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[ Fortunato doesn't sound especially content to be making this post- it was a suggestion from someone else to make it, and it's a more complicated request than it may seem. There's somewhat of a wavering in his voice when he finally figures out what to say. ]

...I have questions for anyone who can heal others. If it is not a problem.

[ There's a pause when it seems that it's all he'll say, but then he speaks again, as if he's remembered something. ]

And- if any of you knew Ryūji Sakamoto, his things are here. In case they were left for you.

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It's unfortunate, but it is the truth. I want to put good into the world, though, and alchemy is a tool to help do so. And the healing I was gifted with here.

[ Fortunato usually wouldn't ask someone new in his life a question like this...but Alphonse seems to be the type who thinks of it. ]

Why do you think you have it? [ After a moment, to clarify: ] Your healing.

When I was brought here from my world, I was on my way to a country called Xing. They have a form of alchemy that originated for medicine and healing, and I wanted to learn it. Maybe become a doctor later in life. I think that might be why I was gifted healing here.

[ It may seem odd, but he actually looks a bit uncomfortable at that idea. ]

Do you think...they know of specific events in our lives, then? When we are brought here.

[ He's inclined to think that may open up some problems for him. ]

That's hard to say. They had a lot of information about me already, but specific events... it seems like it would be a lot of time and effort to read up on every single person who gets brought here.

[ He folds his hands in front of him on the table. Anything about him being known could be a risk. Then what do they know...? ]

If- if this is in the government...someone may. Others are suspicious, of us. [ He pauses, in thought. ] From what I have heard.

[ He doesn't post on the network much, or get too involved. But he's done his research. And he's not one to trust institutions. ]

[Al nods.]

On the other hand, those among the native population who dislike us because they see us as invaders. And some imPorts have caused some destruction and mayhem. That's not because of our pasts.

[ A pause. ] It could be.

[ He supposes Alphonse's life experiences may be quite different than his if he isn't too worried about someone knowing his background. But most people must be like that. ]

I think...many would be curious, about those files. But you could be correct as well.

And maybe it's a little of column A, a little of column B. No matter what, our pasts do affect us... and while some of the native population does hero-worship imPorts, I'm sure there are some who'd like to know more.

[ The hero worship...Fortunato's mostly managed to avoid it, as he hasn't done anything particularly noteworthy, but he does get plenty of looks. Especially at school. ]

Do- do you have trouble, with those things? People inquiring for information, at the Aegis Force.

Not personal information. Thus far people have been interested in our mission and what we plan to do to help people.

[ Well, at least there's that. But he's not putting anything past some people here. ]

...I hope things remain that way.

... me, too. We all deserve privacy and to choose when to talk about things. If we do at all.

[ Fortunato would like to not talk about it. Ever. So he softens a bit at that. ]

...Thank you for your help. It- it could be useful. And it is good to meet you.

You're welcome. And same to you.

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