Array 001 [Voice]

[bloodseal_soul]

 ... huh... wha? Where'm...

Somehow I imagined hell would be much different than this... maybe some sort of transient world, or something, I'm...

Owwww... my head.

[Muttering, the sound of someone tripping and falling, followed by a gasp of pain.]

... hey, is... is anyone there? Anybody?

Comments

[shadedsunlight]

You look familiar.

You're in Adstringéndum, a city formed by time compression as a result of a failed science experiment. Are you all right? If you need any medical assistance, there's a clinic at [coordinates x:y] and [coordinates x:y].

((ooc: Strikeouts gone, but she's met Ed so she's thinking over the resemblance.))

[bloodseal_soul]

... no, I... I don't think I'm... I'm just sort of weak and tired.

A science experiment huh?

Sounds like the Gate all over again to me.

Should probably eat something.

Thank you. I'm Alphonse, who are you?

[shadedsunlight]

Both are good places to rest at as well, especially if you've just arrived.

That's the general story. Time and space has been compressed together into a single location bringing people here as a result.

I'm Ginia. Nice to meet you, Alphonse. And excuse me for this question, but do you have a brother?

[bloodseal_soul]

... yeah, I think I'll check that out... thank you, Ginia. It's very nice to meet you too, and it's good to hear a friendly voice out here.

[There's sudden static, and when Al's voice comes back, it's thick with emotion.]

E-EDWARD?! HE'S HERE?!

[shadedsunlight]

You're welcome. Do take care of yourself, things can be a little dangerous though many people are willing to help each other out.

So the two of you are related! I thought you two resembled each other. Yes, Edward is here, he's a very nice young man. I haven't heard from him in some time now, but I last saw him at [coordinates x:y].

[bloodseal_soul]

[There's a soft sob from the other end, but Al quickly seems to calm himself.]

Thank you, Ginia... I-I have to find my brother first, but I'll come to the medical facility in a bit if he's not there.

Hopefully I'll figure out how to do more than just transfer radio when I figure this gadget out. Good thing I had this...

[shadedsunlight]

I hope you can find him soom though I'm sure once he realizes you're here, he'll look for you.

And there's button in the upper-right hand corner of the PCD (Personal Communicate Device(s), that's what they're called) you can press to bring up a small help menu.

[bloodseal_soul]

[Text.]

Testing.

[Flicks to speech.]

Ugh, I was never very good at typing. This way is better, for now... and this is interesting, it looks like an audio/video feed of some sort... we didn't have anything like this back home.

Could you let me know if you got that, Ginia...?

[There's a shuffling noise, and Al clears his throat.]

... thank you. Really, thank you so much. I really appreciate you looking out for me. Not many people would do that for a complete stranger, even if they knew my brother.

... at least, I hope it's my brother... you called him a "nice young man"...

[shadedsunlight]

Received all of it. You get used to using it pretty quickly. It's the primary way to keep in touch with what's going on after all.

If you were to ask my housemates, they would say it's the mother instinct in me and they'd probably be right. But in this situation, why not help a person out? No one arrived here on purpose and we all want to go home.

If I said his name was Edward Elric and he had a "short" temper, would that help confirm it was him?

[bloodseal_soul]

It's nice. I haven't had...

[Laughter comes through, followed by some painful-sounding coughs.]

Sounds like my brother all right!

[shadedsunlight]

Are you sure you're all right? That coughing doesn't sound good at all.

[bloodseal_soul]

... I don't know for sure, but I'm up and walking... I-I have to find my brother first.

[shadedsunlight]

I understand, but please go to the clinic as soon as possible for a general check-up at least.

[bloodseal_soul]

I promise, Ginia.

I should be fine, I'm just a bit weak right now... it's hard to explain, but-

[There's sudden static, and after a moment, Al comes back.]

Ed's answering!

[shadedsunlight]

Good. Perhaps you just need a bit of rest and a good meal.

He is? Oh, I'm so glad!

[bloodseal_soul]

He's coming to where I am... I might not respond for a while, but I do promise to get myself checked over. My brother's going to insist on it anyway, when he sees me.

Thank you so much, Ginia. I'll find a way to repay you for your kindness somehow!

((OOC: I'm not sure if you're familiar with the character, but until recently Alphonse was a soul attached to a suit of armor. Forcing him through to this world seems to have reassociated him with his body, and naturally he's not used to it. So yes, he DOES need medical attention. xD))