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[manmade]

To those who are interested, a mission has been issued to take care of the chalice currently stuck in the portal. I've formulated a plan, but I require assistance.

[In the video feed, Tieria addresses the network with a serious expression. Though he thinks the whole situation with the chalice is ridiculous, he's still choosing to involve himself. He's been restless from too much free time and too little direction since he arrived, so when given the chance to do something familiar and productive, it's only natural for him to take it.]

There are two apparent options: destroy it, or push it back through the portal. Taako claims that only a god can destroy it, so unless one is present, our most likely option is to send it back.

It is unknown how much force, or even what kind, is needed to accomplish that. Based on what we do know, I propose we try two separate attempts, one with kinetic force and one with magic, to see if the chalice responds to either. I have the kinetic approach covered, though I need a Parameter Guard that isn't in training to supervise. For the magical approach...

[He's still coming to terms with the fact that magic even exists, but trying to deny it will only impede the mission.]

Since there isn't any magic where I'm from, someone trained in that subject is needed to cover that part of the operation.

Contact me if you are able to help.

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[leadintheyoung]

This may be a somewhat long-winded explanation and I do apologize if it's a bit awkward. I'd never had to explain it before I found myself in the Quarantine.

[ And while she thinks she's been getting better at explaining it for having to turn it over in her head so often, that doesn't mean it's any less odd. Still. ]

My people possess the innate ability to Hear the Great Music, which is the music of all things. Blessings of the air allow us to weave our own music into the Great Music, producing magick. Simply living is an exercise in bettering ourselves in our craft as we tune our ears and work to better distinguish that which we Hear. Most Nemedians learn largely by doing, by strengthening and honing their voices, and I am no exception. I've been doing magick since I could utter a sound more than like.

I've experience in a number of magickal disciplines. The Elemental disciplines could prove useful in this situation, but I'd think telekinesis would be a more practical spell to utilize in attempting to remove the chalice from the portal directly to start. Ordinarily, I'd be given to suggesting a more explosive approach, but I'd like to take some care in how we interact with both objects given their natures.

[ As much as it pains her to be taking a page from Áed's tome, so to speak, she can admit to a wiser course and after talking to Taako and investigating the thing, she thinks this is it. Pausing, she gives her right ear a tap once, twice. ]

My Hearing would serve us well in this endeavor. The portal and chalice are distinct entities that produce their own unique music, which I am able to distinguish and observe. I can observe their reactions to our attempts to send the chalice back through the portal and may be able to glean some information so as to better help us in our task.

[manmade]

I'm familiar with the concept of telekinesis, though I didn't know it was considered magic. It's worth trying.

[It's the last part that really catches his attention; with no way to monitor either object himself, he's left with using trial and error to try and send it back. But if she could provide not only an analysis, but a live analysis, it could improve their chance of success and expedite the whole mission.]

That, and I'd also like you to be present at each attempt in order to provide data. As I mentioned, our knowledge is limited and I'm unsure what kind of force would work best, so any input you could provide would be invaluable.

[leadintheyoung]

Telekinesis isn't considered magick in your world, but you have heard of it? That's... well, odd to me. Didn't you say there was no magick in your world?

[ And isn't that a bizarre idea. A world without magick -- just what sort of world would that be? It's not something she can quite wrap her head around given her own understanding of reality. Magick is. How can it not be when everything is? ]

Keep me appraised of scheduled efforts and that should be no issue. Has anyone put forward any solutions you think might be viable?

[ She hopes so if only for the sake of those affected. ]

I am Líadan Ní Donnabháin, by the way, and you are...?

[manmade]

Tieria Erde.

[The introduction is succinct, with none of her pleasantries returned.]

It's considered a manifestation of someone's strong will, or something like that. It's strictly theoretical so I haven't paid much attention to it, but I don't think anyone would classify telekinesis as magical.

[It isn't the notion of telekinesis that interests him, but the difference in perspective between his world and hers. It's one of the few times a shared concept has had this kind of reaction.]

I'm still finalizing details, but I've been pitched a few ideas that have potential; at the very least, they're worth trying. Hopefully more people will come forward offering to help if those don't pan out.

[leadintheyoung]

Erde you say?

[ If that doesn't have her leaning just slightly forward to take a good look at him. The name is familiar to her certainly, but she hadn't expected to hear it from anyone's lips save her own should she be asked to name her world. ]

I don't think it's so different. Magick, too, is an assertion of one's will. The expression might be different from reality to reality, though. I think.

[ She thinks if only because she's seen some magick done differently than how she is accustomed since arriving in Quarantine, and there's another thought.
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Hopefully. You don't sound terribly new to this sort of thing either.

[manmade]

Yes, that is my name. Why do you ask?

[The sudden interest throws his guard up. It's the first time anyone outside of Celestial Being has shown a hint of recognition at his name, which is as it should be; as far as the world should be concerned, "Tieria Erde" didn't exist.

Even though she's from an entirely different reality and it's impossible that she knows anything, his training is too deeply ingrained, and his responses become clipped and reticent. ]

Mission planning is part of my job duties. Back home, that is.

[leadintheyoung]

I had not expected to hear that name uttered in this reality by anyone other than myself. Erde is the name of my planet and I've not had much in the way of luck in meeting others who hail from the same.

[ She isn't entirely certain what to make of his sharing that name with her planet. Different realities open the door to endless possibilities. She's seen some measure of that during her time here. It's odd to think it might be a coincidence, but then, it's odd to think there might be some deeper connection.

Still, she doesn't quite miss the change in how he answers her. It isn't quite enough to stifle her curiosity, however, because she honestly wants to know what sort of person she's dealing with. She's met her fair share of people who would just as soon talk a resolution into existence than set foot outside to make that resolution into reality and she has a preference in her dealings. ]

Do you actively participate in their execution as well or do you hold strictly to an advisory role?