OTA - Just some random time around now - These Thins Aren't Quite as Nice as Cell Phones

[want_to_belong]

Hey, anyone feel like talking into a rock is the start of some sort of prank?

[OOC: Just assume this is posted at a convenient time around event stuff.]

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[ohshitsweetflips]

Funny story, that was the original plan, just selling a bunch of rocks to idiots who don't know where we live. Good prank, right?

[want_to_belong]

How were you going to convince them that the rocks did anything?

[Because he's not that fussed about a joke.]

[ohshitsweetflips]

Oh, that woulda been easy, my dude. We got to test-drive the stones earlier, lil pre-order bonus, and also...we're kinda wizards? Sooo...All I'm sayin is, your prank instincts aren't bad.

[want_to_belong]

...That's makes me a little suspicious of these stone.

Wizards? That's so weird to think. I mean, we have magic, but wizards seems like such a video game or story thing! What kind of magic do you do?

[ohshitsweetflips]

I mean, I do transmutation, but not like, exclusively? I guess I don't really do a whole lot else now, but that's just, thbbbpt, the island. Hey, what are people who do magic called then, if not wizards? Bet it's dumb.

[sorewatopsecret]

Is it really so strange? Though I shall not make assumptions of whence you came from, I do believe that those who hail from worlds without "celluar phones" would think the same, were they to witness us talking into bricks of plastic and glass. It is important to approach life with an open mind, and appreciate the blessings received. Indeed, with this, the bonds of our small community shall strengthen, and with it, a stronger potential to thrive.

[want_to_belong]

It doesn't quite live up to my phone, but it's cool that we can finally call each other again. Kinda wish I could play King's Knight on it... I must be soooo behind after not playing for months.

[Wait, he's probably sounding like a geek to whoever this girl is, isn't he?]

I mean, uh... Technology is just my thing, you know? It's kinda hard to go backwards when you're used to a cell. ...And kinda weird talking into a rock in general. Like one of those crystal balls or something that you see in fantasy movies, ha ha...

[sorewatopsecret]

[A small giggle emits from the stone, and though its in amusement, there's no hint of malice nor contempt in it.]

Fufu... Truly, it is ceaselessly marvelous to see others so passionately interested in something. I confess that things such as "television games" still perplex me, even now, but I understand why people take interest in it.

[The way she tried to pronounce the modern term is both inaccurate and stilted, as if she were an old person trying to figure out newfangled gadgets.]

To compare concepts like magic and technology, however... One cannot truly say that they are either forward or backward from each other, can they? It is more that they are parallel with one another, yes?

[want_to_belong]

I could show you! My cell phone isn't turning on right now, but as soon as I get it working I'll show you how to play King's Knight!

[Like a date! ...He hadn't even seen this girl.]

Ah, yeah, magic is a lot different. Mostly for making things explode and stuff. It's cool, I just hate when Noct hits us with an ice spell and then my feet are frozen in the water. Friendly fire sucks.

[And that was mostly his concept of magic. Big explosions and lightning.]

[despairing_hope]

It's a bit fun though, isn't it? It fits this world rather well too. I don't mind feeling like I'm in a video game or fantasy light novel.

[want_to_belong]

That's what I feel like! Still, yeah, it's cool. My phone hasn't been working since I got here so it's nice to have something again. At least my camera works.

[despairing_hope]

Well, it's to be expected that phones don't work. Though, perhaps one day they could?

[want_to_belong]

Maybe! I'd like to have my phone back. I guess getting the snowmobile working again would probably be more useful, first.

[yourattention]

I don't know. Is your refrigerator running?

[What else are you supposed to say when the mysterious rock in your backpack asks if something is the start of a prank???]

[want_to_belong]

Wish I had one right now. Could really god for some peppery daggerquill rice.

[A soft laugh.]

Or really, more stuff that's not seafood.

[yourattention]

You're ruining my joke. [Connor, it was a shitty joke to begin with.] Also, this is why we should have all voted for anything but - literally I can't even pronounce it. Hell Island: People Edition. As opposed to Hell Island: Sun Edition or Hell Island: The Duality Of Man Edition.

[want_to_belong]

Hey, I wanted food island!

[Someone is thinking with his stomach.]

Think of all the ingredients we could have gathered. After some of our last encounters with civilization, I just... wasn't looking to meet new people.

[suspecteverything]

Personally I'd rather throw it at someone's head.

[And he still might because all of this inescapable conversation is going to get old. Fast.]

[want_to_belong]

Dude, only do that if they deserve it!

And not at a girl!

[suspecteverything]

I live in a highly matriarchal society. I wouldn't harm a female unless they deserve it. And some do.

[want_to_belong]

Really? A place like Lestallum?

You should talk to a girl before trying to hurt her! Even if they're with the bad guys, they might turn out to be cool.

[prettypurpleparlor]

[Muffet sounds amused as she replies:]

Well, I believe humans have this phrase- "if it's stupid but it works, then it isn't stupid".

[want_to_belong]

Really? I haven't heard that one.

Hey, is this Muffet?

[Considering she said 'humans' and the voice sounded familiar.]

[prettypurpleparlor]

Hmm, perhaps it's just something the ones in my world say...

[She smiles, pleased by the recognition.]

Yes, I am. And I'm assuming from the voice that I'm speaking to Prompto, correct? I admit, it might be easier if these came with some sort of caller ID, but people seem to be muddling through thus far.

[want_to_belong]

Yeah, I am!

Heh, yeah, this does feel a bit like being back in the stone age.

[See what he did there?! She would have no idea how clever he felt in that moment.]

Maybe someone can make a wish for touch screens.