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[beefaroni]

[It's taken Asterios a few tries to get this thing to work - technology is still beyond him, really. But he's pretty sure he got it working this time, though he gives the screen a few more pokes just in case. Holding it in one hand, he tries to angle it so it only shows his face, and not his giant horns and his scarred body. He figures the less they see the better his odds. Anyway...]

... It is clear. Staying... a while.

[He speaks slowly, his voice surprisingly soft if you don't know him.]

While here... I am, thinking, maybe... learn, more words. Easier to... communicate? Want to learn words. Any words. But... can offer. Little, in return.

[Pause, trying to think it over.]

 Am strong. If need strength... I can, lift. Carry. Break. Fight. In exchange.

Okay. Thank you.

[A beat. Is he missing anything?]

... Asterios. Name is... Asterios.

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[beefaroni]

... Master. Isn't afraid of me. Despite knowing... the things. I've done. Master... relies on me. Master... trusts me.

[tealeafs]

Then let's make sure you can get back to your master as quickly as possible. [ She understands the feeling of caring so much for someone and wanting to see them again, after all. ]

I'm not really all that smart, so I doubt I'll be the one to find a way to go home first out of all people here.. But if I do find out something, I will let you know.

[beefaroni]

... Thank you.

... I am. Not smart either. I will not... find the way. But... I will do. What I can.