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Greetings, fellow... "guests" of our mostly benevolent "hosts."

[She still seems rather unsure about that, but the uneasiness is pushed aside rather easily.]

My name is Y'akeno Lhea, and with a handful of others having what already mentioned it, I would like to extend my services as well. Do you have that special someone here you wish to give a gift to? Or mayhap a special friend to celebrate this... "Singles Awareness" with? Whether it may be clothing, candies, jewelry or armor, I can guarantee high quality and handcrafted items on time for the 14th!

[As proof, she holds up a few necklaces and a pair of earrings as an example. Though those in the common area of Building 2 Floor 4 will see she's set up a corner that already has a couple mannequins with leatherwork and hand-woven clothing in it.]

Feel free to visit me on the fourth floor in the second apartment building if you would like to see more examples.

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Hello, guests of our fair city!

[A young woman appears on the screen, dressed in white robes with a very ornate pattern on the hood and sleeves inlaid with gold thread. She stretches her arms out in welcome, a warm smile crossing her lips.]

My name is Rhea, and I am the one who presides over our ancient traditions - including those kept within our temple that was only recently reclaimed by the plight that has infected our homes.

[She bows her head in thought, and despite herself, tones down her youthfulness into a more serious tone.]

My fellow priestesses, the monks, and I hope you had a festive winter holiday season despite those creatures who seemed taken with us all. Let me ease your fears and say that those slain shortly before your Earthen holiday of Christmas were the last, and our... partners in the science department are s-

[And just like that, the video cuts as a laugh echoes through the now-staticky feed as though they weren't being broadcasted by something that had been linked directly to the network like the initial feed. Judging by the tone, it is decidedly male.]

Shown yourself to give them a sense of safety, have you my dearest Rhea? And I thought the priestess you succeeded had taught you better than to lie to your guests.

[There is a clearing of a throat and further pause before the video cuts back to Rhea, looking quite at a loss for words.]

...A-As I was saying, the science department as collected a few of the rocks for study. Though I doubt they'll find much on an object that has lost it's magic, if what history reads.

Iif you have any questions, I would be glad to answer them.

[As the feed cuts, she mouths "What was that?" to someone off-screen.]
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Third Shard | Video

[The feed flicks on to a guy that seems to have no color to his face and a look of... somehow, a bit of trauma. At least the lack of color seems to come from that, and not any stage of withdrawal sickness.] Has anyone else here made physical contact with the spirits?

[Because he has to know if his experience was unique or not. And his day had been going so well, too - he actually liked Halloween enough to help decorate.]
earthshards: (Hooded | I've been to see him)

First Shard | Video

[Saeng Seong, your video network is being graced by what looks like a shivering guy in a black leather coat.

Don't ask how this works, especially in August.

But there is a reason this guy in a hooded, black leather coat has turned on the video, and he turns his head up to the screen and tries to control the shivering long enough to actually voice that reason.]
F-from what I've g-gathered, this isn't the first time people have just shown up all at once.

[Stupid shivering - he normally doesn't stutter at all. More shivering.] Why is it so cold?

[Right, back on track.]
I was wondering if... no...

[Shaking his head, and rephrasing.] I'm looking for someone - two someones - and was wondering if they were already here. Their names are Aqua and Ventus.

[He manages to keep himself from shivering long enough to actually reach into a pocket in that coat of his and pull out a star-shaped charm made out of orange glass, and holds it up.] They'll be carrying charms like this. Aqua's is blue, and Ven's is green.

[It's... a long shot. He knows that. But he has to try.] Thank you. If you know them, or see them... tell them Terra is looking for them.

[End feed.]