Memory 1 || Audio || Day 71

[theservant]

[The audio recording begins with a cough. It’s lucky Mordion hasn’t turned the video component on, because the device on his wrist is being treated with a very close investigation, and he’d rather not subject anyone to that thank you. He’s not convinced this isn’t still The Bannus, but why it’s changing the scenario now is beyond him. Better to be safe.]

Good day. I am searching for a small number of people and would appreciate any assistance finding them again.

A petite young women. Darkish skin, curly hair. Last seen in a blue gown with headdress.

A teenage boy, on the tall side, wearing leather armour and perhaps carrying a sword.

An old-model Yamaha robot, series nine. Silver, but with extensive repair. I tried my best to maintain his integrity as an antique model, but I was working with limited supplies. Answers to the name ‘Yam’.

Vierann, Hume, Yam, if any of you are listening I do appreciate not being kept in the dark.

Thank you.

[He disconnects.]

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[nedofpies]

[ This isn't a voice Ned recognizes. That fact, plus his inquiries about a bunch of people who sound unfamiliar, all point to one answer: he's new here, and asking after friends, family, people left behind. It's always a painful thing, speaking to people who have just arrived. A reminder of his own captivity. But someone has to do it ]

I'll keep an eye out, but chances are they aren't here. Do you, um. Know where here is, yet?

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[theservant]

[He switches to video recording himself as soon as Ned's face appears on the communication device. It only seems polite, after all. Say hello to a rather gaunt and serious look face, he'll try to hold the camera far enough away to avoid startling him.]

Some kind of seaport town, low population. I was last on Earth but the technology level present here doesn't seem consistent with that location.

[nedofpies]

[ Ned might be a jumpy guy, but he isn't going to be startled by just someone's face, even if it is a rather intense and unusual one. ] That's pretty much it. None of us know if this is actually Earth at all, or an alternate dimension, or a knock-off. Something about the stars being wrong.

[ From the sound of the way this guy said 'I was last on Earth', there were other options available. Which makes Ned think he's from the future, like River or Daneel]

What year is it supposed to be, for you?

[theservant]

I believe the Earth year was 1993. Are you saying that non of the current residents are native to this area?

[More exiles from Homeworld? He doesn't recognise the man on the screen before him, but he's not familiar with everyone in The House of Balance.]

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[enchangement]

There is only one robot current in residence, or currently under observation.

Take your choice it's all semantics.

Welcome to a place that has a name that might not be real. Welcome to a place that bends the rules of time. You might escape just to find yourself here tomorrow, several years older and none the wiser.

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[theservant]

Given the number of recording devices, 'under observation' seems appropriate.

[Sounds like The Bannus field all right.]

Thank you for the welcome, you've been one of the more friendly since my arrival.

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[enchangement]

There are a lot of new voices and familiar questions now. More for reference than just the cameras and tags, there are memories of encounters and doctors with too much curiosity and ethics in the red.

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[godsprophet]

No, uh, sorry. I haven't seen any of them.

But, uh... I'm not sure you are where you think you are.

[ Wherever that may be. ]

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[theservant]

[He blinks innocently at the camera.]

Oh? And where do I think I am?

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[godsprophet]

[ There are literally millions of places this man could be from. Chuck isn't even going to bother to guess. ]

Uh... not at home?

This place is called Cape Kore.

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[justrunsasaloon]

Haven't seen 'em around. Especially not the robot.

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[theservant]

That does seem to be getting the most attention. Most people here must be a from a place where they're a little less common.

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[justrunsasaloon]

Can't remember any time I saw a robot outside of movies or TV.

[That one time Ash tried doesn't count.]

Fellows with swords were a lot more common.

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[blackmagus]

[A young woman blinks at the comm around her wrist, at the description of the individuals, while a black cat lies, ears flicking, in her lap. She has an accent that most would describe as British, though it's different where she comes from.]

I haven't seen them around. But people don't often arrive in groups.

[Fortescue pauses, then adds,] Assuming you've just woken up in a strange place you've never been before.

[It's odd that this is normal, now, she has to reflect.]

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[theservant]

[He's smart enough not to mention waking up in strange places isn't exactly an unusual occurrence for him.]

Yes I've been informed I might be on my own here.

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[blackmagus]

It's not pleasant. But they seem to like individuals. Even if they come in the same day, it always seems to be alone.

Are you all right?

[There have been so many injured arrivals, she feels justified in asking. She was, too.]

[thezerothlaw]

I'm afraid I haven't seen any of the individuals you speak of.

[Curiosity is one thing, but politeness comes first.]

Personal experience with robots is unusual in this place. While I'm not familiar with the Yamaha model in particular, I am curious as to what sort of expertise you have with robotics.

[theservant]

[Enough people have mentioned robots being less than usual by this point that the comment doesn't surprise him. What does surprise him is locking eyes on his device. His field is much lower over electronics, but all the same his ability to tell human from machine in too ingrained not to function. What is shocking is the fact that without that he would not have been able to tell his robot from an organic life form. Astounding.]

I've been trained in robot repair and maintenance. They're rather common on my world. May I just say I've never seen a model as advanced as yourself. You're magnificent.

[thezerothlaw]

Thank you. I admit that I am unique. I was designed as a prototype, assembled on Earth although my creators were Aurorans. My name is Daneel Olivaw.

[He gives a polite little nod of his head.]

What world are you from?

[mentis]

Another new arrival. [ He knows it's awful but at least being cheerful is something he can do. ]

I'm sorry, I haven't heard any of those names. It's likely you arrived alone.

[theservant]

So it seems, yes.

[mentis]

My name's Charles Xavier. If I can do anything to help you, please feel free to ask.

[manofiron]

You lost your robot too? My sympathies, pal.

[theservant]

I'm not sure he would have appreciated being called my robot.

[manofiron]

I don't think JARVIS appreciates it either, but I still do it when I want to needle him.

This place is a little low-tech. If he's here and he's, silver, you said? We should be able to find him. I can't find Jay, but hope keeps springing eternal anyway.