genessia | 1st Theory | Semi-Accidental Audio

[When the video feed initializes, it's obvious the user is 1, outside at night in Genessia City, 2, is currently just outside the Bay as the end of Weiss' holographic message can be heard in the background and then it starts again, and 3, that the user, a dark-haired and blue-eyed gentleman in what looks to be his mid-forties is awkwardly holding the phone in one hand and the pamphlet that explains it's use in the other.

He speaks, at first to himself, with a cultured English accent, though there's a harshness to his consonants that suggests English is not his native language.]

Remarkable! [He smiles in satisfaction and adjusts his grip on the phone so it's oriented correctly for a video address before continuing.] Hello, everyone, or what I assume to be everyone paying attention at any rate. These devices are rather clever, aren't they? [He shakes his head as though chiding himself for beginning off-topic.] My apologies. This is all so fascinating! I should say preemptively that it is a pleasure to meet all of you. My name is Charles Rieben, and I have, quite obviously to most of you I'm sure, just awoken in this "Bay" so usefully marked on this map. I admit the whole situation seems a bit...off-kilter, but nothing seems life-threatening for the moment, so I believe we have time for a chat.

[He pauses here, looking a bit thoughtful.]

I do have one pressing matter to ask of you all, though. Where might one acquire an Almanac for this place?

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*Though the frown isn't directed towards herself, Sonico still isn't pleased*

I'm sorry that I can't be of more help.

*She glances down at her fingers then as though counting the days before answering his question*

About a week and a half. Everything's still very new to me too.

[He smiles in response to her information.]

Then I believe you can be of some more help, dear. Have you noticed, in your week or so, approximately what time the sun rises? Does it vary by city?

*Sonico continues to smile at the man, wanting to so her best to help him, especially as he calls her dear and that's rather nice. But her face falls when he explains what he wants to know*

I'm afraid...I'm always fast asleep when the sun rises. So I wouldn't know...

*Followed by a rather sheepish smile*

Ah, well.

[He shrugs as though it's not a big deal.]

I suppose I'll just have to do my best then. Thank you all the same.

*No, Sonico definitely doesn't look happy with how useless she is feeling, so she slowly shakes her head and bows in apology*

I'm very sorry I can't be of more help.

[He smiles.]

There's no need for guilt, dear. You've done your best. Not all can ever claim the same. Take pride in that.

*That definitely makes Sonico feel and look much better as she smiles brightly in return*

Thank you! I will! I always try to do my best!

Which is all anyone can ask of you.

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