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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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[Aster can't comment on much of the Chosen's personal life, so that information could be true. In fact, outside of wondering about the occasional chosen-ish stuff, he's stayed pretty focused on other things. It wasn't until the Chosen started coming out for the equal treatment of half elves that he really started to pay attention. Before that, it was just whispered gossip through the halls he overheard time to time.

That all said, he does want to meet him someday. Maybe Richter would like to come as well though Aster's not 100% sure he'd be able to get audience with him. The guy seemed pretty busy. ]

You're welcome, Kaneis. Maybe the Chosen will arrive here someday and we can ask him more about it.

[He snorts. Yeah. Maybe that Zelos everyone talks about will show up. Wouldn't that be nice?]

I kinda hope not. Dealing with a celebrity sounds like it'd be a pain.

[Aster laughs quietly at that. ]

I'm sure it wouldn't be that bad.

Yeah? You can deal with him then.

[GLADLY.]

Hm. I wonder if he would even take audience with me.

[HE'S NOT EVEN HERE YET ASTER.

THIS ISN'T EVEN TETHE'ALLA.]

[..................]

[Whut. Aster just. whut. Did he even take "audiences" with people back home? He's pretty sure he just went and did what he wanted and talked to who he wanted.]

[Then again he was never good at being traditional. Aw well]

Ahahaha, uh Aster...we're not in Tethe'alla? So you know, if he showed up here he wouldn't have the same political powers or schedule or anything. He'd be just like us.

So you know, there'd be no audiences- you just call him up if you wanna talk to him!

[DEAD SILENCE AS THAT SINKS IN.]

[Then happy voice. So happy. Though Aster doubts he could just call up the Chosen for an answer to every 2AM question he thought up. But at the very least there would be an opportunity for it.]

That's true! That title wouldn't mean much here. I suppose I'll have to wait and see if he arrives.

[Except Zelos should totally stay in Tethe'alla and keep doing his equality work.]

[For a second he's afraid he broke the poor child with that notion. Was there some religious taboo against calling up the Chosen? He doesn't know really, there's so many stupid rules and taboos he can't even keep track of them all, and he's been learning them since he could crawl. ]

[But relief comes when Aster speaks. He geeeets the feeling getting him to treat a Chosen like a regular person won't be easy as just saying one thing- BUT STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION]

[Though still not telling you bro. It's probably for your own good really]

Ahaha yeah, but who knows if he will! Don't count your omletes before they cook!

[Or was it chickens before they hatch? Blegh, he's never good at proverbs]

[Either way, whatever Kaneis is saying makes perfect sense. Aster's pretty surprised neither of the Chosens seem to be here, all things considered. The transports picked must really be random. With a quiet laugh himself, Aster says:]

I will keep that in mind.

Heh, good.

Anyway, I better get going. But we'll talk again soon, okay?

Yes, thank you for your time Kaneis.

Haha, don't worry about it! Later!

[And with that, he's cutting the feed. Wow life sure did get WEIRDER]

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