109th Devotion: Survival at Any Cost

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[Solomon stumbles backwards to press his back against the wall of a nearby building, his usual calm splintering as he takes in his surroundings. His eyes dart around in a bewildered panic and his hands instinctively reach for something that should be at his side but isn't. The chevalier's voice is hushed, his breathing coming quick as he utters a flurry of words not meant to be heard by anyone in particular.]

No no no no no! Where is it? What happened?!



[ooc: Solomon's memories have faded to the point where he isn't remembering the City or even any of his life as a Chevalier (Chiropteran), which brings him back to when he was last human... Lovely World War 1. The Great War. The War to End All Wars~. ^^ *Down Memory Lane event + grab bag 'Y am I the Last Man Standing?' for the win! \o/]

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[axeofoath]

Oh? Ah--Y-you must be new, I take it? You can see me if you look at the little device nearby!

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Device? What device?

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[axeofoath]

I'm not entirely certain how to describe it; however, there should be a small--ah, box, I suppose. Is it on you?

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

[Solomon feels about his person, his expression growing more concerned as he realizes other things are missing too. But not coming up with any 'box' of any sorts, he turns his attention the the charred ground at his feet. Finding the small box, he kneels down to examine it more closely.]

Amazing... what is this?

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[axeofoath]

There, that's it! It's a...[Honestly, he still doesn't know, so he goes with the explanation that makes the most sense to him.] It's a magic device for communicating. We can speak any time, no matter how far apart.

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Magic? Come now... I'm not some remote primitive.

[He scoffs slightly, but flips the device over in his hands looking for the wires and antenna that should come with any field telephone.]

You never did identify yourself...

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[axeofoath]

Primitive? You certainly are if you haven't heard of magic.

[He frowns slightly, but introducing himself would be the polite thing to do.]

Very well--My name is Gremio. May I know who you are?

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Oh! You're Italian! I'm glad to hear that... I was afraid you were with the other side. I admit, I'm very impressed. I had no idea that your country had such technology.

My name is Solomon...

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[axeofoath]

Eh? I'm--W-well, it's nice to meet you, Solomon...However--I beg your pardon?

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Wait... my God, is that what happened? Did your people do this?

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Is... is it over? Did we win?

Is this winning?

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[axeofoath]

M-my people...? They are not-

A-ah, have you perhaps come from a war? Please do not worry, there are no battles taking place here.

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

It... it's over then? Did we win? Please, you must tell me.

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[axeofoath]

My apologies, but I'm afraid I don't know.

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

I see... [He slides down to rest on the ground, all hope that had flickered over his countenance having once again crumbled in despair.]

Then, they've only moved on.

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[axeofoath]

[Nervously, Gremio waves his hands in an attempt at a calming gesture.]

N-now, I'm afraid I don't know what you mean, but I-I assure you this place isn't too much to worry about. Ah, that is, I believe you're no longer where you think you are...

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Not where I think... isn't this France?

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[axeofoath]

No, I'm sorry...I've never heard of such a location. This is known simply as the City.

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

But, what country? Was I taken prisoner?

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[axeofoath]

A-ah, it might be a little easier to think of it as a vacation of sorts. S-something of a forced vacation, but a prison is a little extreme.

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Vacation... Gremio, if you don't mind, it's disturbing enough to see the ravages this city has seen, without making light of it.

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[axeofoath]

My apologies, Solomon; however, I did not intend to make light of whatever situation you have come from. I can only assure you that you don't have to worry about it while you're here.

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Your army has secured this city then? Do you need any assistance? I have medical training...

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[axeofoath]

Ah, actually...That's not exactly the case. I was brought here the same-

[Wait, Solomon doesn't seem to have died...]

R-rather, in a simlar manner. Wherever you were previously, you've been transported to a completely different place.

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[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Oh, I see... some sort of safe zone.

What news do you have then?