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[smokingdemon]

[The video clicks on to show the edge of one bare shoulder. It is not a happy shoulder, although as far as biceps go, it's also not particularly expressive. The barely hidden snarl in its owner's voice is much more telling.]

-thing even working. There must be a way to-

[A throat-clearing noise. He raises his voice.]You're all talking like you

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[boomchucka]

This place is called Luceti, it's controlled by the Malnosso who also brought us here. They also gave you the wings on your back.

As for Kyoto... I don't know how you're gonna get back there. You're probably not gonna like this very much but there's no known way out either.

[smokingdemon]

[and now the book is talking to him. he didn't exactly expect that, and he's fumbling it slightly, tilting it to try and get a better look at this girl.]

...

If they brought us here, there has to be a way back. ['Malnosso.' It's something, at least.]

[boomchucka]

As far as I know, nobody's found it yet.

[smokingdemon]

[He snorts.]

Who are you, girl?

[boomchucka]

My name is Selphie Tilmitt. A volunteer at Luceti's Welcome Centre and a member of the Blue Rogues.

[smokingdemon]

Welcome center? How many people are there here?

[boomchucka]

Several hundred, I'd say.

[smokingdemon]

...

That many?

[boomchucka]

I'm afraid so. Some are more vocal than others.

[smokingdemon]

Where are they all? [Muttering] -nothing but trees out here.

[boomchucka]

Do you hear a river by any chance and would you say that you're closer to some mountains or toward a lake?

[smokingdemon]

[He falls silent for a moment, lifting his head to listen.]

I hear water, but I haven't seen a lake.

[boomchucka]

If you see mountains in the background, follow the river downstream and you'll reach the village. If you see forest, follow it upstream.

[smokingdemon]

I can't see mountains. Upstream, then?

[Pauses.] Thank you.

[boomchucka]

Upstream, it is.

You're welcome.