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[unionjackass]

[A pair of shrewd green eyes shows up blinking on the screen. The camera pulls back; England is lowering the device examining it--and apparently isn't aware it's recording yet because he's caught mid-sentence:]--the damn thing anyway. "Use this"... Can't even cast a spell, no need to be cheeky.

Of all the ways to pull a prank, this one's got to be the most moronic. [He knits his brows in concern as his footsteps crunch over the ground. He's searching, looking for anything familiar. A prank was one thing, having his magic become null was another. But, strangest of all was the empty sensation at the back of his mind.

England chews the side of his mouth in thought.] That's odd... [He stops abruptly, head snapping up. He fixates on a building, the camera angle low, peering up so it leaves his head and shoulders in clear view. A prank was his first thought and he'll hold onto that until he knows better, but... God, he'd prefer this landscape over the emptiness that's crawling over his mind and he'll be damned if he stands there and simply accepts it for what it is.

He shakes his head.] H-hah, nothing--nothing to worry about I'm sure, I--

[And then he notices the communicator's screen properly and he leans in.]

Is-- Was this thing recording?! How long-- Agh! There's nothing to see here--! If anybody can see or hear this broadcast, and I feel such a fool for thinking anything of it, I demand an explanation for this nonsense at once!

[And with that, he shuts off the device.]

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[unionjackass]

[Yes, he's busy processing again. It's not that these are alien concepts but... that they're actually happening. Don't worry though, England isn't the sort to be hung up on the strange and otherworldly for too long--not outwardly anyway.

At last he nods appearing thoughtful.]

No no lad, that's fine. I understand the time bit. It's like stepping straight into a novel really.

I've been informed of the chips and such among other things--I'd like to know where I might find supplies. I believe I'm in the city of Discedo itself? I'd rather have a map than a diagram of timelines honestly.

[fierybluebird]

I'll send you Japan's map program. He hasn't be able to get it to give voice activated directions, but you should easily be able to find what you're looking for. He marked off most of the buildings worth knowing as well; the apartments and stores.

[Sends it over!]

[unionjackass]

... Figures he'd be the one to make that sort of thing. [No bite to his voice at all. That's actually very useful.]

I- er, thank you. Awkward though, you knowing who I am and I've no idea who you are.

[fierybluebird]

Marco. Nice to re-meet you I suppose.

[Briefly hesitates.] While your chip is in, you won't be able to find your fairy friends or the others like that. But that doesn't mean they're not here.

[Waves a hand and glances away. That was more embarrassing than he even thought it would be.]

[unionjackass]

I-- Who told-- [... Right. Suddenly he's intensely uncomfortable and therefore a lot more crotchety.]

And what makes you think I've any of those?!

[fierybluebird]

[Holds out a single blue fiery wing.]

Ask Rosemary.

[unionjackass]

... Life's so very dull without a few good surprises; especially pleasant ones.

[Marco you've just made his day. Check out the look on his face.]

[fierybluebird]

[Oh! Cute.]

No worries matey, around me, they just keep coming.

[unionjackass]

May I ask-- are-- are you a phoenix by any chance? I don't think I've ever seen one who's blue before-- [blinks, scrunching up his face to the side.]

--My apologies. I shouldn't be so rude.

[fierybluebird]

[Switches fully into phoenix form and nods before switching back again.]

Aye, phoenix is correct.

[unionjackass]

[brb beaming.] It's even more of a pleasure to meet you then!

... Again. [... no longer beaming. Scrunching his nose, oh this is so awkward for him.]

[fierybluebird]

What's wrong?

[unionjackass]

It--It's nothing. I'm quite capable of handling this, but it's a lot to take in all at once. That's life I suppose, nothing but surprises 'round every corner.

Perhaps we could meet and have talk once I've settled? You seem a decent enough fellow.

[fierybluebird]

[Wry grin, but he's completely pleased and nods.]

Aye, I'd like that England.

[unionjackass]

[seems mildly surprised by that, but he tries to mask it.]

Excellent. We'll sort out the details soon enough.

--Er, question, about the chip removal...

... Is it just a local or do they put you out entirely?

[fierybluebird]

I'm not sure. You'd have to ask one of the doctors in charge.

[unionjackass]

[WILT.]

Right then. I'm ah, I'm off to see that moron who thinks he's a hero. Ah, thanks--thank you, I mean, for the help.

[fierybluebird]

[Grins.]

Anytime.

Beware his chainsaw, eh.