(no subject) (part 2)

[initiatesnpc]

Here is an overflow log for the Black Rock, New Mexico mission! The original log is here, and the OOC information is here. Start new threads or continue old ones, this is just some more room for it to grow into.

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[pixieboots]

Not yet.

[ It's stubborn as much as it's (almost) forced nonchalance. ]

He will be, though. Believe it or not I've been in way worse scrapes than this one.

[pixieboots]

You know where it is? [ Robin moves to the unconscious man's legs, then looks expectantly up at the newcomer. ]

That's a relief. Back home we would've just left him for the cops to find, but I guess that's not the best idea when the environment's still an unknown. He's a creep, but I wouldn't want anything too bad to happen to him. At least not before he's under lock and key.

[pixieboots]

That's what they said. [ It's a little uncertain, the way it comes out. Timeline stuff, yet again. Already it's a fact of life in this place he's not sure he wants to settle with. Not sure he can settle with, now that the evidence is right here in front of him, real and breathing. ] I just had trouble believing it at first. 'Cause of- [ Well, because of Batman. But that's another promise he can't bring himself to break. Not yet, anyway. Not without- ]

...I gotta ask you something. But you can't tell anybody I asked you whether you know the answer or not.

[payback]

Why is it Felix now?

[payback]

[She shrugs. And then she nods, looking back down at the shirt draped over her lap.]

It was us against an army. We had to make a patch of ground unlivable.

[payback]

That's right but whether it's true or not is still important. [Just because - it is. That's all.]

It does still matter.

[gevurah]

Russia. [ She's only heard so much and she'd like to learn more just to get a general understanding of what she's been enlisted for. ] Do you know how many missions there've been so far?

[scarletrequip]

[Erza takes "no room" literally. She offers the girl a small smile.]

Then you can have mine.

[payback]

No. This is my third though. The first one was stealing a pirate ship.

HI

[stonewall]

[ DAMMIT LIGHTNING ]

Geez, Light. Tough crowd. [ Fine, he'll take it off and pick up something even more ridiculous. Something with a massive feather sticking out the top, and sides about twice as wide as they should be. ] How about this?

[peachbaths]

[ You know, royal garb from ancient fantasy China... ]

Ahhh, nothing special! We wear usually wear robes where I am from.

[ She would comment on the other thing but she realizes that she missed her cue. Well, she agrees, anyway. It's why she and Kazu stole a horse. ]

Um, what about you?

[stonewall]

[ He's attentive right up until she gestures at her chest, and then he glances away out of respect; rubbing the back of his head. It sounds like an awfully strange power, and he's not sure what to make of it. ]

People really just stick 'em in? [ There was some strange shit back home, but nothing like this ] Sounds pretty useful, but you can't exactly defend yourself with that. You sure you're gonna be okay?

[peachbaths]

You're running from someone, too? [ Then they're the same! That's funny. ] I'm fine... It only hurt a little. What happened?

[have_hat_will_travel]

"They're the ideal portable way to carry spell effects, so... Yeah, they're pretty frequent," Pidonus responded to the first question. Then, to the second...

"If I weren't, you wouldn't be able to see the portal. That's how the spell works. Go ahead and look."

thank you!

[immorally]

Aah, what can I say? The people here seem a bit put off by how forward I can be. Such a shame, really.

[Oh well, their loss! Her question does earn a pout frown though.]

Unfortunately. It wasn't so much "giving help" as it was "being forced to help save the world from some evil madman" or something along those lines. Normally I wouldn't have helped at all, but there are certain things expected of you when you're a Hero.

[peachbaths]

That's not important. [ What's more important that she has a weapon from said dungeon. ] Anyway, these people aren't even aware of magic, so I have an advantage, but... I'm worried about the weapons of this world.

[peachbaths]

I'll do my best!

[ Kougyoku gives him one of her brighter smiles. But even if she says that, she's still pretty nervous. ]

We have to get the horse ready... Kazu, hide the reins and the saddle. We will need a cheaper set of reins to lead the horse with.

[ She is getting too used to ordering Kazu around. Just be glad that she doesn't do the same to everyone else. ]

1/2

[peachbaths]

[ Ranka is so nice she could cry.

A lot of things make her cry. ]

[peachbaths]

[ Also she called her Kougyoku! That's really nice. Better than "princess" or "old hag"! Kougyoku turns around to face Ranka and hold her hands. ]

Then we must go at once! [ leading her to the horse now... ]

[priad]

Aye, a long way indeed. There is a purity to it that you often find on the frontier. THese people are in equal parts admirable and...

[ He looks at the rough looking fellows who drink, spit, and openly whore. ]

Distasteful to me. I must admit I miss the sea, and wish there was more water in general. I am the son of fishermen, and it has been a long, long time since I've been able to swim.

[ Or hunt Water wyrms, for that matter. ]

[asskickersunite]

[Eddie shrugs, turning his gaze to his new found acquaintance.]

The way I look at it, we're all in this together, right? So we gotta keep each other safe.

[There's a small smile on his face while he explains his reasoning. He gets what she means.]

Hell yeah I want a cowboy hat. How many people can say they have an authentic one? I might try and grab an old six shooter, too.

[He could try explaining the Age of Metal the way he usually does, but he has a feeling she might not get it.]

What do you say we get some drinks and get more acquainted before I start going into my life story, eh?

[miiracles]

...A camp? [ And not in the inn? Could be some terrifying outlaws out there... ] Mii. That doesn't seem very safe.

[miiracles]

...I don't like numbers.

[ Math's not really her strong suit and counting reminds her of her long years of waiting for a miracle. She's still waiting for that. Counting will drive her nuts. ]

I prefer predicting what sort of weather we'll have the next day.

[miiracles]

...I see.

[ Sort of? "For a friend." The way the girl puts it, it sounds like she's delivering a gift to a friend. Will someone else be joining them? Hopefully they aren't irritating. Rika steps out the doorway, giving a quite thank you nod. ]

Let's go.

[miiracles]

[ Rika giggles, clasping her hands behind her back. ]

A lot of the men can't resist hearing words come from a pretty girl. Nipa~☆