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[from here]
Nah, I just meant this circus thing. I dunno where I'd even start trying to figuring out how to un-code myself.
[If that's even possible...he's not super great with tech on a level this high.]
Okay, so trains. I can do trains. I'm from a pretty huge city, so this isn't anything new.
Nah, I just meant this circus thing. I dunno where I'd even start trying to figuring out how to un-code myself.
[If that's even possible...he's not super great with tech on a level this high.]
Okay, so trains. I can do trains. I'm from a pretty huge city, so this isn't anything new.
[from here]
[More danger? Larry's not sure he likes the sound of that...at least the prospect of a huge city feels a little at-home for him]
Y-Yeah, that'd be great, actually! I'm kinda used to big cities but you've got a good point. I didn't think about asking for a guide!
[He probably wouldn't have picked a big intimidating guy for his guide, but maybe it's a good idea if it's dangerous...]
So whaddya mean it's dangerous? There aren't more killer robots out there, are there...?
[More danger? Larry's not sure he likes the sound of that...at least the prospect of a huge city feels a little at-home for him]
Y-Yeah, that'd be great, actually! I'm kinda used to big cities but you've got a good point. I didn't think about asking for a guide!
[He probably wouldn't have picked a big intimidating guy for his guide, but maybe it's a good idea if it's dangerous...]
So whaddya mean it's dangerous? There aren't more killer robots out there, are there...?
[from here]
No way am I doing a wig! Especially a long one! It's this hairstyle or a hat, no buts!
[He almost looks offended that Nice would suggest such a thing!]
And yeah, I can make a hat work. I just gotta wash the gel outta my hair. Whenever...I find my place, I guess.
No way am I doing a wig! Especially a long one! It's this hairstyle or a hat, no buts!
[He almost looks offended that Nice would suggest such a thing!]
And yeah, I can make a hat work. I just gotta wash the gel outta my hair. Whenever...I find my place, I guess.
[from here]
YEEEEEOWCH!!
[Larry nearly jumps out of his skin in surprise (and pain). Girls are usually so gentle, so he wasn't expecting that at all!
He quickly backs away, tenderly rubbing his elbow.]
Jeez! You didn't need to do it that hard! Ow, ow, ow...!
B-But I guess this is definitely reality.
YEEEEEOWCH!!
[Larry nearly jumps out of his skin in surprise (and pain). Girls are usually so gentle, so he wasn't expecting that at all!
He quickly backs away, tenderly rubbing his elbow.]
Jeez! You didn't need to do it that hard! Ow, ow, ow...!
B-But I guess this is definitely reality.
[from here]
[Larry does his best to follow and understand what Kousetsu's saying. He's able to wrap his head about the period Kousetsu is from...sort of...but he keeps coming back to one part that he just doesn't get.]
Uh...yeeeeah, I uh. I got no idea what you're talking about. What's the blade part supposed to be a metaphor for? You can't be an actual sword. You're a dude!
[Larry does his best to follow and understand what Kousetsu's saying. He's able to wrap his head about the period Kousetsu is from...sort of...but he keeps coming back to one part that he just doesn't get.]
Uh...yeeeeah, I uh. I got no idea what you're talking about. What's the blade part supposed to be a metaphor for? You can't be an actual sword. You're a dude!
[ Athena isn't even feeling sorry for hurting him. :') ]
Welcome to reality! I can answer any questions you might have about the colony, if you have any.
Welcome to reality! I can answer any questions you might have about the colony, if you have any.
[at least his next response is a bit less try and a bit more. . . optimistic]
C'mon now, I wouldn't be that pessimistic about it. We're here to try'n bring back what was destroyed, right?
[or so he was told during that powerpoint presentation]
C'mon now, I wouldn't be that pessimistic about it. We're here to try'n bring back what was destroyed, right?
[or so he was told during that powerpoint presentation]
...it is not a metaphor. [ He shakes his head. Thank god he has the patience of a saint. ]
But you are mistaken. I am a blade given human form by my former master. They were able to do so with their powers, that is all I know, however. You would need to ask the Sainwa more in depth on the matter. But they...are not here currently.
But you are mistaken. I am a blade given human form by my former master. They were able to do so with their powers, that is all I know, however. You would need to ask the Sainwa more in depth on the matter. But they...are not here currently.
I won't lie to you, man.. there are. [ Maybe not immediately, but there's already been so much weird stuff happening here over the months that Shinpachi doesn't really want to say "nope, there aren't" and not have Larry prepared in case something does happen. ]
And not just that. Let's just say generally stuff that puts you in danger or downright threatens your life. No matter what this place seems like.. you gotta stay on your guard.
[ He glances back at the other. ]
Got that?
And not just that. Let's just say generally stuff that puts you in danger or downright threatens your life. No matter what this place seems like.. you gotta stay on your guard.
[ He glances back at the other. ]
Got that?
[Yep, Larry's definitely sure he doesn't like the sound of this. He remains quiet while Shinpachi explains the situation, though he shows he's listening by nodding vigorously and anxiously.
Truth is, a lot is running through his mind now. From the whirlwind that was the apocalyptic event, to the whole CERES powerpoint presentation, the killer Santas, and now the revelation that there's the possibility of danger around the corner at all times...it's getting pretty tough to imagine a stable life here.
But he decides he's going to try to stay positive about it. He's faced plenty of scary situations in his life, and he turned out okay! So what's the use of living in fear? There's gotta be some good parts about this place too, to outweigh the killer robots and other stuff.
