un: ragnvaldr | video

[devowr]

[A pretty man with red hair and a thick grey fur shawl around his shoulders appears, seeming hesitant for a moment. He understands that this is how it works, having seen it before. Still. It’s new to him. ]

Good evening. [For those who speak English or its interdimensional equivalents will hear a thick Scandinavian accent. His voice is clear and confident, and he offers a warm smile to the camera.]

Though the snow and creature-rearing has kept us busy and indoors these past weeks, there is no reason we cannot get to know one another. Afterall, must we wait until spring to match-make? So much idle time, so much plentiful food… I think we should all become better acquainted.

My name is Ragnvaldr, the qualities that make me a good husband include hunting, fishing, wood-chopping, and leather making. Also, I am literate.

Comments

un: ashen

[wolfish]

[ Honestly this looks like fun...to spectate.

But here, let him help— ]

Might want to tell the people what your personal qualities are and what you're in the market for, yeah?

[ See? Helping! ]

[devowr]

Personal qualities? Is that not for another to glean by speaking with me?

[In the market…]

I’m searching for a wife- is that not clear?

… Need I make it more explicit?

[wolfish]

People like a general sense of personality. You know, so they can gauge whether it's worth trying that gleaning.

[ Not everyone is for everyone, after all. ]

Wouldn't hurt to get specific. No one knows what you're into if you don't tell 'em.

un: samil

[rowd]

Damn. Literate, too?

( for a skills list, not bad husband quality right there. but, )

I'd take you up on it, but the guy in charge already married me off and gave me a couple kids, so you're a few months too late.

[devowr]

… Gave you kids? Sorry, who is this in charge? Do I need to ingratiate myself to a chief to earn the right?

[Also was he offering to be his wife??? ]

[rowd]

There was a whole thing earlier where we were matched up and put into houses. I got a wife, husband, and two kids. My wife disappeared and so did one of the kids, so I'm down to just a husband and a kid. I think it was Echo?

( wait. )

No, the other E name. I'll remember it eventually.

Text; un: hound

[cantilevers]

I'll wingman for you.

[This seems like a great idea. At worst, it will involve slapping; at best, maybe he'll go to a wedding.]

What qualities are you looking for in a wife, husband, or sentient being?

Video;

[devowr]

[Was this other man testing his ability to read? No matter, he wasn’t lying.]

Qualities… Well. There are many qualities that make a good wife. A resourceful cook to make do with what we can find and hunt in lean times. A keen fire-tender. Fertile, preferably, though that is difficult to know beforehand with a never-married woman.

…Though I know I am potent, at least.

Text;

[cantilevers]

[Sorry, he had not figured out how to switch modes yet. Text is his default, but don't worry, someday someone will explain it or show him. For now, it's all about reading.]

Ah yes, female and a pulse. That makes things easy. Are you looking to date or just jump to immediate wedding?

UN: brainsnatcher | text

[fillme]

whoa!! LOL u tryna find a wife here????

wow……thats so amazin

[the way Hikaru is infatuated with reproduction has nothing to do with the typical teenaged male reasons… moreso because he isn’t exactly either of those things; mortals within the cycle of death, life and reincarnation fascinate him beyond any possible concept of exhaustion.

WHAT’S NORMAL SEXUAL DESIRE LIKE?? what’s being a “man” like?? what do those things mean??? WH]

how long u been here? i feel like i havent seen many other ppl w their priorities so like. um

natural??

Video;

[devowr]

[this person was barely literate, it seemed. Still, he could make it out through sounding out the words at times.]

Ja, is this so unusual? I feel like most men search for a wife.

I have been here for perhaps a month- less, if the moon moves as I expect it to.

[Were his priorities natural? What was an unnatural priority? He thinks of Enki. Right. ]

… It is always good to have clear goals in mind in the face of adversity. What are your priorities?

it’s true. hikaru is a barely literate zoomer horror.. givin rav a cognitive workout in decipherin

[fillme]

YA most do im not sayin thats unusual

[to the question of his priorities, it gives Hikaru pause. such that he sits for a moment, hangs his head, and for some reason, his eyes get a bit watery.

god damn it, he misses Yoshiki so, so fucking bad.

ALL JUST A MOMENT, THOUGH! he wipes his eyes and his nose. he doesn’t examine that any further.]

ahh haha i guess i dont have any………if its true we’re protectin our worlds or whatever my priority is just protectin the one i love

my world, i guess

un: castiel

[messenger]

Are you seriously looking for a... wife in this place?

[ he's read some of the other conversations. ]

[devowr]

[Yet another man, and this one seems to not even want to be helpful. Still, Ragnvaldr is a man of exceptionally good humor.]

Perhaps it is a ridiculous notion to you. But there’s no saying how long we may be here, nor any guarantee on our own lives.

Should I not live freely?

[What’s it to you, is what he might ask if he were less mannerly. ]

[messenger]

You should at least ask Aurora if she'll allow you to have children, or if it's possible to go leaving to another world once all is said and done.

But really, the population of adult women is approximately... one tenth of the overall population.

You may struggle to find a partner.

[ js ]

{UN: philanthropist | Video}

[ghostlord]

We're match-making? {Oh goodness! And here he is so unprepared and already practically married!}

Tell me, Ragnvaldr, what do you think about wine?

[devowr]

Ja! Yes, we are.

[Finally! Someone who’s with it, right?]

I like wine plenty. It makes simple work of easing tension between people.

[Hopefully that was the right answer.]

…Is this an invitation?

[ghostlord]

Sure, why not? But I should let you know I'm taken. {However!} I bet I can help you find a nice match. I'm pretty good at that.

UN: SV; voice

[ascarylady]

[ Nah, dawg, she isn't offering the guy looking for a wife video in return. This is ridiculous, and all these men need to stop encouraging the guy. ]

No one wants to marry you. We're supposedly here to save our worlds from fucking non-existence, and I'm pretty sure us womenfolk are more concerned with that than getting hitched to some random man.

[ Oh, the sarcasm. It's the sole reason she opted for voice and not just more text. ]

video;

[devowr]

Ah. [Oh look, a woman finally. But it seems a little doomed from the jump.]

You speak for the group, then? …I meant no offense. I am new, and an outsider besides. There is no obligation, and I would certainly hope that by the time I marry, I’m not considered a random man to her. This is not a pillaging, or what have you.

voice;

[ascarylady]

[ Yes! Finally, a woman. Alas, it's Sevika, and she's nearly always mean. ]

Can't say I do, but I'm sure I'm getting the overall feeling right. I know I'm not the only lady here, yet I sure don't see any others chatting you up.

un; champion (video)

[twin_blade]

Are you seriously looking for a date? Here?

[ Vax must have misunderstood. ]

[devowr]

Why not here? It is the only place that I am.

[No, no. Sounds like he got it.]

un: f.s. | text

[fortitudosalutis]

Match making? Really?

Voice;

[devowr]

And what do you do in your leisure time instead that is so much more worthy?