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[the entry starts with Draco suddenly leaning away from the stationary screen, looking relatively bewildered—and not looking at the camera, because he doesn't know what that is or where to find it. he leans back forward, observing the screen, and gives it an uncertain little tap. he mumbles, a little.]

Is it working, then?

[he rolls his eyes and sighs.]

Feel like a sodding idiot... Well, here goes.

[and, unsure if this is properly doing its thing or not, Draco just hopes that it's working so that he's not literally talking to a wall. Draco seems to decide looking at the screen is probably the best course of action, as he talks—so to those viewing him, his eyecontact isn't direct, but hey, it's not too off!]

Some of you've already met me; my name is Draco Malfoy. I'm a somewhat recent arrival for this embarrassment of a city.

[and, as is characteristic of his house, Draco gets straight to business.]

I heard this was probably the easiest way to contact people conveniently, since there's no other option. I'm looking for a partner—someone to rely on when I start to get ill.

[he prays people get his meaning.]

That said, besides obviously helping the health of whoever steps up to the task, you won't be doing this for nothing. I'm a wizard—I know magical abilities aren't incredibly uncommon around here, but there's a fair bit of magic that can be incredibly convenient in the—[Draco half scowls, half winces,] domestic scheme of things, I guess...

Anyway—a simple exchange of information, such as where we're living or places we frequent, and trust enough to find one another as necessary is all I ask.

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Kirkland.

Of course, at this point, everything I'm saying may as well be simple gossip. I haven't learned much for myself yet—but it's good to keep this in mind as I find things out.

[And unfamiliar name, but one she would have to remember. Perhaps she could find its owner and ask how he'd come across that information.]

Even those of use who have been here for months only know so much. The only thing I am truly certain of is that contact with others helps to heal from whatever this strange illness is that comes upon us. [It's not exactly the most helpful information for getting home, either. But at least they were told that much up front.]

[Draco sighs.]

That'll be two of us, then.

[Not wanting her words to discourage him, Freya gives a small smile.] At least we've made an arrangement to be prepared for that. I'm certain we'll find a way home one way or another.

—Are you?

What makes you so sure?

[Because.] I have no desire to remain here for the rest of my life; I will return home somehow, through my own efforts or otherwise. [Even if it is peaceful and almost cozy here.]

You don't intend to give up, do you?

...'Course not.

[it's not that Draco lacks confidence, especially—but he considers himself somewhat realistic. he's accomplished extremely trying tasks in the past, but not all that'd been expected of him.

derisively, he wonders if escaping this place will at least be easier than murder.]

I just need more time, wretched as it is to say.

That is understandable. [She certainly needed some--the combination of events back home and being suddenly brought to this place took a toll on her, even though she's trying to move forward.] Just remember that there are others here to help you. You only need ask.

Clearly. And so I did. [sorry, Freya. Draco's kind of an ass, obviously. ):]

Lots of good natured types 'round here.

[Freya's not unfamiliar with his type; she can deal with it. The knight only seems amused at his attitude.] You'd rather everyone be out to harm you?

Of course not. This is harm enough as it is.

Then I'd suggest you don't sound so unhappy about it. You never know how those "good natured" people might react. [She might have said ungrateful, but she doesn't presume he'd take it as the joke it was meant to be. She did want her offer of help to be accepted.]

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