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[ The feed clicks in and out, screen going completely blank and getting some interesting shots of a tweed suit coat and the concrete as its owner fumbles with it. It’s a curious device and he’s trying to figure out exactly what it is, but logic and a few key presses help him deduce that this is, in fact, a telephone of some sort. ]Well, that’s

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[and have a young woman appear on the screen, wearing a light sweater. She waves a bit, giving a small smile]

Hello Dr. Watson.

Ah [slight dip in smile] I, much as you, and most everyone here has been plucked from their homes and dropped into this city. I am very new myself so I might not be the best source of information, but I'll try my best to answer any questions you have.

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[ He returns her smile. ]

Thank you, madam...? I'm sorry I don't believe I caught your name.

Is this some sort of kidnapping? They seemed to know who I was when they welcomed me here. Are you aware of a purpose?

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Winry Rockbell.

A kidnapping is more or less right, though they and others here consider it more of a [thoughtful pause] conscript I suppose.

This place you have been brought to is only know as The City. It's overrun with criminals and other troubles of various sorts, to the point that their own people cannot fend them off alone.

So they are bringing in people from other places to aid them, thus you.

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That's a lovely name, Miss Rockbell.

Overrun with criminals... I suppose my being here is logical, though I cannot remain long. Is there someone I need to speak to in order to return from whence I came?

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[aw, dont make her blush now]

I think your best bet would be the woman who you saw upon arriving here. I believe she is called the Porter--unfortunately I don't know how to get in contact with her, and from what I've been told she isn't particularly the understanding kind.