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[ Uncertainty has caused Claire to lay low for a few days, holding her distance from those around her as the confusion of so many abruptly-displaced souls makes itself known- across this network created between them and in the demeanor of the 'native' crowd's bustle alike. She hasn't wanted to show herself; this can't be Cocoon, but the weight of being called traitor causes reluctance regardless... wariness of anyone else who might recognize her face or name.

Plus, on the other hand, she can only imagine that any person who isn't from Cocoon might not like those who are, to... put it lightly. No matter where she is or what is really going on, she pretty much expects a hostile environment regardless.

... One that neglects to show itself. In the end, come what may, because her strategy so far is only causing her more agitation. She can't stay silent for long. ]

How many of you are military personnel, police or otherwise? What is being done about this?

[ Okay, so she could spend even more time combing through things, but obviously she'd rather cut a corner or two here as soon as the impulse strikes her, as direct as possible if she can get people to talk to her that way. Pros and cons weighed, she has her reasons in what she says and how she appears- video feed, even when she could choose voice-only or text, dressed in her dark-colored PSICOM uniform, shoulder-length hair carefully brushed around her serious face.

That said, she pauses, something else obviously right at the edge of her tongue. She promised herself she would keep quiet, yet doesn't want to and--

...

She refrains, and the feed ends. After all, if the Pulse l'Cie are here, she has a pretty good feeling they'll show themselves eventually on their own. ]

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[ So anyone in Orlea might notice the dragon flying high above the city with a trail of white smoke that shifts and changes in color as it stays still for but a moment before following its dragon creator. The smoke is a part of Tethelesal and it offers a better vantage point from where he is. He loves to fly and just bask in the freedom of this place. It's been far too long since he's stretched his wings like this. He'll finally find a place to land with no small amount of people looking at him, but he doesn't seem to mind. He'll then take out his strange and oddly small device, smaller appendages flipping out from underneath his claws for just this purpose of handling smaller items despite his size. On the transmission a large dragon will appear with glass eyes filled with swirling ever shifting colored smoke. He doesn't look dangerous in the least, more in fact he looks quite personable actually. ]

What a gorgeous city. It is certainly a very large step away from my own back in Arestia. We have flying cities back home, but nothing of this caliber. I have dug up and recorded many things in my time back on Lumeria, but this is quite a feat of magic or technology. It is far removed from what I have seen or read about. [ He'll bring a claw to his chin and tap it thoughtfully. ]

I do wonder if there's any sort of artifacts to be uncovered here. Would anyone be interested in forming a party for such things? I have been on quite a few archeological digs in my time. [ You could say he was built for that, but only temporarily. ] Who knows. Perhaps we might find something that will make all of this much easier to comprehend. I am Tethelesal, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintances.

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[darkhourdear]

[The camera turns on, broadcasting upside-down until the boy holding it seems to figure it out and turns up correctly.] So that's what that does. Sorry about that.

[Pharos smiles a little at the camera, moving to turn it off but then looking back behind him. He's sitting on a bed, it seems, and... is there someone asleep in it?]

[ Despite, having her back turned to Pharos at the moment, Tear is mentally tired from the search she finished a few hours ago. She managed to explore the districts and meet with Jade before finding a make shift shelter for the time being. She happens to be sharing it with Pharos at the moment, since she took him under her care until he found his friend. She heard the brief noise and then a voice that seems far off. She shifts over to see what the noise is. ]

[Pharos looks over at her when she stirs, regarding her curiously.] Did I wake you up? I’m sorry. [Yea he’s just kind of sitting on the edge of her bed, watching her.]

[ Her eyes shot opened in surprise at the voice. She pulls at the her knives from their hidden compartment,but stops when she notices who it is that's speaking to her. She lets her hand relax as she sits up.]

Pharos?

[ That isn't creepy at all. She almost attacked a boy. Somehow this is going to be a problem because it's not good for anyone's health if the boy does this often. ]

[Pharos doesn't seem at all bothered by the fact that she just pulled knives out. Though he does look kind of puzzled.] You told me to stay by your side at all times.

[ Which isn't a surprise because Tear already has done it once. She puts them back and listening to what he's saying.

She almost sighs, understanding the situation now. ] My apologies. I did not mean for you to be with me even when we are safe.

Oh. [Pharos thinks over this for a moment.] What counts as safe?

[ Somehow the little boy reminds her of Luke whenhe first sets foot into the real world. ] I suppose anything that appears hostile, such as monsters or people who appear to pose danger to you.

Alright. [So, basically never. Still, Pharos hops off the bed, his communicator going with him.] Sleep well.

[ To him maybe, but to Tear, there's a good possibility of all kinds of danger. ]

You may stay here if you wish. [ She mused after a moment of silence. Her gaze softened a little at his tone because she is slightly concerned for his short answer. ]

[Pharos glances back at her, communicator turning with him to show the woman again.] Are you sure?

Yes, if you would like to, I do not mind.

[ Cute kids and Tear, yeah. ]

[Pharos nods a little, smiling again and moving back towards the bed, pausing halfway to turn off the video.]