Date 1 (Video)

[incendere]

(At first, there's nothing except sound: ambient city noises that are, oddly, muffled by someone loudly fiddling with the communicator.)

If this is someone's idea of a joke, then it's poorly crafted... (Some more fiddling. After a few minutes of increasingly frustrated button smashing:) I don't have time for these games! (Then, with a loud smack to the device and some more harsh fussing, the video comes on, revealing one Colonel Roy Mustang! He's looking down at the video with a raised eyebrow. Finally satisfied, he sighs.)

Well, this place certainly has an interesting way of asking for help. While I can't say I enjoy the situation, I suppose I might as well introduce myself. The name is Colonel Roy Mustang, the Flame Alchemist.

(He pauses here, his gaze drifting to his left in thought. If there's a concerned look on his face, it only lasts for a flicker of a moment before he looks back at the communicator.)

I've heard an interesting story since I've arrived here. Apparently, a few women have recently disappeared. Elizabeth and her sisters, Kate and Jaqueline, were out with their friends, Brenda and Felicity, when they suddenly felt ill. According to eyewitnesses, they all seemed to black out at the same time, but when the authorities arrived, they were nowhere to be found. Despite the crowd that had gathered, no one seems to know how it happened. Rumors have spread amongst some of the people in the neighborhood, saying that it was the work of some magician, or even the wrath of God. While I can't say I agree with such statements, it certainly poses an interesting question: if people were around to see the incident, but no one can identify how, why, or where they disappeared to, then what exactly happened?

That being said, people have a tendency of over exaggerating details. If anything, I'm sure the women in question are simply on a vacation somewhere. Though, if anyone hears any more about them, I'd appreciate if you informed me. I'd hate to confuse the facts too much.

Comments

[incendere]

Well, I suppose I should thank you. It's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Doyle. And that's right. Unfortunately, I only arrived a few days ago. Exactly how long have you been here?

[psychomancy]

I've only been in Heropa for a few months, but I was in the City for several years.

[incendere]

I see. From what I understand, there were a fair amount of people here who came from the City as well. Despite the situation as a whole, having some people here you already know must make it a little easier to handle.

[psychomancy]

It does, a bit. It's better than when I first arrived, at least.

[incendere]

I'm glad to hear it. (Or, well, as much as one can be, considering.) So tell me, what exactly do you do?

[psychomancy]

I'm the head of the local library which, though it may seem dull, is excellent.