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[daathicdocile]

… Hello?

[ A small blink, curious eyes glancing into the seal before a tiny gasp follows. He shrinks his head back- turning it from side to side before drawing a hand up to touch his face. This was unreal. It has to be. The miasma, Tear, and Anise- ]

Is it true? Am I really--

[ A pause. A very long pause. Before anything is spoken again, the

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[border_phantasm]

You are neither dreaming nor dead. Welcome to Splendor.

[daathicdocile]

But how could that be? The last thing I remember I was-- [ Well, dead.

He shakes his head, pushing a smile to his lips. ]

Thank you for the kind introduction. But... how interesting. This place is able to revive those whom were gone prior to arriving? [ He wasn't complaining, just... curious. ]

[border_phantasm]

Hard to say. It could be that. On the other hand, there have been reports that some have come here through dreams; so perhaps you merely had a dying dream.

[daathicdocile]

A dying dream? [ It takes a moment for him to register. He was certain he was dead before coming here. How weak his body was-- the sensation that wept over him in his last breaths. But then how-- ]

This is certainly useful information, I thank you again for answering my question. Though if I may ask... who are you?

[border_phantasm]

You're quite welcome. I am Yukari Yakumo. May I ask the same question?

[daathicdocile]

Yukari- it really is a pleasure. [ His smile grows. ] My name is Ion. I am the Fon Master of Daath and the leader of the Order of Lorelei.

[border_phantasm]

A pleasure as well - should I call you "Master" Ion? I confess those are all terms that have little meaning to me.

[daathicdocile]

Oh no, just Ion is perfectly fine! There is no need to be formal.

I see. So you are not from Auldrant, then?

[border_phantasm]

Alright then Ion.

I have never heard of that place; we are all taken here from different worlds. I come from a nation called "Japan".

[daathicdocile]

Japan- so it would seem. I've never heard of such a place, either.

[border_phantasm]

It's a lovely place, but I confess I'm biased.

[daathicdocile]

I am certain many people would be based on where you grew up. No matter, I'm sure it's a lovely place!

[border_phantasm]

And what is your land like?

[daathicdocile]

Ah, Auldrant is a lovely place! Filled with many diverse lands between it's two countries. But... there is also another land beneath us know as the Outer Lands. Few people live there because of the immense amount of miasma, but I know people who reside there. They are all very nice people.

[border_phantasm]

Miasma? My my. I imagine those who live there don't have the most pleasant of lives...what do you mean beneath you?

[daathicdocile]

Actually, they are every advanced when it comes to technology, and have perfected a way to be safe from the poison. In order for our lands to not sink into the miasma, there are something called Sephiroth trees that... I suppose hold the world in balance. So underneath the force of those trees and the lands safe in place in Auldrant, that's where those people live.

[ A small chuckle. ] I'm sorry if this is a little hard to comprehend.