begetsvengeance | 002 Video in Violet City Inn

[When the camera turns on, viewers will be greeted by an image of Jeane casually sitting down on her bed, with 1 mop top-headed blue dragon on her lap. Unlike the last time she used the damn gear, she's actually dressed sensibly for a change. Shocker, huh?]

You know, when I bought that Deino egg a few weeks ago I really didn't know what to expect. However, this...

[She gestures to the dragon on her lap, scratching it on its head.]

-wasn't something even I'd consider. Seriously, this thing looks like a crossover between Ringo Starr and a dog, with some lizard bits sprinkled in for good measure. If I wasn't a fan of the Beatles, I'd probably be angry.

But I'm not. Even named him Ringo for good measure. Hopefully he grows three more heads when he evolves so we can have the whole band.

[She puts him down on the ground, watching him for a few seconds as he walks off screen before turning her attention back to the camera.]

Anyway, now that the update all the "cool kids" do is out of the way, I can get to the main point of this message. I've been in this place for about a month, give or take. During that time I've been watching the network. People give updates like the one I just did all the time, telling us about shit we really don't care about, yet the one thing I never see is people complaining about this place.

We're taken from our homes to order a bunch of animals from a video game around for no apparent reason, yet I can count on my right hand the number of complaints I've heard, not counting newbies. So that got me thinking, why is that? Is it because bitching about our situation is pointless? Or...is it because back home just flat out sucks.

[A smile creeps across Jeane's face as she shrugs.]

Dunno why I'm so curious all of a sudden. Maybe I'm just up for a game of "if you tell me yours I'll tell you mine". It's probably the boredom sinking in, but feel free to enlighten me either way, I'll be sure to return the favo-

[Right before she finishes talking, Ringo appears behind her on screen yet again and...walks right into a wall. This must happen a lot, since Jeane just pinches the bridge of her nose and looks disappointed as the scene unfolds.]

...also tips on how to raise a blind dragon would be appreciated. Thanks.

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[Oh look who it is. One of the few people she actually "likes"...What'shisface.

...she really needs to start asking people for their names.]

Told ya so. But yeah, even if I could get him something to help him get around he'd probably eat it. Seriously, he gnaws at everything that his head doesn't smash against.

[A pause.]

No, you can't. Still, if I'm going to be here for a while I might as well make the most of it.

[When it comes to things Blake has been called, What'shisface is one of the nicest ones.]

You could always find one that bites back.

Not much choice except to play along, but that doesn't mean I have to be happy about it or pretend it's not a pile of bullshit.

Got any plans?

[She's a real sweetheart, this one.

That "bites back" comment gets a smirk out of Jeane. The amused kind, not the "I'm going to beat on your ass until I hit spine" kind.]

Have I ever told you I like the way you think? Because I do.

And as far as plans go, not really. Gather up info on this place, whip my team into shape, same as everybody else. You?

[Blake smiles back. It takes a minute, since he's out of practice.]

You're all right, lady.

[It doesn't last for long.]

About the same. Trying to get my guys tough enough to get out of here and put some distance between me and some people from back home.

[Aww, that was almost adorable.]

That's probably the nicest thing anyone's said to me in a while. You should feel honored.

[But the smirks gone so enough and in replaced by her default expression.]

Thankfully, no one from back home is here at the moment, so it's pretty quiet on my end. Though knowing my idiot brother, he'll be here soon.

[That is not a word that gets used anywhere near Carter very often.]

[snorts a laugh] Oh yeah, I do.

[He bets Jeane hears plenty of nice things, especially when she walks by construction sites.]

[He shrugs one shoulder.] Having somebody from back home here isn't all bad. It's an asshole and a kid who thinks I murdered his dad, but it proves that there's a real world out there somewhere.

Your brother? Anybody I should keep an eye out for?

[Alright fine, the nicest thing that didn't have to do with her body.]

Well, it's not like there's anyone back home I want to see. If no one shows up? You won't hear me complaining.

[Besides, her relationship with Travis is...weird. Really weird.]

As for my brother, you might want to avoid him. He's kind of a douche, but at least it's damn near impossible to miss him. Orange sunglasses, black pompadour, red jacket that just screams "prick", ripped jeans, and to top it all off: he smells funny.

So basically, he's a giant tool.

Can't say there's too many people I miss, either. [There's a catch for an instant where he gnaws on his lip.] There was a real fucked up case lately. Nobody's been the same.

[Guys he'd known for years were looking at him differently, and obviously trying not to. That made it worse.]

[She paints a vivid picture.]

Sounds hard to mistake. Jesus, that's your brother? I'd say I'm sorry, but you've gotta be sorry enough for the both of us.

Case? What, are you a cop back home?

[And if so, a cop that actually does his job? Holy shit, that's unheard of back home!]

Half brother, but yeah. I like to think I got my looks and my wonderful personality from my mother's side.

Yeah. For over twenty years now. What about you? You don't look like the desk job type.

[If by "do his job" you mean "beat the shit out of the completely wrong people," then yes.]

It sounds like you got the better end of the deal.

[Jeane may be a lot of things, but stupid isn't one of them. Best to be vague with details when it comes to her..."occupation". Saying that you're an assassin isn't really something you want to tell a cop.]

Yeah, sitting on my ass at a desk doing nothing just isn't my thing. I prefer working with my hands.

[Well hey, at least he tries. Come to Santa Destroy, it's pretty much impossible to beat up the wrong person there. Literally everyone there deserves it.

...also, wow. That better end of the deal comment almost makes her want to laugh. Travis gets a loving, caring family, meanwhile she got...her father.]

In some ways, I guess.

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