the struggle a bit more.]

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[itsknighttime]

holy fuck
i know someone back home who youd love if all those words amounted to "yo wanna hold hands"
im being sarcastic no one likes him
thats me asking for the tldr youre just out to hold hands and not die right?

[porcelainandblood]

[...He's so crass in how he presents himself. Mayhaps that should not come as a surprise.]

How kind of you to put it so concisely. Aye, you have the right of it.

[itsknighttime]

[[This gentle-lady is right. That is a Strider through and through. But she's put up with him for exactly one text message, and that just emboldens him.]]

yeah no problem man i got you
so are you like a left hand holder or a right hand holder?
maybe a both hand holder
im betting a both hand holder but not linking the fingers either just that good ol wrap around the hands and stand there waiting for the hallmark music to kick in
right? im right

[porcelainandblood]

[...Something, something, something first impressions and diplomacy...]

I do not make a habit out of holding hands. I hardly see a reason why one would specify left or right hand. Surely which hand does not matter. If I had it mine way, I would not be holding hands at all. This is not a romantic affair, and I have no interest in such things.

[And she has no idea what 'Hallmark music' is, but she doesn't appear to be interested in it, regardless.]

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[badluckblues]

wow do i ever have the potential friends for you

@specialist_snowflake
@irondaddy

get a load of this chick

[ Poor Perne. It's not her fault this post brings about G-rated flashbacks of Winter Schnee's 20 minute presentation of terms and negotiations for moonlacing. Anyhow sounds like she'll be into his tight-laced military friends. ]

[porcelainandblood]

[She is not completely caught unawares by such response. It would be unrealistic to anticipate that individuals outside of the Holy See would have...

What. Finesse? Class? Some form of respect that would allow ignorance in place of mockery? (She can't actually tell if she's being mocked or not, but assumes it's safer to conclude she will face a good deal of ridicule for her approach.)]

I am incapable of determining if your response is sincere or sarcastic.

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[specialist_snowflake]

His rudeness is well-intended.

[She indulged herself in the deepest of sighs before responding. Freaking Qrow.]

Greetings, Lady Perne. I am Winter Schnee. In the interest of not wasting your time, I am not attracted to women. I only wish to commend your efforts in fostering communication and being clear about your expectations and boundaries. You will find those who are willing and able to respect your wishes, so do not settle for less.

[porcelainandblood]

...Well met.

[...Perne has so many questions. So many of them that she chooses not to voice because she supposes at the end of the day, the answers don't actually matter. It doesn't stop her, however, from looking incredibly sceptical over the concept of both well-intended rudeness (which just sounds like an excuse someone would give a man back in Ishgard for uncouth behaviour) and some kind of unseen requirement that attraction of some sort comes into play when it involves holding hands (but then to be fair, the most enamoured look Perne's ever given has very likely been to a plant, so mayhaps she can't judge).]

It would appear that I am not the first to issue such specifications.

[At least, this appears to be the implication. It does offer her a subtle sense of relief, if that's what Winter was intending.]

[badluckblues]

yeah i get that a lot

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[irondaddy]

( James starts his video reply looking significantly more amused than Winter, though with the same military bearing and straight shoulders she'd had. )

I would also like to apologize for my friend's tone, as I'm afraid he isn't used to speaking with anyone holding rank or title. At least, not very kindly.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Perne. I am General James Ironwood from a kingdom called Atlas; I also had the pleasure of being the Headmaster of the Academy that we taught our children at. I'm sure others have already told you and I hope it will be a relief to know that the moonlacing this place requires can remain fairly chaste.

I do hope you'll find suitable partners who will meet your requirements.

( He doesn't look as though he'd offer, but if she happens to show any particular interest, far be it from him to turn her away; he's still quite critical of himself, is all. The lady is owed an apology and that was all he intended to deliver, But You Know. ✨ )

let's just pretend this icon is Amused ok

[irondaddy]

As skilled in speaking with the general populace as ever, I see.

