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[ His first instinct had been to leave that building. Leave that woman. And it had felt right - though, the sun hitting him had truly made him feel... alive. For the first time in a long time.

However, he has to clean up. It's been far too long since he's been out and free. His thoughts turn to the waters he can hear - and, so, you may find Basch, washing his hair over the coastline, still shirtless - his Spinda sitting by him and staring with a curious look. His spare clothes - those of a Tourist - were laid nearby. ]

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[ After a while of his rest, and cleaning up as best he could, Basch has learned of this odd technology - video cameras. Mostly from observing the others who are in this town, greeting others. Seeking others from their world, asking questions of their situation - but he cannot show his face to them. If there are any from his world, he cannot let them know he is alive. He is hated by most, and held in contempt by the few others.

That is why, you see, he had taken time to figure out how to enter voice mode. His voice is strong - he had rehearsed what he was to say. Though he has not had to say even this much in so long... ]

I am another who has arrived in this land but recently. If there is further guides then the ones that have arrived, where may they be found? Until the creature blocking the path to the next city has been subdued, it shall be difficult to leave.

Spiiiinda?

...My own beast, Spinda, does not seem to have the strength to take on many. Is there another with one who may instruct proper training methods - or the means to acquire others.

[ There's a pause. He... did not know how to end the recording - a slight grunt came from him, and a mumble of "I've still not seen devices this advanced", before it ends. ]

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Rumours. Of a grand beast. If I were not out of practice, I would face it myself.
[ And if he didn't look so weak... ]
As they are not to me.

[ Rosa doesn't wish to be the one to say it so she keeps her concern to herself. Looks can be deceiving after all and there's no telling what sort of life this man has led up until this point. She can make guesses based on his behavior but that's all they are. ]

I would offer my aid but I am without my weapon. [ She doesn't know that everyone arrives without just yet. ]

A beast is beyond though? [ Did her Pokemon sense what was lurking in the grass? He must have. ]

As am I. [ He says, quietly. Though he's not had a weapon for quite some time. He decides to add: ] You are weaponless, then. What did you wield?

[ But, the beast... ] Aye. Some form of... 'Elephant-esque' creature. [ He pronounces the word Elephant as if he's not heard it often before. Because he hasn't. ]

[ Neither has she. It doesn't sound all that frightening really (it's the way it's pronounced) but that's no reason to lower one's guard. ]

A bow. [ While she can't offer input on the beast, she can answer his question. Funny, she doesn't look like much of a ranger in her current outfit.

Looks more like royalty than anything else with the spiked pauldrons and the jeweled ornaments around her hair. ]

Though I cannot guarantee it would fell an elephant-esque creature. [ Mostly because she has no idea what that is. ]

Aye. If the path is as ravaged as it sounds, not even a Chocobo could run though.
[ There might have been some exaggeration from the NPCs. And he has noticed her looks... she looks not only royal, but also youngish. A bit of him misses Ashe as they talk - dear Ashe, she still lived and she may be in danger. He has to ask. ]
What territory are you of?
[ He cannot tell where this noble may be from. ]

[ Rosa's eyes light up at that familiar word. So far the people (NPCs) she has spoken to have never heard of the things she's known all of her life but this man-! ]

I hail from Baron. [ If he's from her world, then he's heard of it. Who hasn't? ]

And you, good sir? [ ~~She just had to ruin the mood by asking~~ ]

[ That made him look away, even quieter. So she may be from far across the sea... but her face looked to reconize Chocobo. So she may be from Ivalice, and yet... she has not shouted that he is Captain Basch. ~~i mean who'd do that~~ ]
Though I have not heard of Banon... I am from the Kingdom of Dalmasca.
[ Was it truth? Not fully. For one, he did not know the state of Dalmasca, if it was seen as a Kingdom still. But there was no reason to trouble this lady... was there? After a moment, of pondering and questioning himself (she does not seem the sort to betray and shout it to everybody, and perhaps it would explain his own state): ]
A prisoner of war.

Are you injured? [ It breaks her heart to be unable to call upon the magicks she has known for so long especially in the face of someone who looked to have need of them. ]

I cannot use my magic but I could tend to your wounds. Make bandages.

[ Whatever it is he needs, she will provide. ] Here, you should eat this as well.

[ Pulling her lunch out of the bad over her shoulder, she'll offer it to him without second thought. ] Please.

[ Her concern made his lips twitch - a slight smile, even if it was masked by his worries. ] I am... already recovering.
[ It was true. His arms already felt more relaxed, and even his wounds felt better in the fresh breeze. But... ]
You will need food for the road ahead.
[ young lady he can survive on the environment. Or, at least, he thinks he can. ]

[ She's still holding it out towards him. Seems she's not accepting any form of "no" for an answer. ]

We don't know what lies ahead on that road but rest assured I can make do with what I have. [ Between the two of them, she appears to be the one in better health. The one that could go without food for a few days. ]

You will need it to bolster your strength.

[ He can't help but think of how stubborn Ashe could be as she kept offering her food - oh, how he hoped she was okay. He eventually took it, and began to eat.

Still polite, even though he was starving - she looked like a noble, after all. Bowing his head, however, he paused eating to speak again. ]

...Sorry for refusing. [ ofc he had to apologize. But he looks so thankful. ] Have some.

[ .......he is offering some of it back. ]

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