MASS TEXT; USERNAME: HAWKEYE

[strictdiscipline]

[In the end, she opts for the efficiency of a brief written message. (The message functionality of the jewelry still amazes her from time to time, but she's becoming increasingly fond of how fast it makes communication with others.)]

My name is Riza Hawkeye. I'm a military officer from the nation of Amestris. [Vague credentials, for anyone that really needs them.] There are a lot of us here gathered from different places and times, with different skills and areas of knowledge. I've spoken with a few others and we've agreed it would be beneficial for all of us to have a database of skills to pull from, both for this mission and otherwise.

[Most likely 'otherwise'; she can't be the only one suspicious of ALASTAIR after what happened in Anwick.]

If you're willing to provide a brief listing of the skills you possess, magical [because that's a thing that exists, apparently??] or otherwise, it would be greatly appreciated. If you're uncomfortable using the communications device I'm also happy to meet with you in person.

[And if you're not willing that's cool too. Everyone's got their secrets.]

Comments

sn: big doggie

[griped]

I'm a ninja and good with a sword.

[ ... ]

This is Kurogane.

[ regrettably. he's never using the network again. ]

[strictdiscipline]

[This username is not what she expected from you, Kurogane.]

Did you pick the name yourself?

[griped]

[ GOOD. ]

Of course I didn't! Who in their right mind would pick something like this!?

[strictdiscipline]

There is someone named Big Kitty.

[Also Nico's ridiculous username. He could be a lot worse off. There could be dog emojis in his username.]

[griped]

[ (❍ᴥ❍ʋ)

Anyway, looks like she's found the culprit. Good detective work, Hawkeye. ]

His name is Fai and he's an idiot.

[strictdiscipline]

[She tries.]

He seemed perfectly polite the last time we spoke. [Weird, but polite.] Does that make you one of his traveling companions?

[griped]

[ it's all a ruse... don't fall for fai's lies. ]

You tell yourself that now, but he's a pain in the ass.

We've moved around a few dimensions together now.

[strictdiscipline]

[What a cute friendship.....]

Have you ever visited any places similar to this one?

[griped]

[ no, friendship is suffering ]

Some.

But the sun going out is still new.

[strictdiscipline]

[ insert my little pony joke here?? ]

What about the culture and overall atmosphere of this place, compared to the other places you've been?

[griped]

[ visually, it's probably most like Spirit, but... ]

It reminds me of a place named Shara. Two clans and their kings fighting.

We ended up being at war for half a year.

[ if not longer. so who knows when they'll see the sun again. ]

[strictdiscipline]

[Half a year....]

Were you there when the fighting ended?

[griped]

[ It's why he can be patient here. Or some close equivalent, anyway—they'll make it back to Japan and where Syaoran and Sakura are eventually. Wherever in space and time that may be. ]

More or less. Eventually both kings died.

But what some of us did changed the future of that world. It's similar to what ALASTAIR's trying to do here.

[strictdiscipline]

[It's like a tale out of some story, except he'd lived and participated it. She wonders if her own fight will reach its natural conclusion, or be pulled out of her reach.]

Was it for the better, in your opinion?

[griped]

[ It ends like a fairy tale too. Two kings turned gods, heralding an age of peace when they're buried together instead of apart. Instead of a tragedy, this time the story ends with a marriage—it's almost romantic.

There's a brief pause; he's better with being direct, not one to shy from his opinions, but. It's so..... sappy. ]

I guess so, yeah.

[strictdiscipline]

[How cute. Now when's the Kurofai marriage happening.

But that's a nice ending, and one she hopes happens here.]

That's good. [Anyway:] Thank you for taking the time to answer. We should be able to compile all the answers soon.

[evasively]

FROM: Big Kitty

I was just helping Kuro-wan with his enchanted earring ~~~ He asked me, so --! [ He asked to help figure out the jewellery, not for Fai to trick him into setting this embarrassing name. ]

[strictdiscipline]

You two must be very good friends.

[Sorry Kurogane...........]

[evasively]

Does it look that way ~?

[ evanescence plays in the background as fai reflects on his life and how all his friends will probably die ]

Kuro-rin would probably object. He's always mean to me in return!

[strictdiscipline]

[Maybe you should work on that, Fai. Think about those life choices.]

He doesn't seem like the kind of person who would enjoy going by 'Big Doggie'.

[evasively]

[ nah, continues to be useless and miserable for the rest of eternity ]

But isn't it such a cute name~? He'll make a lot more friends like this!

[strictdiscipline]

[goddammit

also she's not gonna deign that last comment with a reply.]

Why kitty and doggie for names? [and not like 'bunny' or smth]

[evasively]

They are aliases that we've used in another world! I couldn't write in the native language, so I drew a cat and dog instead.

[strictdiscipline]

I can see the resemblance, especially for Kurogane.

[i'm gomen nu]

[evasively]

[ you're not gomen though ]

Right ~~~~? He's just one big, grumpy doggy!

I forgot to introduce myself before. You can call me Fai D. Fluorite. It's a pleasure!