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Character: Guy Cecil
Fandom: Tales of the Abyss
Player Name: Nik

[One day. He had been here for only ONE DAY, and things were already as crazy as he remembered. Forget the familiar faces and weird time lapse from both ends of the spectrum - no. No, this was worse.

When the video kicks in, there's a very frustrated-looking blonde on the feed. The communicator itself looks like it's at an odd angle in relation to its owner - sitting on top of a desk while Guy himself is on his knees, rummaging through drawers and boxes with a flustered frenzy.]

Alright guys, I appreciate that some of my things are still around. That's great, really kind of you. I'm honored.

[He lets out a rough sigh, sitting back on his haunches and running a hand through his hair.]

But let's get something straight, alright? If you're going to borrow my stuff while I'm gone? Particularly my fontech?

At least remember to take all of the parts!

[You see this? This small little metal ring in his hand that he is now holding up to the camera?

This just happens to be important. This is a piece barely big enough to show well on the feed, but is being held between his fingertips with all the care of a piece of china. This little lifesaver is not with its machine, which means someone out there is ruining his precious fontech with their negligence.

They're also probably getting some really funky coral energy readings without this. God have mercy on them for that. But who cares about the coral readings when someone out there is murdering his technology.]

Just... word of advice: take care of your friends' belongings if they're out of it for a while. Coma. Disappearance. Doesn't matter. At least honor that they cared for their things for a reason.

...took me forever to find this part in the first place, too.

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You can always make another one!

It wasn't too hard to make right? I can always help you make another one!

Jumping right to action, huh? [Was it hard to make? Well. Depended on who you asked.] Staying optimistic is a step in the right direction, though! And it certainly wouldn't hurt to have a backup.

I'd like to find out if the original machine is still around the city, though. If the spare parts are here, I assume someone out there got their hands on it.

Hm...I could ask a couple of people if they have spare parts?

It shouldn't be too difficult to find them!

[Well, alright then.]

Haha, if you want to explore and ask around? I certainly wouldn't mind! [Even if he didn't use them to rebuild the meter, one could never have too many spare parts.]

Of course I want to! I don't want Guy to do all the work here!

So...exactly what am I suppose to be looking for again?

Anything and everything - don't let yourself be picky when you look! Anything can be rewired and adapted with the right tools and the proper knowledge. Fuses are especially important.

If you're able to get your hands on anything, feel free to bring it over. I can show you how we can work with whatever you find.

[Congratulations, Bianca, he sounds really excited.]

Hooray!

I can use Stoutland to find a couple of things for you! Oh, maybe I can use all my pokemon to help! The more the merrier!

[And then there was a pause]

I just remembered...do you still want to look at my pokeball?

[He can't help but laugh a little - the enthusiasm is wonderful to hear.]

If you have an extra one on you? Then yes, definitely! Who knows, it might spark some more ideas.

All right, I can give one to you right now! [And then a thought came up! She stares at Guy before she says anything else]

Are you sure you'll be able to give back in one piece?

[...

Oh. Well. Damn. :|]

Ahhh, if you need it back? Yeah, sure, that shouldn't be a problem at all.

[So much for completely disassembling it, then. But hey, analysis was better than nothing.]

[But then again, she does have quite a few left with her...]

All right then! Where do you live again?

[Too bad Guy doesn't know whether those are empty or not!]

Yutopil 1-5 - the door's unlocked, so just walk on in when you get here.

[Well, this USED to be his apartment, anyways. His things are still here, but... it's looking kind of empty nowadays.]

Okay, to Yutopil 1-5 I go!

[And it wasnt long until Bianca walked right in. Hm...it was a lot less stuff then she thought. Oh well, he did just come back after all]

Guy? Are you in here? I got my pokeball for you!

What? Oh, yeah, hold on--

[The voice comes from the bedroom up the stairs. There's the low thud of something being moved and a rustle of feet before Guy finally emerges and trots down the stairs, looking a little flustered despite the smile on his face.]

Hah, thanks for bringing it over, Bianca. It's appreciated. Would you mind showing me how you use it?

Ah, careful! [She said before Guy caught up to her]

Mhmm, of course! [Once she shows him the pokeball, she pushes the white button on the center. From there, Guy will be able to see all sorts of electronics inside.]

Back in my world, if you want to catch a pokemon, all you have to do is throw this at them and ta-dah! You got yourself a new pokemon!