star_kingdom | [voice/action for traverse town]puzzle 01

[As the shadows gave way to release the young man on the street, he stumbled forward slightly before catching himself against the side of a building. Chest rising and falling rapidly with pent up adrenalin, he forced himself to calm his breathing and take stock of his current situation. Because despite what he expected, he wasn't in the Castle any longer. Even without his senses alerting him to that fact, it would have been confirmed by the sudden appearance of the moogle who approached him with wary caution while carrying some kind of device in one paw and a sack in the other.

When he made no move toward it, it seemed to gain a bit of confidence and came closer to offer both to him to take, along with an explanation that multiple worlds out there had again been taken by the Darkness and that they were working at restoring them. Then it left as quickly as it had appeared, leaving him to ponder its explanation as he finally felt recovered enough to push away from the wall and walk toward the alleyway's mouth to look over the area beyond. Well, that answered where he was now. Traverse town...but how he had ended up here, despite the moogle's explanation, still escaped him.

He turned his attention to the device and after a moment's study had figured out how to work it. He would refrain from the video broadcast for now, least until he learned more about whom else was out there.]

Hello, I was wondering if there was anyone out there who could perhaps explanation just what is happening currently any better than the moogle did?

[A twinge of pain from his chest, possibly bruised ribs made themselves known as he spoke and he added onto his broadcast.]

Also if anyone has any healing ability, I could use your aid.

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You're hurt? ( she looks concerned. and pauses ) If you've just arrived -- that must mean... Traverse Town, right?

Yes, I've just arrived in Traverse town and yes, I was in a fight before I arrived here...can you use healing magic or do you know someone who can? [It would be nice to move or breathe deeply without suffering for it, he'd heal himself if he wasn't so tired actually, but he rather doubts he can get a decent nights rest like this...so seeking aid it is.]

Yes! I can. Do you -- can you tell me about your surroundings? Anything will do! I'm on my way!

I am near the item shop in the First District. Sitting at the tables.

( she's running at the top speed her legs can take her. fourtunately, now that she's been in traverse town for awhile, it's much easier to navigate and she seems to know exactly where to go.
as she turns the last corner and spots the man in question -- thank goodness he responded in video, otherwise it might have been difficult... she approaches his table breathlessly, trying to compose herself )

I'm sorry, I should -- have introduced myself -- ( and a bow ) my name is Yuna. ( and boy, he does look like he's in rough shape, doesn't he? ) Wh... what happened? Were you attacked? ( he'd said a fight, but... )

A pleasure to meet you, Yuna. I am Zexion, and yes, I was. I managed to defend myself and get away but somehow I ended up here instead of where I intended to go.

[Those were half-truths at best, but it wasn't as if it mattered here and now. She had no need to know just how he ended up in this shape anyway.]

Goodness... It must be the blessing of Yevon that you managed to escape... ( she looks over your injuries once more and takes a step back; extending her arms out, and bringing them down straight forward as she casts curaga ) You weren't... poisoned or cursed -- nothing along those lines, were you? ( because she's got an esuna ready too if needed... )

[He relaxed somewhat within his chair as he felt the magic take effect and sighed softly as his chest ceased to stab him with pain for every breath he took.] No I wasn't.

Thank you for your aid, would you like any in return for your help?

( she sighs in relief and relaxes ) Ah, I'm glad. Still -- ( she reaches into her sleeve and offers him a single potion ) take this with you! In case that wasn't quite enough. ( and a nod to solidify the deal )

Not at all. ( a smile ) It's the least I could do. After being brought to this place, I've been trying to make myself useful... It's the same for you, isn't it? Was your world captured by the darkness as well before you arrived?

[He takes the offered potion and puts it within a hidden pocket in the coat silently before returning his attention to the young lady before him.]

Yes, that appears to be the case. [Well not so much as world, as place, but then the woman didn't need to know the details really.]

Do you know anything about what's being done to combat what's happening?

( and it seemed she wouldn't pry anymore than that, anyway... ) I heard that -- there's a way to bring the worlds back. I'm afraid I don't have anymore details than that, but... it's something, right? ( there's a timid smile on her lips )

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