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[ There's a bit of fumbling with the communicator, the video feed switches on and off to reveal a young woman's confused face for a split second, as does the audio feed flickering on and off. Finally, she settles on the video button, not that she's too sure what it does. ]

... What is this? This must be some kind of fontech, right...?

[ She looks

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Welcome to the Elegante.

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The Elegante...?

Could you be more specific?

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It's a boat. On another world, apparently.

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Another... w-- That can't be right. [ One hurdle at a time. She can break her brain over the 'how' later. ]

Who's responsible?!

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[The video feature truly is a wonderful thing. Phoenix appreciates seeing the face on the other end. With a smile, he flicks his own video on.]

You are on board the M.S. Elegante, and your bow has most likely been confiscated. You can thank Captain Redd for that.

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... Captain Redd? Why did he take my bow?

[ There are more pressing questions, though! ] -- Why am I here in the first place? What's going on, exactly?

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For the same reason he has taken the weapons of every passenger he brings on board this ship. Exactly what that reason is, he hasn't stated, but it is easy enough to speculate that he does not want us fully able to resist our captivity. As to why we are here?

[Phoenix offers a shrug, though his pursed lips should prove that he isn't as nonchalant as his words might seem.]

Quite frankly, your guess is as good as mine. The crew has seen fit only to inform us that our destination is "the Golden Shore."

[The video abruptly cuts out, but a moment later it's back, and the brief flicker of irritation on the elf's features disappears.]

My apologies, but I don't think I introduced myself. My name is Phoenix. And you are...?

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... [ A pause. ] So he disarms people before bringing them on board. How despicable, but I suppose that's to be expected. And... where would these Golden Shores be located? I've never heard of such a place in Kimlasca or Malkut--

[ Her transmission cuts too, but she gets it back on in a few moments, with a bit of pride that she's managing to figure out how this thing works. ]

-- I'm sorry, where are my manners? [ A bit thoughtful, but this person seems to be in the same boat (aha) as her. It should be okay to tell him. ]

It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Phoenix. My name is Natalia. [ And she adds on, in hopes of recognition of the country-- ] I'm the Princess of Kimlasca. If something as nefarious as this is happening in our seas, I hope to put an end to it. [ Because the 'other world' thing hasn't quite sunk in yet. ]

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... so I've heard. Is everyone this vague...?

Who is this?

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A month is still a long time to be held prisoner--... Witch? [ A little bit skeptical, but on introduction deserves another! ]

My name is Natalia.