Elizabeth Ethel Cordelia Middleford (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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compnetwork2012-09-15 03:13 am
oathofdevotion) wrote in compnetwork2012-09-15 03:13 am
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--on? I don't think I'll ever-- oh, it says its recording.
[Lizzie pulls away from the camera so that her face is visible, but she's holding it at an odd tilt, betraying her lack of knowledge with technology. For one brief moment uncertainty flashes in her eyes, but then she is smiling politely and speaking confidently.]
Good day, everyone. I hope this finds you well, and that you've been able to settle down properly. My name is Elizabeth Middleford, and, like you, I've been brought here very suddenly from my own time and world. There are some things I've noticed that I'd like to ask about, now that I have the chance.
Firstly, is there anyone here that was taken as far back as the late 19th century around Queen Victoria's reign? I was taken from the year 1890 and I would very much like to make the acquaintance of anyone who was from that time, or any English gentlemen or ladies in general.
Secondly, seeing as we have several young ladies like myself in this city, I would like to extend my hand in friendship to you all and suggest something of a boarding house for us to live or spend time together in. In my time, boarding schools were meant to give its residents a sense of community with each other, as well as offer emotional support. I believe many of us could benefit from that in this city. If anyone is interested, I'll see to finding us an appropriate building and other such business things so we can all be settled comfortably as soon as possible.
[She pauses, and then a fierce blush rises over her cheeks despite her efforts to remain composed.]
Lastly...as I am from an older time than most, I find that my outfits and dress are...well, equally as outdated in comparison to the other ladies here. A-And I am very, very sorry and ashamed to bring up such a private and embarrassing matter over such a public forum, but I will need help getting dressed in the morning. I, um...I need someone to lace up my corset, you see, it's very difficult to do on one's own, my maid Paula usually did it for me back at home...but as Paula isn't here, I would be grateful to any young lady who could spare a few minutes every morning to help lace me up.
[Cheeks still burning from humiliation, Lizzie gives the camera a small nod before fumbling and turning it off.]
[Lizzie pulls away from the camera so that her face is visible, but she's holding it at an odd tilt, betraying her lack of knowledge with technology. For one brief moment uncertainty flashes in her eyes, but then she is smiling politely and speaking confidently.]
Good day, everyone. I hope this finds you well, and that you've been able to settle down properly. My name is Elizabeth Middleford, and, like you, I've been brought here very suddenly from my own time and world. There are some things I've noticed that I'd like to ask about, now that I have the chance.
Firstly, is there anyone here that was taken as far back as the late 19th century around Queen Victoria's reign? I was taken from the year 1890 and I would very much like to make the acquaintance of anyone who was from that time, or any English gentlemen or ladies in general.
Secondly, seeing as we have several young ladies like myself in this city, I would like to extend my hand in friendship to you all and suggest something of a boarding house for us to live or spend time together in. In my time, boarding schools were meant to give its residents a sense of community with each other, as well as offer emotional support. I believe many of us could benefit from that in this city. If anyone is interested, I'll see to finding us an appropriate building and other such business things so we can all be settled comfortably as soon as possible.
[She pauses, and then a fierce blush rises over her cheeks despite her efforts to remain composed.]
Lastly...as I am from an older time than most, I find that my outfits and dress are...well, equally as outdated in comparison to the other ladies here. A-And I am very, very sorry and ashamed to bring up such a private and embarrassing matter over such a public forum, but I will need help getting dressed in the morning. I, um...I need someone to lace up my corset, you see, it's very difficult to do on one's own, my maid Paula usually did it for me back at home...but as Paula isn't here, I would be grateful to any young lady who could spare a few minutes every morning to help lace me up.
[Cheeks still burning from humiliation, Lizzie gives the camera a small nod before fumbling and turning it off.]
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Perhaps it does seem a little strange, to cling to it as I am, but my clothes are from my time and I would like to keep them and use them for as long as I can. [She draws herself up proudly.] I am a lady of Middleford, and I will continue to be so, as my mother would have wanted.
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...riiiiiight. [Yeah, he doesn't get this kinda thing.]
Pretty sure coverings don't change your...lady-ness, but eh. Your business, not mine.
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Thank you kindly. I appreciate your understanding. [She gives him a small nod.] May I know your name? I saw you before but I'm sorry to say I didn't have a chance to say hello.
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Name's Brainstorm.
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You really are much bigger than I thought you were at first glance!
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Yes, yes I am. [He seems a touch exasperated by that.] My size being an odd thing seems to be a recurring thing for both the locals and the other guests.
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[A beat.]
You what?
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