[ Video ]

[general_affairs]

[ So, he got off of the train with his Electro-Mag rod extended, charged, and tapping idly at his shoulder. There was something hovering around, he knew it, but he couldn't see, hear, or smell anything. Once he got off, he first tried to use his cell phone. No dice.

But then he found this nice silver pocket-watch that..wasn't actually a pocket watch

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[Video]

[ergaleomancer]

[[Whatever this person is, they seem to be in possession of breasts. Not that it matches her mannerisms or manner of dress.]]

All of us here have been kidnapped by the Watcher and the Interloper. I don't have any more information on them, but someone else might.

[[She speaks dramatically, as if she's used to being on the stage.]]

For room and board, simply wander around and help yourself to anything in a place that is neither locked nor inhabited. There's plenty of places that meet that description, so there's no excuse for stealing from anyone that's here.

Claim a home, you'll find keys inside, and you'll be able to lock it when you go out. Stores function on the same principle, though shops such as mine... [[She pans the camera around the room slowly--she seems to be a watch and clock maker, though there's also a display case of metal teapots.]] We hand make our wares and will ask for fair trade in time.

I can give you directions to the more populated end of town, or you can wander about aimlessly till you find somewhere you like on whatever criteria you please.

Stay out of the park; there are monsters there the deeper you go in.

[[She intentionally neglects mentioning the cathedral or the catacombs.]]

[Video]

[general_affairs]

[ Oh look, there were boobs. Female. Well, this little lady sure seems informed and helpful enough. So he listened, head lolling to a side. ]

'Sounds pretty ass backwards, but hey. I'm not complainin' if it's free, but yeah, I'll probably need some directions. 'Place doesn't look like any town I've ever seen. [ He didn't look like it, but rest assured, he was mentally cataloging every detail she laid on him. ]

'Those monsters ever decide to come out and play in town at all?

[Video]

[ergaleomancer]

[[She gives directions from the train station to the theatre. She gives her directions based on distances and street names (a masculine trait) rather than landmarks and relativity.]]

There's a pub called the Black Stallion near there. About two hundred yards past the theatre, there's a narrow street without a sign that leads to a few shops. This is the general area that people are around.

There's also ShinRa hotel, but you don't want to get involved with that. They're not good people, and I believe that Mr. ShinRa has been taken home by our captors.

They do that occasionally...I think they think we're toys that can be put away when they're bored of us.

[Video]

[general_affairs]

[ Takes note, keeping the street names in mind. ] Pub, eh? 'Should be able to get hold of someone from there, at least.

[ Oh, but honey. You said the magic words. ] Now there's a name I know..I'm not surprised they're out here--wherever 'Ruby City' is. Huh, I missed th' President himself, though? Lucky, lucky. [ Only not really. ]

'They'? Y'mean the Interloper and Watcher? [ He took a moment, looking off thoughtfully. ] ...'Sounds like a social experiment. [ Strange. He never heard of anything like this going on. And Turks knew all the dirty little secrets and plans. ]

[Video]

[ergaleomancer]

I wouldn't expect to get a lot of information there. [[She seems awkward about that topic; more like someone who doesn't want her boss to be bothered.]]

You know about ShinRa? You're from that world, then... This place exists as a pocket dimension, a world between worlds that can be connected and severed at our captor's whims.

I doubt it's a social experiment. I doubt they have methods so close to human that we can even understand them.

[Video]

[general_affairs]

Huh. 'Sounds like an experiment, even if the scientists're inhuman. [ He'd shrug, letting the subject roll off his shoulders. Too bad Rufus wasn't still here, else he'd be sure to get a full briefing and caught up to date on everything that was going on and a fuckton of gleaned information.

He hated being left in the dark. ] Yep. So, this ain't just another city on th' map, it's a whole other world.

Hah..gotta give it to 'em for managin' that one, but it solves a few problems, creates a dozen more. Like how t'get back.

[Video]

[ergaleomancer]

It sounds more to me like beings with an inordinate amount of power used to being able to play with whatever they please. Science is above that level of immaturity. Furthermore, there are no rewards, and social science is best done with an analogue of a Skinner Box. Which this town does not function as.

Getting back isn't going to be all that difficult once we crack the method by which we were brought here. As an ergaleomancer, I'm devoting my time to that very pursuit. Then again, I also have to devote enough time to running my shop, as I can't manage entirely on my own without assistance.

[Video]

[general_affairs]

Heh, you'd think, but I've seen shit hit th' fan over penis envy. But hey, glad t'hear you know your stuff.

An ergaleomancer? That's a new one...I'm guessin' it's from whatever world you're from?

[Video]

[ergaleomancer]

[[Penis envy happens to hit a nerve, but Theta quickly bites it back down, hopefully before he notices.]]

It is. We're a combination of many things--scientists, mathematicians, physicists, engineers, inventors, magicians... All of those roles in one person.

[[A mechanical roach climbs up her arm, its little feet clinking as it moves over the decorative armour on her arms. She reaches over and pats it affectionately.]]

[Video]

[general_affairs]

[ Whether he did or not, Reno didn't act as though he noticed. Her reaction wasn't relevant to anything, anyway. ] That's some pretty nifty skills ya got, there. I'll have to take a look at your store sometime.

[ Cocks a brow at the roach, having a hard time telling it's mechanical through the small screen. ]

[Video]

[ergaleomancer]

You're more than welcome to come by whenever you like. I'm open every day~.

[[She looks down at her teacup and taps it gently, and the teapot at the side of the counter gets up and wanders over, bowing to her to fill the cup. She may or may not have done that just to show off.]]

[Video]

[general_affairs]

[ Hey, hey. That's a pretty damn neat teapot ya got there. Reno sees that teapot and flashes a grin, chuckling lowly out of amusement. Yeah, he wouldn't be surprised if she was showing off. ]

I'll keep it in mind. Keep in touch, now.

[Video]

[ergaleomancer]

[[The teapot pops out a little arm with a spoon for a hand. Through the hollow portion of the spoon's handle it dispenses a bit of milk, then it stirs it into her tea before retreating back to where it came from.]]

Oh, I assure you, I'm hard to miss~.