[ AUDIO | JOINT POST ] OPEN COMMUNCATION BETWEEN SEDORUM AND TAEUM ;

[bijective]

[After numerous attempts at getting a hang of Taeum’s particular use of talisman arrays, Hermann has finally cracked the code to allow open communication between Orbers in both Taeum and Sedorum.

The transmission starts off shaky, at first. The white noise soon reveals the British voice of (1) resident engineer.]

Hello?! This is Doctor Hermann Gottlieb! Are there any Ximilia crew members not currently stationed on Taeum?

[Another voice cuts in then, just as staticky. This one sounds rather posh and aristocratic, but there’s a real relief there.]

This is Percival Fredrickstein von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III. [Yes, he got all that out in a single breath. He’s had years of practice.] Yes, there’s plenty of us in Sedorum—I can’t tell you just how good it is to finally hear from your side of things. Any news?

[Hermann takes a short pause for a breath.]

I will leave that to my colleagues, Percival. Best not risk passing out in the next five minutes from an information overload. [Quick beat.] But I believe I’ve managed to bridge the link between communication channels between crew members in both locations. A little tricky at first fiddling with talismans and symbols of all things but I’ve managed to develop an application that will work on all crew-wide devices.

It will be listed under the Talisman Handshake Inter-Communicative Channel. We can communicate with each other but none of the other personnel from either Taeum or Sedorum will hear us.

[Percy pauses for a moment, processing the application name.]

So—THICC, then? That sounds good to me. [He sees no problems with that name whatsoever.] I spoke to Entr’i, by the way—the leader of Sedorum’s military forces, such as they are. She’s very determined to bring Taeum crashing down, and she’s obtained what she calls, and I quote, “magic powerful enough to stop the best of arrays”.

[A beat. Deadpan:] So, good news, we know who has the orb, and who was responsible for the communications jam in the first place. The bad news is—well, I’ll let my colleagues here speak to that, I’ve been mostly focused on this problem.

Likewise. Then I will keep this channel open and have the rest take it from here. Let’s hope that no further drastic measures are to be taken at this stage. Although I’m already beginning to have my doubts.

That makes the two of us. I’ve a feeling this won’t end well. [A sigh.] Be careful, Dr. Gottlieb.

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audio; un: zewu.jun

[calmness]

It is good to hear your voice, Finn.

Orbs in both places seem even more likely. In this case, the war may be them pushing for reunion. [which, great, but unclear if that is entr'i or the orbs themselves.]

[hatejakku]

Good to hear from you, too, Xichen.

I can't tell if the Orbs are driving this war to be reunited or if one or both sides is wanting to take the other for themselves. Maybe both?

Anyway, have you been all right?

[calmness]

Both are a possibility. Or like the last, they are simply bored.

I have been passable. The energy here makes it difficult to both sleep and meditate, there is no finding balance in a way that is needed to maintain equilibrium in ones qi. [a shake of the head that cannot be seen.] And you? Are you safe?

[hatejakku]

[ Bored. That's probably the worst motive but it's entirely possible. ]

I've been okay... I haven't had any problems with the Force here. Well, aside from not being able to sense any of you in Sedorum.

Do you think something in particular could be causing it?

[calmness]

Was it a similar block to Scorpion's Bend?

Your inability to sense us? Perhaps the Orbs. [most likely.] The energy here is chaotic and frenzied because the people who are sent here. It affects me as a result.

[hatejakku]

Possibly, but that's only because I didn't really feel a block there either. It's like nothing's there at all.

[ And considering that it's the opposite this time, that he knows they're there and can't feel them, he hates it a great deal more... Not gonna think about that. ]

Ah, I see. I'm sorry.

[calmness]

That is strange.

Do not worry, it should not do any lasting harm if I am able to deal with it upon our return to the station. [these are, in a way, somewhat famous last words.]

[hatejakku]

If? Do you need any help?

[ It sure sounds like famous last words. ]

[calmness]

I am just in need of someone who can channel qi and rest. [said sharply, then followed by a deep breath.] More rest.

[hatejakku]

... I'm not good at the resting part, but I might be able to help you with the qi. It and the Force are similar, after all. Unless you know someone here more experienced than I am, could be worth a shot.

[calmness]

I have found someone who channels qi in his world but I appreciate the offer, Finn. Truly. [his voice is gentle then, grateful.] If I need further assistance, I will come to you.

I need someone who is able to channel qi into another and mend pathways. I can try to teach you how to do this when I am better myself.

[hatejakku]

I would like that, thank you. Let's focus on you feeling better first. I'm here if you need me.

[calmness]

I will let you know if assistance is needed.

And once I am capable, I hope you know I am here to assist in anything you need as well.