[VIDEO .001 | username edward.elric]

[alchemyfreak]

[There are a few things Ed is quick to concern himself with upon arrival, and even though they certainly relate to "how the hell do I get back where I came from?" he's seen this play out enough times to know that asking that question directly is never likely to get results. At least not the ones he wants. He's well aware that this change of scenery isn't just some new challenge, because if it was there certainly wouldn't be any point to the mark outright disappearing, but it was gone. Which likely meant one thing, they were telling the truth - at least about one aspect of all this, and he was not in Muir anymore.]

Does anyone have any idea what's really going on here? Has anyone been doing any research on this place? Or been here long enough to know whether or not it is what they claim?

[Ed's skeptical about this whole situation, but cynicism wasn't enough to go on that something just wasn't right here. He had a hard time taking everything in that little introduction at face value.]

If we can just ask to be sent home given enough time, has anyone actually pulled it off?

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[alchemyfreak]

[Wow. Way to call him out, Chloe. Either way, he doesn't seem too insulted by this assessment. He knows his skills, and he knows she doesn't. Besides, he can't help but offer a 'jab' right back, considering their earlier discussion about leaving the walls to explore.]

Maybe, but I wouldn't be on the Guard if I wasn't qualified. You might need an escort, though...

[He pauses at the next part, as if he wants to question but seems to think better of it.]

Right... I'll take your word for it. We have plenty of research to do, and two heads will be better than one, no matter how you look at it, anyway.

[couldkillthedevil]

Maybe. That an offer?

[She's not opposed at going beyond the wall. In fact, it seemed inevitable. She was curious and inquisitive by nature, even when it got her into trouble. But she was also a creature of intense preparation. There was no way she'd just waltz right out there, even with a guard.]

Glad you agree. I'd like to think I'm pretty meticulous. It's gotten me results before.

[alchemyfreak]

Sure. We could try to get a competent team together to explore the outer city, when we're ready.

That'll definitely help since results are exactly what we need.

[couldkillthedevil]

Great. I think I already know someone who could join us.

[Maybe, anyhow.]

I'll let you know.

[alchemyfreak]

All right, as long as they can hold their own out there. The more people we have with a grasp of self defense, the better.

[couldkillthedevil]

Mm. I doubt he'd have any trouble with that.

[alchemyfreak]

All right. Keep me posted.