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

[livedtwice]

[There's a part of him that debates arguing about being called an "expert." Harry doesn't consider himself much of an expert on anything except DADA, but that's because he knows Hermione. Compared to many of the people here, he realizes that his experiences will be invaluable.

So, he restrains himself from thinking of those particular words.]

That's right. I didn't think to be creative with my name, I guess.

[strictdiscipline]

[She quite prefers the straight-forward names to nonsensical ones. Far easier to parse, in her opinion.]

I didn't realize we could only change our names once. [Not that she really regrets her decision.] Is that how these usually work?

[livedtwice]

To tell you the truth, I don't really know. Even though I'm used to magic, these kinds of communicators are new. We do have quills that will write for us, but they tend to take some creative license.

And they don't have names attached to them, not unless you ask them to.

[That's a long way of saying "I don't know."]

[strictdiscipline]

[Self-writing quills....that's even more bizarre that network jewelry. Ah well.]

It looks like we're all adjusting to the differences here. [Anyway.] I appreciate you replying, Harry. Did you have any questions for me?

[livedtwice]

Do you have any ideas about what's happening here? I wasn't sure where to begin in asking the people of the city, especially since I don't really know where I stand on it all.

[They've only just arrived, but she seems to have a keen mind if she's putting together a database like this. So, she might know exactly where their skills would be best used.]

[strictdiscipline]

Not very much past what little information we've been given so far, I'm afraid.

[Strategizing isn't exactly her forte, unfortunately; all she's good for is carrying out whatever orders have been issued to her.]

There are some people trying to investigate the source of the rumors. We should be able to put these skills to better use once we have more information.

[livedtwice]

Right, well, I hope we have more soon. I'm really hoping that none of it comes to fighting no matter what. I don't know that we'll be able to help if a war really does break out here.

[strictdiscipline]

My thoughts exactly. If I learn more, I'll let you know.

[livedtwice]

All right.

Thank you, Riza.