[Video] // [Originating from Police HQ roof]

[littlecrowgirl]

 [The feed clicks on to show Kay...although, she's not as chipper as she usually is.  She's not sad by any means, but more...solemn.  The party had gotten her spirits up considerably, but now that it had passed, she realizes something important.  Something she needs others to help with.  So she sits on her beanbag chair, arms resting on her knees as she gazes into the Link.]

I want armor.

[Why? Because it's dangerous here. Overlord proved that.]

Are there any metalworkers here?

And...I want to learn to protect myself.  In...in case someone can't do that for me.

Comments

[thxforthememories]

[Totally hovering behind you, Kay.]

[As if that's not creepy or anything.]

Armor? Why do you need armor...?

[littlecrowgirl]

[That's okay you're just her ninja robot guardian angel. Her legs curl in more as she sits, looking up at him.]

I...just in case you can't be there.

[thxforthememories]

... Like before, you mean?

[He really doesn't want to say "with Overlord", so he leaves it as it is.]

[Video]

[copperkitty]

[Cheetor is many things, but tactful isn't one of them. He says the very first thing that comes to mind.]

What good will armour do you against robots?

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

Better than not having armour...

[You have to admit, she has a point.]

[Video]

[copperkitty]

I dunno, I think you'd be better off learning how to be faster and more agile.

Armour would slow you down.

[Video]

[dirge]

...I could protect you.

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

R-Really? I mean, I could use all the help I can get.

[Kay, stranger danger.]

Re: [Video]

[dirge]

Of course! I take good care of my things.

[video]

[heatsink]

Hey.

[Learning about all the kids that were here had concerned him rather consistently. And this didn't exactly help. The fact that she was asking for some sort of armor made him decide to finally reach out.]

You alright?

[video]

[littlecrowgirl]

M-Mister?

[She fiddles with her scarf nervously.]

Yeah, I'm fine. Just...wanted to see if I could get some armor.

[video]

[heatsink]

Look, in a situation like this, a heavy suit of armor may not be your best bet.

[He kind of doubts someone here can make a lightweight ceramic hardsuit without any sort of infrastructure to back it up.]

You gotta be light, and fast. And you gotta have something that can bite.

[video]

[showboater]

The armor comes after you have the basics, you know.

[ He leans on the arm of his chair, one eyebrow raised. ]

How're you looking to protect yourself? Might be I could teach you a couple of pistol tricks.

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[littlecrowgirl]

I always thought the armor came first. You know, best offense is a good defense?

Or something like that.

[She thinks for a moment.]

I'm willing to take up anything. As long as I can fight.

[video]

[showboater]

Whoever said that didn't know what the best offense looked like.

[ He considers, visually. ]

Girl your size, there's plenty of things you can do. Flintlock'd probably knock you on your butt at first, but when you get the hang of it it's easier than a sword. Hand-to-hand's not gonna help much against any of the robots unless they're one of the little ones, but it can't hurt.

You're probably getting people who're sayin' they'll take care of you, aren't you? Take it from me: you always wanna know how to take care of yourself.

[video]

[drpaperairplanesmd]

[Martha looks concerned because you look so young!] Armor? Is it... a requirement for humans to wear armor? [she looks a little worried] I mean, there's cause to wear armor?

Besides [chortle] in fear of possibly being stepped on, I suppose.

[video]

[littlecrowgirl]

O-Oh! Hi...are you new?

[She'll try to perk up a little.]

Well..there's some bad robots here. Very bad robots.

[video]

[drpaperairplanesmd]

Yes, sorry. I'm Martha. [frowns] So I've heard. I suppose it is only logical to find a way to protect yourself. If not for the fact this planet is apparently still very primal and mostly unexplored. Or so I've gathered.

AUDIO;

[inferiordude]

I ain't a good pick for this, but. I'm sure we could arrange somethin' mobile for you. Maybe something like Vandal's suit?

...You worried, Rockstar?

AUDIO;

[littlecrowgirl]

I-I'll take anything. I don't want to be weak, Soundwave.

And what if...what an accident happens and you're not where I am...?


[A pause.]

I don't want to lose my family again.

[Like you.]

AUDIO;

[inferiordude]

You ain't weak, Kay. You weren't born a fighter. Frag, I wasn't forged a soldier, either. We work with who we are.

...I know that worry. Crosses my mind a lot.

Kay. I don't-- I've already had enough loss, too. I don't wanna lose you either.

[He knows what you mean, he truly does.]

I'm still scanning for Vandal, but. I can pop in for a bit?

[video]

[rednotbluethx]

Wit' yer gooey, weak frame, yer gonna need armor, yeah.

Too bad ya can't jus' hollow out another human an' use dem fer armor.

[video]

[littlecrowgirl]

T-That's horrible! You don't do that with other robots, do you...?

And we're not gooey!

[audio]

[rstlsslegsyndrm]

Sounds like you need a mechanic. Possibly an engineer. I do think that fitting yourself with armor should be done under observation of a medic. Maybe not myself, but First Aid, perhaps. Just in case something goes wrong.

I'd... recommend Vandal for the task - since she is human - but she's [pause] currently unavailable..

[audio]

[littlecrowgirl]

I'll take anything.

[Her voice is a bit more weak.]

I don't want to be helpless here.


...

S-So I've heard. Any word from her?