rewind to this morning [2] VIDEO

[wonmyfreedom]

[The first thing Fran notices when she wakes up is that she feels... off, somehow. Like her senses have been toned down, even more than they were when she first left the Wood. Everything sounds like it's been muted, and...

That train of thought ends once she gets a good look at her surroundings. This is not Balthier's suite. This is not even her own suite. (Although she rarely, if ever, sleeps there.) No, this is someplace entirely different. It isn't long before she notices the fact that it isn't just her senses or the scenery that has changed, but herself as well. And it's a body she recognizes, too. Difficult to forget a talking pile of rubble, after all.

Eventually, a video pops up on the network, revealing a very peeved Franto.]

To the stone man that resides here - [She never did get Santo's name.] - I believe I have something of yours. And I would think you have something of mine.

[Namely, her body.]

This is Fran, if anyone is unsure. It seems this has been an eventful morning for many.

[A slight sigh.]

... Are the senses of all non-viera so dull?

[Locked to Balthier; 90% Unhackable]

Whomever is in your suite and is wearing my skin, it is not I. [Just a heads up, partner.] Do what you will.