[Allen briefly considers his choice of words before opening the 'video' feed, wondering how much information he should be willing to give and who to give it to. He was usually secretive with this kind of information, mostly because he could handle these kinds of situations himself, but right now... well, it was better to be safe than sorry. Not to mention everyone he had encountered up until now had been pleasant, so he had hope. So, he posed his question.

In reality, he was at work right now, busy working away in the kitchen of Amagi Inn, but the video- one fabricated on the spot by other parts of the computer that was his brain- depicted him as being in a park. The voice being heard also came directly from his thoughts, so Yukiko wouldn't need to hear him talking to himself obnoxiously as if he had a bluetooth headset in his ear.]

So uh, who here knows how to work with nuclear technology? Or nuclear reactors? Nuclear anything, for that matter? I'm asking for a friend.

[Laughs.]

...Okay, here's the deal. I'm kind of a... robot. Kind of. I'm a shapeshifter whose abilities are fueled by a nuclear-reactor powered device, about the size of a human heart or a closed fist. Sufficiently advanced technology, magic, alien origin story, yadda yadda. The thing about that usually is, at home, I have a ship capable of retrieving the fuel I usually need to run the thing- Helium-3.

In short, the outside of me is fleshy, because I want it to be, but the core of me is a machine, and while it won't be for a little while longer, if I run out of fuel, my powers go kaput. [He makes a brief raspberry to accent his point.] I can sustain myself for short amounts of time with electricity, but that's pretty much a stopgap. Not to mention I don't want to put the block out if I have to recharge.

Something also tells me a couple thousand red bills isn't gonna cut it for what I'm asking for, but then, that's why I'm asking, huh? If you can help me, I'll find a way to compensate you, since for the time being I've still got full access to my abilities. I'm also accepting alternative fuel sources compatible with my reactor or total replacements, if they can suffice for what I need them to do. Other than that, not much to it.

So, anyone who can help out a nuclear-powered shapeshifter around these parts?

[ACTION]

[Emerging from a pod in the Bay, a disgruntled young teenager. She sleepily rubbed her face with her hands, knocking her goggles off center. She adjusted her goggles and swung herself over to get out of bed, only to dunk her feet into the waters of the Bay. That was enough of a shock to wake her up.]

"What the hell? What is this?"

[She looked around from the water, to her bed which turned out to be a pod, then all around her surroundings to see even more pods. She started to freak out as her breathing increased, but she was quick to get it under control.]

"Calm down, Rita... Just think. Where were you last?"

[She crossed her arms over her chest, quietly thinking and trying to remember the series of events leading up to where she is now.]

"We were near Helliord when...we went to Caer Bocram, the city destroyed by an earthquake. Then, we spotted the Hunting Blades there, and..."

[And it just doesn't add up, and her frustration at this impossible reality clearly shows on her face.]

"No, no this can't be right! How can... Agh, I don't have time for this! I need to find the others."

[Rita searched herself to make sure all of her supplies were on her. Her Bohdi Blastia? Check. Her examination tools? Check. Her scroll and tome? No check. Rita looked back to the pod she came out of and found them on top of a odd box. She gathered them all up and made her way to the nearest exit she can find. She stopped at the entrance and slowly turned to look at the interior of the Bay once more, then turned to leave the Bay to be met with the chilly winter air. But she wasn't going to complain. Aspio can get pretty chilly on a regularly basis.

Finding a nice cozy spot near by, she took a seat on the ground and examined the contents of the box she found. The one that caught her eye was a strange device unlike she's ever seen before. She was very quick to taking her examination tools from her breast pocket, she started fiddling with the device in ways she probably should not be doing. The tampering in the same of discovery triggered it to come on to a live, public broadcast, showing Rita muttering to herself.]

[VIDEO]

[Those who tune in to the broadcast would be met with a huge eyeball peering into the camera.]

"Just my luck to discover a new kind of blastia here, where ever 'here' is. And it looks like it might operate on a very compact core also. If I can just figure out where the core is, I can find out where sort of blastia formula it uses..."

[Rita puts down an item that turns out to be a magnifying glass, she has a look of regret on her face now.]

"...But I really shouldn't, not here... I can examine this thoroughly when I know where I am, and hopefully find Estelle and the others."

[A public broadcast kicks on with young Anastasia dressed in more regal attire and sitting in a throne room with a waterfall backdrop. After all this time, she still looks troubled by what happened recently.]

"People of Genessia, allow me to make a formal introduction. My name is Anastasia Kitty Leonheart, and where I'm from, I'm a Princess. I apologize if this announcement comes at a most inopportune time, but I wanted to say that I have opened a sub-archway in Fayren to my home city of Archangel. Everyone is welcome to tour my city, but if you choose to do so, bring a coat. It is always snowing here.

As Princess, I will hold court in my father's castle in his absence. The doors to my castle are open, but only to the audience hall where court will be held. Anyone caught trespassing or acting suspiciously will be removed from the castle.

I have sent an attachment along with this announcement. I hope to see you all enjoying the beauty of my fair city."

[The broadcast also comes with a humble little brochure about the city which includes a map and video guides. Then, the feed cuts off.]

( Text to Levy McGarden... )

[Coming into view on the camera would be an image of a small restaurant, wooden tables and chairs, plaster walls, and an open counter with a kitchen right behind it. The sound of food sizzling could be heard as a redhaired teen is working over a stovetop, grilling what looks like a delicious piece of steak. The whole restaurant has a warm feeling to it, like a place that looks good to sit and relax in while you get a bite to eat.

Turning towards the camera, Soma gives the recording a good look at the steak he's cooking before he sets it aside on a bowl of rice, putting in red wine and diced onions to start frying that too.]

Hey! The name's Soma Yukihira and I just want to let everyone know that I've opened up my own restaurant "Yukihira". It's a special-of-the-day style shop, but full of the knowledge I've learned both from my pops and at Totsuki Academy. I'll be sure to show you a world of tastes that a high-class eatery would never be able to give.

Ah, and I'm located over in Attleton.