So when Shinpachi finishes, this time Larry's nod is serious.]
Yeah. I'll be on the lookout now, for sure!
[...okay, it takes a lot of effort to actually be serious so he's just going to drop that and awkwardly rub at his choppy hair spikes again.]
Thanks for the head's up, and y'know, being cool with me tagging along.
Truth is, a lot is running through his mind now. From the whirlwind that was the apocalyptic event, to the whole CERES powerpoint presentation, the killer Santas, and now the revelation that there's the possibility of danger around the corner at all times...it's getting pretty tough to imagine a stable life here.
But he decides he's going to try to stay positive about it. He's faced plenty of scary situations in his life, and he turned out okay! So what's the use of living in fear? There's gotta be some good parts about this place too, to outweigh the killer robots and other stuff.
So when Shinpachi finishes, this time Larry's nod is serious.]
Yeah. I'll be on the lookout now, for sure!
[...okay, it takes a lot of effort to actually be serious so he's just going to drop that and awkwardly rub at his choppy hair spikes again.]
Thanks for the head's up, and y'know, being cool with me tagging along.
[At least that optimism provides a distraction!
Larry has to rack his brain to try to remember that part of the presentation. It's a slow process, but it looks like things finally start to click.]
Yeah...Oh, yeah! Like, we gotta just live here to help them out, right?
Larry has to rack his brain to try to remember that part of the presentation. It's a slow process, but it looks like things finally start to click.]
Yeah...Oh, yeah! Like, we gotta just live here to help them out, right?
Seriously?
[He's interested! He just looks hella skeptical.]
I would've never thought that 'cause my exes always used to compliment my hair how it is, so I've stuck with it. Plus I like how it points up and makes me look optimistic!
[...god, there he goes. Maybe it is best to change the subject to housing.]
Yeah, I think those CERES guys said something about it in their presentation. I just gotta find where all these apartments are.
[He's interested! He just looks hella skeptical.]
I would've never thought that 'cause my exes always used to compliment my hair how it is, so I've stuck with it. Plus I like how it points up and makes me look optimistic!
[...god, there he goes. Maybe it is best to change the subject to housing.]
Yeah, I think those CERES guys said something about it in their presentation. I just gotta find where all these apartments are.
[Athena whyyyyyy-
But he does want to take her up on that offer, having just arrived. He just has to think of what he even wants to ask. Maybe start with something basic?]
Well...what's it like? Am I gonna like it here if I'm gonna be stuck here a while?
But he does want to take her up on that offer, having just arrived. He just has to think of what he even wants to ask. Maybe start with something basic?]
Well...what's it like? Am I gonna like it here if I'm gonna be stuck here a while?
[Bless you for putting up with this, Kousetsu.
Unfortunately, Larry still seems pretty skeptical about this. Like he's definitely going to want proof any second here. Oh, here it comes now.]
So you're saying swords can actually turn into people? So like...could you turn back into one if you wanted?
Unfortunately, Larry still seems pretty skeptical about this. Like he's definitely going to want proof any second here. Oh, here it comes now.]
So you're saying swords can actually turn into people? So like...could you turn back into one if you wanted?
Something like that. They didn't really get into the specifics of what we're supposed to do.
[at least, not that he can recall.]
[at least, not that he can recall.]
[ ... That isn't a basic question at all.
She blinks curiously, as if doubletaking at the question. That sure is something that she never considered when she arrived. And she's never heard the other people ask that either. But even though it's an unusual one, she answers, anyway. ]
That depends. What kind of things do you like?
She blinks curiously, as if doubletaking at the question. That sure is something that she never considered when she arrived. And she's never heard the other people ask that either. But even though it's an unusual one, she answers, anyway. ]
That depends. What kind of things do you like?
...yes. [ It's said so serious and deadpan that it's hard to take it as a joke. Kousetsu just looks back at him with his usual blank expression. His eyes tick down to the sword at his side before he slowly draws it from its sheath. ]
...this is my true form. [ He's not going to kill you or anything, really! He'll hold the sword out for Larry to see, making sure to not come off threatening or anything. ]
I am unsure if is possible or not for us to revert back. ...I assume it would be if we had reason to so do. [ But reverting back into an object without any control over their lives...it was a strange thing to think about. Would he really want to do so after seeing how amazing the world was? ]
...this is my true form. [ He's not going to kill you or anything, really! He'll hold the sword out for Larry to see, making sure to not come off threatening or anything. ]
I am unsure if is possible or not for us to revert back. ...I assume it would be if we had reason to so do. [ But reverting back into an object without any control over their lives...it was a strange thing to think about. Would he really want to do so after seeing how amazing the world was? ]
[ Well, at least Larry seems pretty serious about taking this to heart. So Shinpachi will in turn drop some of his serious attitude too - he can only keep that up for so long, honestly, he's part of the idiot trio for a reason even within his resident group of samurai - and lets out a breath while he's at it. ]
No problem. This is exactly the kinda situation where we all need to stick together. [ Especially people who look like they might not make it on their own, mister crying over a haircut here... ] We all already got enough to worry about to also worry 'bout not being able to trust each other or whatever. It's better to just get along, yeah?
No problem. This is exactly the kinda situation where we all need to stick together. [ Especially people who look like they might not make it on their own, mister crying over a haircut here... ] We all already got enough to worry about to also worry 'bout not being able to trust each other or whatever. It's better to just get along, yeah?
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