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[ There's a man in a military uniform on the screen. He's in the Commons and starting to settle in.]

Does anyone recognize this man?

[ He displays a bromide of a heavily scarred man. This shows the level of photography during his time period. He figures anyone who knows him could respond, or anyone who has ever seen First Lieutenant Tsurumi in the past.]

[ He says something in Satsuma dialect, which is quite different from other Japanese dialects.]

Please respond, if you understand this. I would like to meet others from Satsuma domain.

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Mm...no, sorry, I haven't seen him.

[How helpful!]

Anyway, I'm Ted! Welcome to Genessia. What's your name? And what interesting language is that?

[ He's disappointed, but not surprised. He knew it was unlikely that First Lieutenant Tsurumi would be around.]

Thank you, Ted.
I'm Koito.

[ He's going by his surname and not mentioning his rank.]

Satsumaben. It's a Japanese dialect.

You're welcome. Who is he, if you don't mind me asking?

Aha, I figured. So many Japanese come here, and I still haven't figured why. The world is very fond of that diminutive country. Speaking of diminutives, that's an interesting name you've got.

[Yes, he's whipped out a book while talking; One on onomastics he received for Christmas.]

"Little thread." You don't seem especially little or thread-like. Do you sew?

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He's my superior officer, First Lieutenant Tsurumi.

[ He's quite devoted to his superior officer.]

That's the name of a river. My name uses different kanji. Does your book include kanji?

Ah, kanji! Troublesome thing. You know, it might. It ought to; so many orientals about.

[Now he's checking.]

Well, while I'm looking, what's the proper kanji for yours, then? It'd explain the discrepancy.

[ If he were from a later time period he would be more offended at how Ted insulted his culture. Instead, he's figuring out the text function and how to type kanji.]

Ah, I can show it on this device.

text
鯉登

[No insults here; what, it's hard! ~~Not like English. What could be simpler?~~]

Oh, you learn fast! I'm jealous. Well, I'll have to look into that...

[A few moments later...]

Ascending...haha, carp? There must be some profundity there. So one who goes against the current, perhaps?

[ Try learning Ainu or Russian.]

There is a legend about a carp ascending to the top of a waterfall and becoming a dragon.

[ Like Magikarp turning into Gyarados.]

[What can't pokemon explain?]

Oh! Yes, that rings a bell. That's supposed to symbolize excellence in civil service, if I recall. Or perhaps just a fondness for dragons. The benevolent kind, if there is such a thing; one knights aren't looking to merrily slay. I really would like to hear what makes the East so fond of them.

Dragons are powerful and wise. Many are associated with water.

[ Which is rather important in an archipelago.]

Why wouldn't there be a benevolent kind?

[He ignores the "powerful"--who could be base enough to like them for that?--and enjoys the second. Sensible enough.]

Ah, well, "wisdom" wouldn't be the trait the knights knew them for. "Unwavering, limitless pride" would be more apt. They hoarded mounds of treasure, cold and hard, to sleep on, never spending any. Just amassing. Killed each other, too, when they could, for every dragon was afraid the others might pillage their hordes. Killing them was a kindness to the world. Very satanic creatures.

[Turn that frown upside down, Ted]

Which is why I'm glad you stumbled upon their better brethren. Nice to know they're not all bad.

[He still wants to swordfight one anyway though.]

Those dragons sound more like humans than the ones I've heard of.

[ His unit is in searching for pieces of a treasure map tattooed on the bodies of escaped convicts.]

Are they real in your land?

Haha, again, I'm glad for your good fortune.

I think so! In a spiritual sense, anyway. The flesh-and-blood-and-scale varieties were likely all killed off, either by themselves or gallant heroes hundreds of years ago. That or sleeping underground, perhaps. Goodness what they're up to in the East, but probably rosier things than the ones Camelot had to contend with.

Perhaps. They're more in tune with nature.

I've never encountered one.

Haha, well, nature isn't exactly moral, as I've had to learn the hard way. Hopefully you meant that in a more beatific sense.

Ah, then you're in luck! I know the names of two dragons who, somehow, can use these devices just as we can! Though I don't think they descend from any especially athletic carp. I can refer you, if you'd like.

[The Helghast Colonel looks up and salutes the man in uniform offering a salute for a fellow soldier.]

He is calm and has his hands behind his back and stands up straight. He doesn't understand the dialect but he eyes the uniform and nods "Helghast Colonel of the 13th Regiment."

[ He salutes back, then bows. Even if they're from a different world, he shows respect to a Colonel.]

Second Lieutenant of the Imperial Japanese Army, 7th Division. Sir!

[Radec nods "It's nice to meet you Second Lieutenant."

"What's your name? I'm presuming you are new around here, Second Lieutenant."

Yes, sir.
I am new here.
My name is Otonoshin Koito.

[ The Colonel gets his full name.]

The Helghan man stood up straight and kept his arms behind his back "Well, Second Lieutenant, you are in a place called Genessia. Let's say nobody here has found a strict way back home."

I guessed as much.

If I may ask, What have you learned about this place? Beyond what that projection said.

[ The hologram was incredibly shocking to him. It's sudden appearance caused him to let out a monkeylike shriek and draw his sword.]

The Helghan Colonel paced if a bit, pointing over to the side "Apologies about the Hologram, it seems to shock those who aren't used to it."

"However, I come from the year 2360. It's a common thing on Helghan."

Radec nodded "I've learned that Genessia's various areas have Guardians that protect that land. In fact, here.

