I : [Audio,Text, Video]

[elementalwheel]

[There’s the sound of a lot of fiddling with the device by careless hands that have never had any experience with handling electronics, and finally a voice mutters to itself in a gentle drawl.] It doesn’t look like any relic I’ve ever seen before... Ohhh, runes!

[And the voice falls silent as she submits a rather plain text post:] A B C D E hello

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[video]

[steel_cyclone]

That's the text function, miss. [ Cid begins, being busy with preparing dinner for herself, and leftovers for her patrol. It's then that she looks closer at the device and the voice coming from it.

Those ears. ] You can use... it... to-- [ That fur...

It can't be.

It shouldn't be. ]

Y-Yen...? [ Her voice is quiet, and the shock is quite evident on her features. She's staring at the device as if she was seeing a ghost. The knife falls from her grip as she rushes to pick the communicator up. ] By the Goddess, what--? Why?

[video]

[elementalwheel]

[Looking back down at the sound of that ever-familiar voice. She offers her best and brightest (and toothiest) smile.] Oh, Cid! This is amazing, as though you were made tiny and put inside the device!

[Then again, Cidriel's reaction is not... normal. Yen's bright smile falters.] Are you tiny and inside the device?

[video]

[steel_cyclone]

[ She stumbles over her words a moment. ] W--
Th--

[ Despite the situation, she laughs briefly. ] No, that's not quite how these work. I'm... quite alright. [ Mostly. First things first. ] These work kind of like linkpearls, to make things simple. I'm in the town.... can you see the town from wherever you are?

[video]

[elementalwheel]

[She picks her head up to give the area another, more thorough glance. It's a short wait, and her ears perk as soon as she spots it in the distance.] Yes, I can! But I don't remember seeing a town on the map.

Too tiny?

[Audio]

[mem_more_rakke]

[The voice that speaks is deep and foreboding and authoritarian enough to command attention regardless] Forgive the abrupt introduction, however you must be informed at once that you have arrived within the land of Demeleier, and it s not safe to be alone.

I am Thanatos, a captive and resident here. I must insist you locate your Rowan crown and be sure to put it on, stranger.

[Audio]

[elementalwheel]

[Yenyoji has heard that sort of voice from the more intelligent monsters before, so she's barely able to conceal her disappointment when it's just the device talking to her.] Oh. Hello.

...Not safe to be alone?

[Giggling.] That describes most of the places I tread, stranger Thanatos. But I'll oblige you about the twiggy thing. [And on it goes, though on top of her black mage hat.]

[Audio/text]

[mem_more_rakke]

Thank you.

You are at the temple I presume? I shall make my way there and fetch you. In the meantime, I implore you to familiarise yourself with this list. There people are now your allies.

[Audio]

[elementalwheel]

You presume right.

[With some difficulty, she manages to get the device working in a proper way. She mutters the names under her breath.] I have to say, I've never had allies assigned to me before.

Oh, you have Cid on here.

[Audio]

[the_aurailia]

Ey cowboy, what is up? You are unhurt si? [Says the voice of possibly the most muddled accent you've ever heard]

[Audio]

[elementalwheel]

[That accent is a remarkable thing, and Yenyoji is quiet for a moment to admire it. And the fact that she was called a "cowboy." She isn't even sure what that is.] Oh, yeah, right as a rooftop.

Those empty monsters almost put a few scratches in me, but I don't see them anymore.

[Audio]

[the_aurailia]

Empty monsters? Aya, sounds no good ey? Look, I don't know for much about this place bat is no good be by yourself. You see village in distance?

[Audio]

[elementalwheel]

Yes! [Pause.] Let me guess, you want me to go and get comfy cozy in some inn or mog house without even exploring this interesting temple thing.

[audio][tagged about a million years too late ugh]

[tenshinoyobou]

[It's a good thing that he lived in World's End before he came to Demeleier, or those feline features would really have confused him. As it is, they're surprising, but not on the whole completely weird. It allows him to give a measured, easy response.]

I'm afraid we don't use a monetary system in Demeleier, ma'am, and I'd advise keeping a hold of the device. It's used to contact the other residents who live here.

My name is Angeal Hewley. Is there anything I can help you with?

[audio][it's okay!]

[elementalwheel]

No monetary system? [Sighing in exasperation, as though it's the biggest inconvenience of all.] Fine, I will keep it. Linkpearls don't exactly fetch a high price, if that's all this is.

[Speaking of which, she should probably dig that broken pearl out of her ear.] I'm Yenyoji Quryoja. Got a map for me, Angeal?

[audio->text/image->audio]

[tenshinoyobou]

Of course. Just give me a moment.

[The sound of clicking buttons, and then the feed switches to text/image:]

[audio]

[elementalwheel]

[Yen is silent for a few beats before she tries to stifle a giggle. Okay, the map isn't THAT bad, but it's pretty clear none of them is a professional cartographer.] Well, I don't know how what your needs are, but if your exploring parties require a black mage, you have one.

...A link of iron? What am I supposed to do with that?

[VIDEO]

[a_la_turk]

Miss.

[ She inclines her head slightly forward, then checks it without ceremony. Under normal circumstances, there might be a cordial smile present upon her face, but she just can't seem to force it today, not when the ramifications of the tithe continue to weigh heavily on her mind despite the passing time. ]

My name is Valeria. I head the Watch, an organization composed of a group of individuals dedicated to the safety of their fellow residents here in Demeleier. Should you like more information about us, ask and I will answer.

[+TEXT] Regardess, I believe you'll find the following TEXT to be very helpful to you.

[VIDEO]

[elementalwheel]

Everyone is so helpful! It's like a little country town with a monster infestation!

[Pardon her while she skims this thing...] I'm not used to bein' scared and hiding from what I've never seen before. But, I guess if it makes everyone feel better, I'll get myself to the town. [But she will sigh dramatically.]

[VIDEO]

[a_la_turk]

[ The analogy makes her pause. Makes her smile, though it is a small one. ]

We would appreciate that very much, miss...?

[VIDEO]

[elementalwheel]

Yenyoji Quryoja. [Rubbing her nose.] Or just Yenyoji.

[She picks herself up, dusting off her pants before walking, still staring down at the communicator.] So, what happens if I'm alone and one of these fae catches me?