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Type: Text
Sender ID: ramuhs
To: General public
Subject: Summoning other creatures and people
Warnings: None except maybe FFXVI spoilers in their respective threads?

[// PUBLIC PORTION //]
A curious question to my fellow riftfarers — to those who are capable of "summoning" or calling upon powerful beings or even people, how does it work in your world? Any particular requirements? Contracts?

And have you any luck doing so while here? Any changes you've discovered?

[This is a general broadcast type post, so anyone can threadhop if they'd like to swap stories or anything! Cid will be reading everything...with very keen interest.]

[// PRIVATE TO FFXVI CAST //]

In case you're wondering what this is about, while on that ghost ship a girl somehow managed to summon me from a rock she had—materia she called it. She also knew about Ramuh and some of the other Eikons from our world.

Given there was no warning and that she might not be the only one, thought I should give everyone a heads up. For now I'll be trying some tests with her to see how it works and will share the results.

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Sounds like a lot of work.

[Oh he really wishes Barnabas was here now because he would be the perfect training dummy.

And again, root for Dongfang.

He shouldn't.

He really shouldn't.

Maybe ask Clive instead—]

[ > video; private ]

But all right. One time.

[Hi, Dongfang, meet the face of the one behind Ramuh's vessel. And he looks to be a little pensive, as if not wholly committed to the idea.

Because this is a terrible idea, and if any of the others knew he agreed they would throw hell, but he would rather himself test this guy than them. They may have their youth, but he has the experience... And something of a fresh start. It would also be a lie to say he isn't also curious about his own limits, having tested it a bit back on the ghost ship.

Not that he expects much, what with his powers not at their full potential. But he is also a bit wary of this guy. So far he seems on the friendlier side, but... Better to know than not.

Also Cid took the liberty of ensuring this connection will stay private both ways.]

Edited 2023-11-10 09:51 (UTC)

[He noticed the 'private' flag show up as the response flickered and the tainji mirror was engaged. He was putting great effort into ensuring his face was not known to the general public.]

That should suffice, Dominant of Ramuh, Eikon of Thunder. There is an island not far from where God-Beast Elrut is currently resting. It is not large, nor does it hold much of value. This venerable one was told it was explored prior to the battle and no one found anything of interest. However, it is very rocky, low to the water, and there are places where the stone is flat enough to survive a short trial by lightning. When should this venerable one expect you?

[A pause, and then he inclined his head in a formal manner.]

You may address this venerable one by his given name of Dongfang Qingcang.

Dongfang... [Uh...he'll have to work on pronouncing his name, but not right now.] Right. Just call me Cid. Prefer that over Ramuh.

[Hearing that whole title was making him feel weird.]

But that sounds fine enough. Give me a few days, got some things to take care of first.

[Such as deciding whether to tell anyone or not—]

...'Cid'.

[He tested the word slowly in his mouth. Frowned. Nodded.]

This venerable one will await your call, Dominant Cid.

[He inclined his head again and 'hung up'. Strange term for closing the mirror.]

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