[ WP ] Two people are introduced at a party , and find that neither can perceive the other . They try to hold a conversation .

`` Really, Ari? Do I have to meet another friend of yours?'' Jennifer Stein ran a hand through her hair, chewing on her lip. `` Do I look okay?'' 
 
 `` You're gorgeous as always. I still do n't know how you make your hair look so perfect all the time,'' her friend smiled. Ariella's party had taken a quiet note and most people were chatting or dancing poorly to the music being played. `` Besides, Beth has been dying to meet you! She's a paralegal; you're a lawyer. You two would be *great* coworkers, at least.'' 
 
 `` Similar hobbies does not a good friendship make, my lovely girl.'' Jenny smiled thinly. `` Show me a seat, my leg's acting up again.'' 
 
 `` Oh, right!'' Ariella walked with her to the couch, and the brunette of the pair sat down. The redhead clapped her hands. `` I see her! Give me one second, she's such a darling.'' 
 
 `` I really hope she is n't one of those people who's attached to their phones and wants to show me every Youtube video ever made,'' she whined as Ariella walked away. Jenny leaned back in her seat, fussing with her shirt somewhat. Without her cane, she felt vulnerable and her unseeing eyes stared unfocused into the distance. 
 
 `` Jenny, can I get your hand?'' Ariella's voice reached her ears and she raised her head with her hand, frowning. An unfamiliar, long-fingered hand with a short palm wrapped around hers in a handshake. `` Jenny, this is Beth. Beth, this is Jenny.'' 
 
 ``'ello!'' 
 
 `` Wonderful to meet you, Beth,'' she said with a smile. When there was no response, her smile faded. `` Do I disappoint her?'' 
 
 `` N-no, um. I... may have forgotten a few details in my excitement to get you two acquainted. Jenny, Beth... Beth is deaf.'' Ariella turned to Beth and pointed at her own eyes. `` Beth? Jenny's blind.'' Beth nodded and turned to Jenny with a nervous frown, signing shortly. `` I know you can lip read, but she ca n't see your hands.'' 
 
 A crashing noise took their attention and Ariella shrieked, `` That's my china cabinet, you fucks!'' before running to deal with the rabble. Beth and Jenny stared after her, before the former sank into the couch next to the latter. Jenny turned her head to her new acquaintance but said nothing, just raised her eyebrows. Beth snickered - then so did Jenny - before both burst into full laughter. 
 
 Once their chuckles subsided, they sat back and observed the party - Jenny picked out the beat in every song played and Beth giggled as she watched people fail miserably at seducing each other. Eventually, Jenny had an idea and picked up her phone. `` Siri, open my notes.'' 
 
 `` Opening notes...'' 
 
 The screen that popped up let her say a few words and she tapped Beth's shoulder after turning around a bit. Beth blinked at her before seeing the screen. 
 
 *I understand you're a paralegal looking for work? My firm is hiring, if you're interested!: ) * 
 
 `` Ah!'' Beth grinned and took the phone after Jenny offered it, typing her own message in. Thanks to the settings Jenny had put in place, the little computer read it aloud, *'' I would love to! Finding work's hard when you ca n't hear people telling you what you're supposed to be doing with yourself. `` * 
 
 `` Great. Let's not worry about work right now though.'' Jenny smiled. `` Do you have any favorite movies?'' 
 
 *'' Fucking yes, I do! `` * Beth's grin could have split her face in two. *'' Top three in no particular order. The Avengers, Frozen, and-'' * 
 
 At the same time, Jenny said, `` Pacific Rim!'' They stared at each other before breaking into laughter anew, hugging each other. This would be the start of a fantastic friendship, for sure. 
 
 -001, ~~January 1st~~ January 2nd