[Radec holds a piece of paper that shows the new guardians and their views on each of the respective cities.]

"I'd be glad to show you around if you need the help, Second Lieutenant."

[ His eyes widen and his jaw drops. Surprisingly, there's a moment of stunned silence instead of his usual monkey scream.]

Is that Earth years? That's...close to 450 years after my time!

[ He gulps nervously.]

If you don't mind, sir. I'm afraid I might miss something obvious to those from later time periods.

[ He figures Lieutenant Tsurumi would want to know all about weapon advancements, and so would Lieutenant General Arisaka.]

Mael Radec chooses to stare for a second and clears his throat.

[Yes, he was being serious.]

The Helghan Colonel nodded "I apologize in ... advance for not mentioning ahead of time I came from the far flung ... future. I'm willing to explain what things happened over time."

Are you from further ahead than most people here?

[ There's a lot to take in for someone from the turn of the 20th century.]

I would be interested in hearing about the future, sir.

Radec blinks for a second and turns, still standing straight up, his arms behind his back.

"Ah yes, the Helghast people of the 23rd centery."

From our history books, it's been said that our forefathers before us were forced in exile to Helghan, our planet where it changed our very physiology of our bodies. Yet from the ashes, our charismatic leader, Scholar Visari built our race back up against the Earth and ISA, bringing back our pride even with our new breathing masks.

This is the third world war. There were two extrasolar wars over time. One where we went into Vekta and they invaded us.

[Goodness, what an unpleasant face. It's fascinating, and she does study the picture for this reason alone.]

I can't say I have. Sorry~

[She shrugs.]

You're a soldier? Or do you just like wearing the uniform for attention?

[ His shoulders slump at that answer. He knew it was unlikely, but he was hoping for the small chance of seeing the (incredibly handsome and dashing) first lieutenant.]

I expected that.

[ That question is a bit offensive and ridiculous.]

I'm a soldier. I apologise for not yet obtaining civilian garb.

[So is the first lieutenant's face.]

It's fine.

[Mira waves her hand, it's not like she expected any sort of apology.]

You're probably more warmly dressed for the season that way anyway.

[ First Lieutenant Tsurumi oozes with handsomeness.]

I was stationed in Hokkaido. I've had to adjust to cold weather.

Hokkaido... In Japan?

[Mira's never been there personally, but she's smarter than she probably looks. She at least knows the name enough to recognize it.]

Is it usually snowy up there?

Yes. It's known for snow, and brown bears.

There's quite a noticeable difference between the northern and southern regions of Japan.

I've never been there. I suppose it might be nice to travel someday, but something tells me I'm going to have my fill of vacations after staying here for so long.

Vacation?
How long have you been staying here?

[ He doesn't sound happy about the prospect of spending a significant amount of time without First Lieutenant Tsurumi.]

Not long, compared to most of the others it seems. But long enough to make it less of a vacation and more of an...experience, I guess you might say.

I'm afraid not, sir. But I take it he's from your world.

What's his name?

Yes. He's my superior officer, First Lieutenant Tsurumi.

((ooc: Tsurumi's first name has not been revealed in canon))

[She shakes her head 'no', she's never heard that name before.] So, you're a soldier, then?

Welcome to Genessia. My name is Mavis Vermillion.

Thank you.

My name is Otonoshin Koito.

[ She gave her first name, he'll give his.]

Yes. At least in my home...world?

[ The last word is in a questioning tone because the concept of meeting people from different worlds is new to him.]

*Selphie squints and squints at the photo, just in case*

No... I haven't seen him, sorry. That's a sharp uniform though!

*He's getting used to no one recognizing First Lieutenant Tsurumi.*

Thank you. I'm quite fond of it.

*There's some pride in being part of the 7th Division and working under First Lieutenant Tsurumi.*

*Selphie nods at that and gives a sharp salute - clearly from one soldier to another*

But... if I do see anyone with that uniform then I know who he belongs to.

*He salutes back. Then he holds the device up to the #27 on his collar*

This is the regiment First Lieutenant Tsurumi commands.

There are plenty of units in the Imperial Japanese Army with similar uniforms.

It seems like this place brings over plenty of people from different militaries.

*Selphie relaxes her salute and leans forward to look at his collar*

Hmm. So I see... How interesting. Well - I bet we can learn a whole load of stuff from each other. That's pretty great!

*Koito nods. He's starting to relax.*

I'm sure we can!

*There could also be a lot of conflict, which he also looks forward too, though he doesn't say that out loud. Even if she's a soldier, she's being nice.*

What can you tell me about your world, and how you adapted to this one?

*Nah, don't bring up conflict. That would just make him such a spoil sport of her optimisitc fun*

My world... Well. My world was similar to here, but different in some ways too. There was a lot of war going on. And a lot of fighring, which I really haven't had to do since I got here. There was much more magic, too! I haven't seen a lot of it since I got here. Mostly - well, I knew someone here already. From yet another universe. Isn't that crazy?

A war recently ended in my world. It lacks magic, and the technology here is beyond anything I've seen before.

It's relatively peaceful here?

How could you know someone from a different universe? It's more confusing than crazy.

I haven't seen any wars or anything here. A few people falling out, a couple of murders around, but nothing...large scale.

*Her cheeks puff up at his last question, managing to take it personally somehow*

Well, I dunno. How can we even all be here in the first place? Some sorta time and space magic or manipulation or something. I sure have no idea.

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