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[tofollowhim]

[A young woman's voice is heard, but the SFC's camera is still directed at the floor, shaking mildly

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[minimosey]

You've got materia? [There's mild surprise in his tone.]

[tofollowhim]

[She'll match that surprise, and up it with a tone that implies the word is completely foreign to her.] Materia?

[minimosey]

[Definitely confusion for him now. He's still having trouble wrapping his head around different worlds and usually thinks they're still on Gaia--the idea of different universes with completely different ways of working is pretty alien at this point.] You said you had healing magic. ...Isn't that only possible with materia?

[...He doesn't like sounding so uncertain on that last point, but alas, he's an average student, not a star pupil, and Shinra only spends so much budget for training.]

[tofollowhim]

[Similarly, Cheria is having a hard time picturing a world that can function without arles. Though, now that she thinks about it, she hasn't heard anyone else mention it.]

... I've never heard of such a thing. My magic functions with arles.

[minimosey]

Never... I haven't heard of "arles" myself. [He hesitates before asking:] Could you show me it sometime?

[tofollowhim]

[She's quiet for a moment, frowning. Never heard of arles? That's so... strange. It's like never having heard of air, or fire. Still, she forces herself past the confusion and smiles. Worlds really are different, then.]

Of course. I'd be happy to.

[minimosey]

It doesn't have to be right now. Whenever works for you.

[tofollowhim]

We can meet in person once we've become more accompanied to the city. Of course, I wouldn't wish for us to stay here too long. I'm certain you miss your home as well.

[minimosey]

[..."Going home" makes Cloud feel a little panicky, actually; he goes with an honest:] I'm not feeling too homesick right now, but I'm planning to get out of here. Not having any luck so far talking to the locals, though... [There's a low mutter, something like "Bet Zack would get them talking in no time."]

[tofollowhim]

[Cheria would love to go home. She's worried about Sophie, and she just knows Asbel won't take good care of her by himself. Especially if Pascal's still with them. The locals aren't too keen on helping her get home, though.]

Yes. It's as if they're avoiding our questions on purpose.

[minimosey]

[He sighs.] It's a big city, someone's gotta talk. [He finds it hard to believe even if it is some conspiracy, absolutely everyone's in on it.] We'll find a way back soon.

[tofollowhim]

Yes, we will. [She gives Cloud a warm smile. Everyone will just have to keep hope until they get out of here.]

[minimosey]

[There's a half-assed smile back before his gaze flicks away and he yawns, looking bothered as he rubs his eyes.] Sorry. Keep getting tired today.

[tofollowhim]

That's fine. I'm suffering from the same thing. I believe everyone is. [Indeed, she does seem a bit drained.]

[minimosey]

Something done to us...? [Time to figure out how to get himself more awake. He'll end up doing Zack's squats.] Well, hmm...thanks for the offer, Cheria. It's nice. [...and then the comm clicks off. :D]