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[eternal_protector]

[The video switches on, most of the screen blocked by the concerned, pale face of Jarael, the rest revealing the crashed ship behind her.]

Perero? Can you hear me, where are you?

[She sighs.]

Look, I don't know if this is an open frequency, but if it is, is anyone out there? Or has anyone seen a man you might know of as 'Camper'?

[She glances off into the distance, though still speaking to any recipients of the message.]

I'm not sure where to look, I can see a town and a shielded city. Any directions would be... appreciated.

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[knightoflight]

It seems so, yes.

[He gives a nervous sort of grimace. Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings.]

Thus far, they haven't made us do anything other than fight them for our survival.

Edmund? I imagine they'd know in the Flop the best way to contact him.

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[eternal_protector]

[Now she looks downright angry.]

That's sick. But I'm glad people are still fighting. Where are you?

What's 'the Flop'?

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[knightoflight]

It is. But we must fight if we are to survive and have hope.

I'm on the mountain by the ship. It's not far.

[He smiles. Questions are good. Better than suspicion and fear.] It's a place in the Old City where many of the refugees--like us--live. You can guess by the name it's a bit, well, short on luxury.

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[eternal_protector]

Are there other people on this mountain too?

[But then perhaps not, if this droid was supposed to act as some kind of warrior or protector, maybe it was a good vantage point.]

I suppose it seems like as good a place as any to start looking for my friend.

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[knightoflight]

Not generally. I go there to get away from the ship. But not too far.

And it gives me cover when I take off.

[The last thing he wants is to bring the Authorities to assault the ship again.]

If your friend is here, you will find him. Can you find the way to the Old City?

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[eternal_protector]

[It doesn't seem to bother her that he can fly, she simply nods in acknowledgement. And is maybe a little privately impressed.]

I'm sure I'll manage, I can see it from here.

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[knightoflight]

All right. It's not a far walk, I think. And it's reasonably safe right now.

If you need anything--ever--please ask.

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[eternal_protector]

[She nods, then pauses, looking slightly surprised.]

Thank you... that's very generous of you.

[Usually combat droids aren't also programmed to be so nice.]

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[knightoflight]

It's not generous, so much as knowing we're all trying to survive here. We all stand a better chance if we depend on each other.

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[eternal_protector]

[Unfortunately, she doesn't like depending on other people.]

If you say so. I suppose it's time I headed to the city, perhaps we will speak again later.

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[knightoflight]

[He would hope she doesn't have to learn to the hard way, as Drift did.]

Safe travels.

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[eternal_protector]

[She simply nods.]

You too.