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[doggedness]

[Roberto will tell you what he does not remember doing: changing clothes, going into a Gateway to another world, somehow obtaining new clothes and a weapon? And the device in one hand blinking a cheerful touch me up at him is not helping improve his mood any.

He’s tried circling around the Chaos Gate for some time now, staring at it, thinking that it somewhat resembles a Gateway but. He’s already tried walking closer, into it, and nothing’s happened. Does he have to find a Wanderer in this world or something? (It does not even occur to him to use the relic, of course. He is suspicious.) His eyebrows are furrowed with deep displeasure and there’s a scowl fixed on his face.

He shoves the relic in a pocket and goes about exiting the building wherein the Chaos Gate is contained. He stares at the city and the landscape before him, frowns some more, and heads toward the bridge. Either way, whether it be just outside the building, the bridge, or in the square of Mac Anu itself, you may find yourself victim to a jarring]

Hey, you! [because what are manners when you have questions.]

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[resipiscence]

All might not be lost. I heard you can get it back.

[doggedness]

What? Really?

[resipiscence]

Yes. Once you reach a certain level-- or so the hearsay goes, anyway.

[doggedness]

And how am I supposed to get to this..."level"? [Roberto you're from an rpg why is this strange-- Lack of meta knowledge, alas.]

[resipiscence]

By defeating monsters. [ smiling!! yep. ]

[doggedness]

That's it? Where are they, then?

[resipiscence]

Around. So eager to get your sword back?

[doggedness]

Of course I am. This flimsy sword doesn't even compare to a black blade. And besides that, my clothes, and armour.

[They're a symbol of his being a member of the Blades, after all!]

[resipiscence]

... it sounds like you're no stranger to fighting.

[doggedness]

[He blinks, then draws himself up some.]

I'm not. There are monsters and such that need to be fought where I'm from.

[resipiscence]

It sounds dangerous. But if that's your sort of background, you might just fit right in.

[doggedness]

Only if you don't know how to defend yourself.

[A pause--] I'd be happy not fitting in here. I was right in the middle of some important things...

[resipiscence]

Well, you might have to put those on hold. For what it's worth, I heard people get sent back home periodically. You could get lucky.

In the meantime, it's better just to play along.

[doggedness]

Play along...hmph! I don't much like acting according to another's whims.

[C-clearly. Oh Roberto.]

[resipiscence]

Admirable. But so is learning to compromise.

[doggedness]

Sounds like the last thing I wish to do.

[resipiscence]

I'm afraid you have very little choice. Unless you're well-versed in interdimensional travel?

[doggedness]

...Kind of. But I haven't seen a Gateway since I got here.

[resipiscence]

There is a Gate in this city. Though it might not be the one you're searching for. It only really leads to other areas in this world.

[doggedness]

That's inconvenient. [Well, to Roberto.] The Gateway I'm looking for is this thing that glows green.

[He gestures to illustrate the height of it.]

[resipiscence]

[ hmm... ] I'm afraid I'll be of no help there. Perhaps you can ask around? Though I can't guarantee that you'll get the results you like.

[doggedness]

I may as well. [And it's here that Roberto turns to go, yup!! Though he looks back over one shoulder.] Thanks for the information. [He guesses...]

[resipiscence]

I suppose you're welcome. Ah-- but if I may ask, where are you off to now?

[doggedness]

I'm going to go look around, of course. [MEANING no he doesn't really have a destination in mind. One never knows where a Gateway might be hiding!]

[resipiscence]

Well, it's as good of a plan as any. I wish you luck.