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[blondferret]

Derek Matthews shared a video. 11/4 near Tisse

[The video open to Derek with a serious face. When he starts speaking, it comes out in a English accent. (ooc. The clip is mildly spoilery for Season 3 of The Flash).] So... it's been two days and I think I've calmed down a bit. I've spoken to a couple of people about it, but I'd like to know if anyone else has had to deal with this. I know on this app people have acquired entire languages, such as Japanese and Russian, however, I have yet to come across someone who has received an entire accent. I am originally from England, but once I moved to America I completely lost it and I've been speaking with an American accent since... until now I guess. [Derek pauses for a second before speaking again.] Bloody hell, please tell me I'm not the only one who has had to deal with this? [Derek attempts to speak in an American accent but comes out horribly with a really bad southern flair to it.] I can't even do a proper American Accent anymore! [Derek reverts back to his English accent.] I sound like a complete tosser!

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[drydrown]

[Well, you are getting a text response, Derek, if for no better reason than if it's distressing you that much at least it's giving you a convenient excuse to not have to actually talk at him. Don't say he never did anything for you.]

Well... There are far worse things, and besides, I'm fairly sure a good amount of people find that sort of thing attractive, anyway.

Silver linings and all!

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[thole]

[John raises his eyebrows at this reaction. But of course, Derek won't be able to see that either, since he's also made this a text response as he wouldn't want to offend him with his own (actually quite strong) accent in turn.]

Like a tosser?

My heavens, that's rather a strong opinion.

[vendettastool]

You can add Thai to the list of full language regains, but otherwise, no, I haven't gotten an entire accent switch. That's got to be embarrassing to explain if you need to call someone on the phone too.

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[lastcomfort]

...At least your new voice sounds really nice!

[ Silver lining?? ]

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[foeyay]

You totally do!

[Is this complete stranger laughing? Why, yes, he is. So that Ryo guy had a point after all. Some things on this app are pretty freaking great.]

[geckoman]

[How does he do the video thing again? Hell he doesn't know. He sighs and just texts a reply because he knows how to do that.]

That's going to take some getting used to.

[seizedtheday]

[ so as someone who's (now) aware there's a possible accent change in his future, davey commiserates ]

You'd think it'd just be gifted just as a fun bonus and not a full startling change. At least it's possible to train back out?