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Shit. [ The feed clicks on to a shaky looking blond, who's got both hands on the ground. He claps his hands together and slams them on the ground again, and after swallowing the lump in his throat he stands. He wavers for a moment before scowling and looking at the camera. ] Prison, huh? Ridiculous. [ Gives a derisive snort. ] But, they've taken away my alchemy. I guess this's real, then. [ He looks thoughtful for a moment. ] Either way, I don't think breaking out would be a good idea... [ a hysterical kind of ] Geez! What the hell? This is just stupid... it doesn't make any sense at all! Wasn't I fighting Pride?! And now I'm here, like some kind of magic trick?!

[ After pulling at his own hair in sheer frustration, he looks back towards the screen and blinks, calming down. ] Huh...? Wait... this is on? ...Crap. Well, if I'm not talking to myself, then I've got a question or two for Acumen! First of all, how the hell did you take away my alchemy? And... there's really no way to get out of here, is there?

[ A beat, and then ] ... are you there, Al..?