Second Gem | Video

[beyourrock]

[The feed opens up with Pearl, looking down into it. She looks a little irritated, but her brows furrow and she adjusts the screen accordingly before stepping back a few feet. All of her now being in frame. The Gem gives a small wave after clearing her throat.]

Greetings once again, Wonderland. This is Pearl, and I come to you all today with an offer.

[The gem in her forehead glows brightly. Closing her eyes, Pearl reaches inside the actual gem itself, extracting a rapier blade from inside it. That's right folks.

She pulls a sword from inside her head. Or, gem, specifically.

Pearl twirls the sword in her hand before she rests the tip of it against the floor.]

I would like to offer my services. I specialize in swordsmanship. I have a couple thousand years of experience. I'm willing to teach anyone, and it doesn't matter your skill level. Wonderland can be unpredictable, so it's better to be prepared, right?

For, now I'm gauging interest. Plus, it would be great, for myself, to start practicing again.

[A beat.]

Oh, and I could offer dance lessons if anyone is interested!

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[determinedest]

That's kind of all we can do here.

[Accompanied by a faint, apologetic smile.]

That's the one thing that stays the same - everything always changes.

[beyourrock]

[She tries to return them a small reassuring smile.]

You know what? I'll be sure to come to you with questions. You seem pretty knowledgable. We can both teach each other!

[determinedest]

M-me?

[They wouldn't consider themselves knowledgeable. But it's a...nice compliment, if an unexpected one.]

I mean I can, I'll try!

[beyourrock]

[Pearl smiles brighter and bows her head, her smile growing into a grin.]

I know you will, Frisk. You're a teacher compared to me when it comes to Wonderland here.

[determinedest]

[They're not...but they're just a kid, aren't they? Aren't they supposed to be too small and stupid for that kind of responsibility? That's what it's supposed to be like. No one puts kids in charge of things. No one tells kids they should teach people.

It just doesn't work like that.]

But -

[The protest dies in their throat, and they shake their head, rearrange their expression into a smile.]

Um. Okay. If you, if you say so.

[beyourrock]

[Pearl furrows her brow as she looks at them.]

Did... I say something wrong?

[determinedest]

N-no! It's fine. I just...didn't really expect that. That's all.

[They flash a hasty smile that they hope is at least slightly reassuring.]

[beyourrock]

Well, wouldn't you say you're pretty experienced with Wonderland?

How long have you been here, Frisk?

[determinedest]

I...guess so? I mean, some people have been here for years. I've only been here since... [Their expression screws up in thought for a moment.] ...since January, I think. Yeah.

[beyourrock]

[Pearl counts on her fingers before she grins.]

That's still a lot of experience, especially compared to me, who has only been here for a few months.

You have plenty of knowledge to offer.

[determinedest]

O...kay. I mean, I just don't know why you'd ask me instead of - aren't adults better at this sort of thing?

[beyourrock]

Sometimes the younger generation can give interesting perspectives.

It's what I've noticed lately.

[determinedest]

[That's...surprisingly astute of her to say? And also suspiciously kind. They're not entirely sure what to make of it.]

...can we still start with ballet?

[beyourrock]

[And she smiles brighter, nodding.]

Of course we can. I'll get in contact with you soon. I'd like to see if there's more interest.

[determinedest]

All right! I'll...I'll talk to you later, I guess?

[There's a small smile on their face, wavering and hopeful.]

[beyourrock]

Indeed you will, Frisk.

Have a good day.

[She smiles fondly before hanging up with a small wave of her own.]