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What -- is this.
[the single brief thought does no justice to the confusion in Phantom's mind, even as his face betrays not a hint of that confusion. but seeing a macabre dancer stopped dead in Mac Anu's courts is likely a dead give away in any case ...]
I -- alive. Human, apparently. How?
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[the single brief thought does no justice to the confusion in Phantom's mind, even as his face betrays not a hint of that confusion. but seeing a macabre dancer stopped dead in Mac Anu's courts is likely a dead give away in any case ...]
I -- alive. Human, apparently. How?
[created reploid, died to return as a cybersoul, now ( Read more... )
.... Souls... a kor? No, too many people are affected...
[he stops muttering every once in a while to look up and around; searching to see if there was anyone else that needed help? Or perhaps seeking out another individual who might have some idea of what was happening?]
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[the clothing is unfamiliar, as are the strange human's mutterings. the reference to "souls", on the other hand, prompted a brief moment's pause -- until a handful of heartbeats ago Phantom was nothing but]
[and yet he might be a native of the strangely primitive city.]
My pardon --
[swiftly and silently he padded towards the Cleric]
If I may, there are some things I would wish to ask you.
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My apologies. It's been a hectic few days... [he rubs his temple (a tired soul was he) before turning his attention to Phantom properly. Maybe if Hakuren wasn't so distracted he would have noticed that this Dancer was one he had not seen before. As it was right now...] How can I be of service?
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[it was damned harder to do in a human body. what insanity is this.]
There is no need for an apology. Clearly you have been under strain -- as you say -- and I have come to you at an inoppurtune time.
[he sketched a slight bow, by way of his own apology]
I had the intent to ask you what this city is, and how I may have arrived ... as I am. But you, you appear to have troubles of your own.
Perhaps we may assist each other?
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[a pause before his expression turns slightly melancholy] To arrive at this time... [he shakes his head]
Well... There are others like us around here. Helping each other is the only thing we can do for the time being.
This city is called "Mac Anu"; I've heard a few townspeople call it "The Eternal City" as well. As for how we arrived... [a shrug] Your guess is as good as mine.
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[another tiny bow; the question is rude and he knows it]
-- you appear to be human. Were you always so?
Also you mention "at this time". What is occurring that is prompting such a comment? And what may I offer as aid?
[through serving his Lord, Phantom served Neo-Arcadia. but if he were in another city under duress ... his Lord would approve of such things.]
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Oh. Yes, about this current predicament we've found ourselves in; several individuals have lost consciousness for seemingly no reason. Right now, those of us still awake have been trying to find information as to why this is happening and why those people have been affected so.
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I was not always so.
[even if he were inclined to elaborate, Hakuren's explanation promptly distracts him; now here is an unusual occurrence, definitely --]
Lost consciousness? With no outside prompting, I assume. No sign of illness, toxin, physical flaws?
And these individuals were human or assumed to be so?
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That's right. As for the question of if they're human or not... I am not entirely sure myself anymore, though it would explain some of the ears I've seen on people.
While I can't speak for everyone, a few of the victims have been brought to a guild. There's no fighting allowed in town, but I'd rather not see them lying out on the streets.
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[pausing, he assesses what little information he's been given and then inwardly shrugs. whatever it is -- and Phantom is not at all keen on contracting some biological illness -- it is clearly a concern.]
It has been striking so quickly that the affected fall in their tracks?
Hn.
... I have little medical skill and nothing suited for flesh and blood. But I am a passable investigator and tracker. If you are still searching for victims I may be able to aid in their location.
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Truthfully, neither poison nor sickness appear to be at the root of this problem. It's as if they're just sleeping...
Oh! If it would not be too much trouble. Those of us still awake and aware have been doing what we can to find everyone but we can only do so much with what we have. And... [he pulls out his Relic] My name is Hakuren Oak. This is a 'Relic' and it's what we've been using to communicate while in The World. Exchanging member addresses allows for private messages to be sent to each other, else one can post to the public forums...
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I am Insyou Phantom; "Phantom" is more than enough, here.
[Phantom is more surprised to discover he also possesses one of these 'Relics'. after a moment of studying it he directs his attention back to Hakuren --]
Perhaps, then, we should exchange addresses.
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It would make keeping track of each other much easier. Here. [he holds out his own Relic] The exchange is done automatically when two or more Relics are held in close proximity.
With any luck, we'll be able to sort out this problem soon enough.
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[is that a touch of humour ...?]
[Phantom echoes the gesture with his own Relic.]
If enough happen to be working on the details it cannot help but be solved.
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[the Relic emits a few beeps before producing binary cards for both of them; New Member Address has been added to the Relic] And that's it. [as he returns the handheld device to the pouch at his side;] If we find anything new, I'll contact you.
Oh, and if you want to check up on some of the individuals yourself you can find them at Canard's @Home in the Mercenary District.
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