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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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voice.

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Are you a construction worker?!

voice.

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I've never done construction work before.

[Aster laughs quietly at that. Yeah, no. ]

Still, if it's needed I'd be happy to lend a hand.

[Get stuck in the cement and die, but he'd try dammit!]

voice.

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But you just said you'd help with the construction!

You aren't an undercover construction agent, are you?! [Maya what are you even]

voice. 1/2

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[Say whaaaaaaaat]

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[It occurs to him this might be a child and for a moment he mentally debates whether or not to play along. Should he? It might help ease the tension in this place, especially for a young kid.]

You caught me.

voice.

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Ha! I knew it! [Whether or not Maya catches he's playing on, she's going to be super smug about it.]

[Maya you're not cool]

You can't hide the truth from an Ace Investigator like me!

voice.

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[While Aster was starting off playful, it's not like he knew a lot of kids. Typically his teasing ended with pencils being tossed in his direction by his partner. He's never really dealt with a child before. Now that it's continuing on, he's just like whelp.

So he goes back to what he does best: asking questions.]

You did a good job, Ace Investigator. How old are you?