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[escapedpandora]

[It's only half an hour or so after Dark when he calls, sounding... not panicked, but confused.]

I, uh--

[Video shows leaves and branches if you can see through the darkness.]

I don't know where I am. Only that I'm... really high up. And, uh, I was supposed to call if something happened, but I don't know if-- [He cuts off awkwardly.] I can't

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[ Voice ]

[notamare]

It would appear that the device known as the Core has tampered with many people's abilities. Are you capable of returning to the ground safely?

If you require assistance, I may be able to aid you. [ Or her companion can, actually. ]

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[escapedpandora]

Um, I don't know, I just can't-- see the ground.

[Embarrassed? Probably. He hasn't had good experiences with heights, and falling off them.]

But then, I can't see much from here anyway.

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[notamare]

Look then to your surroundings level with your eyes. From what I am able to see if your device, there are leaves and branches. Perhaps you are in a tree?

[escapedpandora]

[There's a moment and scrambling as the camera swerves wildly.]

Feels like it. Hold on, there's--

[He's hefting himself on his arms to try and feel for branches under him with his feet, since the light from his NV doesn't go that far. No luck, though. No branches under the one he's already on.

A yelp, and he grabs tighter on the branch as something moves at the edge of his vision. Probably a squirrel or something, but--]

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[tokissity]

[Ivy's...going to only be using voice this week to prevent from showing her normal coloring. But it wasn't like she was going to ignore a cry of help from one of the darling saplings in town.]

How - exactly did you wind up in that tree?

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[escapedpandora]

I don't know? I-- well, I was walking and there was this monster and--

[And he couldn't use his magic for some reason.]

It felt like... I just fell here?

[tokissity]

You--

[Ivy cut herself off, trying to process this.]

Let me get this straight; you were attacked by a monster and somehow fell - up in a tree? Or am I to believe you were levitating while fighting?

[escapedpandora]

No, I definitely fell down.

[The entire situation is odd enough to him that he said that with a straight face.]

[Video]

[meteor_heart]

Hope? What happened? Are you alright?

[Another moment for Tifa to collect herself, her wings get all bent out of shape when she panics.]

Where are you?

[Video]

[escapedpandora]

Tifa!

[Hold on, he's readjusting his NV to make sure he doesn't drop it.]

I don't know? I was just walking home, there were monsters, and then... sudden I'm here? I don't know where I am.

[Video]

[meteor_heart]

You Blinked? [That was the closest magical excuse she could think of, eyes wide with surprise.] Are you up in a tree? I can come get you if you need, I'll have someone watch the bar.

[Video]

[escapedpandora]

...Blinked...?

I, uh... I think someone's coming. I'm pretty sure I'm in a tree. I don't-- well, I'm okay right now.

[He didn't think Darkness monsters climbed trees, at least.]