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[geotaint]

[ There's no real "beginning" to the video itself; it simply clicks on to an off-center view of Cloud's face from an angle, his brows arching in puzzlement over curious eyes. The frond of an abnormally large fern nods behind his head, almost as though it's mocking the blonde man's seriousness. ]

...I thought I knew how to work this thing...

[ His

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[geotaint]

[ he bristles at the nickname ]

Yeah, this isn't the first time I've woken up like this.

...You're not with those de-pollution guys, are you?

[geotaint]

[ obvious relief ]

I hear you. I don't want anything to do with it, either... Except... I'm worried I might already be involved.

[geotaint]

[ a wry smile ]

Not exactly. It seems I already associated with one of the participants at another time... In another place. And now the other side know it.

Thank you for the offer, but I think I need to re-assess my situation here before I make any decisions.

[geotaint]

Thank you. The offer is... Very kind.