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[swordinhand]

[The video begins with Ashe sitting on the corner of her bed. The Sword of Kings, an intricate two-handed sword, is propped against the wall on the bed. Dark circles and bags have formed under Ashe's eyes, making it clearly that she has barely slept since her arrival. She grips the Dawn Shard tightly in her hand, it reminds her of home and the warm desert breeze that she misses so. Ever since her arrival she has worried what is happening back in her homeland.]

Does anyone know what happens in our homes while we are here?

[She pauses clutching the Dawn Shard to her breast.]

If I have disappeared in Ivalice, then who knows what sort of terrible fate will befall my people. I have abandoned my people when their need is most dire. There is much I need to do at home and yet I sit here awaiting instructions.

[Sighing heavily she bites down on her lip, and then reached up brushing back a few loose strands of dark blonde hair.]

I do not mind helping, as I understand one's need for freedom, but I wish they would at least put my mind at ease. I have my own worries and plights to deal with, I fear I cannot handle being a part of another resistance while my mind is clouded with thoughts of my own. It would simply be too much for me to handle.

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[gambat]

According to those who've experienced it, time "stops" back in our worlds. No one notices we're no longer there.

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[swordinhand]

[She breathes a heavy sigh of relief and takes a few moments to regain her composure before typing a reply. While she's never been the sort to invoke the gods, but it's one of the few moments in her life where she must acknowledge them.]

Oh, thank the gods.

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[gambat]

I know it may be a minor relief, but I've been told by someone who's been back and forth between his world and this one about how time never passed.

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[courageous_wit]

I understand how you feel. My world was at war when I left it, and here I am in another one. But if this world is anything like the last one I was in, you'll return home as if you never left.

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[swordinhand]

[She nods, taking a few seconds before replying.]If that's the case, then it's quite a relief.

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[courageous_wit]

But with that said, I don't think you should close yourself off from any friendships you might make here. I've made some dear friends while I've been away from home... I wouldn't trade it for anything.

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[dames]

Not ta worry. They'll be alright.

Unless it was explodin', before you got here, in which case it's stuck in the middle a' that.

permavoice;

[swordinhand]

That's quite reassuring.

[dames]

Well, I could spin you a sweeter lie. You'd prefer that?

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[latkje]

They tell us that our worlds will remain as we left them. Unless we fail in our purpose here, and then they'll surely be consumed by whatever plague befell this one!

[ His tone is more mocking than grave. ]

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[swordinhand]

[There's a short pause before she begins to speak.] What do you mean?

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[latkje]

They say that if we do not help our worlds'll fall to the enemy they'd have us fight.

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It's up to you if you believe them.

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[layback]

Another resistance? My, but you sound a busy woman!

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[swordinhand]

You know nothing of me and my people. I did not come here to be mocked.

[layback]

No, no, there's no mockery here! It's an honest observation. The fact is, the Initiative may finally have brought themselves someone up to the their task.

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[scalded]

We're all sitting here and waiting. There isn't much we can do about it.

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[swordinhand]

Being the sort of person who takes action, I've noticed.

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[scalded]

Unless someone's already told you - you won't miss much action back home. Everything gets put on hold while you're gone.

[demonbloodblade]

In addition to all the other things people mentioned, the one person I know who left and came back also said that while he was gone, he did not remember here at all, but remembered that he didn't remember when he came back.

[swordinhand]

That's quite strange, is it not?

[demonbloodblade]

Strange is sort of a watchword for my life.

But that does go a little past the 'strange' I tend to be involved with.

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[diplomatique]

[ his breath catches in his throat. ]

Lady Ashe! [ he exhales. ] It is... a saddening surprise to see you here. I had hoped-- [ that no one else would be taken, and definitely not from his own world. not from before they knew... ]

What terrible fate do you speak of?

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[swordinhand]

Lord Larsa? You has hoped that this fate would not befall anyone else.

The Suncryst... [She catches herself mid-sentence, realizing that they have been parted since their meeting in Mt. Bur-Omiscace. ]

My apologies, I am not sure where to begin. [She shakes her head and sighs.]After retrieving the Sword of Kings, we set off to Archadia with the intent of destroying Dr. Cid's manufactured nethicite. He then sent us out to follow him to Giruvegan, and there it seemed that everything took a much more serious turn... [She shakes her head, and pauses letting her words sink in.]

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[diplomatique]

[ he gives a silent nod to her finishing his thought for him, and listens intently.

yes, he'd heard vague bits and pieces after the battle; when Basch was disguised as Gabranth, he'd insisted on hearing everything that he hadn't gone through, as a form of stress relief for the soldier. it'd proven a wearying experience, but one that had strengthened him for the future, of what possibilities might occur. ]

... I had feared as such. You do not seem to have slept well. Please, continue. Perhaps you may find some peace at relaying what happened.

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[thewalkingdad]

Rumor has it that time stands still back home while we're here. I don't know if that's completely true, but I think that's what helps me sleep at night.

I can't imagine how you must feel though, being responsible for so many. But I think I understand on a smaller scale, at least.