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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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[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.

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[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?

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

Yes. I believe that would be the best spot.

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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.

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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?

[Video] idk if you want to > action or just wind this down, I'm ok for either.

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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.]