First snapshot - confusion

[brig_gen_maes]

I knew they were capable of a lot, but changing the city wasn’t on my list of their abilities. This isn’t Central, the layout’s wrong. I know Central like I know Elysia’s little scrunched-up nose, the one she gets when she needs a nap but doesn’t want one

Comments

[Voice/Video]

[bloodseal_soul]

...

... L-Lieutenant Colonel Hughes?!

[Voice/Video]

[brig_gen_maes]

That's me! And you're... not Ed. But you look like him, and close to his age...

...

...

A--

ALPHONSE??

That's impossible... but so is Douglas' existence...

[Voice/Video]

[bloodseal_soul]

... y-yes, it's me. I'm just... I-I'm not in the armor anymore-

[The feed suddenly snaps off, and it's quite a bit more time before Al appears again. Though still shaken, he appears much more guarded than before.]

I'm sorry Sir, but I have to confirm your identity. Please answer a few questions for me.

When Elicia was being born, what did Ed do with alchemy?

Someone I know celebrated Elicia's birthday with you once. What is their name, their relation to me, and how old was Elicia turning? I would also like to see a picture of it.

[Voice/Video]

[brig_gen_maes]

How? I mean, if it's complicated alchemy, then don't worry about explaining. I never did get some of Roy's explinations.

[Maes appears a bit surprised, but nods.]

He heated the water without a circle. I remember you boys being all worked up about that.

Only once? Nina Tucker, and that was Elysia's actual birthday. You boys were staying at her father's house before... well, we all know.

[stalwart_flame]

Hello?

[brig_gen_maes]

Hello! A talking monkey? I've seen talking armour, though, so... Do you know where this is? And would you like to see pictures of the world's most ADORABLE daughter?

[stalwart_flame]

This is Adstringedum, a lot of world's put together.

Yes, I would!

[brig_gen_maes]

Different worlds put together? They... just went together, or is this some plot?

YAY! Now, I know some people get overloaded with cuteness, so I'll just start with two!

[Voice Reply]

[2tailedtagalong]

Hey Mister! Are you alright?

[brig_gen_maes]

I have pictures of my daughter. I'm more than all right! But I do have to admit to knowing next to nothing about this place, other than failed experiment. Is there someone in charge, or any sort of procedure for new arrivals?

[Voice Reply]

[2tailedtagalong]

You probably know about what we all do by now. There's nothing you need to do...although you have to watch out for bunnies, kittens, and creeper plants.

You'll need a place to stay. I have a room if you'd like.

[brig_gen_maes]

...

...

Watch out for bunnies and kittens and creeper plants? Bunnies and kittens?

Skyler offered to help me find a place, but thank you! There are a lot of helpful people around here! My name is Maes; I'd like to know yours if you don't mind!

[meteo_sniper]

I think I have bad news for you... this not only isn't "Central", it's not even a world you live in.

Welcome to Adstrigendum, a failed experiment of space and time compression.

[brig_gen_maes]

I'm finding that out quickly, but thank you. I'm Maes Hughes. It's nice to meet so many people trying to help.

[meteo_sniper]

I'm Lockon Stratos. I've been here for longer time, so I try to help newcomers when I can.

I'm not sure if you heard this information already, but there are two clinics here [coordinates x,y] and here [coordinates x,y]. It's better to have those locations signed, in case something happens.

[brig_gen_maes]

It's nice to meet you, Lockon, if I may call you by your first name.

Ah, I hadn't. That's very handy, thank you. Do things happen often?

[1/2]

[braided_genius]

W-what--

[2/2]

[braided_genius]

H-hughes?

Is that- b-but You d-died how are you...

Are you really here?

Confused Maes is rambly...

[brig_gen_maes]

Ed! Is Al--

Wait. What? WAIT. WHAT?? That's not possible. I'm not dead. I was just leaving the office, and then I was here... Do we die when we get here????

I'm alive! I have a pulse. I'm breathing. I have pictures! Dead people don't--

They don't.

But you're not dead, are you? I mean, last time I saw you you were fine, besides the automail...

You were here before me, right? We can't have died to get here, because you're alive. So I'm not dead.

I'm here. I'm not dead.

[1/3]; Voice - xDD; Rambly Hughes is cuutttee~

[braided_genius]

Al's --

You.. you were killed by a homunculus- I never knew who it was but...

This is... this-

[His voice breaks]

I don't understand....

[There's a pause, like Ed's thinking]

Wait....