[ So it's approximately day three of his stay here and after he has picked through the network and visited some of the noteworthy locations that are listed for use by transports and gotten used to the idea that this isn't some bizarre dream, it's about time to figure out what to do about Allen Walker...
He'd seen a post from two months ago with some rather concerning information about when Walker was from which made approaching him now all the more difficult (though a dutiful part of him can't help noting it's also an opportunity). It takes him a moment of staring at the contact options before he finally settles on Video... ]
[ When Allen receives the call, he is greeted by the image of a solemn-faced stranger who seems slightly preoccupied by some thought or other, set against the backdrop of the training facility where new transports are being temporarily housed while construction on the apartments continue. ]
[And Link will be treated to a video of featuring Allen Walker, looking hale, if pastier than usual, wearing a knit sweater and shorter-cropped hair, blinking bemusedly at the screen.
This is the first time somebody he's never met has contacted him privately, he was not expecting this. (Is... it a misdial?)
Ah, is it working? [Adjusts the device a bit as if checking, and once satisfied he seems to be staring at you and trying not to be too expectant...]
Good morning, Allen Walker. Ah.. I assume this is coming to you as a surprise so I apologize if it seems odd to be contacted like this.
My name is Howard Link. I am someone you.. work with in the future. Although I suppose you wouldn't recognize me, I thought I should pay you a greeting...
[There's a moment's hesitation as he tries to find a good way to put this that won't... send an Allen who hasn't yet experienced Noah's Ark screaming for the hills.]
...To put it less bluntly, I was assigned to accompany you in your day to day routines, including missions and the like... It may be easier to explain things in person.
[There's no pie to distract him this time! Also, no context whatsoever to soften the blow.
He can't think of any legitimate reason why he'd need to be accompanied by somebody from the administrative branch - in day to day life, no less! His wide-eyed shock shifts to something more guarded, uneasier. It doesn't make any sense, is it some sort of joke?
He supposes it would be better, to hear whatever it is this man has to say in person.]
[Several hours! His mind's already racing, trying to think of why he could have been assigned a minder. It couldn't be for protection, from some administrative official. But why else? He didn't do anything wrong! He wouldn't.
There must be something he's missing, here. Nobody's mentioned a 'Howard Link' to him at all. But he's felt uncomfortably out of the loop ever since comrades began arriving. Miranda said she hadn't seen him in... in a long time, Kanda behaved strangely when he first saw him, Lavi's been acting a little bit odd lately... he doesn't understand why, and he hasn't let himself dwell on it, but.
He'll wait to hear from Link, still. Maybe it'll make more sense, if he's more than a face on a screen. He nods back.]
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He'd seen a post from two months ago with some rather concerning information about when Walker was from which made approaching him now all the more difficult (though a dutiful part of him can't help noting it's also an opportunity). It takes him a moment of staring at the contact options before he finally settles on Video... ]
[ When Allen receives the call, he is greeted by the image of a solemn-faced stranger who seems slightly preoccupied by some thought or other, set against the backdrop of the training facility where new transports are being temporarily housed while construction on the apartments continue. ]
video;
This is the first time somebody he's never met has contacted him privately, he was not expecting this. (Is... it a misdial?)
Um.]
...Yes, hello?
video;
Good morning, Allen Walker. Ah.. I assume this is coming to you as a surprise so I apologize if it seems odd to be contacted like this.
My name is Howard Link. I am someone you.. work with in the future. Although I suppose you wouldn't recognize me, I thought I should pay you a greeting...
VIDEO 4EVER
Somebody I work with—? [ whoa, back up! ] You're from the Order?
[Like General Klaud? He's not another General, is he...!
(He really doesn't look it.)]
Re: VIDEO 4EVER
...this honest lack of recognition is unexpectedly disheartening.]From the administrative branch, yes. Have you been told much about it?
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I'm sorry. How did - do... we work together?
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...To put it less bluntly, I was assigned to accompany you in your day to day routines, including missions and the like... It may be easier to explain things in person.
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He can't think of any legitimate reason why he'd need to be accompanied by somebody from the administrative branch - in day to day life, no less! His wide-eyed shock shifts to something more guarded, uneasier. It doesn't make any sense, is it some sort of joke?
He supposes it would be better, to hear whatever it is this man has to say in person.]
...Please do. I'm in room 103.
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Then, if you'll give me several hour's time, I will pay you a visit. It should be about lunch time by then.
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There must be something he's missing, here. Nobody's mentioned a 'Howard Link' to him at all. But he's felt uncomfortably out of the loop ever since comrades began arriving. Miranda said she hadn't seen him in... in a long time, Kanda behaved strangely when he first saw him, Lavi's been acting a little bit odd lately... he doesn't understand why, and he hasn't let himself dwell on it, but.
He'll wait to hear from Link, still. Maybe it'll make more sense, if he's more than a face on a screen. He nods back.]
All right. I'll be here.