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[klavierkavalier]

[ACTION: 1123 Taylor Road.]

[Austria is presented with... a rather alarming situation when he wakes early in the morning. He quickly gets out of the bed, careful not to disturb the unknown woman lying next to him. He does glimpse some strange, highly detailed photographs featuring himself in strange clothing. His face feels bare without his

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phone

[webfreedomftw]

[While Estonia is fairly certain he knows exactly who this is, he'll refrain from mentioning it for now, instead focusing on the issue at hand.]

You don't know how to use a phone, do you? [He doesn't quite shout it, but it's loud enough that hopefully Austria will hear.]

phone

[klavierkavalier]

[Austria is a little startled to hear a voice on the other end of the phone, and he tentatively holds it to his ear after looking around to see if the voice is simply somewhere in the room.] While I do not know what a 'phone' is, I am inclined to agree with you.

phone

[webfreedomftw]

That would be the device in your hand.

... So, seventeen- or eighteen-hundreds? Or even earlier?

Re: phone

[klavierkavalier]

... ah. Phone.

Eighteen fifty. If you are referring to the current year.

[webfreedomftw]

[It's like learning baby words. Cute.]

I see. Ah, this is Austria, correct?

[klavierkavalier]

Yes. Estonia? [While his tone does slide upwards, it is more of a statement.]

[webfreedomftw]

Correct. You're certainly not alone here. I think we've got a good portion of the world by this point.

[klavierkavalier]

Oh? Who, may I ask, is here also?

[webfreedomftw]

Let's see... Lithuania, Finland, Ukraine, Hungary, Iceland, Denmark, Netherlands, Spain, Taiwan, Japan, Cuba, Russia, and... perhaps a few others I'm forgetting. At any rate, it's a good start.

[klavierkavalier]

I see. I suppose that the presence of friends is somewhat comforting.

[webfreedomftw]

It helps with some retention of sanity, yes.

[klavierkavalier]

Always a benefit.

[webfreedomftw]

My thoughts exactly.

Have you been told anything to speak of about Mayfield yet?

[klavierkavalier]

No. Only that it is a particularly difficult place to leave, and somewhat more ominous than it seems.

[webfreedomftw]

A good start. Assume that everything is out to assimilate or kill you and you're on the right track. If you can develop a network of individuals with at least a passing interest in your continued well-being -- both nations and others, I would recommend -- you should, as soon as possible.

[klavierkavalier]

I see. Thank you very kindly. Is this - ah - telephone, the most appropriate way of contacting others?