[badluckblues]

i don't call in reinforcements from the atlas military for the general populace, jimmy

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[getting_better]

[He honestly couldn't help but laugh when he saw her post. He knew she'd adapt but to make Moonlacing sound like a job application was certainly amusing. How could he ignore this? He does let an hour or so pass before finally reaching out to her.]

How goes the Moonlacing partner applications?

[He says ever pleasant and well-meaning. Or at least on the surface. Honestly he's just so amused by her.]

[porcelainandblood]

[At least she can make him laugh. Considering what she knows of him, Perne does not take offence to his humour. Truth be told, everyone in Lunatia likely needs some humour in an effort to cope with things.]

They are not 'applications,' Master Bishop, but rather an assessment of the city's population in proper. This is not merely a means of making accord, but rather of making acquaintance and observation of the inhabitants. It grants me opportunity to witness conversation, posturing, motives, incentives, and so on. People are more than simply their words, but how they deliver such concepts. And sometimes, it is not what they are saying that holds the true importance, but rather what they are not.

[Ever the keen observer, Perne seems to have had multiple reasonings for her approach and as ever the typical, it's subtle, evasive, and not terribly upfront, something that will come to be expected from the young woman in question.]

However, as you can see, I continue to function as expected.

Audio, un: magicowl

[getting_better]

Good to know.

[He was honestly a little worried, and still is, about her Chroma situation. He himself isn't a big fan of getting cozy in the sack with a female then taking off, but he isn't above hand holding at least so he manages to cope.]

And how is your assessment of the populace? Anyone seem like a trustworthy sort?

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[baitless]

Well, I do not particularly mind helping out. I presume you wish to stick to things like hand-holding rather than anything more serious, yes?

[...he's not going to just leave someone to die okay]

[porcelainandblood]

[It's not the offer that annoys her, because the truth is, anyone willing to take the offer is issuing a courtesy and considering Perne has immensely high standards, anyone willing to endure that is likely a worthy companion on some level. All the same, she can't help but be slightly agitated by the phrase 'anything more serious.']

Your assessment is accurate, though I must needs inquire—Has someone gone to this... communication device to ask for such... [How in the hells does she even ask this.] ...for things that are more serious?

[baitless]

[Seteth lets out a bit of a long-suffering sigh.........]

Far more serious indeed. I suppose it’s simply the culture of the place, but sometimes you really have to question people’s judgment...

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[menphina]

[ An elezen... she looks surprised, though she has heard everything she's said, but it is interesting to see someone who looks like a person she'd encounter back home. So she doesn't address a single thing she's asked yet, instead opting for: ]

...are you an elezen or elf?

[ The miqo'te on the screen looks curious, watching her with amusement in her eyes but a calm expression. ]

I promise this has a purpose.

[porcelainandblood]

[What a peculiar way to make introduction, though it takes two statements to confirm recognition of—at the very least—a miqo'te. Quite a pretty one, at that, though it would be false for Perne to claim she's seen many miqo'te.

How many is that from Eorzea now...? Regardless, Megumi's pointed question does cause Perne to pause, if only because she's trying to properly decipher what the difference might be between the two. Others have certainly mistaken her for elven, so there must be some appearance similarities.]

The former. [She replies with a tip of her head.] Although I have yet to correct anyone who has defined mine people otherwise. [...Because at the end of the day, does it really matter what others think she is? No. Not especially.]

[menphina]

[ There's a hint of amusement at the confirmation, shown in the lift and flick of her ears. An elezen, then. A pretty one, and a stuffy one! Her favourite kind. That means she's from Hydaelyn as the Source— not the First. ]

Going to take a guess and say you're Ishgardian, as well? You sound different than the ones I've had to deal with in Gridania.

[ She pays attention! But she does smile and give her a wave. ]

Well met then, lass. Found any assistance for your needs yet?