[Voice]

[vermified]

[The journal flicks on to the sound of sloshing water; there's a sudden splash, a loud curse, and after a moment of quiet, it's lifted to reveal a disgruntled man some might find familiar.]

...This is Luceti, isn't it?

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[Action]

[markofthewise]

... I could give you the full list, but I'll stick with the big three for now.

First, there's Yuber. He's a demon swordsman, extremely fast, and can teleport at will. He likes to pick people off in the woods, but he'll escape if someone gets the better of him. Right now he's off at that war I mentioned.

Then there's Kefka. Some kind of deranged clown wizard. He has a lot of powerful magic, though he tends to focus on only a few people. He also tries to trick people into becoming his ally. He teleports too.

And then there's Aku. Big, shapeshifting, black demon guy. He shoots beams from his eyes, breathes fire, and can turn into whatever he wants. Apparently only 'holy' magic and weapons work on him. Not sure if he teleports. But he blew up the grocery store two weeks ago.

[Action]

[vermified]

They seem to have become more aggressive during my absence. I'll have to warn Lord Sigmund, then- thank you for your information.

[Action]

[markofthewise]

No problem. Maybe you could tell me about these Third Party guys now?

[Action]

[vermified]

Certainly. What is it you wish to know? Or rather, what do you know already?

[Action]

[markofthewise]

Only that they attacked before, that the Malnosso are sending us out to fight them, and [there's a hesitant pause] what happened to Jacob.

[Action]

[vermified]

I see. [Edward crosses his arms, pondering this for a moment.] They were strange creatures, even by Luceti's standards. Great winged creatures, appearing human, but with invisible weapons and powers that seemed to alter reality itself. There were times when I felt that an attack that should have hit was dodged with no explanation as to how- my opponent didn't simple move fast enough to do so, it was as if they were no longer in the same space. [His brows furrow.] It wasn't teleporting, either. I believe the term is, "Shifting". We were also told that if the barrier hadn't been in place, such abilities would have allowed them to easily overcome us.

[Action] How did I miss this one...

[markofthewise]

But they're sending about thirty people to deal with two hundred of those guys. Without the barrier!

[Action] idek |D

[vermified]

I cannot say that our captors are well known for their intelligence.

[Action]

[markofthewise]

Well great. That's encouraging.

[Action]

[vermified]

There is very little in the way of encouragement in this place, I find.

[Action]

[markofthewise]

In that case, things really haven't changed since you left.

Speaking of which, when I took over the smithy, some little girl came looking for you.

[Action]

[vermified]

A little girl?

[Oh dear.]

Was her name Lymle, by any chance? With brown hair and an odd speech pattern?

[Action]

[markofthewise]

[That was so long ago!] That sounds about right. She wanted me to make sure I kept the smithy in good condition for when you came back. I never did see her again, though.

[Action]

[vermified]

[Bawww, his little girl is gone too? ;-;] ...I see... thank you for informing me. And for looking after the smithy, as well...

[Action]

[markofthewise]

[It's so sad!] Well... you have Elisa to thank for that too, but she was already sent home...

[Action]

[vermified]

[It is, he loves gruffly adopting little girls.] That's unfortunate. Though I can't say I'm not grateful I still have a place here.

[Action]

[markofthewise]

[What is it about guys who work in smithies and little girls?]

Oh, right! You'll probably be wanting to find somewhere to stay, huh? I bet your old place is already taken by now...

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[vermified]

[Maybe it has more to do with the contrasting personality of small children versus warrior man D|]

It's very likely. My companions and I lived in a house, and I've heard those are in short supply.

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[markofthewise]

Where did you live?

[Action]

[vermified]

Hm... I believe it was the 23rd house.

[Action]

[markofthewise]

[Wait. 23. He knows that house.]

Oh. Huh. Winry lives there now.

[Action]

[vermified]

...That is a strange coincidence.

[Action]

[markofthewise]

Yeah. We should go kick her out!

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[vermified]

[sjkadhsf] Why would we do such a thing!? She's done nothing wrong!

[Action]

[markofthewise]

It's a joke! I do that.

Anyway, I'm sure you remember what you have to do to find a place to live around here.