Array 001 [Voice]

[bloodseal_soul]

 ... huh... wha? Where'm...

Somehow I imagined hell would be much different than this... maybe some sort of transient world, or something, I'm...

Owwww... my head.

[Muttering, the sound of someone tripping and falling, followed by a gasp of pain.]

... hey, is... is anyone there? Anybody?

Comments

[shadedsunlight]

You look familiar.

You're in Adstringéndum, a city formed by time compression as a result of a failed science experiment. Are you all right? If you need any medical assistance, there's a clinic at [coordinates x:y] and [coordinates x:y].

((ooc: Strikeouts gone, but she's met Ed so she's thinking over the resemblance.))

[bloodseal_soul]

... no, I... I don't think I'm... I'm just sort of weak and tired.

A science experiment huh?

Sounds like the Gate all over again to me.

Should probably eat something.

Thank you. I'm Alphonse, who are you?

[shadedsunlight]

Both are good places to rest at as well, especially if you've just arrived.

That's the general story. Time and space has been compressed together into a single location bringing people here as a result.

I'm Ginia. Nice to meet you, Alphonse. And excuse me for this question, but do you have a brother?

[bloodseal_soul]

... yeah, I think I'll check that out... thank you, Ginia. It's very nice to meet you too, and it's good to hear a friendly voice out here.

[There's sudden static, and when Al's voice comes back, it's thick with emotion.]

E-EDWARD?! HE'S HERE?!

[Voice Reply]

[braided_genius]

A-Alphonse?!

[And then a quieter query, like he's sort of doubting his hearing right now]

...That's really you?

[bloodseal_soul]

Brother!

[The voice is perhaps slightly deeper than Edward would be used to hearing, and it breaks with the word, followed by some coughing. It sounds like Al's near tears.]

Yes, it's me... wh-where are you...?

[Voice Reply]

[braided_genius]

[For a second Ed seems to fight with what to say first, an overwhelming amount of emotion suddenly dispensing itself all through his body]

I - Al... I can't believe you're here.

[He stops again, seeming to note that Al sounds older, somehow.]

You sound different.

[He mumbles, more to himself than Al.]
Has it really been that long since I've heard your voice?

I'm at coordinates [x,y] - but maybe I should come get you instead. Where are you?

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[bloodseal_soul]

Me either. I thought I was dead for sure this time... last thing I remember I was in the Gate and-

Now is not the time for that, though. I'll-

[Al pauses slightly, and there's some shuffling noises. It sounds like he's struggling with something, but he lets out a soft, happily bemused laugh.]

... yeah, I... it's probably best if you come to me, brother. Gadget - PCD? - says I'm at [x,y].

[stalwart_flame]

Hello? Are you okay?

(ooc:All responses from Skyler are typed because he can't talk.)

[Typed Response]

[bloodseal_soul]

I should be. My brother's coming to get me.

[stalwart_flame]

You don't have to type, no one understands what I say, but I can understand everyone.

I'm glad you have family here.

I'm Skyler.

[Voice Response]

[bloodseal_soul]

[There's a soft laugh.]

Good, because I'm still very slow when I try to type. I've never seen anything like this gadget before.

And... I'm glad too. I was... really worried that he wouldn't even be alive.

[There's a pause, and then Al's voice comes back, much happier and friendly.]

I'm Alphonse, but you can call me Al. I'm Edward Elric's brother. It's nice to meet you, Skyler.

If you don't mind my asking, are you so sure I wouldn't understand you?

[fortunesofwar]

Are you alright, kid? There's a third clinic here too [coordinates: x,y].

This is not hell, just another world.

[bloodseal_soul]

Thanks, I think I'll be fine. Just a little unsteady.

"Just" another world, huh?

I'll save the coordinates. Looks like you can make a map of some sort here. Thanks again.

[fortunesofwar]

That's good to hear.

Yes, another world. At first it's a little hard to believe, but you'll get used to it at some point.

[rokkuseikatsu]

Hey, you okay?

Sounds like you fell.

[bloodseal_soul]

I did... I just scraped my knee a little. Nothing huge. Bad balance...

Thank you for being concerned about me though.