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[pacifyinghand]

[a video feed clicks on. a red-headed, dark-skinned woman is standing outside, disorientation on her face before she seems to realize she's transmitting. there's a soft, slightly apologetic smile on her lips as she regards the device.]

I believe I've been displaced...

[a moment's pause as she considers her surroundings. this is certainly not the

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[tigress_of_kiev]

I haven't heard of this Ark but you are in a place that is known as Discedo.

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[pacifyinghand]

[she tilts her head, slightly] Discedo?

I'm afraid the name is unfamiliar...

Is this Earth?

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[tigress_of_kiev]

[She nods.]

Yes, it is. I do not know the date, but it seems to be some alternate version than what I know.

I am Astharoshe Asran, Viscountess of Odessa and Duches of Kiev.

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[pacifyinghand]

I am Lilith Sahl. [she'll leave out titles and ranks for now ahhh where is she;;] It's a pleasure to meet you, Duchess of Kiev.

Ah... I'm not certain what you mean by "alternate version" of the date?

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[tigress_of_kiev]

My titles mean nothing in this place. This is not the Empire and I don't know the exact year. I only know the date.

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[pacifyinghand]

[Empire?]

Whatever you could offer, I'd be most grateful to accept.

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[tigress_of_kiev]

The date is March 1st.

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[pacifyinghand]

... [a moment's pause.]

And the year?

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[tigress_of_kiev]

That is what I do not know.

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[pacifyinghand]

[she's at a loss...]

Thank you, regardless.