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[suppressedtime]

[Sharon still looks a bit confused as the video feed clicks on.] Perhaps... this is how one is to manage this device? [Though she's quick to smile again.] On the assumption that this is now functioning properly, good day to everyone. I am Sharon Rainsworth, and while I am so pleased to meet you, I do wish that it could have been under better

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[unfearful]

[Pinged!]

Xerxes Break...?

[Lot of people from that world coming here, apparently--and really not a good time either.]

[suppressedtime]

[CALMING DOWN NOW. The sooner she finds Break, the better.]

Yes... Are you familiar with him, by any chance?

[unfearful]

Ah... yes, I am.

[suppressedtime]

Then if it is not too pressing of a question, do you know where I may be able to locate him?

[unfearful]

No, I don't. In any case, he's... not himself, at the moment.

[suppressedtime]

I'm afraid I don't quite understand. Would you mind clarifying?

[unfearful]

[... He's getting a strange feeling from that smile, for some reason.]

Well, the thing is... He seems to be someone named Kevin right now. It should wear off in about a week, though.

[suppressedtime]

[FOLLOW THOSE INSTINCTS, DOMINIC. AND NEVER LOOK BACK.]

That's... awfully strange. Do you recall when exactly the transition occurred? Or perhaps as to why?

[unfearful]

It happened a couple of days ago. And yes, I do. It's... a bit complicated, though, especially since you seem to be new here...?

[suppressedtime]

[And she smiles.]

If it would be too much trouble, I would not mind hearing whatever explanation you may have to offer. I will do my best to understand.

[unfearful]

... He likely used a card. While I've yet to see one myself, it's a known fact in this world that they can cause... certain effects.

[suppressedtime]

And what effect does it seem that Break has fallen under?

[unfearful]

[...]

I'm not quite sure, to be honest. He has his other eye again, so...

[suppressedtime]

... possibly reverting to a previous time, I suppose.

[It makes sense. So much sense that it weighs down her heart. She musters a small smile, and hopes that he understands understand that the topic upsets her. Though her true goal is to keep from divulging any more facts about Break without his permission.]

Thank you for speaking with me on the matter, sir. And yet I somehow did not manage to catch your name.

[unfearful]

[Fortunately, Dominic isn't as interested in Break's past as he is in Vincent's, so he's willing to leave it be.]

Ah... Dominic Sorel.

[suppressedtime]

Then it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Mister Dominic and I am quite grateful for all your help.