[video]

[applethievery]

Since when do Moogles have arms... [A voice mutters as the video feed flickers on and off a few times, finally showing pyreflies and the ruins of Zanarkand, though the image is shaky as the holder is very clearly unused to the workings of the sky phone.]

Since always, kupo! [The image finally moves to show the face of a fascinated Selkie, though

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[video]

[whiteblessing]

[SIGH.] Let the moogle do its job. It knows how to use the phone.

[video]

[applethievery]

[Bal Dat stared at the screen for a few seconds. With hair that color, this person had to be another Selkie.]

I'll figure it out.

[video]

[whiteblessing]

[Side eye at the staring. Of course she's going to ask.] What?

[And yeaaah. She's not convinced.] And what button did you press to bring up the map?

[video]

[applethievery]

[Sometimes it was difficult to tell the difference between Selkies and Clavats. Hair color was the most obvious defining trait, but it wasn't foolproof. Bal Dat shook his head--it wasn't important. As for which button he'd pressed...]

...This one. [Of course, pointing at said button when the other person couldn't see it was pointless.]

[video]

[whiteblessing]

I can't see you pointing at your phone whilst you're using it.

[video]

[applethievery]

[Give him a break; he's technologically inept. He narrows his eyes at her as if she was the one with the problem.]

It's the one next to... on the right... [This is the most useless explanation ever.]

[video]

[whiteblessing]

Mm-hmm. [Two can play at that game: Ritz narrows her eyes in return and there's a definite look of 'what did I say?' written across her face.] That's hardly useful, you know. Just... ask the moogle.

[Still, she's not all bite.] Once you get the hang of it, it should be fairly easy. The set up is fairly simple and user friendly.

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[applethievery]

Why don't you ask the mutant Moogle, then? [User-friendly or not, the phone is absolute sorcery to him.]

[video]

[whiteblessing]

Because I already know how to use it.

The moogle is with you, not with me, besides.

[video]

[applethievery]

If you know, then why are you asking me? If it's for my own good, then you're wasting your time.

He's not very nice, kupo. [The Moogle chimes in, and Bal Dat taps it with his foot.]

[video]

[whiteblessing]

Don't kick it!

[Ritz frowns. Violence to moogles is not approved of, Bal Dat. She's quiet for a second or two before adding,] It is for you own good. It's called lending assistance. It's what people do; help each other out. When we're all stuck here together...

[video]

[applethievery]

I'm not hurting him. [Hurt or not, the Moogle is sufficiently annoyed, and expresses said irritation with a 'Ku-po!' and flies away, leaving the Selkie to figure it out for himself.]

I don't need any help, thanks.

[video]

[whiteblessing]

[Ritz runs a hand absently through her hair, mostly from frustration, but lets it slide. Well, he's chosen his fate, now the moogle's gone. And... she's stubborn, and would insist otherwise, but, well, sometimes the only way people learn is to get hopelessly lost.] Hm. Seems that's your only choice now.

[Another sigh, though not as harsh as previous ones.] What's your name?

[video]

[applethievery]

[Bal Dat smirks, all too happy to answer this question.]

Bal Dat of the Striped Brigands. [And since he's kind of mistakenly assumed she's a Selkie, he's hoping she recognizes the name.]

[video]

[whiteblessing]

[Sorry to disappoint.] Bal Dat, hm? I'm Ritz.

[Wait. Pause.] You're a brigand?!

[video]

[applethievery]

[Yeah, that doesn't sound much like a Selkie name, either. Bal Dat puffs up his chest proudly.]

Only the best. I'm quite famous back home! [Not half as famous as he thinks, however.]