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[The video starts with a close-up of a man's face. He blinks several times, and then breaks out into a wide grin.]

Ah! I believe it is recording now, yes? [He straightens to his full height, but since the terminals are set at a height equal to about his waist, the feed is filled with the image of his breastplate and robes.

He stops and makes a surprised sound, and he squats again so that it focuses on his face.] Goodness. Why did they place these machina at...? Ah, well. [He smiles brightly.]

Hello! I am Braska. I have two things I would like to address today.

The first is to offer my services to any who need it, free of charge. I am a skilled healer with years of experience, and I need not rely entirely on White Magic. I am also capable of using natural herbal remedies, though I need some time to accustom myself to what is available here in Saeng Seong. I have to admit, I am not skilled in the use of machina and other advanced techniques, but if anyone would be willing to teach me, I would love to learn!

Now, of course, I am sure there are those of you who are asking, "what's the catch?" If it would make you feel better, you may pay me, but I truly will not ask for anything from you in exchange. This is something I did for a living many years ago when I was a priest. I want nothing more than to help. Please, do believe me in this.

Now, my second topic! I would like to hear about the magic where you are from. I have been studying magic since I was young, so it is of a special interest of mine, you see! Or, if you are from a place without magic, as difficult as it is for me to imagine... How does your home operate without it? I am willing to explain these things about where I am from, if you are interested!

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*Auron had been adjusting as well as could be expected to being alive again. However, on seeing Braska there, talking to him, his breath stopped, along with his heart. He actually fell to his knees. All the emotions he'd kept so tight to his vest threatened to boil over for the first time in many many years. It takes Auron a good deal of time to get himself together and to have the courage to respond.*

*What should he say exactly? The man looked as he did in his memories, before the... No. He wouldn't let himself think that. He still had to say something. Just a word to see if he was remembered.*

Braska? *That's all he could say.*

[Unlike with the other replies, Braska's smile becomes more distant and removed for a moment. That face and that voice, he doesn't recognize. Not entirely. But that coat... and that tone.

When Braska speaks, his smile is less distant, but his tone is hesitant. He might, after all, be wrong.] Auron...?

*Oh. He didn't look the same any longer. Not the way he did more than 10 years ago. His voice wavers as he answers.* Yes. It's me.

You're...you're really here? Where are you? Can I...can I see you?

[Though Braska isn't sure he understands Auron's reaction, it does pain him. When they had met on the Farplane, there wasn't so much imagery involved -- souls have other ways to communicate and recognize each other, after all -- but they had met there.

Braska doesn't understand. But he doesn't let it show. His smile doesn't change as he says, teasingly,] You're looking at me right now, aren't you?

I guess I am. *This is what he wanted for so long. For years and years to just see his friends again. To do everything in their names and avenge them. Now he has what he wants, although not in the manner he thought it would be and he can't find any words.*

You're...you're not in any pain, are you? *Because fayth, what both his friends ended up being reduced to was the stuff of nightmares and one of the reasons Auron took up drinking.*

No, I'm not. [ahh, that ever unsinkable smile] Why would I be?

What is your room number? We could meet there to speak in person. It's a little silly to talk like this.

Um...sure. I'd like that. *He gives Braska the room number easy enough.* I'll be right there! *And he's running, taking off to his room to meet Braska there. Was this happening? After 10 years and more did he finally get to see one of his dearest friends?*

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