truant: (Bueller. Ferris Bueller.)
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[video; private]

[The camera is being shuffled around in someone's hand, its focus panning back and forth along the pavement on the City square]

-here, and... did that do it?

[The frame pans up, pointing out into the square at large rather shakily.]

Recording! We are on.

[And, swiftly and for the first time with purpose, the frame shifts again, focusing on the face of a young man who is clearly pointing it at himself from a not-fully-extended arm's length.]

Alright, you with me here? So... interesting new choice of scenery here, don't you think?

[More slowly and steadily, the camera pans around the square, before returning to the young man's face, who greets its return with a smile and a raise of his eyebrows.]

Now, really, a radical move like this one? Well, I almost wish I could take the credit for the executive creative decision, but I'm afraid this one's not on me. Besides, bizarre carousels and creepy ticking? I'd hardly call this befitting my sophisticated sensibilities.
So where is it I've wound up? If I knew, I'd tell you, believe me, but as it is... I have no idea. It's a city-- definitely not Chicago, though; trust me. I know my city. And the odd thing about this-- I mean, aside from the obvious odd choices about wherever I am-- is that I have no idea how I got here. Not a clue.
It's not as if this isn't the kind of thing you'd hear about in movies, or books, right? A man goes to sleep at night, he wakes up, he finds himself in another world, with adventures and opportunities beyond his wildest imaginings? Really, it sounds like the beginning of what could be a pretty impressive adventure, a classic blockbuster that could rivet audiences... or a cliched box office bomb that aimed way too high.
Which means it's up to me to make sure it goes the first way. Well, tell the casting director they've made the right call. Ferris Bueller reporting, and I'm up to the task.

[end private...]

[begin public video feed]

[A young man is focusing intently as he hits a few buttons on the device and confirming that it's now broadcasting. He smiles when he sees that it is.]

Hey... hello out there?

[He pull his hand back from the device, lifting it into the frame as a wave.]

Looks like I'm the new guy in town, so I guess I should say hello. I'm... well, not really sure how I got here, but from poking around I see that's pretty much part of the deal, right? Some pretty advanced stuff you've got going on here, too. I'm impressed.

So anyway, I don't really know what the standard procedure is when you land in an alternate reality, but I'm going exploring. Anyone care to show me the place?


[ooc: Whaaaaaaat who just bought this guy paid time? I LOVE YOU, MY ANONYMOUS BENEFACTOR.]
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on 2010-01-15 04:38 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] theshockvalue.livejournal.com
Don't know if there's really a 'standard procedure' when it comes to alternate realities, brother. Maybe someone should come up with some.

So, what's your name, new guy? I'm Brennan.
Posted by [identity profile] tenthsickday.livejournal.com
Probably not... can't say I've seen much of a need for one until now, anyway.

Bueller. Ferris Bueller. Pleased to meet you.

no worries XD

on 2010-01-15 04:59 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] theshockvalue.livejournal.com
Yeah, I'll work on that.

Likewise, Bueller. Or, do you prefer Ferris?

on 2010-01-15 05:04 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] tenthsickday.livejournal.com
Yeah? You find yourself in this sort of thing often?

Oh, Ferris is just fine, thanks.

on 2010-01-15 05:07 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com
Why, hello there!

on 2010-01-15 05:14 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] tenthsickday.livejournal.com
Well hello to you! I'm Ferris Bueller, how do you do?

on 2010-01-15 05:18 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com
I'm...quite well, thank you, and it's so very kind of you to ask! ...Goodness, it really isn't often that newcomers bother with manners when they first arrive here, is it?

Er. Yes, hello, Ferris! I'm Rosella, and it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

on 2010-01-15 05:32 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] theshockvalue.livejournal.com
Well, I've been here a few months, so I find my self in this sort of thing consistently. I guess that's something.

Ferris it is, then. Brennan's fine over here.

on 2010-01-15 05:36 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] tenthsickday.livejournal.com
Oh, not at all. I'd hardly be starting off on the right foot being rude to everyone, now would I?

Lovely to meet you, Rosella.

on 2010-01-15 05:42 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com
Well, no, but generally when people first arrive here, they're more concerned with wondering how and why they've gotten here at all, and not with being polite to whoever might be around to answer them. So you're a bit remarkable in that respect!

on 2010-01-15 05:43 am (UTC)
inmyothertights: (Billy - hrm; orly)
Posted by [personal profile] inmyothertights
You didn't freak out, so we'll have to skip the Welcome to the world of tomorrow! route.

on 2010-01-15 05:45 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] tenthsickday.livejournal.com
Months? Really? How long would you say a guy can expect to spend here?

You've got a deal, Brennan.

on 2010-01-15 05:49 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] tenthsickday.livejournal.com
Yeah, sorry I didn't broadcast that part.

But hey, if you want to, you can still go for it. I'll play along.

on 2010-01-15 05:50 am (UTC)
inmyothertights: (Billy - everything's magic)
Posted by [personal profile] inmyothertights
Nah, it's no fun if the terror isn't real.

Hey, I'm Billy.

on 2010-01-15 05:54 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] tenthsickday.livejournal.com
Well, the questions occurred, but from what I've seen so far, I doubt yelling on this thing will help. But really, that's very nice of you to say, thank you.

on 2010-01-15 05:56 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] tenthsickday.livejournal.com
Entirely understood.

Pleased to meet you, Billy. Name's Ferris Bueller.

on 2010-01-15 05:59 am (UTC)
inmyothertights: (Billy - floating~)
Posted by [personal profile] inmyothertights
Same.

Have you looked around at all?

on 2010-01-15 06:04 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com
It doesn't help at all, but that certainly doesn't stop people from doing it anyway.

Well, let's see, first things first, I suppose. Are you all right? Are you in urgent need of anything? Food, drink, warm clothes?

on 2010-01-15 06:07 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] tenthsickday.livejournal.com
A bit, yeah. Gotta say, at least it doesn't look boring.

on 2010-01-15 06:09 am (UTC)
inmyothertights: (Billy - higher where I belong)
Posted by [personal profile] inmyothertights
Boring is definitely not a word I would ever use.

on 2010-01-15 06:20 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] tenthsickday.livejournal.com
Oh, I'm all right. Though I am cold, so... I guess some warm clothes might be a good idea.

on 2010-01-15 06:26 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] tenthsickday.livejournal.com
Good. It's not a word I ever like to hear.

So, what would you suggest to do around here?

on 2010-01-15 06:27 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com
Yes, I thought as much. That's the trouble with dropping into the City in the middle of winter. It's much more convenient when it's not freezing cold out.

Are you near a fountain at the moment, Ferris?

on 2010-01-15 06:29 am (UTC)
inmyothertights: (Billy - they keep my ears warm)
Posted by [personal profile] inmyothertights
Loads. Have someone to show you around yet?

voice;

on 2010-01-15 06:33 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] 7thborn.livejournal.com
Handling this all very well, aren't you? Nicely done.
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