mallowhallow | [video] (OPEN)

[ For all that this is a video post, Robin's hood covers most of his face, and he voice seems somewhat tinny thanks to the device. It may take a bit more fine tuning before he can use it to the extent that he would like. Still, his message should be broadcast network wide, which is all that he really wants at the moment. ]

This is your tactician speaking. I am trying to ascertain a count of all of us who ended up... [ He's pauses, searching for the right word ] transported... to this location, as well as make sure that we can get in contact with each other.

[ He turns away from the screen, as if checking his surroundings which can be vaguely seen behind him as a brightly lit black monolith-like structures, very urbanised. ]

I am in the 'district' I believe that is the proper term Crystalden. I am near the only tree I've managed to find in the area, and as such I am assuming it is the only one.

If all of you could try to find a similarly unique aspect to each of your districts and head to that location, as well as call or send a written message back to me, it would be greatly appreciated.

[ He sighs, and pushes a hand up under his hood, possibly to rub his temples. ]

I won't let this interfere with the 'situation' we must face back home, but I will need your cooperation.

Thank you.

[ The video is terminated, but the line seems to be open. ]

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Ah, no, Exalt Emmeryn was lost, when King Gangrel sprung a trap on us.

[The guilty look on Robin's face is clear. This is still something that bothers her. Fortunately, focusing on the task at hand is an easy way of moving on.]

I hope we can, too. I imagine we were both, ah, busy.

[She certainly was.]

It's very strange, though, encountering essentially the same person minus this one important detail. I wonder how the others will take it...

[ He looks somewhat stricken; the guilt weighs heavily on him as well. He had hoped... ]

It seems we are far too alike in our failings.

[ It's the closest he will ever get to the subject again, but that is that. ]

They find it... interesting, if their reactions are to be truly understood. I don't some of... 'yours' believe me. Though I imagine the counter-reaction might be the same.

[ It's been a bit strange, to see friends and not have them know him, or even to have them openly deny that he is who he says he is. ]

It does give us an advantage, however. Who better to trust by your side than yourself? Clearly we have similar enough talents.

[Robin bows her head and shakes it. That sad moment passes, though, before she looks back up.]

I imagine it will be the same across the board, then. I think they'll get used to it, though, especially after they get to know us both.

[The idea troubles her, a little; the idea that people would think she isn't who she says she is strikes a chord with her memories or lack thereof. Still, it seems like something she can overcome.]

And yes, that is what I thought of! We will know how the other thinks. It should be quite useful for formulating battle strategies.

For instance, these devices! The ability to coordinate with real-time, long distance communications could be revolutionary.

[ He's warming up to this idea of multiples of himself. He actually rather likes it. ~~And all the possibilities~~ ]

Indeed. We can run multiple campaigns on multiple fronts with ease, and manage even more precise maneuvers. There may even be a way to track movements, and get the network's worth of information, making it hard for enemies to move without detection.

[ He's going to miss them when if he gets back to Ylisse. ]

With the device's help, there may even be a way we can pass for one another, should such a thing be necessary.

It certainly bears further investigation.

[ There is a pause, contemplative, before he continues. ]

As strange as it has been, I am glad to have met you... Even if you are myself, in a strange sense.

[There are so many possibilities. Robin has been going through them herself.]

We almost certainly could if we traded devices. We do have a similar use of language! We don't quite sound the same, but with written communication...

[Proving her point, she laughs.]

I am too, Robin. [...okay so that does feel weird] I'm looking forward to working together.

As am I, Robin, as am I.

[ It is fun, if strange, to call someone else his name. ]

We shall have to remain in contact.

[She smiles at that. She can get used to it, she thinks.]

We will. I have no doubt.