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[When the video comes into view, it's a shaky closeup of a woman's face. She's peering into the camera, poking at it before giving up and setting it aside. Naltryd has no idea what this device is or what it's for, so she's completely ignorant that others are seeing any of this.

The person in view is a tall, muscular woman, clad in light armor and looking incredibly lost. In front of her sits a Growlithe who is staring right back at her, head tilted as if he's just as confused as she is. And perhaps he is.]

I wake up in a strange bed, get ushered out of a house by a strange woman, and now...you. What is this ball from whence you came?

[She takes out a pokéball from her pocket, glancing between it and the dog like creature in front of her.]

More importantly, where am I? ...I don't suppose you could tell me, could you?

[She doesn't get much more than a confused little whine in response.]

Perfect.

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[ There's silence, as Haurchefant plays back the network message over and over.

Of all the people he'd never expected to see again, Naltryd - his Warrior of Light - was one of them.

Right. He can do this. Making sure his face didn't show his fear, his sadness, his... state, Haurchefant spoke. ]

...The device you projected onto is a Linkpearl, but with extra features...

[ He doesn't know how to say it. That he's here, that this is real and he's been here for a while and damnit... damnit. ]

[The sudden voice coming from the strange device startles her, but more than the presence is the identity of it. Her sudden tension is clear even from a few feet away. That voice is one she hasn't heard in what feels like an eternity. It can't be. Her head spins around to face the device, and her heart leaps up into her throat.

There's no mistaking whose face she's seeing. She would never and will never forget it.]

...Haurchefant...?

...This land--

[ There's a pause. Perhaps another hadn't told her this was a new land. But no, he needed to say it. ]

It can bring dead [ the word he hates saying, the word which makes his lip tremble and his eyes seem to dull the slightest bit ] and alive both, into a new adventure.

[She slowly, almost hesitantly makes her way closer to where she's placed down the gear. Naltryd's mouth opens, and a choked sound comes out, as if she's trying to say something but her throat isn't quite working.]

This cannot be. You--this is a dream, this must be.

[Another torturous dream that leaves her chest aching when she wakes.]

...If you can wait three days, we can meet. There is a boat nearby - it shall take you to where I can meet you.

So that you can see-- it's no dream. [ He's alive again. He carries scars of that time, he can feel pain and hurt and he wants to just-- he wants to hold her and show her everything. He shakes his head, meekly. ]

...I know not why it chose me.

[Her fingers brush against the screen, as if she could touch him. It's all too recent and all too long ago that she remembers losing the elezen that'd wormed his way into her heart. How he'd helped her, helped all the Scions. He'd given his life for her.

She doesn't know if she can ever forgive that.]

I've managed this long. What is three days to see this proof for myself?

[But even if he isn't at her side, this is his face, his voice. Not a trick of the Ascians. At least, she truly hopes not. Even for them, it would be cruel.]

...Until then... we can talk.

[ ...Is Haurchefant crying a little? His eyes are teary. ]

By the Fury... I never thought we'd talk again. But these are not Her Halls...

[Hers aren't in a dissimilar state.]

How does a world like this exist, where you...

[Where you live.]

I know not how, or why.

...If I am honest, dear Naltryd? I care not why. I live - though there are no other Eorzeans. And they have such odd names for Hyurs. Human.

[ He's been called a weird human a few times by NPCs okay ]

[Human? An odd word. But hardly the oddest thing about this all, obviously.]

If this is a dream, then let me linger in it long enough to see you in front of me.

[She wipes away a tear from the corner of her eye. As if sensing distress, the Growlithe near her trots up to her and nudges her leg. She looks over and can't help but smile.]

Such an odd creature.

...You think that's odd?

[ He says, his eyes softening. They can focus on other things. He moves his camera and... there's a Sliggoo, sort of looking towards the window. ]

There are many creatures in this land, and I dare say she is one of the queerest.

[Oh. That's...certainly an interesting creature. At least the one besides her resembles a species she's familiar with.]

Was she inside one of those odd little balls too?

[For now, she'll focus on the conversation about this place and these creatures. Better that than to focus too hard on seeing the dead.]

