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[This is his first time addressing people in this fashion. While he’s used to presenting in front of groups at small info swaps in Sybak, this is a whole new experience. While there’s a smile on his face, he’s a little nervous. ]

This isn’t what I had in mind when I first set out to do field research. It’s quite interesting, in any case.

[A pause. He’s had time to settle in, albeit a short amount of time, and has a general idea of what’s been going on. Hearing about the recent bombs was especially unsettling, which is why he’s outside the living quarters just looking at his surroundings. He’s eager to help out in this new place, even if he's not sure where to start. The people here had been through a lot already. It was apparent even from a casual glance at the last posts.]

For the time being, I’d like to offer my services to help reconstruction efforts in any way I can. I’ve only just arrived, but I hope I can be of some use.

[His expertise is research over anything else so while he looks useless, he can at least put a band-aid on someone. Or give them a hug. Or hold a nail while someone whacks it with a hammer. Before he ends the chat, he appears to remember something and quickly asks: ]

Are the words Tethe’Alla or Sylvarant familiar to anyone here? If it’s not any trouble, I’d like to talk to you.

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[The only reason he could place why this guy looks confused is maybe the same reason some people are mistaking him for this Emil person.]

You don't have to apologize for that. If you don't mind me asking, who is your friend? I have met a couple people from Tethe'alla so far.

[Even if this guy doesn't want to give out a name, it's enough to know that there are people from the world here. Multiple people, even. Hopefully they can work together to get out of this mess and learn the nature of this world. ]

...I'm afraid I don't have a brother. Was the person you met Emil?

Then you've probably met him already. His name's Kaneis.

[And he most likely wouldn't call Asbel here a friend, but he's giving him the benefit of a doubt anyway.]

Oh. [Asbel looks surprised.] Well, yeah, it was. The two of you look so much alike, I thought you might be brothers...

[He's still not sure the two of them aren't related somehow. If not, then this is a really amazing coincidence.]

But you know each other, right?

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I have. He seems like a nice person.

[From the few words he's exchanged so far with him. It's nice enough to have someone to talk to from home.]

Do we? I'll have to look him up.

[That's interesting. He doesn't have any secret brothers or much in the way of extended family. While he took the news with humor and slight curiosity at first, something doesn't seem quite right about that. Aster doesn't have to hesitate at the last question. He's never met someone like that.]

No. I've traveled often, but I've never come across someone named Emil or anyone that looks like me before.

Yeah. Kaneis is...a good guy. He's been a big help to us.

[Even despite Hubert's suspicions.]

[And Aster's not the only one realizing something seems a little off about this. Asbel's not sure what to think, really. He'd like to dismiss it as a fluke but he doesn't think that's right. Regardless, it seems like the only way to put this matter to rest is to go talk to Emil about it and see if he knows anything.]

Well, I'm pretty sure Emil said he was staying on the first floor. If you want, we could go visit him together. [Of course, Asbel has no idea that Emil will decide to hide out in a different room altogether.]

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[At least they're on the same page regarding Emil and even further with the visiting thing. Aster would like to very much meet this person. It's starting to worry him. He's not sure whether going alone or going with another person would be best. Should he even show up like that at all? He only needs courage. He can do this. That'll get him through any situation.

What's the worst that could happen?]

Thank you for that information. It's kind of you to offer, but I wouldn't want you to go out of your way.

[Asbel shrugs lightly, smiling. He's not going to push Aster if he'd rather go alone, but he doesn't mind tagging along either. He just figured it'd be easier to have other people around, just in case things got a little weird. Well, at least Asbel would. Not that that's ever happened to him. ~~Since he and Suzaku don't resemble each other at all.~~]

I was headed in that direction anyhow, so it wouldn't be a problem. Of course, it's up to you.

[For most of his life Aster had a partner alongside him, so if Asbel isn't going out of his way he would be more than happy to have the company of someone else. Besides, it might be easier if someone Emil knows came with him. Besides, Asbel is a pretty nice person.]

Then I would appreciate the company. Thank you very much.

[If Asbel walks around alone, he starts talking to himself. Therefore, he's always game for temporary party members.]

[A nod.]

So, where should we meet at? The front entrance?

[Well now Asbel has someone to talk to that's not imaginary yay!]

Yes. I believe that would be the best spot.

All right. I'll look for you there, then.

[The picture gets jostled a bit as Asbel rises to his feet and heads to the other end of the room.]

And by the way, I'm Asbel Lhant. I haven't been here for very long myself, but if you have any other questions about the place, I'll at least try to answer them.

Thank you, Asbel.

You have already answered the biggest question I had so far.

[Namely where does this Emil live? He didn't even have to ask to get an answer.]

I'm sure the library will offer some explanations as well. Do you know what direction that is from here?

Like I said, it's no trouble. [Asbel isn't sure if he means the Tethe'alla thing, or the bit about Emil, and he doesn't think to ask.]

The library? Yeah, I've been there a couple of times. It's actually not far from the apartment building... [and he'll explain how to get there, just in case Aster can't find it on his own - favoring nearby landmarks over specific compass directions. Too specific.]

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