002 ♕ Video

[lefthandedgenius]

Hi, everyone! It's me, Lydia Martin of Cabin Ten. [Cue dazzling smile. No, really. Dazzling.] But I don't need to tell you that, do I?

So here's the thing: I've had some people end up, purely through serendipity's sake - yup, that's another SAT word, you guys - coming to me or somehow winding needing my assistance, and/or advice. And you know what? I actually think I'm pretty good at it. So here's what I'm going to do.

Do you have a question? Whether it's about relationships, looking good, or just some general advice? Maybe you'd like to meet someone but aren't really sure as to who you might be compatible with? Do you need someone to function as a go-between for you and your object of affection? I'm your girl. You're welcome to make your questions anonymous, signed with nom de guerre or request my services discreetly. You're welcome to to contact me via Iris IM, directly in person, or via the mail slot I've set up at Aphrodite Cabin.

I've decided I'm going to try doing regular Iris messages to address people who contact me, sort of like a series of Youtube Q&A videos. Your anonymity will be protected and I'll make sure to edit any questions that might seem to have a blatently obvious identity tag. Now I know some of you may be thinking this is a waste of time, but let me ask you this: if there's someone here to help make what you consider the little things in life easier, doesn't that just make our focus for when we all have to deal with the important stuff more certain? Food for thought.

So. I'm Lydia Martin, of Cabin Ten. And I'm here to make your life better. [Another smile, equally dazzling. Those damn Aphrodite kids!]


[ooc: feel free to leave your messages/questions for Lydia here or in her "video posts", to be done in the style of a youtube-esque advice column.]

Comments

[annieisntokay]

...Is this your way of trying to get me to, y'know... [ASK YOU FOR HELP ABOUT FINNICK ODAIR. Please just say no. Please.]

[lefthandedgenius]

[Her brows lift.] Oh, honey. If you wanted help of course I would in an instant, but this is for everybody and anybody who wants it. I'm not trying to single you out or anything like that. I figure if you change your mind you'll let me know. But you know me, have I ever really tried to force you into something you didn't want to do?

[Lydia is well aware of how fragile Annie is.]

There's lots of people who need my help, Annie. They just need someone to give them a little encouragement, you know?

[annieisntokay]

...No, you haven't. I just kinda thought... It seemed really quick after our conversation at Thanskgiving... Sorry, I should have thought. [She laughs a little bitterly.] Not everything is about me.

[Nothing is.]

Yeah. I'm sorry. It's a really... smart idea for people. You're really nice to do it.

[lefthandedgenius]

[Lydia gives her a thorough stare.] You know I'll help you if you want me to, right? Not just the thing we talked about.

And thanks. [That smile.] I think it'll be fun.

[annieisntokay]

...I know. You're my friend. [Which is weird to say.] And if I do, I'll go to you. Thanks.

Welcome. I'll make sure to, ah, watch it.

[lefthandedgenius]

Awesome! Who knows, maybe you'll be inspired.

[You know, in retrospect, Annie didn't say anything about not talking to Finnick...]

[annieisntokay]

Maybe.

[Oh gods.]