video: un; apparition Backdated to pre-event

[unphase]

[the video opens on Tinya standing up in her usual sunroom backdrop, kittens playing, Carmilla fluttering around on her little bat wings. she's dressed to the nines and she's smirking, although the expression doesn't reach her eyes]

I have a simple, yet incredibly complex question for all of Trench.

Am I attractive? If yes, explain why. If no, do the same. Be as brutal as you like.

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Video; UN: Godisstilldead

[in_loveless_memory]

I guess? [Ritsuka is by no means a judge of beauty or pretty girls so he assumes she's pretty by regular standards.] Besides, doesn't it only matter if you like the way you look?

[unphase]

You guess, hmm? [she smiles wryly, then shrugged] I was once considered one of the great beauties of the galaxy. It's hard to go from that to being...unsure due to how people react to you? [and a short laugh] That, and I'm a little vain.

[in_loveless_memory]

Yep. [Ritsuka shrugs. She wanted honesty.] Kay. [He doesn't know what to make of the whole "great beauties" comment because, welp, she honestly looks fine? But he's not about to swoon if that's what she's trying to get.] What is it you want as a reaction then?

Be vain, if you want, I just don't know what more you want?

[unphase]

[not swooning...maybe a little swooning?] Someone to tell me that they're attracted to me. Simple as that.

And I'm not being vain. Mother told me what my weaknesses were every chance she had. My appearance was one of her favorite targets.

[in_loveless_memory]

Well, something to be said for the honesty, I suppose in both your wants and your issues.

But pretty sure the world could call you pretty and you're not going to be satisfied, you want your mom to say it, right?

video; un: mariathorpe

[givetheslip]

You look very nice? It's not a practical outfit, but I imagine that's not what you're going for.

[Personally Maria would want room for more weaponry.]

[unphase]

No. I never go for practical outfits, not unless I'm training. I want to know if I'm beautiful enough.

[givetheslip]

You might want to define 'enough' first.

[unphase]

[she makes a slightly frustrated noise]

I'm the pinnacle of beauty by Bgztlian standards. What I may not be, however, is that of human standards. And since it's mostly humans here, I was wondering.

video | un: dito

[syncopathic]

[Dito has to stop himself from rolling his eyes. Another one obsessed with her appearance, as if he hadn't dealt with enough of that in his own world. Well then, nothing for it. Such a simple yet incredibly complex question deserves an equally simple yet incredibly complex answer.]

I mean, I'd fuck you if I had nothing better to do, but I feel like that speaks more about me than it does about you.

Maybe if you brought a little more to the table I'd consider delivering the praise you're so clearly starving for.

[She did ask for brutal honesty.]

[unphase]

[she looks like a statue carved in marble, her expression somewhat cool]

What do you mean, a little more?

[syncopathic]

[Dito smirks, tilting his head down in an expression that is at once knowing and infuriatingly coy.]

Come on, do I really need to spell it out for you? There's more to attraction than looks. My previous mistress was what most people would call stunning, and she had the personality of a soggy biscuit.

Seriously, don't insult us. Give something to the people here who aren't shallow. Your talents, your virtues... if you have any, that is. If you're going to be fishing for compliments you might as well use all of the bait.

[unphase]

[hers own remains mostly impassive with a slight bend towards chilly]

I have plenty. And no insult was intended, I'm used to situations where all that's required is the exterior. Going deeper is asking for trouble. Besides, I'm not fishing for compliments, I genuinely need to know.

audio | un: sds

[fogsong]

What are you seeking with this, Tinya? [ Her tone isn't judgmental but genuinely curious (and mildly concerned). ]

You're gorgeous. If you walked down the street back home, every head would turn to look at you. And you're not just physically beautiful, you're beautiful deep down, too.

[unphase]

I--I don't know. [her own is soft and a little too thoughtful]

Maybe. I wish I knew for sure. I have the right hair and eyes and complexion for a a true princess of Bgztl. But maybe that's my problem, that and the other world. I don't know how to talk to people anymore.

[fogsong]

I don't think you give yourself enough credit, Tinya. You're a goddamn Night Walker. Your job is to talk to people and be there for them and you're good at it.

Can you get awkward? Sure, but we all can. Don't... Don't let anyone define you by your appearance, including yourself. You're more than just a pretty princess and you have always been more than that.

[unphase]

I suppose. I--I still want to open that safe haven for Night Walkers. Someplace where we can see to those who need us without having to hope we luck into them at Earworm or somewhere similar.

It seems as though all I've been is awkward since I arrived here. That other place, it...changed me. In ways I don't like to think about. Much less acknowledge.

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[hachitaro]

[Yeah, something's going on. He privates the video and frowns at the screen.]

WHat's going on, Tinya?

[unphase]

[Tinya sighs and bites her lower lip briefly]

...I don't know. It's just that this marks my fifth year away from home in one way or another. That's not helping. The other world really isn't helping.

[hachitaro]

I'm sorry.

... I'm around if you ever want to talk. You know that, right? I mean, just because you listen to other peoples' problems doesn't mean you can't do the same with someone else.

[unphase]

It's okay. [she says reflexively]

...I do. It's just...I'm so used to being the one being confided in than the one confiding.

video; un: taka

[retsuden]

[ He's looked over all her other conversations like the snoopy ninja he is, and so he just gives her a sigh. ]

You're being an idiot.

[ 10/10 comfort right there. ]

[unphase]

Gee, thanks. [she says in a bone dry tone of humor. just about anyone else calling her that would make her mad and dig her heels in] Any opinions other than that?

[retsuden]

No. [ SASUKE. Wait for it to click that he sounds like a dick right now.

...

...

Alright, he's caught up on his own tone. ]

Not because of you. I just never stopped to think about what might be attractive in another person until recently.

[unphase]

Oh! You wound me! [she clutches her chest over her heart and looks heartbroken.




only to smile and giggle a little]

Really? That must be kind of freeing. To judge people for whom they are, not what they look like.