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[islandnation]

[Iceland is looking rather perplexed, tired, lost, and a tiny bit scared. His hair's dissheveled and he's sitting on a bench, staring at the SFC.]

Erm.. I'm not sure what this does, but hello. I don't know what this is or what it does... it works a bit like a cell phone right? [pauses a minute and sighs] I don't understand this at all, can anyone

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[behisstrength]

[Motochika meets the video feed with a calm gaze and steady voice]

You are both seen and heard.

Welcome to Vatheon. You have been swept up from your own world and time; now you are this city's latest captive. There is no path home yet.

This device is known as an SFC. It's purpose is to communicate with others who share your situation.

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[islandnation]

[almost drops the SFC as he didn't quite expect it to actually work]

C-captive...? Well, that's just great.

Thanks for the answer, at any rate. [feels rather foolish]

Erm.. if we are from different worlds and times, who are you? And what world do you come from?

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[behisstrength]

Do not worry. All shelter, food, clothing and amenities are free for you to simply take. Life here is not all unpleasant. We are kept in the dark and often cursed, but otherwise treated well.

I am Chōsokabe Motochika. I come from the land of Japan... from a date earlier than most. You should be aware that a number of others are not human, either.

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[islandnation]

That's a comfort, somehow.

Ah, you're from Japan... and I will keep that in mind, thank you.

[ninthserenade]

You're coming in loud and clear, dude!

[islandnation]

Ah... thank you.

[1776ftw]

Yo, Iceland.

[Look at this lazy ass country, not even leaving his couch to come greet you. Shame on him.]

Just got here, I take it?

[islandnation]

Al, hei! [he won't admit it, but he's relieved to have found a familiar face. Even if it's Al.]

And yes, I did just get here..

[1776ftw]

[America is never the guy you want to end up helping you. He'll just charge you or something. Or lord it over your head for like a decade or two.]

Awesome. Have you gotten dry yet? You can get a towel at any of the shops-- oh. Someone should probably give you the low down on the place. Have you gotten that yet?

[islandnation]

[Iceland is familiar with Al, mostly because he provided an army for him for most of the last century. And then pulled out seemingly on a whim.]

Yeah, I'm dry. And I've gotten the gist of it I think; random people are all being held captive under the sea for no exact reason? [tilts his head, not seeing the logic in the situation at all.]