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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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[Now that sounds right up his ally.]

Does it require magic or is it accomplished through other means?

People here have told me it looks like magic, but it's really just a matter of understanding. It's sort of like how a person unfamiliar with electricity might feel the first time they see a light bulb turned on--once you know the principles behind it, it isn't magical at all.

[There's a slight hesitation before he continues. Asking things like this still feels weird, but it's the only way he's going to learn.]

But since you mentioned it... Is magic something common in your world?

I would love to hear more about it or perhaps see a demonstration sometime, if it wouldn't be any trouble.

[Aster wants to see it with his own eyes. The worlds all gathered here have such different abilities. He's curious about every last one of them, especially if it can reshape matter.]

Hm. It's not uncommon, but it's a trait used by specific races, mainly elves and half elves. Humans are unable to invoke those abilities.

I'd be happy to. It's the sort of thing that probably makes more sense in person anyway.

Even if it can't be used by humans, I wouldn't mind hearing more about the magic from your world too.

[Aster sounds very excited at the prospect of seeing it firsthand.]

Thank you. I appreciate it. There are a few things I have to do first, but I would love to see it sometime soon.

[Like finding his lookalike, who's rolling around here somewhere.]

If you have the time, I could explain the basic concept of it now.

Only if you're sure it wouldn't be any trouble. I know being new here means you've got plenty to catch up on already.

[Aster ALWAYS has time to talk science Alphonse.]

No, none at all. The people have been very helpful in answering most of my questions so far.

[Well, when you put it like that!]

In that case, I'd love to hear anything you can tell me about it.

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