Chapter 8 -- Feb. 13 -- late afternoon -- Video

[nofarplaneyet]

*Auron belatedly recalls Roy saying something about making posts if you were a Zone Leader in the Watch every time new people strolled in. Better late than never, he supposes.*

To all the people who just showed up in town, welcome. Name's Auron and I, along with my Weapon partner Katakura Koujurou, are Zone Leaders of the Watch in the Shopping District.

If you have questions about everything going on here, you can contact any Zone Leader. Or the Watch. You feel like knowing more and signing up, we have an office *that he throws in where to find* Or you can harass Roy Mustang. He loves talking to people.

I also run a class on survival skills and I'll be teaching another one coming up soon. This one will deal with desert survival. As to where it takes place, I'll let you know.

[Private to Roy]

Things have been a little crazy and you probably already know this, but Rikku's gone too. Looks like the only one left from Spira is me.

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[feelsgoodinyou]

'Desert survival'? Do you think that anyone will get lost outside the city?

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[nofarplaneyet]

Not really. But if something were to happen that had to make everyone leave the city, it'd certainly help to know how to handle the environment we're surrounded by.

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[feelsgoodinyou]

Fair enough. Survival would get difficult if you suddenly have no home to return to anymore while being in a place like this.

[Oh and doesn't he know just how rough it gets.]

Tell me more about that class of yours. Please. [The last word is added belatedly as he remembers the presence of his host and his decision to lay low - for now.]

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[nofarplaneyet]

A lot of people come from different places. Some people can live and survive off the land and some clearly can't. Going on missions involves going all over the world. Might be a bit of a shock to those who previously had comfortable lives. The classes are to help everyone get the skills they need to survive a night or two alone outside the city, no matter where they are.

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[thewarisover]

Yes, I love talking to people.

[Wryly. Then, after a beat, and in a quieter voice:]

Thanks for the head's up on Rikku.

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[nofarplaneyet]

Thought you might like that.

*sighs* Well, she lost everyone else around her. Probably better that she's back in Spira.

I don't feel like going back, though. Too much to do here.

voice | private;

[thewarisover]

We could use a man like you, yeah. How are you holding up over her going, though?

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[forbearanced]

Do you require assistance with your class, Auron?

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[nofarplaneyet]

Do you have deserts in Hi-no-Moto? *That's the only reason why he hadn't asked before.*

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[forbearanced]

We do. I have been to them.

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[strawhatreporter]

Nice to meet you, Mr. Auron. I'm Carl Kolchak, reporter for Independent News Service. Can you tell me more about the Watch? Are you a police or military organization?

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[nofarplaneyet]

A reporter? *There wasn't really journalism on Spira but that might change. He was vaguely familiar with the concept after being in Death City.*

The Watch is made up of guests who've arrived here in the city. We're more police. We watch over different districts in shifts to try to stop crimes.

It's also to keep a general watch over the city in case of witch attacks or kishin egg invasions.

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[strawhatreporter]

And how well would you say you've done at that? I've noticed some damage here and there, but the city mostly seems to be intact.

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[awokentospring]

It is a pleasure to meet you, Auron-san!

This Watch sounds interesting! I believe Gai-sensei is a part of it. I think I would enjoying joining it as well!

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[nofarplaneyet]

You're Rock Lee, aren't you? Gai seemed a little down without one of his students here.

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[awokentospring]

Indeed I am! [Lee beams.] So you have heard about me from Gai-sensei?

When I arrived I could tell he was rather... excited to see me. If I had known quite the extend of his previous sadness, I would have given him even more hugs!

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[kill_some_time]

I see, you are wasting your time creatively again.

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[nofarplaneyet]

And I see you just have to comment. *not that he expected anything else from Hades*

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[kill_some_time]

I am bored. [and as blunt as ever]

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[toukakoukan]

Desert survival skills, huh? How hot exactly does it get out there? [He's not too keen on being out in extreme heat with his automail.]

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[nofarplaneyet]

I haven't been in the city during the hottest parts of the year but I heard it gets pretty warm. Imagine any desert you've had to travel through and it's probably similar.

Right now it's still cool.

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[toukakoukan]

Maybe I'll join in if you're doing it while it's still cool. I've been to the desert before, it's not a pretty sight.

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[comradery]

Hahahahahaha! Yeah, Roy loves talking to people! It's his favorite thing in the world!

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[nofarplaneyet]

I thought so. He's always talking to someone in the Watch.

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[comradery]

Yep! He's such a chatty guy. Never gets any work done, y'know?