First Detonation; Video

[extirpations]

[The video feed comes alive to show Kimblee sitting comfortably and smiling at the camera, impeccably dressed in his white suit and hat. There's no hesitation the suggest he's unused to the technology, having thoroughly experimented with the communicator before trying to broadcast. First impression are important and it simply wouldn't do to appear backwards when presenting himself to his fellow imPorts.]

I must admit, this is all rather unexpected to say the least. I had thought the world was done with me.

[He stops and shakes his head reprovingly, as if just remembering that he's got an audience. There's a brief glimpse of the circular array tattooed on his right palm as he tugs off his hat and inclines his head at the camera in a mock-bow.]

Ah, where are my manners? Being as it seems standard to introduce oneself upon arrival, permit me. My name is Solf J Kimblee, although I much prefer simply Kimblee if it's all the same.

I'm honestly not sure about this hero business I was told about but I am happy to be of assistance however I am able. Military service is at least not entirely unfamiliar to me so I suppose that may be of use. Otherwise I am a fairly accomplished alchemist if I do say so myself and would be happy to make my skills available to those who might have use of them.

[He goes to finish then stops, as if he's just remembered something.]

Before I take my leave, I do have one small request - could anyone recommend me a dry-cleaner? I know it seems a trivial matter but it can be quite troublesome finding a reliable service. Being as I've been assigned to work at a local men's outfitters it would be inappropriate of me to look less than my best.

I thank you all for you attention.

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[No video response posted to Kimblee.]

[hands4healing]

[What is he doing here?!?]

video;

[braided_icarus]

[Oh. Oh he knows that face. Those arrays. That voice.

....shit.]

So they dragged you along? Of all the people possible to pull in from Amestris?

[Yeah. No. Ed does not approve. At all. Not after Kimblee was holding Winry hostage. And nearly got him killed at the mines. Not that he's told any of the others about that. Especially Winry. Anyone could tell Ed is less than thrilled with this development. And for good reason.]

I assume you already know the basics. I've no intention of really helping you out here anyway. You can figure it out yourself.

[extirpations]

That's rather harsh. I honestly don't see why you're so bitter. I have no personal grudge against you Fullmetal Alchemist. Any disputes we had in the past were purely professional and have no relevance to our current circumstances.

[It's a rather odd coincidence that Edward was the last person he'd seen before his soul departed the world into which he'd been born and the first he's really spoken with in this new world. The symmetry is appreciable as is the fact this new world has chosen them both for some greater purpose.]

I'm choosing to see this as a second chance. A fresh start. You can't even permit me that much?

[braided_icarus]

You'll forgive me if I'm not sure I really see you as the 'hero' type, Kimblee.

[Yeah. More he's anticipating Kimblee doing the exact opposite and going Unsettled. If not full on against all this entirely. Given his own experience with the alchemist and what he's heard about him prior to that.]

A second chance? See, you may call what happened back home 'professional disputes' all you like. But what you did to Winry? I'm not sure I'd trust you.

[Trust has to be earned. And Kimblee has really done anything but help him to earn it. But Ed isn't trying to give away too much so soon as to what he recalls himself.]

[darwinatrix]

Ah. Bradley's little dog seems to have broken free of his leash.

[extirpations]

You wound me Major General.

[Poor choice of phrase really - if really she wanted to she wouldn't use words to do so.]

Surely there's no need for us to be hostile? I have no personal quarrel with you and, as you yourself alluded to, any allegiances we may have had in Amestris have little relevance here.

permavid

[glassbox]

Alchemist, huh. Y'friends with Armstrong then?

likewise permavid

[extirpations]

Do you mean the Major General? I'm afraid 'friends' might be too strong a word. Former comrades-in-arms perhaps.

Might I assume you are also acquainted with her then?

1/?

[incendere]

(I know that voice.)

[incendere]

(RUMMAGING THROUGH THESE PILES OF PAPER TO FIND THAT GUIDE GOD WHERE IS IT)

[incendere]

(Ah there it is! Now....I hope this is just a dream or something because THIS IS GOING TO REALLY SUCK IF IT'S NOT)

[incendere]

(IT CAN'T BE)

[incendere]

(Ugh.

UGH

OF ALL THE ALTERNATE UNIVERSES IN ALL THE WORLD, HE HAD TO STUMBLE INTO THIS ONE)

[incendere]

(All right, breathe. He's just another person you'll have to keep an eye on.)

Done

[incendere]

(But Kimblee didn't need to know all of that. When Roy finally turns on the guide, it's as if the previous six comments never existed.)

Well, well. It's been a while, Crimson.

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[lyingheart]

What exactly is a dry-cleaner?

[extirpations]

[Really? Someone who doesn't know what a dry cleaners is? At least he's fairly confident they have to exist in the city. There is no way he's washing his suit himself.]

A service for cleaning clothes. They're preferable when the fabric is delicate or you have some particularly difficult stains to remove.

I find it odd you've never heard of such a thing.

[ Video ]

[bullysandwicher]

Another alchemist! You guys sure are popular. [ noi laughs ]

So, can you build things with it, or does it do something else?

[extirpations]

[Kimblee shrugs, smiles.]

Well it is a useful skill and not entirely uncommon where we originate.

I can indeed 'build things' though that's hardly the limit of my capabilities. It might be easier to ask if you had a particular request in mind or are just interested in the possible applications?

voice.

[fingerbang]

[ oh hey look at that it's the guy she never actually met! and who will likely have no interest in remaining under their thumb, especially now that it's only her thumb, but whatever.
and "the world was done with me"? now, that's interesting. ]

I'm afraid my recommendation would have to depend on your location.

[extirpations]

[Nope doesn't recognise that voice at all. It's just good that someone is finally being useful. So long as she actually knows the area he's been placed anyway.]

The city called Nonah. I realise this is still a fairly large area but I don't mind needing to arrange collection if the service is of high quality.

I do appreciate the assistance ma'am.

[symmachy]

What kind of alchemist?

[straight to the point]

[extirpations]

The capable kind.

[No, but that's actually a slightly difficult question to answer.]

I'm afraid I'm rather used to the title speaking for itself. My specialty was demolitions but that's not the sole extent of my skills. Any decent alchemist is capable of both destruction and construction.

[video]

[outlawrain]

That suit is really white!

[Please take a good long look at Moses who is currently shirtless in the camera.]

How'd y'get one like that?

[video]

[extirpations]

[...whut. Well, at least he appreciates style when he sees it.]

I had it tailor-made. Before I arrived here I'm afraid.

Although I will need to find myself a local tailor for the future. If you are truly interested I would be happy to share the details when I do.