First Wave | Video

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[The feed turns on to a blue-haired woman looking critically into the netbook. Her head tilts in a thoughtful gesture. She's working it correctly, right?
A second later and she's clearing her throat with a small noise, staring at the screen squarely, eyebrows knit, jaw set, back straight.

She really looks like she could use some coffee.]

So we've all been roped into a war. I haven't heard anything on how far into battle the rest of you have gotten, but I would really appreciate any information you can spare.

[A big sigh here, and her hand massages her temples for a moment. MAN but does she look pissed all of the sudden.] I can't believe these people would stoop to kidnapping children and civilians, nevermind the entire scheme is disgusting to begin with.

Look. My name is Aileen Kimbler, I'm a doctor. I'm not a solider, and regardless of what this Initiative wants I’ll have no hand in the death of anyone here unless it’s in the interest of preventing it. I don't believe in war, but I'm good at my job for a reason.
If there's a hospital or infirmary of some sort, I'll do everything I can to help out there.

[Looks like she managed to calm down a bit halfway through all that, and her expression shifts to something gentle and worried.]

Please, don't hesitate to contact me if you're hurt.

[She reaches for the off button, but stops. Frowning and glancing left and right before pulling the netbook a little closer. The corner of her mouth perks up as she fights a smile, her nose crinkles and she casually brushes a piece of hair into view, drawing attention to it.] And um, just curious, but... How many of you believe in magic?

If so, I'm happy to say: You're not alone.

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[healplz]

You will find that not only do many of us believe in magic, but practice it. [ a small smile! ] As well, there is an established clinic here. Your medicinal aid would be welcome.

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[She stares at him shocked for a moment, but then returns his smile in spades.] I'm glad, where I'm from you have to be careful who you mention it to.

As for the clinic, that's wonderful! Do you happen to know where I can find it? I'm sorry to say I haven't figure my way around yet.

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[toprotect]

I think you have the right idea. I wont kill people, especially not because someone told me to.

[He'll sigh a bit, but looks generally calm.]

As for magic, sure. I can cast a few spells myself.

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[seamend]

I'm happy to hear it. Just because they're forcing us into battle doesn't mean we're killers. They can't actually expect us all to mindlessly do as they say.

[She lets out a small breathe, sounding all too relieved.] Good news to know I'm not the only magic user here, then.

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[deadelfwalking]

Magic forms the very basis of my body, so I dare say I believe in it, yes.

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[Her eyes go wide with alarm for a moment and she fumbles a bit before switching to private. She eyes him wearily, but leans closer to the netbook.]

You're- Riight... So you're body runs on magic as well? Forgive me, but, the flows run in very strict alignments back home. Are you Seelie or Unseelie?

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[bratworth]

That was quite the non-sequitur, Ms. Kimbler. Why do you ask?

[ Because... he doesn't. ]

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[seamend]

[oh. She's used to this reaction.]

Ah, no real reason in particular. It's as good a conversation starter as any, right? I figure its a good idea to get to know the other transports and magic's a simple topic. [HAHAha no its not.]

[whatsupcroc]

Your hair! Quick question -- natural or dyed?

[ Looks like some of the teenagers have the usual skewed priorities -- and that's without knowing necessarily that Collette's paraplegic on top of it. Though it's hard to make out what sort of chair she's sitting in, what with her netbook propped on a table and her leaning forward on her elbows to look at the computer monitor, the handles to her chair are hard to make out in the background. ]

As far as magic, I believe. There's a whole group of people here who use magic! And some technology is almost like magic. I guess it depends where you want to draw the line.

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[seamend]

[A warm laugh.]

Well, if I said natural would you believe me?

There's that many who use magic? That's a real relief. Still... it's going to take some adjusting to get used to it being such an open topic. Where I'm from it's not exactly a celebrated talent.

[trustycrowbar]

Disgusting AND dangerous, but these people are desperate. The real infuriating part of the whole damn thing is that they seem to think THEIR world's cause is somehow greater than ours.

[The face on the other end looks similarly displaced in combat; in fact he looks more like a geography teacher than a soldier... The angle of view in the background changes as he sits forward, netbook clasped in his hand.]

