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[chiroptophobic]

[ This is Bruce Wayne's voice. Cheerful, foppish, and the audio itself is somehow unsteady as though he can't decide how close to his mouth to hold the device. Apparently his default is too close, because--well, you'll see. He speaks like he's called someone specific. ]

Um, hi there. I bet I mess this up somehow, send it to the wrong number - something like that - but I don't really know that many people here, and... Well, this is embarrassing, actually--

[ At this point he bumps the video feature on with his chin, and it records a swathe of his jaw. ]

Do you know how to cook?

[ He's squinting into the camera, super close when he draws the device back, so that only his left eye and a swathe of slightly too-long hair falling over his forehead is visible, and then that eye narrows and the feed shuts off. ]

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voice;

[onsilksheets]

[She got that from his reply and Bela wishes she was able to see his expression right now.]

I'm normally better at conversation. Promise.

voice;

[chiroptophobic]

Then do I have to look forward to the next one, and write this one off as a complete disaster? Maybe next time I'll get as far as my name first?

voice;

[onsilksheets]

Well, we could always start this one over and begin with a proper introduction. Would you like to go first with that?

voice;

[chiroptophobic]

I can do that. It's Bruce Wayne. And you are?

voice;

[onsilksheets]

My name is Bela Talbot. It's a pleasure, Mr. Wayne.

voice;

[chiroptophobic]

Talbot, like the wine. It's nice to meet you. Have you been here long?

voice;

[onsilksheets]

Exactly. I have been here for over eight months now so fairly long.

voice;

[chiroptophobic]

Eight months. [ A sharp whistle. ] I don't think I could handle this place for so long. I'd go stir crazy.

voice;

[onsilksheets]

Well, somehow I've managed to handle it so far. I'm a lot stronger than most people think. [Perhaps trying to convince herself here.]