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[passedover]

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[For a very brief moment there was what looked like a severe scowl there, none too happy about... anything going on. No words, eyes not focusing on the camera, before within seconds it simply goes dead.

Not doing this today, thanks.]

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[The phone had been pocketed after Gabriel had given it a once over, familiarizing himself with what was very much a low-tech sort of phone to him. Wasn't even about to willingly mess with it until he had to, because at the moment there was something more important in mind. Gathering as much information about this predicament as he could.

The hologram had been helpful enough, but he wasn't just going to stop there, oh no.

The Black Ops commander was going to do one of the things he did best; observe and listen to those who were already here. Tuning out most every day conversation that didn't seem important, hood pulled up over his head and walking. Never staying in one area for too long, since he was also familiarizing himself with layouts. Mental mapping. Remaining on his guard all the while.]

As if I didn't have enough weirdness to deal with, had to throw in the strangest abduction I've ever heard of.

[Talking gorilla from the moon was one thing, so was the girl that had to wear a device strapped to her chest to keep firmly planted in their time and reality. Magic dragons.

Now this.]

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[astralera]

I know that Weiss Schnee is still in the city and more than willing to answer questions. She is far more knowledgeable than I, though the same could be said of most others here.

[ Era takes a quick glance at the sky, then the shadows at her feet. She has waited long enough for today, so she puts her grimoire away into what must be her jeans pocket except a book that big ... shouldn't fit... especially not in women's jeans

Then she stands up and brushes the wrinkles from her hoodie. There's a dissonance between her modern clothing and everything else about her that screams old fashioned - speech, gestures, accent, grimoire, quill...

But it works for her. Modern clothes are convenient, comfortable, and allow for a broad range of movement. Also she likes how jeans make her butt look. And how they make her husband's butt look. Jeans are really quite nice that way. ]

I've yet to hear from anyone why we are here. The last world I was trapped in was very clear from the start how and why we were there, and how we could return home.

If I uncover anything of use I will document it and have it put on the network. Though there has been someone here for over four years now, so I'm doubtful of the progress I will make.

[passedover]

Helpful of her. Must get a lot of attention from those who probably think she knows more than she does about the place. [He does not think that anyone who puts themselves out like that get a lot of friendly interactions from anyone new. Or angry about being new.

... Not a lot of face in the public at large was just. Natural at this point.

At least there was good taste in comfort, hoodies were good. Strange as it was to see a book of that size just be. Slipped away. Okay.]

You were in another place before this one? [Huh.]

Sometimes it takes a new perspective, fresh eyes, to see something that could've been missed.

[Well, that was oddly encouraging.]

[astralera]

I imagine she knew the possible consequences when she first started helping as she did. One doesn't last long or get far in a role like that if they are not prepared.

[ She recalls, briefly, Alphinaud and the Crystal Braves. Then compares that to Aymeric and his Temple Knights.

Being prepared for what a leadership role means certainly makes all the difference. ]

Yes, I had been in a world called Xistentia for eleven months. My last memory before waking here was falling asleep on my husband. I have no recollection of any event that would bring me here, and it would have been very difficult to successfully kidnap me under Aymeric's watchful eye without him arriving as well.

[ She lets out a small, irritated huff. The way her tail twitches behind her doesn't help to hide her frustration either. ]

At least in Xistentia I knew how I had arrived.

[passedover]

They don't, and even then it can wear down even those prepared for it.

[That.. really sounded like he watched such a thing happen first hand, then again it was still going on. He wondered just how much more Morrison could take before.. well. Before he broke. Reyes could only do so much from his position, had his own ways of trying to support the man but. Well.

Hands were tied for anything more that little things these days, frustrating as it was.]

Must be rough.

[And he wouldn't pry, but it answered that unasked question of what she could have possibly been waiting for, didn't it.]

And here you wake up with items, a note, and then there's the helpful hologram that makes the attempt to answer any question most people would ask. Something about spirits and a barrier. No real How.

[astralera]

That is why they have others they can lean on, that they might ease the burden.

[ She is the biggest hypocrite here but whatever!!! It's still true, even if she rarely lets herself rely on others.

To his other comment Era can only shrug. It is pretty rough, since she grew accustomed to his presence - to him always being there when she needed him. ]

Aymeric is alive, and so am I. It is not the worst thing that could happen, and we will not be separated forever.

[ Still sucks. She'll persevere though, just as she always does. ]

I've yet to inspect the barrier myself. I thought to examine it before, but my instincts told me to keep my distance.

[passedover]

Until they try to take that to spare those who have said they would help share the burden.

[... Okay so he was also a little guilty of that one, while also trying to support the man in the public eye and. Well. Now he was taking a lot more on to himself rather than letting others.

Nothing ends well.]

One day.

[One day what? Likely to see each other again, best not to let go of that hope.]

Usually it's best to trust your instincts, and with what is said about it, readily available? Wouldn't blame trusting anything that tells you to keep away. Some things you don't mess with until you have more information otherwise.

[astralera]

I suppose that is where communication becomes most important.

[ Her Carbuncle, having been content to lay in the sun near them for the time being decides that it has had enough of standing around. It jumps up and bolts over to Era, leaping onto her shoulder in one fluid movement then sprawling itself across her neck. It's a testament to how often Emmy does this that Era doesn't stagger or need to adjust her stance to accommodate her odd summon.

If the aetherial beast could vocalize it's fairly obvious it would be whining for attention.

Era sighs. ]

Gabriel, this is my Emerald Carbuncle, Emmy.

Is there anything else you would like assistance with? I've a bounty in Fayren to complete by dusk but am otherwise free if you've need of me.