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[stragothemagus.livejournal.com]

[On the screen of the skyphone, Strago can be seen with a thoughtful look on his face, wondering about something. He then decides to clear his throat and speak.]

So, I have heard the people here call the Espers here, "Eidolons", and I was wondering if that is one of the names they go by in other worlds?  Do you call them something else in your world?

[And there is an awkward pause before he speaks again.]

And do the summoners from other worlds have horns on their heads?

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[scarletgriffon.livejournal.com]

Your world was destroyed? ...I am sorry to hear that.

[ Somehow, those words don't seem enough. But he does mean them. There's... just not much really to go in the way of expressing how horrible that sounds.]

'tis merely what is said. The substance is rare enough upon my world that thankfully, none can get their hands on it. I dread to think what would be like to happen if the Beastmen or our allies were to think themselves capable of controlling it's power. Likely as the cathedral says- utter ruin.

[stragothemagus.livejournal.com]

It got better after we defeated Kefka, although we lost the Espers and magic in the process.

[He knows how horrible it is to live in a burnt and dead world.]

"Beastmen"? What are Beastmen?

[scarletgriffon.livejournal.com]

...Mayhap they were not truly wiped from all existence. It could have likely been balance returning.

Beastmen? They are our enemies. They resemble monsters, though they have civilizations, cultures and are quite capable of speaking the common tongue. An entity known as the Shadow Lord appeared within the Northlands and assembled them in great numbers, even going as far as having them come from the continents they belonged to to join his side.

He formed an army of them to lay siege to our lands and our people, among others we saw as very alike the Beastmen in warfare. The Yagudo, Quadav, Orc, Gigas, Goblin and Tonberry races are the most prolific of his army. One by one, they all pledged their loyalties unto the Shadow Lord and attack us, and those we have been forced to accept as allies.

[stragothemagus.livejournal.com]

I suppose.

[smiles for a bit, then frowns at what he says next.]

And you are at war with them, I assume?

[scarletgriffon.livejournal.com]

Aye. We defeat them, or we are destroyed. There is very little choice in the matter.

It appears I have failed to introduce myself. I am Count Excenmille M Aurchiat of the Knights of the Cardinal Stag, of the Kingdom of San d'Oria.

[stragothemagus.livejournal.com]

And I am Strago Magus of Thamasa. It is a pleasure to meet you, young sir.

[Nods and smiles.]