He looked surprised when
@MayoYume said something to the tune of "you came for no reason?" Sure, it made sense for most people to have a reason for doing things, but it wasn't really anyone's business but his own. From what he knew about most cultures, it was considered rude to pry into other people's affairs, especially if you didn't know them. Still, he maintained his smile and managed to not falter.
"Well, if I had to have a reason, it'd be that I'm a voice actor by trade," Jim admitted, "though technically, I've never managed to land a job, so you can probably just call me amateur at best..."
Jim placed a finger against the corner of his lip, tapping thoughtfully. That was when Aisling spoke up.
"Oh, yeah, you're right," he said as he took a step back, away from the other two. He fot the sense that at least one of them wasn't really interested in talking or making friends- which struck him as odd, since they had come to a massive social event. Again managing to withhold judgment from his face, he smiled toward the woman.
"Was nice talking to you, ma'am," he said, who was now exposed at being good at reading the room only when it wasn't romantic. (
@Ash Vargold )
He glanced toward Naka again and dipped his head slightly. "I hope you can find your friend, Miss Naka. Sorry for the disappointment."
Jim was never great at being in the same room with important people, and it seemed like there was no shortage of those at Metaworlds. Daeyon Song, for example- a famous face, even outside of the realm of her business. He didnt want to get tangled up in watching her (
@Lune ) giving presentations or trying to sell anything, mostly because she was a pretty face and he wouldn't really be listening to what she was saying.
And he didn't have the finances to fund that kind of head-bobbing wallet whisperering.
Perhaps more interesting was the hushed whispers of the crowd, split between fundamental disapproval and awe toward the intrepid young multi-billion dollar diva, Chelsea Nexon. (
@Lady N ) Meeting
her was definitely batting outside his league, and so he made a point of not heading in that direction.
Something that did catch his attention was the area for streamers. He often watched VTubers and streamers doing their thing in his free time, wistful about being able to spend his life doing something he loved. When he saw
@Vina Skysong in her cosplay, he couldn't help but be reminded of Terrasphere. Maybe it was better not to get too close to her, either?
He found himself second guessing even coming to this event at all. How many people other than him played the game? Worse, how many people here might be VRSA agents in disguise, or listening into conversations? Nervously, he settled on a booth with two streamers who were going to collaborate (
@Rael @Luthien ) and found a place to idle for a while.
