[001 : Audio]

[plz_2_b_an_hero]

[What starts as a slow rustle of fabric becomes a sharp one, the speaker’s voice catching audibly.]

Is this... some kind of a joke? Where the--

[A few footfalls, heavy boots on stone.]

...And my handset’s not working. Just great. Cloud, where did you-

Damn it.

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[audio]

[bloodforlight]

[There is a sharp, calculating quality to her voice.]

Cloud?

Cloud who?

[audio]

[plz_2_b_an_hero]

[And there's a startled moment of silence as Zack realizes that no, that wasn't his apparently dead handset, and that he has another communicator on his person. Apparently.]

Where did this-- Who's there?

[audio]

[bloodforlight]

Your pocket, presumably.

[The light tap of a metal clad foot against a floor can be heard.

Welcoming committee, she is not.]

If you know a Cloud, then I might be able to tell you. Come now, [And she's going to make an assumption here based on, well, racist assumptions] human, don't be obtuse.

[Pause. Paladin good will activate.]

Do you need help?

[audio]

[plz_2_b_an_hero]

[His response is sharp, almost uncharacteristically so. Not knowing the identity of this person doesn't make him feel at all at ease, especially considering at this point anyone he meets is more likely foe than friend.]

Strife. Cloud Strife. Where is he?

[ voice ]

[forhyrule]

This is real, unfortunately.

[ voice ]

[plz_2_b_an_hero]

...That's only part of the issue right now, but.

Where, uh. Is this?

[ voice ]

[forhyrule]

True enough. This is Demeleier, My Lord, and you are a hostage of the fae. If you have awoken at the Temple, head southward until you reach a village. There, we will give you aid. Do not lose the crown of rowan twigs; it is of great importance.

[ voice ]

[plz_2_b_an_hero]

Demeleier, Temple, twigs, village, got it.

You can just call me Zack, though, miss...?

[Video]

[mem_more_rakke]

[The image of a stoic looking man appears on the communicator, he has dark eyes and long blue hair, and when he speaks his voice is deep and cold]

Do not be alarmed newcomer, if you will listen, the people here will attempt to explain everything to you about this place, and how you have come to be here.

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[plz_2_b_an_hero]

[Zack didn't know Tseng had a blue-haired cousin.]

Easier said than done, but I'll take a shot at it. So what's up, exactly?

[Voice]

[north_skie]

Cloud? Hey, you know Cloud?

[Voice]

[plz_2_b_an_hero]

Yeah, I do. I heard he's around here somewhere.

[Voice]

[proff_treacle]

Are you laughing? [A cheerful voice chirps through the communicator]

[Voice]

[plz_2_b_an_hero]

[What.]

No, not really.

[Voice]

[proff_treacle]

Can't be a very good joke then!