Puzzle 001: Arrive on time

[abstruse]

((Written))
Pardon me, but is there someone out there who would mind directing me to an outfitter?

Comments

written;

[towered]

I could show you to one of the shops, if you'd like. I'd need to know where it is you've ended up first, though.

Re: written;

[abstruse]

Just a moment, see if I can't find a landmark of sorts.



While I don't see any street names, I'm near the barracks.

WELL THAT SURE WAS THE WRONG JOURNAL

[towered]

Well, new feathers are rather easy to spot, all things considered, so I'm sure I'll be able to find you soon enough!

Just try not to wander around too much, or we might end up missing each other entirely.

LOL omg perfection

[abstruse]

I'll stay near to the front of the building.


((While he's curious exactly why the term "new feathers" is used, he can reckon a guess. He stands near to the wall as he'd said he would, attempting to lean carefully on his back without harming his new appendages. His eyes closed, he waits quietly for whoever to arrive.

A second thought comes to the back of his mind. He ought to try figuring out where a hospital is in case of a concussion...))

1/3

[towered]

[ She heads out as soon as she gets the reply, closing the journal and tucking it under one arm before heading out to find this stranger. She makes a brief stop, picking up a plain shirt (and shorts, in case it was a girl) at the items shop, since it was along the way, before hurrying on to where he said he would be. It would at least make the walk to the clothing store less embarrassing.

She's rather cheerful when she arrives, happy to be helping someone out, but when she catches sight of Clive she slows to a stop. ]

[Written]

[philosophized]

I currently have some time on my hands. I'll do what I can to direct you. Are you new here?

Re: [Written]

[abstruse]

Yes, I am. I think someone is coming to me, though I could still use some directing as far as what's going on here.

[Written]

[philosophized]

That's good. [Hohenheim's not really sure he'd be good at directions anyway. Where's the clothing shop again.] As for what's going on, this place is called Luceti.

Re: [Written]

[abstruse]

I'm not sure that qualifies as "what's going on." Just how I refer to it. ((Aw yeah being a butt right at the start.))

( written. )

[inventings]

There are several places to go here. Since you're new, I recommend the clothes shop to get the basics. It's between the grocery shop and a smithy called Slash 'n Crash in the town.

Unless you're asking for modifications on your current outfit. I could perhaps help you out with that.

Re: ( written. )

[abstruse]

Well, my unfortunate lack of any proper attire would prevent me from asking for modifications, but I may keep that in mind anyway.

I'll see if I can't find that. ((After a minute...)) How far from the barracks?

[inventings]

Quite far. Unfortunately it will take a while to get to here but not too long. Long as you go down the path of the barracks and take a right at a fork. If you pass a bridge you're in the right direction. Take a left at another fork and you should be surrounded by more buildings then.

Perhaps I can meet you at the bridge to guide you to the rest of Luceti? I'm not doing much since I finished my work early. { Much as she hates it she is getting better at this mending clothes thing. At least it adds credibility to her 'designer student' shtick she's doing. }

[abstruse]

I believe someone is coming to meet me first, but afterwards, if you're interested, I would certainly like a tour.

((Well, and to meet a person or two.))

written;

[contaeoro]

I wouldn't mind showing you if you haven't gotten other volunteers already. Anything particular you're looking for?

Re: written;

[abstruse]

Someone should be arriving. My hopes are to pick up a dress shirt and trousers at least, but I'm a bit penny-less at the moment so we'll see.

[contaeoro]

Right. You won't have to worry about the prices here, actually. Nothing here will cost you any money.

[abstruse]

Really? That's rather odd. No labourers or businesses? Not even a tax by the government?

[written]

[hisapprentice]

Have you got someone yet?

[The lack of identity may save him.]

Re: [written]

[abstruse]

I believe so, yes.

((Only for now.))

[written]

[hisapprentice]

I'm glad you have that sorted, then. You sound new.

Re: [written]

[abstruse]

Quite! I did spent some time acquainting myself with this book, but at least it answered a few simple questions.

[written]

[reminded]

[Layton's handwriting is as gentlemanly as ever.]

Unfortunately, I don't believe we have an outfitter in the sense you might mean. However, you should be able to find your old clothes lying about somewhere in the clothing shop.

Re: [written]

[abstruse]

Well, that's good to hear. I'm not sure what I'd do without my old clothes.

((Yeah, he's not sure he likes to know they're there. All the more reason to hurry, he supposes.))

[written]

[reminded]

I sympathise; it's best we treasure what pieces of home are afforded us. In any case, I take it from your composure that you've already come to some grips with your surroundings?

Re: [written]

[abstruse]

I took the time to read back in the book before writing anything self. Interesting contraption, nothing short of magic. ((Not that he believes in magic, but why dispute it with nothing to back you up?))