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[fuckingaqua]

[ The video feed springs up with little to no fuss put into it- benefits of being kind of on board with the futuristic tech train- revealing one more in the line of fully-armored space marines, this one in a stunning shade of not blue blueish teal aqua sort of? His head is tilted a little to one side as he regards the communicator, and after a second of silence to make sure he's getting through, he speaks up. ]

Dude, this is the worst dream I've ever had! [ Yeah, meet Lavernius Tucker. Champion complainer. He's broadcasting genuine frustration and agitation like they're going out of style. ] It's all aliens and backpacks and no hot chicks! And kind of a really bad time for not being able to wake up. If someone needs me to help win a war or go between species for peace or something, you're gonna have to take a number. 'cause no offense, but I'm getting really tired of this plot-twist bullshit! How's a guy supposed to get anything done when this keeps happening? [ This, he follows with a huff before... actually seeming to relax a little more.

He'll just have to... wing it, he guesses. Not like he's really got a choice. After a few moments of silence (while he's busy brooding), Tucker hefts the bag he got on arrival into view. ]

So. I've got this backpack full of stuff to make a little alien and buy stuff and... drink, I guess. I mean, I was pretty focused on keeping the fuck away from the new mysterious alien life form, so I missed a few details. Fool me once, man. Whatever's in the bag, I'll trade for a one-way ticket back to Chorus. Or to being awake or whatever. Ooooor information? Yeah, sure, I mean. That seems like the kind of thing I should ask about. Like, what the fuck is going on around here? What's everyone's deal? Does getting shot wake you up? Because that would be pretty messed up, but I won't rule it out. You know, whoever's up for something like that. I guess I'm not really going anywhere in the meantime. Nothing like being stuck in the middle of nowhere. That's totally never completely backfired on me.

[ He pauses one more time, halfway reaching out to cut the feed and seeming to remember something he's forgotten. ]

Oh, and you can call me Tucker. If you want to remedy the hot chick situation while we're here together, y'know... I won't complain.

[ Maybe lacking some of the usual verve he'd give to matters concerning attractive ladies, but he's got hefty concerns on his shoulders, okay. Sometimes a man has to prioritize. ]

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[brodakota]

[Well, there's some familiar armor. Although North is more likely to associate that colour with a certain someone else. Still, he can be friendly.]

The moogles are actually pretty friendly, provided you aren't shooting at them.

You can't really trade the dream pieces for anything though, except for other dream pieces. They make decent enough poker chips in a pinch.

What other details did you miss?

[unrecovered]

[There are so, so many things he could say. So many things. For now, he'll go with this one:]

Getting shot does not wake you up. Trust me on that one.

[Translation: holy shit you're alive]

[fearmylaserface]

Holy shit...

Tucker? Is that really you?

[private audio]

[raisethemoon]

...you are not a Freelancer.

[Because you are an idiot. And probably not dangerous, okay.]

Explain your most recent experiences with Agent Washington.

[dork_of_keys]

We're still trying to figure out how to wake up from this. And no, getting hurt doesn't do it.

[ The Moogles would probably be alone here if that was the case.]

Anyway, the Spirit you can make from those dream pieces will help you fight the Nightmares. And defeating the Nightmares gets you munny, more dream pieces to make more Spirits and treats for you Spirits. And the Moogles will also buy extra dream pieces from you too.

Oh, and I'm Sora. It's nice meet you.

[colorbymemory]

Hello, Tucker. My name is Namine.

[There's a lot she could respond to, here, but she's going to with what she can most obviously help with, first.]

Spirits are Dream Eaters; if you make one they'll help you fight the Nightmares. The munny in the bag should be enough for you to stay a night at the hotel, and the drink is a Potion. It'll heal you if you get hurt.

[notquitedracula]

[Yeah, it's another kid. At least this one looks old enough to be out of diapers, and that look in his eyes... yeah, possible Child Soldier material here.]

You think it's bad now, wait til the big Nightmares show up. Most of us have nearly had our tickets punched by those at least once, and last time there were five of them.

[Soma is amused by your flailing, Tucker. For a guy in hyperadvanced plate armor, you're one hell of a spaz.]

Everyone else seems to have covered the usual bases. There's an information packet floating around on the network somewhere about the Nightmares; someone else will have to dig it up for you, I seem to have lost my copy.