video, un: ponine

[jondrette]

[A young woman appears. Her long, dark hair is tangled and soaking wet, hanging down in front of her haggard face. Her age is hard to pin down, but it’s clear that she’s seen better days. And worse days, for that matter.]

There is rain that falls from a pipe here!

[This was a fact she’d learned with a shriek when she’d decided to play ‘what does this knob do’ in her room.

Her face lights up when she speaks, though, her accent clearly French.]

First it scalded, then when I tried to turn it off it became incredibly cold! [She giggles though, a rather ugly sound, and moves over to flop down on her bed melodramatically. On her right hand, visible as she gets comfortable, a bright red circular scar can be seen.] And such a bed! Have you ever seen such a bed before?

[She exhales, relaxing into the mattress.]

If this is heaven, I believe I am in the wrong place.

Comments

[unknownmoirai]

Some call me that yes but my name is Inesa. That is what I am called here.

[She just smiles, as if what she's saying is perfectly normal.]

I love shopping myself. I sometimes go out to find fabrics for the shop even though I don't really have too.

[jondrette]

Inesa, what a beautiful name fit for a beautiful woman.

You have a shop! I should love to see what fine fabrics you have! You must be wealthy!

[unknownmoirai]

Thank you. A friend here gave it to me. His name is Seregil.

[Her expression softens and she shakes her head.]

I don't. The money that I earn goes into the fabric,, the building, the people there and then I give it back to the city. I don't like having a lot of money. [It's awkward for her.] So please let me know if there is anything you need. I'd be happy to supply you, money or no.

[jondrette]

Oh yes! I have met him! He is quite handsome.

Why would you not want to have money? Money gives you such freedoms!

[unknownmoirai]

He is.

[She absolutely adores him and Alec. They have become something like mothers to her during her time within the sphere.]

Does it? I suppose because I am free without money.

But, I think it's different for me.

[jondrette]

Why is that, lady?

[unknownmoirai]

Because I am able to travel where I like. It isn't money that gets me there but my feet.

There isn't anything that money can buy me that I absolutely need.

[jondrette]

Food and shelter? Clothing? Something to drink and a warm bed?

[unknownmoirai]

I have a dress. I have slept outside a few times. I love looking at the stars.

[A beat.]

I don't need to eat but I like trying new things.

[jondrette]

But when it is cold or wet? What do you do then?

Do not need to eat! What is this?

[unknownmoirai]

I sleep in the cold or wet.

[She smiles.]

I like the rain.

Oh. I am not human. I am... I believe that many call it an angel but I am not sure what you'd call it.

[jondrette]

I like the rain as well.

[She could be clean, and Paris would grow quiet.]

An angel? A true angel? Oh, lady Inesa! [She's clasping her hands together in front of her as though in prayer.]

[unknownmoirai]

I don't know.

[She has to think about it.]

What's the difference between a true angel and an untrue angel?

[jondrette]

An angel and a devil, I suppose.

[unknownmoirai]

[She shakes her head.]

I am not a devil or a demon.

[jondrette]

Do... you have wings?

[unknownmoirai]

I do, I could show you.

[She pauses briefly.]

It might be easier if we were to be in person.

[jondrette]

I would like to see your wings.

[unknownmoirai]

We can meet now if you'd like.

[jondrette]

Yes, yes, I would be so honored!

[unknownmoirai]

Where are you? I am at my shop right now.

[jondrette]

I am in my own place.

[unknownmoirai]

Then I will come to you. I will be there in a few moments.