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[cladinthedark]

[Though not usually given to taking risks out of curiosity, Golbez decided to try touching one of the strange glowing disks he's recently seen around the village.

This proved a very bad idea, and after a very short race around the village, he crashed and found himself hurled into a bench, upside down and very, very confused.

He is now in the midst of picking himself up.] That was extremely odd.

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[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

[Having been caught in the race himself, Saleh isn't certain whether people are actually getting injured from it. So when he sees Golbez crashing, he jogs over to where he picks himself up, stopping a few feet away. He certainly agrees with Golbez's comment.]

...Are you well?

[sixwayheart.livejournal.com]

[...Um. Heart, who wanders around sometimes, happens to take not of a person who landed through on a bench upside down. In fact, it's hard not to. While she's not in a mode (and doesn't know this person so therefore cannot talk or anything) she does, ... well she stares somewhat curiously with a bland expression]

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[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

[Golbez rises fairly easily, any real problems being caused by his armor. He regards Saleh once he's fully up and gives a polite nod of his head.]

I don't seem to be damaged. Your concern is appreciated, however.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

[Golbez hauls himself to his feet in fairly short order, which is pretty impressive for a guy in full plate. He regards the bench for a moment before turning to her.]

Good afternoon. I hope you weren't planning to use that.

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[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

I see. Your armor has provided adequate protection.

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[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

Yes, though I have to question how dangerous these things would be to someone less... defended.

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[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

In truth, I was caught in that same contraption myself. I crashed rather violently, and yet found myself with no physical injury. It was indeed most peculiar.

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[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

Indeed? Perhaps there are protective spells placed on the devices. It is a pity I cannot analyze them...

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[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

...That is a possibility.

I have heard tell that this is part of a Malnosso experiment.

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[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

That would be almost a guarantee.

Though if so, it means all this is the result of a shift... hmmm, even more reason to study it.

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[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

"Shift?"

I have heard that term used, but I do not fully understand it.

In any event, I'm glad you're unharmed, sir.

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[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

Only those with experience with it fully understand it in the context. I'm still trying to determine the specifics.

[He nods.] Appreciated. You can call me Golbez, by the way.

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[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

Is there anyone experienced with it aside from the Malnosso?

Golbez... I am called Saleh.

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[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

The Third Party, and a couple unaffiliateds. But none are liable to give us a decent explanation.

Good to meet you, Saleh.

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[mountain-sage.livejournal.com]

The Third Party? They are the ones at war with the Malnosso, correct? Then they certainly cannot be trusted.

It is a pleasure, Golbez.

[sixwayheart.livejournal.com]

[...When he says that her scans activate. And...

Come up that he's not human. Seriously no one thought about a full suit of armor in her century man. Thus, her voice just continues with a bland-] I wasn't.

[And a shake of her head]

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[And nearby, Rydia pauses mid-stride to witness this crash. Then she approaches, shaking her head a little.]

Not you, too. Are you alright?

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

[Kain watches and then smirks on seeing that Golbez can't seem to finish a race without crashing either. He writes something up and approaches.]

Nice crash.

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[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

Precisely, even if they were inclined to answer us in the first place... which I rather doubt.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

Good... [He continues, half to himself.] It will probably be self repaired before days end, but I still wonder if I should attempt to fix it.

[He regards the broken bench for a moment before turning back to her.] Well, no matter for now. I am Golbez, miss.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

[He's hauled himself to his feet in rather short order, giving a glance to the destroyed bench before turning to Rydia.]

I'm not injured. That bench will be quite unusable for some time though.

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

[Golbez doesn't respond until he's straightened up, but when he turns and notices the note, one can hear the incredulity in his voice.]

Are you implying you can do better, Kain?

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[Rydia smirks a bit, glancing to the bench before she looks back at him.]

Better it than you. I won't pretend to understand the appeal of those rides, though, especially since I haven't heard of anyone not crashing.

[dragoon-pride.livejournal.com]

[Kain nods emphatically. He knows he can do better.]

[cladinthedark.livejournal.com]

I would probably have been less apt to try it had I known what it did, in all honesty.