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No - a bird, like this one.
[He says, calling over his saddled Skarmory.]

[The way that the blond talks implies that he's from a different time, at least, if not a different place, so strange as that is, he'll forgive the man not having heard the great Togami name.

He inclines his head in the way one of higher rank returns a bow from their lesser, the prim picture of good breeding.]

Ramza. So you find yourself as mysteriously brought here as myself...

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Humans aren't built to run on logic alone - there are also matters of passion, spirit and emotion to keep in order, and not everyone can simply steel their soul against their impulses! Constant distrust just breeds suspicion, which can lead to baseless assumptions just as easily - instilling enough distrust simply leads to chaos, disruption, and the eventual destruction of order!!

[Have him jaw-dropping and backpedaling as he stares at the metallic bird-like thing, because not only is it impressive, it is also bigger than him. Not that opponents bigger than him scare him out of his wits, but he is impressed.]

Are you serious!?

[All he saw so far were a few pokemon in town and his charmander.]

[Togami considers the information in thoughtful silence, regardless of whether it's a little rude to do so.]

What proof do we have that this place is real, and not an elaborate illusion on the part of the Mastermind? Perhaps the result of drugging our food, for h-their own entertainment.

[Smooth save.]

And does everyone have one of these unseemly companions?

[The Sableye is going to curiously sniff the black boots that Ishimaru is wearing, unsettling gemstone eyes seeming to glance up at the dark-haired boy. But who can be sure.]

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That's all the more reason for the people charged with solving crimes to be the ones who can steel themselves against emotional impulse. Arriving at the correct solution to any crime requires objectivity and thorough examination, which can't be achieved when emotion is present to get in the way!

Yes, Sir Togami. I awoke here a few weeks ago, stripped of my weapons and rank.
[He's been looking into making weapons of his own, but... stripped of his rank? Ramza only mentions that for his next bit.]
Is it the same for you? The natives of this land seem not to know of the nobles of Ivalice...
[Which is good. Helps him run away. He is standing from his bow, though still showing his respects by standing straight, meeting Togamis' eyes.
Perhaps... perhaps he should offer his services? He's not quite sure yet.]

[Oh no, is it scary? Ramza shakes his head.]
This one isn't dangerous - I've been raising it from an egg given by kind strangers. But stories tell of their feathers becoming swords, in the right hands.

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[X X x xwait what]

[Swords. This catches his attention.]

You want to see if those 'right hands' are yours, huh? [He carefully advances towards the bird, seeming overly cautious even if told the pokemon was no threat.]

[Like a cockroach, more like. Still, Naegi has his uses.]

Oh? What makes you assume that? Naegi was executed, if you remember.

[Ignoring that it's true. WHAT MAKES YOU TICK, KIRIGIRI. TELL HIM YOUR SNEAKRETS.]

[.....................w-what]

Well, yes, but what does that have to do with anything?

It seems everyone I meet here has a similar story.

[The question makes him grind his teeth briefly.]

Unfortunately so. The name of Togami is useless here as a political tool.

[The heir doesn't seem pleased about that. His Sableye looks up at him curiously and then stares at Ramza with her unblinking, gemstone eyes.]

Cynthia!

[She has quite literally never been so happy to see you in her life.]

For that matter, when did she send us to a new place, and why? We've already saved the future... so everything should be fine now, right?

I do. But first, I must make sure it is carefully trained. If not, it might--
[...!! The bird suddenly lets out a screech, and... lays down. It is tired and crying.]
Actually, I've been waiting for her to drop some feathers. [Her, huh? Yes, he's got a female metal bird.] It's no use to hurt her, for my own gain.

I don't think it's anything created by the Mastermind - first of all, Asahina-kun has already told us everything that's happened here! Second of all, there's...well, there's a distinct lack of suffering, which I doubt the Mastermind would tolerate based on what she's already done!

[...well, this is Ishimaru not even bothering to save that; if you don't already know, surely you'll ask, right? There's not much sense in concealing it.]

And yes, everyone starts with at least one here; they seem to be our protection here, so it's best to treat them well!

[A WEAK POINT IN HER ENEMY'S DEFENSE

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So it's up to the people who can be objective to question and confirm the accuracy of every piece of evidence they're presented, regardless of where it came from!

[And that's...why...she does it...obviously...

look you guys just suck at this crimes thing okay don't you know she is a flawless crimebusting princess what is wrong with you.]

[...A political tool. Much like his own former name... Ramza bites his lip, giving a slight grunt to himself. No, this doesn't seem like the sort to get used - does this man?
But that Sableye does look rather... scary. Ramza gives a bit of a look to it, taking a few steps back. That thing scares him - at least it doesn't have one of those odd birthmarks his Pokemon all seemed to have.]
That's a pity. [He says, though, staying his tongue. If he yelled at him about the truth... it would totally ruin his fleeing.] All of us begin from the same spot, no matter what we were before.
...Tell me, are you interested in having an assistant? [Servant...? No, that wouldn't be the right word. Ramza is interested in how differently their worlds are. Plus, he hasn't had anything to do, either... except for track down these Pokemon with odd birth marks.]

[The screech surprises him, and his body tenses in a defensive posture, guarding himself flawlessly.]

...her?

[He is not quite sure how metallic birds have a gender, but he soon enough loosens himself again.]
Ramza, right? Once you get a sword, what are you going to do with that? I didn't find any weapons of mine when I... woke up. [Still sounds strange, that.] What if it's just taken away?

[...are you just being intentionally obtuse here be honest with him]

To restate the question - why is that relevant now?

[And now he knows how much Ishimaru has been spoilered. Thanks for being so forthcoming with information, buddy, he's gonna go ahead and presume you're up to speed on everything.

Excuse him for trying to preserve the sanctity of the time-space continuum.]

Presenting us with incredibly realistic illusions of our dead classmates, letting us think we're living in safety only to tear that away and drop us back into the school life of mutual killing... It's more slow-building than the rest of her plans, but it could be a means of trying to break our morale before the final trial.

...it won't work, of course, I found most of you insufferable alive, and if nothing else I've learned that my recollection has been more than generous.

[He looks down at the purple creature who is now admiring her reflection in the shine of Ishimaru's boot.]

It reminds me of Fukawa.

[She lifts her head and looks back at him, simpering back to heel.]

[Togami-kun, you realize you're the Ron Weasley, right.

You're the Ron Weasley in this game.]

Was he? He was found guilty of a murder he didn't commit and sentenced to an execution. But that isn't the same thing as being executed.

[Not when Alter-Ego is around. Or when you have protagonist armor.]

Because it explains why I have the right to question even testimony you claim to be sure of, to test it for accuracy.

[No really are you dumb.]

[...What is he going to do with it?]
I wish to discover the truth of this land. [If he is dead, if he has been taken - if this land is related to Ivalice at all.] If I must defend myself, I shall need more then rocks. These creatures - like Skarmory, and Stunfisk - they are my allies, but it is unfair to expect them to defend me.
[A pause - Ramza's voice has raised a little.]
That is no way to live, forcing others to do your every bidding! So I must be able to keep my weapons, even if it my secret, hidden from others.
[...]
What would you raise weapons for, Madara?

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