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[thricefold]

Hello, everyone. I’m Zita.

[ the woman on the screen smiles at the direction of the far caster, giving a polite wave before she returns to the task of packing up some things for the day.

judging by her surroundings as packs her things while she speaks towards the far caster, it seems that she’s taken residence in, well, the queen’s residence. ]

I hope this isn’t presumptuous of me to ask on this but— I’m hoping to offer my healing services to those here in the Queen's Residence or around the city for free.

However I’ve been informed that it’ll be in my best interest if I had an escort with me when I do this. If anyone is willing to keep me company, I would be grateful for it and be willing to pay you back somehow. You're all welcome to seek me for healing too, of course.

[ she pauses. as if considering something.

usually, she would end her message here and refocus her attention on the next task at hand - in this case, her packing for her when she heads out - but... ]

If you’re not interested in that, you’re welcome to also make use of my fortune telling services instead. Payment for this will be required but I promise the price for it is reasonable enough. I only ask for a story.

And that's it. Thank you for taking the time to hear me speak.

[ added ooc note;; for those who would like to thread out their and zita's time out in the city for the free healing services, i now have a log post with that activity as one of the top-levels! feel free to hit it up if you're interested. ]

Comments

audio.

[unwieldy]

[ There's some consideration on Haein's end before he responds to the video, and he does so with only his voice.

He's spent some time with Zita after their first day run-in and then later their work on the roof together, and she hasn't done anything to offend or anger him like people usually do, so why not let his curiosity get the best of him? ]

What kind of story?

video;

[mollymocked]

Well, I'm happy to offer my services as an escort. You're good company.

But, more importantly... You read fortunes?

audio.

[warfares]

A pity you would need one.

( understandable, though. it's only been a few days and already it's clear that the animosity toward them goes deeper than their not being natives. )

What kind of story?

video;

[romancekiller]

You're a healer too? I don't mind coming with you to keep you company or even help as well.

What do you mean by fortune telling though?

video

[cmbr]

[ Sen is... not quite all cheer, no. She's dusted with soot and her hair bunned up in preparation for hard work, but!! Her enthusiasm is very much present. ]

You know I'm always here to help. I'm just a call away.

audio

[arrogator]

A fortune teller, huh?

[She sounds a little skeptical there, or at least it sounds skeptical. People who can divine the future are either running a con or even sketchier than a conman in her opinion, so she's not really sure what to make of that.]

Still, you need someone to watch your back, let me know.

[She's at least making an attempt to try out what that Ben guy was talking about, even if she has some issues with stuff. Stuff not just being fortune telling, but also the concept of her watching other people's back and helping out. It's not something she has much too experience with.]

video

[phykios]

[ fortune telling, huh. percy isn't much of a fan, but that's not zita's fault or anything; he isn't going to be a jerk about it. besides, there's still the first part of her message. ]

That's really nice of you, Zita. Any time you need some company, just let me know. Don't worry about payment or anything.

audio

[verstoned]

You'll need to learn the Craft if you want the locals to trust you better.

Lady Jesiree wants you along in the lessons she's givin' me.

audio.

[purpose]

I can come with you, if you're still looking for an escort. [ a small pause. ] Or a guard.

[ it stands to reason that's the purpose of an escort to begin with, in rey's mind, if zita is searching for accompaniment in the city. the rioting, the disquiet — all of it has lent itself to a tension that's impossible to ignore. better to be safer than sorry.

the question she asks next is precluded by a significantly longer beat, skepticism and curiosity warring. or perhaps it's just simply the beginning fluttering of hope, despite her hesitation to put stock in a stranger's vision of what the future might hold for her. ]

How does your fortune-telling work?