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[1stclasspride]

While I'm sure it's a horrid understatement, I have to say that this is rather... strange.

Anybody care to fill me in on the details about this place? It would be appreciated.

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[turkalcoholic]

... Heh.

Zack'll be happy to see ya.

[and that is his explanation for you.]

[1stclasspride]

[oh thx. :| but pinged at puppy's name.]

Zack is here?

[turkalcoholic]

[nod]

[1stclasspride]

Is he all right?

[devilbrought]

A city.

[just running into loads of helpful people]

[1stclasspride]

[:| Angeal has fantastic luck today, srsly.]

... so I noticed. Does it have a name?

[devilbrought]

Template. It seems built on the idea of eventually pissing you off. Figured I'd welcome you in a manner that was fitting.

So, yeah, welcome.

[1stclasspride]

I see. How exactly is that? It being built on that idea, anyway.

Thank you, I suppose.

[feignedsoldier]

... You're Angeal? The real Angeal...?

[1stclasspride]

[blinks at that, confused.]

Yes, I am. How did you know my name?

[feignedsoldier]

Sorry... This world's done nothing but cause troubles for everyone here.

I used to work for Shinra, years ago. You don't work there without knowing a couple of names.

[1stclasspride]

Besides randomly transporting them here?

Ah, I see. That makes sense, then.

[tickingshadows]

This is Template. I guess you could call it a hub of sorts, 'cause folks from various worlds end up here.

For some it's an afterlife, for others...not so much. Does that help?

[1stclasspride]

I see... more than anything I've gotten so far. Thank you.

[tickingshadows]

You're welcome. Any other info ya might need? I don't know everything about Template, but I do know some things from havin' been here for a while.

[1stclasspride]

Since I've just arrived here, nothing specific, though... how do new arrivals find housing?

[cetraflowergirl]

Angeal? Oh thank goodness, finally someone that can talk some sense into Zack.

Are you all right? You didn't get hurt before you arrived, did you?

[1stclasspride]

Yes... You know Zack? I heard he was sick.

I'm fine, thank you. And no, I didn't. [TTLY LYING but.]

[cetraflowergirl]

[Nods] I'm Aerith. Aerith Gainsborough.

Zack's been sick for a while, and we've been trying to get him to rest and go to the doctor, but it hasn't been working. I almost had to drag him to the clinic last night, but I managed to talk him into going at the last minute. I just...I'm not sure if he'll do what he's supposed to though, and it worries me. I don't want him to get worse.

[Looks like she might not believe him (the boys lie to her too often :|) but she lets it go] If you need anything, I'll be happy to help.

[1stclasspride]

Nice to meet you, Aerith.

[sighs, pressing the heel of one hand to his forehead. he's dealt with that stubborn streak too many times before.] If he hasn't gone to the clinic by the time I find him, I'll knock some sense into him.

[nods.] I'll remember that. Thank you.