caughtinanetwork | 01 [video]

[As the video feed starts there's not much to see, just a small hand and what looks like a white background. But then that hand pulls away, that white background shifts and you can now see the left half of a young boy's face. The right half is obscured by long, blond hair but anyone familiar with a certain vampire would definitely notice the similarities, despite the utter exhaustion and chapped lips that are plain to see on this little one.

Fai's eyes narrowly open, yet they close again swiftly as he glimpses the light coming from the SFC's screen. The hand closest to the device shoves it away before he curls up more into himself. Even though he's no longer surrounded by snow he feels chilled to the bone- the wet shift and drenched floor-length hair clinging to him were certainly not helping. Something felt wrong about all of this... was he supposed to be here? He had no will or energy to push himself off the ground of the plaza. All he wanted to do was rest. Why wouldn't that light go away?]

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[Slow is good. The kid knows practically nothing about technology, his world relies mostly on magic. Is this star-thing really able to carry different voices in it? He pulls it closer, eyes squinting from the light.]

Fai. My name is Fai.

It is nice to meet you, Fai. Do you need any help?

Yuui said he's coming for me.

[It's the best thing he can think to say. The more time he spends lying there, the more he's pretty sure he shouldn't be there at all. You don't need help when you don't exist. But if the cold and the exhaustion is proof of anything it's that he is somehow alive, right?]

He didn't say how long. But he'll come.

So you have someone coming for you?

[That's good, then. Saves a lot of trouble.]

Some people aren't so lucky. I hope he comes there soon. Do you want me to talk to you until he gets there?

My brother.

[Fai says it with a weak nod and a smile on his face. Just the thought of seeing his twin again was an uplifting one. Wait... did Darkleer just offer to keep talking to him? He wasn't expecting that either. Nobody wanted to speak to him at home if they could help it. He wasn't sure what they would talk about, but if it helped him stay awake he'd do anything.]

Please?

Alright.

You're in a place called Vatheon. It is city under the ocean that brings together many different people from other worlds. I am from somewhere called Alternia, for example.

That is why I said it is good someone you care for is here already. It can be very confusing for newcomers to the city.

[Wow, that is a lot of information to take in at one time. He's going to focus on the first part and work his way through the rest of it later. His head moves slightly, like he's trying to tilt it though he's still laying down.]

How can it be underwater? Is it magic?

It might be magic. No one really knows yet. There is a barrier that goes over the city and it keeps the water out. Some people say that people like you and me help keep it up just by being here.

By being here?

[Strange to think his presence at... wherever this is might be doing some good. Especially after years of being told his existence brought nothing but ruin. Talk about a complete turn around if it was true. His face clearly looks skeptical about it, but this person's word is all he has right now.]

That's right.

[Honestly, he doesn't believe in it himself, but he does know that something strange happens here in the city concerning their energy and the coral... Speaking of.]

Do you see coral near you? It looks a bit like a rock, but colorful and with many different branches.

[He shakes his head and rubs a finger against the edge of the SFC's screen. How can this thing be so bright without making a lot of heat?]

I can't really see anything but this light.

Yes, that seems to be a problem throughout the city... Well, when it becomes day, you should be able to find it easy. It's in the center of the city.

If you go up to it and touch it, it should give you a little bit of energy, so if you were tired before, you don't feel tired anymore. Some people think that in return, it takes a bit of our energy to make the barrier.

[Darkleer's explanation makes it sound like in the end you'd just feel the same as you did before. Unless it was taking a different kind of energy? Questions for another time, he guesses. Have a nod to show that he's still listening and somewhat retaining information.]

I'll ask Yuui to take me later.

[You know, when he can do more than just lay there like a limp noodle.]

[When he can do more than a limp noodle, there will be lots for him to do.]

Is there anything else you want to know about Vatheon?

[Yes. Then he will set out to read all the books.]

A lot... now isn't a good time though. I won't remember everything. But thank you.

It's no problem. When you feel better later and you want to know anything else, you can have Yuui show you how to leave a message for someone. You can ask me whatever you like.

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