(video) un: laurel

[lightinside]

[ The feed clicks on to reveal a blonde woman with green eyes staring into the camera. It takes a few moments before she adjusts the angle to give a better view of her face, one that it isn't so close up. She gives a warm smile. ]

Sorry about that! Still, getting used to this, uh, device.

[ Her accent is unmistakenly American. ]

Anyway. I'm Laurel Lance and I've been here for a little over a week now. Not going to lie, it's been a lot to take in, but I think I'm getting there. I just have a couple of questions for people.

Firstly, where has the best coffee?

Secondly, is there a gym or something like it around?

Last but not least, I'm wondering if there's a need for legal advice in this place. I'm a lawyer back home.

Thank you for taking the time to listen.

[ With that, Laurel ends the feed. ]

Comments

( video | un: burton )

[rocinantes]

Lawyer, huh?

( oh, he's known a few of them. never really gotten along with them but he knows them. )

What kind of lawyer? Criminal?

[lightinside]

[ She nods in affirmation before answering his question. ]

I started off in a not-for-profit that represented people who couldn't afford a lawyer. Then I eventually became an Assistant District Attorney.

[ So yeah, criminal would be accurate. ]

You looking for advice?

[rocinantes]

Haven't killed anyone lately.

( ha ha ha? )

I don't know how much a lawyer's going to be needed here. It's kind of fucked up, if you haven't seen.

video; UN: TripleJ

[kyley_b]

Dude. I have bad news. Coffee is apparently fucking scarce. There was some in the house I moved into but I'm not sure where else to get it, although I'm pretty sure someone is growing some.

Haven't seen a gym, but that's some people who'll teach you to fight around.

[lightinside]

[ There's a look of disappointment on her face before she sighs. ]

Least I know for sure. Might have to end up going door to door and ask if they could spare some. But growing it? That's a good idea.

I know how to fight. Took some self-defense classes. [ And then some. ] Do you have any names of people?

[kyley_b]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure Fern can do that, he's the resident plant guy. Like, literally.

Yeah, Vira-Lorr. She's great. Three eyes, hard to miss, runs a fortune telling setup just at the edge of Cellar Door on Hypogean Way, close to Gaze.

So you were seriously a lawyer?

video. un: hardsell

[oldhound]

Now there's a face I haven't in quite some time.

[ Of course, their first meeting wasn't as auspicious as it could have been. Went far better than he figured it would, considering what they were doing. He's dressed in typical Trench fashion and digging some stuff out of some boxes in his shop. He grins. ]

Firstly, you find that one and I'll buy. In lieu of that, I've got tea and whiskey. As for the last one, I've been offering yoga classes if you're interested.

[lightinside]

John Constantine. It has been a while.

[ She was grateful for his help back home. Sara was better and everything was as it should be. Though Laurel wouldn't exactly consider them close, she is open to the idea of getting to know him here.

The smile is returned. ]

Trust me. I will do what I can to find some coffee. Tea would be fine, but I'm gonna pass on the whiskey.

[ The mention of yoga has her quirking an eyebrow. ]

Yoga classes, really? I'll get back to you on that.

[oldhound]

Truer words, love.

[ He was glad to offer it. Even if it was less offering and more a favor owed to Oliver. Theirs might've been a passing thing, but she'd proven herself to be capable. After all, Sara was here, wasn't she? ]

Then I'll consider myself in your debt in advance and I don't say that lightly. Tea it is, you want to stop by we can have a proper chinwag.

[ He laughs, head dropping down at the questioning. ]

Is that so hard to believe? I may not do all that running around nonsense and gym memberships you hero types go in for but that doesn't mean I don't do anything at all.

video: un: willthewise

[deadboywalking]

[Well, he can answer the first thing.] There's not a lot of coffee. I think most of the places make it outta...mushrooms.

Sorry.

[lightinside]

[Will is the second kid that Laurel has seen here. Making her wonder what kind of place would take kids from their home? But she doesn't show that. Instead, she gives Will a warm smile.]

Hey. No need to apologise. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

But, mushrooms? I'm not sure how'd that taste.

[deadboywalking]

[Will is old hat at the interdimensional abduction thing. He's practically a veteran at this point.

He scrunches his nose, raising and lowering a shoulder.] Most people I've talked to say it kinda...sucks. I don't drink it. I don't like how it tastes normally.

video; un:scifo

[thinkfirst]

[ Flynn turns on the feed with a little wave. It feels strange to just... talk to people on this thing, still, and he doesn't feel right without a greeting. It just seems rude. ]

I haven't yet found a dedicated exercise facility but if you're looking for someone to train with, I could use the same thing. At the least I have access to a backyard and a few training dummies.

[lightinside]

[ Laurel gives him a wave in return and smiles. ]

It's a little unconventional, but I think I could make it work. I'm used to training indoors. Are you sure it's okay? I mean, you don't know me.

[thinkfirst]

[ Flynn really should have learned not to be this trusting, but... here we are. He just smiles. ]

Are you planning on pulling anything untoward while training with me? If not, then I can't see a problem with it.

un: trienemybest; video

[droptheious]

My boyfriend has some coffee I'm sure he wouldn't mind sharing. It's not an easy resource to get at these days but he has...uh ways of growing it.

[Literally. On himself. Also, he has an endless bag of hazelnut coffee because the Deerington Gods smiled on him that day. ]

Are you settling in okay?

[lightinside]

Really? That would be great. Only if he can spare some, I'd totally trade something in return. What that is? I don't know yet.

[All she has right now is her legal skills, self-defense skills and things she brought from home. Which includes her vigilante gear and a motorbike.]

I think I am. Everyone's been helpful and I have my sister here.

[droptheious]

Of course. It's hazelnut flavoured- if you want something different he can do it, but he needs a little time to get it. You don't need to worry about trading.

[Aww, but that brings a smile to his face.]

I'm glad you have your sister here- I think that helps. Having someone that close to you here. Gives you someone to uh... lean on, which you definitely need.

video; un impala67

[venatoris]

If you find good coffee, let me know.

[ he'd kill for some jfc ]

[lightinside]

Sure. I can do that.

[ Said with a smile. ]

Mind giving me your name so I know who to contact?

[venatoris]

Yeah, course.

Dean Winchester. Pretty sure I'm the only one around right now.

Video | Clickclickbloom

[onekindsoul]

First off- Not a fan of coffee. So I can't help you there. But if you find a good place let me know. If a friend of mine shows up I'll score points if I can point out a good spot for her.

Secondly- I haven't seen a gym yet- But I could definitely use a work out buddy if you're looking for one. Are you a lifter, cardio person or fight with deadly weapons sort of person?

Last off- Not sure about the whole lawyer thing- But I'm sure there's a spot for it.

[lightinside]

That's fine about not liking coffee. I've already gotten an offer from someone, but if a coffee place appears, I'll be sure to pass on the knowledge.

Cardio, mostly. Does a bo staff count as a deadly weapon? I haven't really used anything sharp or pointy.

Maybe there's a spot. I don't know. I need to think about how I can offer those skills here.

What's your name?

Text | UN : Medicinal

[meds4sale]

I cannot say that I have run across coffee yet, but the apple cider is quite nice.

Though on the matter of needing a lawyer; does this place have laws? I am not sure I have seen a policeman or guard or anything of the sort.

[lightinside]

The cider is nice, yeah. I tried some a few days ago.

[ The non-alcoholic variety. ]

From what other people have said so far, there doesn't seem to be any laws here. Which kind of worries me a little, but it's not like I can enforce anything. Not my place.