they are someplace else, not even in the same building. therefore, a voice reply would be delayed by at least two seconds. so magic is lazy, and only does stuff when it's told to, or when it absolutely has to. it was good to see the men, some for the very first time. i am one of the most patient people around, and i would have given up in the first few hours. i am from japan, where i felt the heart of a people who moved forward but are committed to never forgetting history. 