[When the video feed first comes on, the only thing visible is the face of a Lucario and the ceiling fan right behind her head. Not for long, though, as the Pokemon makes a satisfied sound at having gotten the Gear on and turns it around towards the window. Envy's sitting in a chair next to it--a loose definition of 'sitting', with one knee up and
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[He takes a moment to think about how to properly respond to Envy's statement, only to be surprised by that last comment - one so quiet he's not sure he heard it correctly. It sounded like this man just commented on being human. But if that's the case...]
[Well, there are several Homunculi he doesn't know about.]
You're not impressed that this place pulled you from Amestris? [The comment is rather light-hearted and Archer continues quickly.] It's been quite some time. How have you been? Did you participate in that tournament? [That would explain the bruises.]
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I'll admit that part's impressive, but there have been people here longer than me. I don't think I'll count its hold on me especially noteworthy until it's been longer than just that.
I've been doing alright, the tournament was a good distraction. There's not much chance to fight for ourselves here without calling down that joke of a police force. What about you? [AKA, do you still believe the total lies he tossed at you?]
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No, I suppose there isn't. [Not that he'd be interested in picking fights anyway, he's a pencil-pusher for a reason!] I've been doing quite well; again, thank you for the information. [Yep, still totally in denial!]
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You still in Mahogany?
[He likes keeping track of where all you people are.]
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Yes, I am. From what I understand, if we earn all the badges here we can return home. I'm looking into the one that's in this city at the moment. [It seems that Ice-types are good against Flying-types, which means he's going to have to find something that can stand against that...]
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It's certainly a tidy way to earn your return. Collect all the right keys, and the door opens. I wonder if it would count as equivalent exchange.
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Not everything relates to alchemy. Are you an alchemist, then? [Ugh, alchemists are such a pain.]
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Oh, no, I never was able to get the hang of it. But I have worked closely with a few, and the way they see the world seems to have rubbed off on me.
Do you not like alchemists much?
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