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[ 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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[Thank you, Nero. He makes a little purr back- but he's still kind of embarrassed, so it's not much more.]

That far? I didn't think… it would reach outside the Tower. [he glances back at the screen, though- and nods.] He's fine. He's- ah, he's in the Tower, actually.

...What.

[ That's all Cid feels he needs to say. ]

… Well. the Tower seems to be- all interconnected? It's- fine. Probably.

[maybe.]

It's Nero. We can't trust him. Even after--

[ But as Cid tries to say more, Nero makes the lights flicker again, playfully. Cid is fully on-edge now, but Nero either doesn't notice or doesn't care. ]

[he's placing his bet on doesn't care- tail flicking at the change in lights.]

-Nero, please. [he sighs.] He seems very excited about it- though I think he'd be happy enough getting back into a body, too. [and- it could be worse. but he doesn't know if it's a good idea to talk about that Neo.]

[ As G'raha sighs, though, Nero seems to behave. (He's wanting to suck up to him a little.) ]

Well, I've got good news and bad news. We found some debug orbs which could fit him... but they're still pretty complex. It might take moons for us to reverse engineer them - and even if I'd like otherwise, I have other work to do.

[ And then text appears on the screen - Cid noticing, and rolling his eyes. ]

A pity Allag didn't keep manuals, isn't it? Quite a lot like our esteemed engineer here.

[Well, if it works, he'll take it. (Though that'll be embarrassing when he realises.)]

And that's important too… Right. [to the Ironworks, to other people… hrm.] And I don't know enough about these devices- but I could learn, couldn't I?

Hah… [he smiles at Cid a little awkwardly.] You haven't found anything?

No - most of the manuals here, so far, are either general maintinence or 'to be added'. How very frustrating it is. Perhaps there's paper backups, but I can't seem to find where those'd be right now.

...Nero's... talking though the screen. [ Cid then states, before shaking his head. ] You're a smart kid, G'raha. I'm sure you could figure it out - you want to figure out this tower, don't you?

Tch. Maybe they thought they knew so well where everything was it didn't need to be shared…? We'll keep looking.

Yes! It's working pretty well, all told. [and he nods, firmly] I do. To use what's held here to help people- to share hope with them.

Well, Allag was known for arrogance. But they did conquer death and all others - except for the very nature of the world, of course. [ nero no ]

How about staying here and learning? I'm sure I can get some basic books for you...

Which was very impressive- just also of concern. [it's a thing.

He perks up, tail waving.] I'd like that! Thank you, Cid.

Think I can leave you with him? [ He says, looking to the screen. ] I've got to tell the others it was a false alarm.

[ But Nero begins to hum-purr again, thinking. He's looking for a nice room for G'raha, but... hm, there does seem to be personal quarters. ]

Yeah. It'll be fine, I promise. [he laughs a little awkward.] All right. I apologise for panicking everyone.

[he glances towards the screen, with a curious chirp, wondering- but it can hold for a moment if he needs to.]

[ Nero lets out a chirp, and the lights seem to begin to make a path. ]

I've found a bedroom. There's an elevator this way - but would you mind making a pit stop in the room I'll be lighting up? There's some of those orbs in there, and I want to see if I can hook into it.

[oooh, handy. that makes it easy!]

I can do that. How far is it?

Not too far, around the middle of the hallway. But I won't be able to chat with you while you're going - how very sad.

Haha. Well- that doesn't sound bad! I'll try not to make it too long.

[he doesn't think it would be too long, but… well.

With that, he heads out- looking for that room.]

[ And as he walks, the lights are guiding him, until they get to a room - and seem to light up more.

There's still such a soft beep coming from the tower. The door is open, and there's quite a few de-activated orbs. If G'raha looks around the room, he'll see what looks like a charging station - put an orb on the station! ]

[An even more well-lit room- that's got to be it.

He reaches out to pat the wall- that sound's a lot nicer. It's good the door's open, too! Not that he expected problems, really. And- well, it's got to be said, that does look exactly the right place for one of the orbs, so he'll do just that to see!]

[ After a few moments, though, the orb begins to glow. And out comes a robotic voice - sounding a little like... ]

...It seems it's possible. But... hah. It almost feels like I'm in two places at once, raha.

Hah! [he perks up, tail waving.] That's amazing! I wouldn't have thought… Do you think you can manage it?

I... [ He pauses, gathering himself, before... ] If you think I couldn't manage it, then you don't know who you're talking to!

[ Back to normal, it seems, as the orb... hovers closer to him. ]

[he chuckles.] I'm glad to be sure of it.

[he holds out a hand to the orb.] All right. Time to see what those quarters are like?

[ As the hand is held out, suddenly Nero is right against G'raha, rolling into him softly. There seems to be a slight dulling of the tower... Nero's upset, okay. ]

[ah.] Nero? [he shifts, making a small sound, putting his chin on Nero to cuddle a little.]

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