I have been attempting to scry cities within United Earth's territory, but their cities and strongholds are simply too far away to reach with the components I have available to me now. A reflecting pool can barely reach across the channel to the south. A mirror can make it a bit further, but all I see is still ruins and wastes. To actually reach United Earth territory, I would need a crystal ball. Ideally it would be about 3 feet across, and made of very high quality glass. I wouldn't consider it possible for such a thing to be made to sufficient quality for the distances I have in mind, but with the machines we have here, I think it could be done.

Since I have never learned glassblowing myself, I turn to my fellow transports. If anyone things they could do it, it would greatly help our cause to be able to spy on United Earth by magic, which I highly doubt they have defenses against. Not to mention that a chance to see what life under our enemies is like directly might help firm the resolve of some of you who have had difficulty deciding whether United Earth or Exsilium is more worthy of your enmity.

If you are not willing to make such a thing out of the goodwill of your heart, I would consider myself in your debt, willing to return a similar favor at some point in the future. A dragon's favor is not a boon to turn aside lightly. Or if you'd rather, I suppose I could be talked into...

[He's hesitant to even suggest it, but desperate times call for desperate measures.]

...paying you directly.

[He makes a face as if getting a foul taste out of his mouth.]

But before getting into such extreme measures, I would know if any of you thinks a three foot wide, flawless, perfectly spherical ball of glass is within your skill to make.

So I'm a little bored right now and itching for a fight. Anyone who wants to meet me for a friendly spar, I'll be at the initiative hold in the training facility.

[Short and to the point. Anyone is willing to meet him there, or just talk to him here.

Really, all Yuri knows to quell is boredom is to fight and get in trouble. And he figures this is still a good way to get to know people. Maybe food could be involved afterward.]

[The picture starts on a stack of quiet a few thin books. Closer inspection would reveal that they are apparently collections of piano music. Some music lover seems to have lucked out and found these for dirt cheap somewhere since they're next to useless in this place.

Right as people may begin questioning who is doing this, a kitten that's appeared on screen before walks up and starts curiously poking at the books with her nose. A hand reaches in to grab her as the tablet is seemingly placed against the books due to the odd angle it holds for a few moments.]

Hey, be careful with those!

[The voice, if recognizable, is oddly soft and gentle despite the chastising. Like he was hoping no one would hear that. Oops.

Finally the video sharply turns to show a very serious looking Elliot as Arietta squirms from his grasp onto his shoulder.]

Does anyone know who these people are?! Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky... [He probably mispronounced a few of those.] There are dozens of these guys and I've never heard of any of them! Do all of them live in this place?!

[Elliot seems to think that finding out this information is incredibly important from the tone in his voice.]