001 || video.

[wigs]

[The video feed turns on, and the screen is immediately filled with a lot of pink. Effie is dressed to the nines, looking like she's about to step foot on a high fashion runway. The tastefulness of her appearance is debatable, but the only thing more blinding than her attire is the smile on her face as she addresses the network.]

Good evening, Tranquility. [The accent is immediately obvious. It sounds affected, but the inflections come out naturally on her tongue.] I can understand how the ship got its name. It's very quiet around here, isn't it? [And dull. But she's not going to mention that.]

I've been here for several weeks, and it's terribly rude of me not to have introduced myself sooner. [Perhaps she was waiting for an opportunity to go home, or she was hoping to wake up from what was obviously a dream. But as the days and weeks passed, she's resigned herself to the fact that she's stuck here, for now.] My name is Effie Trinket.

I'm used to keeping busy, so I must admit that I've been feeling rather restless here. Do let me know if I can provide assistance somewhere. [She doesn't think she needs to mention that anything related to physical labor is out of the picture.] Or perhaps I can do something to liven this place up -- I could add a dash of color to the interiors, or organize a party or two.

[Her voice trails off, because she's Getting Ideas. She gives the camera one last ridiculously bright smile.] Well, that's it for now! I'll talk to all of you soon, I hope.

[A small wave, and the feed turns off.]

Comments

[killarevolution]

I don't think most of these people have any idea what they're getting into.

[wigs]

It's probably going to be a more subdued affair, if only because this ship doesn't have the same resources.

[killarevolution]

Or any of them. You've got your work cut out for you, Effie.

[wigs]

It's certainly going to be a challenge, but it's a way to keep busy. [And it serves as a distraction, really.]

[killarevolution]

Good for you. Can't have you languishing on us.

[wigs]

I hope you aren't just glad that I won't be bothering you. [Too much.]

[killarevolution]

It might have crossed my mind. [God, he almost missed this back-and-forth.] No more glad than you are worried I might show up and ruin things for you.

[wigs]

You wouldn't. [She knows he so would.] Anyway, you know these people better than me, but I'm certain they'd be receptive to a good party.

[killarevolution]

I can think of about half who might and the other half wouldn't know what the hell they were supposed to be doing. You'd probably call the lot of them barbarians.

[wigs]

I wouldn't call them anything so crude. Still, there's a first time for everything, isn't there?

[killarevolution]

It'll be worth it just to watch, anyway.

[He'll make Carolyn come. It'll be great.]

[wigs]

[Her eyes narrow.] You're not going to try anything, are you?

[killarevolution]

All I'd have to do is show up. Wouldn't be any "trying" about it. [THE CHEEKIEST OF GRINS.]

[wigs]

[She very nearly groans, but she just settles for putting a hand on her temple dramatically.]

Well, it's nice to know some things stay the same. Constants are a comfort, no matter how unpleasant they are.

[killarevolution]

[A tough ironic.] Aren't they, though?

[wigs]

I suppose the fact that you're as insufferable as ever isn't exactly a comfort.