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[Whoever is in the center of town at the moment might experience a blue speedbump on the ground. The little starfish communicator pops open next to him and the feed opens to the side of Jade's head as he grumbles and lets out an irritated groan. Staring up at the.... sky(?) Jade sat up and gave a look around to his surroundings, then to the little item on the ground next to him.

Frowning, he shook out his soaked hands, understandably confused as to why he was soaked from head to toe. Tataroo was entirely dry save for the river and he hadn't fallen into that. However, the bigger concern was where he was. This didn't look remotely close to anything he knew, which was saying a lot for a man who'd traveled the world. He certainly didn't like the looks of that sky or that... coral in the center of town. After a minute, he stood, ignoring the little device that had been next to him and tried patting himself a bit dryer as he examined his immediate surroundings for foes.]

How peculiar. Is it possible I was brought here, or am I dreaming...?

((OOC: Open to all either in person or over the communicator!))

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[What?

Lloyd's brow furrows and he gives Jade a funny look.]

I wasn't talking about sand. Where did that even come from?

.. Sans, not sands.

[Realizing it sounded the same, Jade sighed. A second person who apparently hated proper grammar.]

Sans, as in removing or ignoring; without. Not sands.

Why didn't you just say that in the first place, instead of using a word that sounds like something else?

[Is that even a real way to use "sands"?]

So, what, you're saying elves can't use mana where you're from?

It's easier for me, and I'm quite used to speaking a certain way.

[Not changing it for you, kiddo.]

I'm saying there are no elves.

It's easier for you to make things more confusing? Are you some kind of professor?

[Blink.]

No elves?

[Even knowing that people in this place come from different worlds, it still trips him up sometimes when something he's used to is different for someone else. Lloyd pauses, trying to regain his mental footing. When he speaks again, it's with a hint of uncertainty. How big is this difference between their worlds?]

Are there... other races in your world at all?

[Yup, your world.]

I'm a soldier; I despise teaching.

[At the question, Jade frowned a bit, a brow rising in confusion.]

There are humans and monsters.

[His world? Did he mean country? He did seem young, after all; it was possible he was simply using terms he preferred.

Also the fact that he thought sans and sands were the same thing.]

Oh. I guess you just reminded me of my teacher. She says a lot of things I don't understand, too

A world with only one race? Huh... So then there wouldn't be any discrimination. Or at least not much!

[Racial discrimination is the biggest source of discrimination Lloyd's really had to face. Sure, there are other kinds, but without that one, the others shouldn't be that much of a problem. Right?]

That's kind of a shame, though. Other races can teach us a lot!

[Jade has a feeling a lot of people say things you don't understand. Like Candelabra, defenestration, and possibly umbrella.]

I suppose you could say we have a sub-race that is disliked, but that's splitting hairs and unimportant at the moment.

[Jade takes off his glasses a moment and pushes some of his wet hair out of his face.]

I'm sure our own can teach us just as much if we're willing to listen and learn.

[Hey, he'd totally be able to guess what defenestration is. Defense is really important for a fighter to learn!]

Okay... I'm not sure I get that, but... got it!

[Close enough!]

I guess that's true. I've probably learned just as much from people who are human as from people who are something else. [A pause, then he brightens.] Yeah, you're definitely right! It shouldn't matter at all what race someone is! We can learn from everyone.

I'm Lloyd, by the way. What's your name?

[Oh god.]

Yes, of course.

[This kid is.... Interesting.]

Colonel Jade Curtiss, a pleasure to meet you.

[Yup, headaches are in your future, Jade, especially if you talk to Lloyd.]

You too!

So, if you're new here, do you know about things like your mark and buying stuff and finding someplace to sleep?

[Someone else might have already explained all that, after all.]

I've found out a few things. I know there's supposed to be a mark but I have yet to find one.

[Of course, he hasn't really strip-searched himself yet.]

I'm unsure how to go about most of it.

Maybe it's someplace you can't see without a mirror, like right on the back of your neck.

What don't you get? Maybe I can help!

[He's not sure you can. Your mental skill has been shown as... a tad lackluster. However, Jade decides he'll at least see what the kid knows.]

How would I go about finding comrades, anyone from my world?

[Hey. Hey now. He's totally got this one.]

I don't know if there's a way to find people from your world if you don't already know who they are, but there is a way to see who's here. Just use your starfish! It's got a list of everyone you can call.

[Why would he be searching for someone he doesn't know? Jade sighs.]

Well, since I do know whom I'm looking for, I believe I'll be just fine in that area.

[Because then you'd have more people to help you find a way back to your world!]

Do you need help figuring out how to find the list?

[Yup, kind of assuming Jade might be fail with figuring technology out. At least as fail as Lloyd himself is.]

[You're gonna go far, kid.]

Basic instructions wold be helpful.

[It's not too hard to figure out, but Jade's unfamiliar with anything that isn't fontech at present.]

Okay, first there's a button you have to push. It's right next to the squiggly shape on the side. Then you...

[The explanation isn't very long, but... uh... yeah, it runs something like that. Lloyd really isn't the best for describing steps like this.]

And then you can see everyone you can call! Got it?

[Oh for the love of... Jade follows the instructions easily, getting to the screen that showed the residents. At least the kid can do simplicity.]

Thank you.

[Simple is what Lloyd is good at!]

No problem. Let me know if there's anything else I can help with.

I'll be sure to.

Great. See you later, then!

[And with that Lloyd shuts the feed off.]

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