❦ One - [video]

[marchwarden]

[ After much hesitation on his part to even look at the odd device given to him by his captors, the proud marchwarden allows his curiosity to get the better of him. He tinkers with this odd stone for a moment or two before his confused image suddenly appears upon screen. Looking quite unsure and almost fearful of this object, Haldir speaks in a low hushed tone. ]

Mani naa ta? [ He murmured to himself, not entirely sure if this weird stone was active or not.] I've seen anything like it before...

Is this some sort of sorcery?

[ Still studying this odd thing with curious gaze, Haldir accidentally sets the communicator upside down as he speaks into it. ]

Hello? Does this ridiculous thing truly work?

[ A frustrated sigh escaped him as he rests his chin in his hands. ]

I see no point in these devices. Are we meant to use them for our amusement? If so, I am not easily amused.

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[fifth_kazekage]

[He answers briskly.] Communication.

Yes, it is functional.

[marchwarden]

Ah, I see...

[ Falling silent for just a moment, Haldir then peers closer into the screen to get a better look at the red head. The humans of this realm look so odd to him. ]

How is such sorcery possible?

[fifth_kazekage]

[Gaara stares right back at the other, unfazed. After seeing animals and monsters, humans are considered normal to him, regardless of appearance.]

It is technology, not sorcery. [Brief pause.] If you are a new arrival, instructions were given on how to navigate the network.

[marchwarden]

Technology...?

[ Now that's a word he heard briefly before from another person, but be damned if he knows what that means. ]

Aye, I've seen the instructions but this is the first time I've put them to use.

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[alephbet]

It's broader communication than trying to search everyone out in person.

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[marchwarden]

[ As soon as Aleph appeared upon the screen, Haldir found himself smiling. It seems that his young friend is doing well since they last spoke. ]

Odd. I wonder how it's possible for me to not only hear you but see you as well.

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[alephbet]

It's called a video camera. They're common where I'm from.

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[marchwarden]

A video camera?

[ He stares at Aleph with a look of pure skepticism. ]

That explains nothing.

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[shinkei_dokusei]

A pity. I am easily bored.

[ It is mumbled, and Sasori has the slightest of smirks going on just then. He was bored. ]

We can see and hear you fine. The device is meant for communication.

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[marchwarden]

[ Not quite hearing the previously mumbled words, Haldir seemed more than pleased to see that this strange device is functioning well. ]

Likewise, it seems. This odd stone might be useful after all.

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[shinkei_dokusei]

Stone? [ Really? ] I should think the tower more evolved than that.

...Were 'stones' the means of communication in your world? [ Now that would be an odd stone~ ]

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[marchwarden]

No, of course not but this..."thing" before me looks like a stone of some kind. If only vaguely at best. It certainly seems as hard as one.

[ In his world, communication came in the form of your basic letter. There's nothing in all of Middle-earth that matches the strange technology that he sees here.

Nothing besides "magic", of course. ]

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[inheritedlight]

Insofar, I've noticed that this can be used to obtain vital information.

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[marchwarden]

Information?

[ The Elf arched his brow. ]

What kind of information? Is there anything that this device has that might be useful in my plight to escape from here?

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[inheritedlight]

From what I know, escaping from here isn't an option right now. People have told me that they've tried before and only ended up in the place they started at.

Though, let me get the guide for you.

[ There's a small file appearing titled welcometotower.tdoc. ]

Go ahead and read through it.

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[marchwarden]

I see.

[ Becoming honestly a tad disheartened now, Haldir reluctantly reads the guide that the girl offered him. It does prove to be a useful source of information but the one thing he really wants to know seems to be barred from him. ]

If escape is impossible, then why is it that some "come" and "go" so frequently?

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[bewareofdog]

Hey! It's Haldir of Lothlórien! Enjoyin' yer oatmeal?

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[marchwarden]

[ Thank goodness that Majima couldn't see him cringe when he heard his voice. This scoundrel left a terrible impression on the Elf. ]

Majima Goro, was it? I see you're adjusting to life here quite well, and "No." I'm not enjoying it.

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[bewareofdog]

Yea, that sounds about right.

I have you to thank for the adjustin'.

Yeah, but gotta eat it. Tried to eat somethin' else and vomited all over. I'm lucky I don't wear a shirt. But still, ya got that fancy armor... I don't think that'd be fun to clean up.

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[beknightedheroine]

they're for talking to people on a time lapse. not everybody's got time or wants to meet up for face to face conversations, yknow? and it's handy for keeping records.

geez, you went and got a serious answer out of me. I feel icky.

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[marchwarden]

[ If only the girl could see him blink his eyes owlishly once "words" appeared upon the screen. Haldir is confused, intrigued, and somewhat frightened by this odd machine. How could something so small be capable of so many different functions?

It's a tad worrisome. ]

Forgive me but such a wondrous tool doesn't exist within my homeland.

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[beknightedheroine]

_{[...oh now Sayaka just wants to show off.]}

you ain't the first person in the tower who doesn't know what a computer is, it's kind of common. around where I'm from though, computers are even more ~super duper spectacular~! (☆^O^☆)

instead of connecting just a place as small as this tower, they're spread all over the planet. if you share a common language with 'em, you could talk with somebody tons of hundreds of miles away. over the ocean, even.

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[turkleader]

[This man seems interesting. If anything, he looks almost like someone from home, minus the ears.]

What was that you were saying before?

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[marchwarden]

[ Indigo eyes peered down into the screen with a hint of curiosity in them once this black-haired fellow appeared. Judging by his odd attire, it's a given that this wayfarer doesn't hail from Ennor. ]

Ah?

[ The question caught him off guard at first. ]

Ah, yes. While my mastery over the common tongue is quite advanced, I sometimes slip back into Sindarin, the language of my people.

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[turkleader]

[Not even close. Wutai, actually, but he'll always say Midgar if given the chance.]

I've never heard of Sindarin, but it's a beautiful language. What's the name of your homeland?