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["Solf J. Kimblee" is currently standing near the coral, staring intently at the circles inscribed on his palms. Of course it isn't actually Kimblee, but rather Frank Archer, a newer arrival who comes from a world very similar to Kimblee's. He's certain he knows what the alchemic circles are supposed to do once they're pressed together, it's just a matter of figuring out how to get them to work. It's been years since he studied alchemy at all, and back then he wasn't able to activate any arrays. But that's not important now - he's in Kimblee's body, therefore he should be capable of using Kimblee's alchemy.

He claps his hands together suddenly, lining the arrays up perfectly before pressing his hands to the coral. He can feel something stir beneath his hands, but it's over before he can really process just what it was. Archer frowns. He pulls back, examines his hands again, and tries once more. Again, nothing happens.]

I don't understand. It should work!

[There's quite a bit of frustration in his tone. He's making Kimblee sound rather petulant, sorry about that.]

If I'm him I should be capable of doing what he does. He's capable of doing what I can!

[But that's because he's a weapon, and it isn't exactly difficult to figure out how to use the gun arm and the cannon.]

Dammit. [He goes back to examining his - or rather, Kimblee's - hands again for a moment, before opening the SFC to video.]

[The video opens to Kimblee - or rather Frank Archer in Kimblee's body - attempting to smile. It's not really working and comes off looking more aggressive than anything else.]

Hello, Vatheon. I'm afraid I haven't properly introduced myself. Now is hardly the best time for it, I'm afraid, but I do have a few questions for you all.

First of all - are these "curses" relatively common? I would really rather not be swapping bodies with people every week or so.

Secondly, for those of you who have swapped into bodies with powers, can you use those powers? Are they relatively easy to control?

Thank you very much for your time. Until this "curse" is over, I appear to be stuck in Kimblee's body; my name is Lieutenant Colonel Frank Archer. It's a pleasure to meet you all.

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As I've come to understand, curses have no set pattern. They last for a week and come once a month or once every two months. It isn't certain. The power indicator on the coral however strikes me as rather curious. However, this swapping of bodies is a first to me. The effects are as inconsistent as their arrivals and just as unpredictable.

I've found myself in a rather unusual yet perfectly wonderful form which I've come to relish. Suffice to say this week promises to be far more pleasant than the past curses I've had the pleasure of experiencing.

They're that common? What other curses have you experienced?

[Goodness, texting is so much easier when you have two normal hands! Do forgive the brief message; he's from 1915 and what is this.]

[ Nah, it'll take some getting used to. He's from 1889 himself but half a year and you pick up things. ]

There were several that changed my physical being for one. Certainly something I hadn't thought entirely possible. And another that took control of my mind. These curses are far more dangerous than they seem initially I'm afraid.

It took control of your mind? That sounds horrifying. How many curses have you dealt with? I suppose a better question would be how long have you been here?

A rather embarrassing state of affairs, I assure you. The entire matter brought shame to the house I serve. I have been in residence nearly a year here myself. Ten months to be precise, if my memory serves me well enough.

That certainly is a long time. Outside of the curses, have you enjoyed your stay here?

[ Ooh, what a loaded question. ]

To say I've enjoyed myself is a rather subjective thought. Has my stay in the city been free of conflict despite these occasional happenings, then yes. My master and I have managed to carry on well enough as we have.

Your "master"? It is good to hear that this place is enjoyable, however.

I certainly wouldn't use the term "enjoyable". Livable, certainly but it isn't without its share of difficulty.

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