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[This month just keeps getting better and better. Riza had hated to leave Negi during such a horrible time, but this new city suddenly emerging in the Wastes demands her attention. She's made her way to the top of one section of the Great Wall, separating the Safezone from the Wastes, and has her rifle slung across her back, the barrel of the weapon visible over her shoulder. Her hair is pulled back in a hasty ponytail, as well; obviously her appearance at such a time comes second.

But it's still evident that she means serious business.]

People of Adstringendum, there is indeed a city in the Wastelands. I can see it right now. I don't know too much about it, but if you do approach it, please do so with caution. We don't know what kind of tricks the Animus are up to this week.

As for anyone in the new city, we mean you no harm.

[Okay, mostly not. There are some residents that just do not care, but she doesn't want to frighten anyone.]

If any of you can even see this message, please respond and inform me of your situation. The more information we have of each other, the easier it should become to work together and figure this out.

Thank you for your cooperation.

[She ends the feed.]

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[Here, have a non-human stranger show up on screen!]

Ah, hello~ Nice meeting you; I'm Trance. Though... 'misplaced' might be a better word. Or visiting, if some theories turn out to be right.

We seem to have been moved to a section of your universe during an explosion, though the two events may not be related past the timing. Our city is called Veles, and most likely the natives here will stay in the city. I talked to Sebastian a little, so I know both of our cities have the similarity of new residents being from other worlds. Most of ours are good people, but... Well, it doesn't always make them nice, and some just seem to cause or attract trouble. As long as you don't approach looking like you're ready for a fight, I don't see most of them moving in for one either.

[A non-human stranger who gives information is perfectly welcome.]

It is good to meet you, as well, Trance. I am Lieutenant Riza Hawkeye.

While our situations are unfortunate, it is oddly comforting to know that we seem to be in similar straits. However, may I ask what kind of explosion it was?

[She seems to think about the best way to word this.]

You could say Hughes and some others had a very big party. I don't think they were expecting it to turn out like this, though.

[She opens her mouth to answer before that name sinks in.

And then closes her mouth, shuts her eyes, and lets out a breath to compose herself. A few moments later, she tries again.]

Hughes? Maes Hughes?

Yeah, that's right. Have you talked to him already? He's very... energetic at times, and that puts people off at times, but he's a good man.

I haven't. I know him from my own world.

Really?

[Somehow, that sounds both fascinating and great.]

Which means you know Alphonse, too. You should go say hello- Oh, wait. What point in time do you remember Maes from most recently?

[Just in case she should be forewarned or something.]

I do know them both.

[So there's a double of Alphonse. That could be interesting.]

I know all there is to know about Hughes.

[Ah, that can be easily misinterpreted wording. Trance has met people meaning either way.]

Would that mean you know everything until a certain point in his life, or including after it?

Quite a while after that certain point.

[Nods]

I see... He doesn't talk about, so he might even remember it. If he doesn't, Maes does know that he died back in the world he came from.

[Which means Trance was probably going to give a different warning depending on Riza's answer. If she knew Maes from before it, she'd have just warned that things happened, but kept it vague.]

He works for the government in Veles now. Takes care of the people here and everything. I have a feeling it was like that back in your world, too.

I see.

[And her lack of surprise should tip Trance off to what knowledge she holds.]

That does sound like him.

[As much as she'd like to talk about Hughes, Riza knows she needs to know what else is really going on, with everyone.]

You said he was involved in the explosion. What was he trying to do?

He's a very good person.

[Ah, the question about the explosions, though. She seems to be debating on how to answer that. Though she eventually decides on face-value without any probabilities and theories.]

Well, I wasn't told the long-term plans or intentions. You know Maes, and where he works, so... His bosses aren't the best people, and the building is in the district he works at.

[And Riza might be able to piece together what Trance is saying, and probably even guess more by knowing Maes more personally.]

[She's silent for a few moments, indeed piecing it all together. Knowing Hughes, he would only go the violent route if he had to, be it because of oppression or the like. He and Roy were similar in that aspect.

...She lets out a breath at that thought.]

He's safe, though?

Considering... He wouldn't have had such a party without planning a cover zone for him and those that attended. He's probably fine.

Good.

[That's what she needs to know about him. Maybe they can meet later. It wold be so good to see him again.]

As long as it's not obvious that you're armed, it should be easy enough to come here and visit. You'll get to know Veles and everyone here better, too.

Are you unable to leave Veles?

I've went outside the walls, but... I'm not sure if he's going to lay low or not. I was going to head to your city tomorrow, actually.

The guards should be keeping busy with what's happened, at least. So it should be okay to go in and out of Veles. It's possible, at least.

Of course.

Thank you, I'll keep that in mind.

[Nods]

Is there anything else you need to know about?

Who is in charge in Veles, if I may ask?

If I recall correctly, there's a president. Though I don't know about him being in charge. It's hard to tell where government and military begin and end, so who's ultimately in charge...

[Shrugs a little.]

For those that showed up in Veles from the Gate, the closest person to being would be Maes. He doesn't actually tell us what to do, but he's the highest in ranks of us and has most influence. It's likely that the natives won't react very nicely to you if any are out and cross paths with you. If you act natural, they might ignore and assume you've been in Veles and came through the Gate.

I can understand that.

Again, thank you for the heads up. I assume the Gate is how you are brought to Veles.

It is. We don't see it again after being brought to the city, so we can't tell you much about it. Not unless that changes and things cross over again.

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