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While I realize that the mystery of the so-called 'bloobers' is probably foremost in peoples' minds at the moment, but I thought it might be interesting to consider something else for a while. Namely, just what sort of worlds does everyone come from? Do they have technology and devices similar to this one, or something different altogether? What about things such as magic? Are there many countries, or just a few? And so on.

Share as much or as little as you'd like; I for one would be curious to hear it.

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[When the feed comes on- and it feels like it's the first she's managed to get it to come on effortlessly, yay for learning- she looks a little annoyed.]

I will happily answer your question just as soon as you've answered mine. What on earth is a "bloober" and why is anyone at all concerned with it when there must be something better to do here? Like trying to get back home?

Ah, you must have arrived recently, I take it? It's the name that's been given to a strange species of pokemon that showed up in large numbers last month, before vanishing nearly as suddenly. It's not known to the region and there's no information available on it, not even the proper name.

As for that, I imagine some people are concerned with it simply because they're covered with some sort of slime that they seem to have an uncanny tendency to get, well, everywhere, and it seems that quite a few people caught them while they were around.

[Marcia gives a nod at the question, not feeling the need to elaborate. Instead, she listens to the explanation. Honestly, it's really ridiculous. So a new species was discovered, it hardly seems like the kind of thing to go crazy over.

Especially when it seems disgusting.]

Honestly, could they not come up with something better to call it? I can't see a reason for anyone to have caught one, they sound vile.

[Marcia shakes her head irritably.]

Anyway. You had questions and I would much rather talk about where I come from than... bloobers. First things first, there is absolutely nothing like this where I'm from. The primary form of communication is mail. Message rats are popular, if a little expensive.

And annoying.

I imagine they could have, but the name was unfortunately popularized before any better suggestion could be made.

*but back to the main topic!*

Message rats? Are they specially trained to carry messages somehow?

[Of course it was, Marcia thinks to herself. The dumbest things tend to gain popularity rather than something sensible. That seems to be the way here just as back home.]

Ah, yes. They can speak. [She realizes she ought to elaborate, so she lets out a small sigh.] They are magykal, I should probably clarify that now. All you must do is utter a simple spell; "Speeke, Rattus Rattus".

Then they are free to relate their message to you. Afterwards, you either dismiss them or send a message back to the sender. Not the quickest form of communication, but it gets the job done.

Ah, I see. Though, will they speak their message for anyone who uses the spell, or only the intended recipient?

Most, out of decency, won't give it to anyone but the recipient, though they could if they wanted to. However, there are a special brand of message rat which are confidential. If it's a confidential message rat, then they will give it only to the recipient- and they're a lot more expensive for it.

Interesting. I can see where that sort of system could have its uses, even if, as you say, it isn't necessarily the fastest option.

Absolutely- for instance, they can obviously travel where humans can't. I remember once we had to send one back and forth from a swamp into the Castle. It was much easier for it to get through the swamp than it would have been for a human.

Though, I rather dislike rats. This one in particular would not shut up. Constantly talking about thing I didn't care about, I eventually had to undo the spell allowing it to speak.

Ah, I suppose that is a drawback. Though one that I'd think is outweighed by the benefits.

If you were to meet this particular rat, you wouldn't say that.

That bad, is it?

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