That she was - the first of many! [ He's grinning - ignore the sadness, they can catch up on... home... until he sees her and can touch her and show her his scar. ]

She began as a smaller beast, however - for these strange beasts can change though training!

Truly? I can't recall anything back in Eorzea that did such a thing. ...This isn't Eorzea, I assume.

[Her Growlithe barks as if to confirm the statement. She wonders if he can actually understand her.]

No - I've not learned the name of the entire landmass. Us of other worlds are allowed in the lands of Johto and Kanto both. The one you've arrived in is Johto, and I have been in Kanto.

[ He pauses, and then grins a little. ]

...The boat ride is three days, and that was my first time seeing the seas. It was splendid! They pamper you! And this land has horses of fire and lightning both! [ he is /hknight-ing. ]

Those sound like Doman names.

[But this is not there, is it now?]

You really have not seen the seas before? Oh, if only I could have shown you Costa del Sol...

[No. No thinking about those regrets now.]

Fire and lightning horses? How... Oh, I really have to see this for myself!

That I've not. Even fore I took post at Camp Dragonhead, I remained near Ishgard for all my life. Once the War were to end, I wanted to...

[ He trails off, it doesn't matter now of course it doesn't he's dead he won't be able to do any of that. ]

Of course I shall show you - they are but some of my beasts! Though I can only carry six with me when on the road. When out on fields, that is the law. But I shall try and choose six which show the splendor of this land - there are even some who perfectly counter Dravanians!

...But for once, I do not want to counter all of them. For dear Huguette is classified as one.

Counter? You speak as if there's battles to be had.

[Oh, Naltryd, you're in for some fun.]

Are there not, when you... return? Even with Nidhogg slain, there's still others who may still fight.

...And I still know not if these Dravanians still wish to fight us.

I was referring to this world. There are plenty of fights left in Eorzea...

[And Haurchefant, you're in for a fun tale.]

...but here? Is there strife in this land as well?

...Not much, to be honest.

[ He says, quietly. ]

Last month - oh, last month was splendid at first. There was a gathering at the mansion of the Elite of this land. But it was a trap from Team Rocket - a gang of thieves. They hold no weapons, however, and... were driven away. They still linger.

...But they... seem not to be deadly.

Thank the Twelve for that, at the least. This world is peaceful otherwise? ...Good. Surely, we could both due with a break.

[To say the least.]

Well, do you prefer an extremely brief summary, or a more detailed explanation?

[Something's talking at her. She looks around, confused--there's no one in her immediate vicinity. But her Growlithe trots over to where she's laid down the device, and her gaze follows, brow furrowing when she sees a face on the screen.]

Who...are you? Are you inside of that as this creature was inside of a ball?

Sion Astal. A pleasure to meet you.

And I'm not inside, no, I'm speaking to you through a similar device I have in my own possession, which is exchanging my words and yours with the one you have.

Naltryd Albrecht. A pleasure, as well. Do you mean to say that this is some new sort of linkpearl? I've never heard of such a thing, to see the face of who you speak to across them.

[New unearthed Allagn technology, perhaps?]

I'm afraid I don't know what a "linkpearl" is, but if it's something used to communicate with people over large distances, then this is probably similar, yes.

Yes, that is correct. To think that such a thing exists...it certainly could prove useful.

It's definitely convenient, yes.

How much do you know about this place, so far?

Very little. It certainly isn't the place I fell asleep in. And this creature who seems attached to me... I do not understand.

*nods*

If you've just arrived, it can be quite confusing indeed. If you're interested, I've put together something of an introduction of sorts that covers many of the basic points, actually.

*he'll send the link just in case; the post it brings up comes in both a video and text format, too*

[That's....a lot of information.]

My sincere thanks. That does seem a lot to go through, but I daresay it should answer many of my questions.

There's quite a lot that requires explanation, unfortunately. Though if you have questions, certainly do feel free to ask.

Well, you're most likely in New Bark Town since that seems to be where everyone wakes up. That ball is called a Pokeball which houses creatures called Pokemon.

[Cissnei smiles, tilting her camera to show her own Growlithe who yawns widely at the camera.]

That one you have is called a Growlithe, to be specific.

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