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[betterthangarlond]

[ It was one of those times where NOAH was still figuring out their way past the Labyrinth of the Ancients, and Nero was still lingering.

Today, though, he had found himself by the side of G'raha, when G'raha was taking a break. Not that Nero had been watching for it, of course not.

With a soft grunt, he flopped down next to him, holding a few of the tomestones that they'd been tasked to decyther. (Nero, honestly, had been asked not to join in this, but. Nero had waited until Rammbroes wasn't paying attention and stolen these ones.) ]

...You're all struggling with these?

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[betterthangarlond]

[ It was almost his voice, wasn't it? Though it flickered a little. ]

They could fight as well. It was interesting, watching the way Allagans could battle. But you're quite welcome.

I can't hear myself, G'raha.

[aneyeonthepast]

[the pattern certainly seems similar enough!]

Mm… I almost wish I'd seen- perhaps somewhere that isn't the Void, sometime!

Ah… yes. We haven't… quite got a body for you yet. [he doesn't quite understand why the chips don't work but they don't so there you have it.]

[betterthangarlond]

...If I don't have a body, how are we communicating, raha?

[ For a moment, there was a G' before the Raha, but it flickered away. But after that, he adds: ]

Right, the whole automation thing, correct?

[aneyeonthepast]

[…oh Nero.]

Cid rigged up a system, with an Allagan screen- so I'm, ah, seeing your words on that.

Mm. So- he knows now. [which might have been obvious, but… still.]

[betterthangarlond]

I suppose there's no hiding my superiority to him now, is there? And here I wanted to spare him the embarrassment of finding out he could never be better then me.

[ There's a pause. And he adds: ]

That does make sense, however. Did you know? It was common to test out machines on simulations inside these screens. Sounds quite impossible, but interesting.

[aneyeonthepast]

[he chuckles.] I'm afraid not- though I wonder how long it would have lasted, in any case…

[oh, well. He leans forward, making an interested sound.]

I'd heard a word or two about that, but- well, I hadn't truly seen the how of it! Do you remember some of those?

[betterthangarlond]

If it were up to me, I'd have told him on his death bed.

No, I don't. But it's strange - I can feel them, even with this damned amnesia. Perhaps there's more out here? But then again, it's not here where many are tested. If we could go to Alyz Lla, I imagine there'd be more of these applications.

...Though I have no clue where that could be. Unless we find some sort of ancient Allagan map of Eorzea.

[ Yes, there's even italics on this screen. ]

[aneyeonthepast]

Hah- that long? You've got a mean streak. [but he snorts.]

Huh… I'd have thought they'd test at least some here. But- it's worth looking for, at least! They must have kept track of where it is somewhere.

[well, if anyone could do it it'd be Nero.]

[betterthangarlond]

Please. You know how I dislike him. Who knows - now I can't stop him from poking at me.

[ A soft beep seemed to come from the screen, though. ]

There is more physical testing done here then other Allagan faculties, it feels like. Are you rested, raha?

[aneyeonthepast]

I'm sure you'll find some other way to get under his skin.

[he makes a soft sound in turn, tail curling.]

Huh… Well, that's good to know. A little- I wanted to be sure you were all right, as well. I'll rest more later.

[betterthangarlond]

You were worried about me?

[ That sounds... fake. But okay. ] As you can see, I'm quite fine like this. Even if I'm unable to see you. [ More beeps are coming out - Nero is thinking. ]

Are you the only one speaking with me?

[aneyeonthepast]

Of course. I wanted to see all three of you coming back to us here. [and a nod!] That's good to hear.

For now, yes- Doga and Unei are still resting, themselves.

[betterthangarlond]

Then what else am I hearing?

[ ...whoops nero is hearind sounds all around the tower. ]

[aneyeonthepast]

Eh…? I don't… [he tilts his head.] I thought this was the only thing picking up sounds… What kinds of things are you hearing?

[betterthangarlond]

Really, are you deaf? Listen.

[ But then, Nero seems to turn on... speakers? It's sounds from all over the tower, all areas of it, before he mutes it again. ]

So loud.

[aneyeonthepast]

[there's a little bit of an indignant sound, but then Nero- turns on speakers? Right. They didn't see that coming- but G'raha straightens, listening.]

That's… not in this room, most of it. Which means- they must be coming from somewhere… Other parts of the Tower…?

[betterthangarlond]

I can hear that?!

...raha. Did you or Garlond check how much this screen was connected to?

[aneyeonthepast]

Well- since that's not here-

[he huffs a little.] I didn't think- why would anyone think they needed to do that?

[because allag also means overkill.]

[betterthangarlond]

...Perhaps... all of the Crystal Tower is connected, as one large machine. Different parts interacting and growing more and more advanced. It would make sense - if there was future use for systems which were disconnected, then it would be quite the hassle to re-wire them at later points.

[aneyeonthepast]

… That would make sense. Building on the base of what had been set before…

But- essentially- it's all in there…?

[…what have they unleashed.]

[betterthangarlond]

Yes.

[ There's a slight pause, as Nero is beeping - thinking. The lights flicker a little, with the screen flickering as well. ]

I... am the tower.

[aneyeonthepast]

[elsewhere, Cid is probably freaking out over that. Good job, Nero. G'raha twitches his ears back- yyyyes. Oh dear.]

I… well, I suppose so. At least for now- we'll still be looking into finding a body.

[betterthangarlond]

Yes - ancient knowledge or not, I don't want to be stranded here. You could forget me if that happened.

[ But, a thought. ]

...Did you find out more about your red eyes?

[aneyeonthepast]

I'd do my utmost not to.

[he lets out a sound- nodding.]

It seems… after the collapse of the Empire, the princess saw fit to grant the power of the Allagan bloodline to one of my ancestors.

[betterthangarlond]

[ There is. Keysmash appearing on the screen for a bit, before it vanishes. ]

I wonder if that other mind of mine knew? It called you regulus. A damned pity, isn't amnesia?