Query 002 [video]

[no_hometown]

[Sephiroth has changed positions since the time of her last transmission. She has located the Orchard and is standing in front of some apple trees. She finds living off the land to be no hardship in the worst of conditions, and this seemingly fabricated environment makes things easy. ]

This is Sephiroth, of SOLDIER. [Though her affiliation has

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[notvitiligo]

I'm totally on board with a science team. Provided we, y'know, keep it within ethical boundaries?

And I may tap you for some of that defending stuff at some point. I'm kind of curious about the outside areas.

[no_hometown]

I agree to your condition. We will maintain ethical boundaries. I have no wish to experiment on people or on the living things here, merely to study them. I am not like the scientists of my world that I mentioned previously.

I can accompany you. I would also like to explore further.

On another topic, do you know a woman here named Tifa Lockhart?

[notvitiligo]

I think she's the one with the bar? We haven't really met, other than to establish that I'm allowed in there but I don't get any alcohol. (Not that I WANT any, but...)

[no_hometown]

The bar, I see. Thank you.

I have little interest in alcohol myself, but I'd like to meet her, as she seems to be from my world.

[nuclearqueen]

People are starting to put together a defense team of some kind, but I'm not sure how organized it's gotten yet.

Don't know about researchers, though.

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[no_hometown]

I'll attempt to make contact with those trying to organize the defense team, as my primary purpose and my greatest skill is warfare. Are you at all involved with that effort?

Judging by what I've seen so far, those intent on researching the mystery are laboring alone and aimlessly, repeating each others' experiments, with no effective way of sharing their findings. That is no way to conduct an investigation.

Also, do you happen to know a woman here named Tifa Lockhart?

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[nuclearqueen]

There are a few of us out there. I have offered my services, yes, as limited as they may be to start with.

I suppose it wouldn't be, no. I've attempted to sniff out the Queen, but she remains illusive. Maybe we should make a map.

Tifa? I think I talked with her briefly. Made a bar, right?

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[no_hometown]

I have spoken to one of the people attempting to put together the defense force. They lacked a leader, so I am now heading up the effort. I would be pleased to have the benefit of your services, Kouzuki. Tell me, what combat skills do you possess?

It's too bad you've been unable to locate the Queen. Maybe she is monitoring us from outside this closed environment? A map is an excellent idea. I've been surveying the area, but it would be useful to have something more concrete.

Yes, I've since learned that Tifa is the one who made the bar. Thank you for the information. She is from my world, so I was curious about her.

[Voice]

[rosa_di_fortuna]

I cannot say I've tried to experiment with the Vine.

Why do you wish to know these things?

[Rose is wary of research like this.]

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[no_hometown]

I wish to understand this place better, so I can discover how to escape it and return home. [Although she is sure this channel is being monitored, for all she knows, all of their words are being monitored, and she thinks it is most important to communicate with others at this point.] How can I do that without research?

The Vine particularly interests me, because it has a sort of intelligence, yet appears to have been designed with a purpose in mind. Also, it is integral to the organization of this place, such as it is.

[Voice]

[rosa_di_fortuna]

From what I've gathered, the Vine is simply a way for the residents to communicate with one another. If it has a secondary use, I've not seen it.

And the way this place is, I wouldn't be surprised if we're being watched.

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[no_hometown]

I am not interested in the Vine's secondary use so much as its sentience and what its design might tell us about our captor.

I don't doubt we are being monitored. I make no secret of my intentions. I can learn nothing without speaking to others, so it is a necessary evil at this time.

[violent_archery]

I've been asking about forming a defense force earlier, but it doesn't seem like anybody wants to take charge.

[no_hometown]

You lack a leader?

In my world, I am an officer in the military. I have years of combat experience. If your defense force needs a commander, I volunteer for the position.

[violent_archery]

Sounds good to me, just as long as you know what you're doing.

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[no_hometown]

I do. [Her tone is calmly, perfectly confident.] I will commence organizing the force immediately. [Presented with a military task to perform, she jumps at the chance; after all, it is her purpose.]

Tell me, what is your name, and what combat skills do you possess?

[breakthroughit]

"SOLDIER", huh? Guessing that's some sorta organization back where you're from?

'm from a military force back home and my commander and some fellow fighters are here too, if that's the sorta thing you've got in mind.

[no_hometown]

SOLDIER is a special forces group within the military in my world. SOLDIER operatives are sent on individual missions and also lead troops into battle.

Yes, I am currently organizing a defense force, with the goal of uniting those warriors who wish to protect the populace. Would you and your comrades be interested in joining or affiliating with such an organization?

[breakthroughit]

I can't speak for Hayate, but I can letcha know what she thinks.

Sephiroth, right? I'm Vita. Hayate is my commander.

[no_hometown]

I would appreciate that. Please convey my greetings and my respect to your commander.

Yes, I am Sephiroth. [She nods in acknowledgment.] I am pleased to make your acquaintance, Vita.