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[Mipha smiles warmly when the message starts up, before bowing her head politely in greeting] Hello, everyone. I am Mipha. For those who have not met me before, my people are called the Zora and I will be glad to answer your questions; however, I have a question of my own to pose beforehand.

While I was helping to put the fires out, I found a curious list. It listed the following cities: Olympia, Wyver, Stroln, Dranbu, and Nadril, with a red line marking out Nadril. Aside from Olympia and Wyver, do these other names sound familiar at all? I know it's possibly best we all lay low for now, but if anyone makes any inquires and acquires some information, I'd like to know. They may be potential allies to keep in mind.

[You know, should anything continue going south with Wyver and Olympia.

She taps her chin thoughtfully a moment before adding:] While I'm here.. If there's anyone still recovering from the riots and needs healing, please let me know. I know healing magic that can fully heal physical injuries. While I'm residing in Olympia, I'll gladly travel to Wyver to help if I can.

[Another warm smile] That's all. Thank you for your time.

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[It takes him a moment to actually come up with anything to say or to reply to that message, since her appearance was... well. Outside of what even he was used to. But her voice was gentle enough, and the smile spoke of a personable entity, so after that first shock wore off, he turned on his own device and offered her a smile in return.]

A pleasure, Mipha. I am Vlad.

[Introductions aside...]-- I had not heard of these other cities, no, but I am interested in finding out more about them. I've some... concerns about the happenings of late, and knowing more of this land itself might shine a light on that which remains hidden.

Pleased to meet you, Vlad.

[She listens and nods, looking equal parts sympathetic an apologetic]

Are you one of the newest arrivals? It's been...quite the welcome for them all. It might be hard to believe, but the city used to be very welcoming back when I arrived with the first wave. [She sighs] I'm sorry it's gone downhill so quickly.

I have heard much the same thing from others who have been here longer. It only makes me more curious what could have changed that tide so quickly.

That's the biggest mystery. There were some incidents that required the city to evacuate and seek refuge in Wyver, and that's when tensions began to boil as the two enemy cities were forced to co-exist with each other for a while.

But still, even with that, the level at which this escalated and how quickly is still so strange. I don't think it would be too paranoid to think another party was involved somehow.

As one whose been here since the first... wave, as you call it, have you any knowledge or insight into these other cities? This is the first I've heard of any other aside from Olympia and Wyver.

[She shakes her head sadly, looking faintly ashamed]

No, I'm afraid not. In retrospect, this was a rather silly thing to overlook for so long, since we're supposed to be pretending to be refugees from other parts of this planet. But no one ever questioned us too much on where, exactly, we were from and I suppose no one--myself included--felt the need to try and learn more beyond Olympia and Wyver.

Where I'm from, there were only 5 known lands existing on the same continent, so it didn't strike me strange to think that perhaps Olympia and Wyver were the only civilizations large enough for notice or names.

This is a new situation for all of us, I would wager. There's to be a learning curve on what exactly is expected of us, as I know I myself wasn't given much to go off of. If there was no need to look for other locations, there is no need to hold oneself accountable for not having done so.

[His attempt to lend a kind word to a face that, despite its differences, looked unhappy with not knowing.]

I suppose we can look at this as a new venture. Better late then never.

[She smiles, appreciative of the kind words regardless of how bad she feels at not having a better answer.]

Yes, I suppose your right. Even if it's coming a little late, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about this place. These cities could be allies, or they could provide us with more information about our hosts. Perhaps even why, exactly, this place is protected from that Storm that destroyed our homes.

And, perhaps, if they have their own agenda against the cities we've been directed to by those in the Station above. It might be that not all those that live here wish to have new blood introduced.

[Mipha can't help but laugh a little] My mind is going positively wild with speculations and 'what if's.

With so much mystery surrounding this planet, it'd be nice to get a few solid answers that expand our view of the world. I know there are many people not fond of Wyver or Olympia, so have a third option would be nice for them as well.

So much information we weren't given before we were sent down.

[Vlad offers her another small smile before shaking his head.]

One has to wonder what they hoped to achieve, or if there was any agenda in the first place. It all feels a bit like a mad science experiment, with us as the test subjects.

But I have also, even in my brief time here, heard discontent about being a part of this... dispute when there's no draw to it for those of us who were not born here. I would say it's less that I find myself not fond of either city, but I'm decidedly not invested, and these recent events are doing nothing to change that.

Yes, I imagine it's like that for most of those who've been sent down recently. [She looks a little sad about it, and a little embarrassed as well]

I was among the very first who awoke and arrived down here Back then, Olympia took us in enthusiastically, with open arms. My healing abilities weren't questioned much and I was able to find my place in the Sanctuary rather quickly. It was... nice. I wouldn't say peaceful, exactly, though comparatively speaking I suppose it was. There was so much uncertainty, and Olympia felt so steady.

I suppose I have a soft spot for them. I want very much to believe they're the 'good guys,' but I'm not so naive to think it's that black and white.

It's simply... Unfortunate that the others haven't been able to have the same experiences. Neither place is making themselves look good or sympathetic.

It rarely is when there are opposing sides. Each one thinks the other the villain.

[Vlad had been through far too many wars to think there was ever an easy solution to being able to pick the 'right' side.]

Which leads me to wonder if this is the act of the sides in question, or another party trying to cause as much chaos as possible. As I said, Lady Mipha, there are too many questions here and I've no sure tract of where to gain the answers.

[Mipha looks thoughtful for a moment.]

The Institute might know more, assuming you're in Olympia. Have you joined a profession yet in either town? There could be ways to find out more from employers, in a casual way, so as not to draw suspicion.

I am in Olympia, yes. And no, I have not. I've recently arrived and there have been... incidents that seem to keep cropping up and I've not managed to have the time to organize myself. But I shall take that under advisement. A place to start is nothing to scoff at.

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