For what it's worth, I doubt you'll be on missions if you don't want to be; they could probably use your talents as a doctor far more than just another soldier. But I imagine they'll want to gear you up with one of those sentient weapons anyway, just in case all hell breaks loose.

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[seamend]

War is a always disgusting and dangerous. [Said with no amount of humor.] It's blind selfishness, is what it is. It's obvious they couldn't care less how many of us die; probably just force a few more into impressment to defend their island. [Sigh.]

That's comforting to know I guess. But I would worry too much about the others if I didn't go. ...as for that weapon, they pestered me enough into picking up a gun. I plan to put the thing someplace safe and never touch it again.

Did they force a weapon on you as well?

[onemoredeath]

You do not have to kill people. You will find that a number of the transports are of a more peaceful type here. I for one would rather be pouring drinks and telling tall tales then killing others.

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[seamend]

From everyone I've talked to so far that sounds like the general attitude. It's always good news when everyone isn't jumping to bloodshed; that sort of thing has never made sense to me. [A small shake of the head.]

Have you been here long?

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[stonefaith]

[ talk of doctoring, and magic.... bariyan's tuned in to this. ]

Are you a mage as well as a doctor, then?

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[seamend]

I.. wouldn't use mage as the term, but in a matter of speaking, yes. I'm a doctor of both conventional medicine and magical healing.

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[matured]

There is medical clinic here run by transports like ourselves that would no doubt love the extra help.

And as others have possibly pointed out, there are quite a number of magic users and a many more of us are medics as well.

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[seamend]

Yes, someone else mentioned the clinic as well! Do you help manage it too? Its a real surprise how public the magic users here are able to be. To be perfectly frank, it's very refreshing.

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[blondejokes]

[ ... Magic? That was the stuff of bedtime stories, the kind the civilians told their children during the wars when kids were worried and couldn't sleep. ]

I'm Yamanaka Ino. If you need help with healing the wounded, I can act as a medic for whatever you need.

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[Haha.. did they tell stories about mermaids too?]

Nice to meet you, Ino. I'd really appreciate that! From what I'm told there's a clinic here run by the transports, so I was planning on heading over and taking stock of what we have to work with. Have you been there yourself?

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[woahwoahawkward]

I have to say, I grow more and more worried and at the same time relieved every time a new healer shows up.

[Sure, there's more potential to be fixed up, but if they somehow brought her here in purpose, that probably also means there'll be more potential for injury.]

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[Frowwwn.]

Why's that? I assure you I've had my job for quite a while now.

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[punk_cute]

If you got questions I can try to answer them! Dunno if I'll be able to but tryin' counts for something.

And yeah, I guess I do. I mean, we always called 'em spells. You a healer too or just a doctor?

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[seamend]

That'd be a huge help, thank-you! Could you tell me how exactly these missions work, if you know? I haven't heard anything about them so far and I at least want to try to prepare for... what ever trouble we're in for.

Ah, that's great! I've been speaking to a lot of people who use spells, so its interesting to see how it compares with back home. Yes, I'm a healer and a doctor- I've learned both magic and medical science can accommodate for each other very effectively.

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[shutupmerlin]

Believe? It's not as if it's very easy to keep hidden. [ snort. believe, yes. approve of, not in the least ]

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[seamend]

Well, there are still many people who don't believe it exists. Where I'm from, keeping it hidden is unfortunately all we can really do. [Uh-oh.]

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[andfutureking]

I am afraid to say that war continues to exist whether or not you believe in it.

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[lmfao, aren't YOU charming, Magneto?]

I am well aware. That doesn't mean I'm going to participate in the bloodshed; nor that I have to accept what's been forced upon us.

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[caligulas_aquarium]

Magic ain't real.

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[seamend]

How can you be so sure? There are always a few things in life you can't explain with science.

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[fortissimos]

It'd be hard not to believe in magic here, I think. There are a lot of people around who can use it.

[ To say the least. ]

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[seamend]

Yes, I've been speaking to a lot of them! But there are still the few that aren't so happy to hear about things they can't explain. Even still those that get very... combative about whether or not its good.