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[The video feed comes to life and there is a moment of commotion as the device falls from a desk area to the ground, kicking up dust as partially illustrated maps and other items that fall after it. Quills, ink, various supplies upon a workspace tumble onward, hitting a floor while the video screen looks upward towards ceiling. The motion is

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[sunnyworks]

Hey, you're that grumpy guy Altair was looking for! Malik, right?

[Brilliant, now Altair wouldn't have to be sad his friend was missing!]

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Grumpy? [A pause and he narrows his eyes, shifting heard in the background.] Ah yes, I am Malik. Have you seen of Altaïr lately then?

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[sunnyworks]

Oh, whoops - Sorry, that just slipped out. [But it's still the truth.] But yeah, I ran into him right after we got out of the hospital and he asked me to put you on the "missing persons" list I was making. But I found you, so I can cross you off!

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Yes--unfortunately I have not been able to return from where I came. I hear others have been far more fortunate to return to their rightful duties.

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[sunnyworks]

Yeah, I'm really hoping that everyone who's disappeared has gone back home.

But Altair will surely be glad that you're still here with him! Or at least as glad as Altair can get. [She giggles. Altair and happiness don't seem to go together well, sadly.] Have you seen him yet?

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It is all we can hope for at this point. [And yes--the novice is not one for any emotion he knows that much well.] I have seen him just recently.

He was quick to find me after this accidental image was sent out.

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[sunnyworks]

Great! Even good things can come from accidents, hm?

[She remains cheerful as she continues with her personal mission to make sure every single person in Aliunde is doing all right.] Other than being stuck here, is everything okay with you? No injuries, memories in tact, all that?

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He would have found me despite it, I believe.

[Well isn't she a sweet thing? Shame he is never really in a good mood in this place.] I'm just as I was before. Nothing is wrong, nothing is right.

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[sunnyworks]

Mm, most likely. But speeding up the process didn't hurt!

[Bad moods can't deter Vanille, they just encourage her!] That's...well, I can't tell if that's good or bad yet, but at least you aren't hurt or missing anything.

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I suppose you have a point.

[Asides his arm, but it's not like she can see it.] Yes, right.

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[sunnyworks]

Of course, I always do!

[Anything recently hurt or missing, duh.] I promise we'll find a way home someday. And I'm sure you're looking for one too. So don't worry!