[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.

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[thxforthememories]

[He nods. Firmly. He won't leave her, if he can help it.]

[But... his little smirk appears, at the corner of his mouth.]

... I have to leave you at times. I can't follow you into the bath.

[He -- did he just... make a joke.]

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[dirge]

But if you were, I could protect you. How does that sound?

[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.

[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.

[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..

[video]

[littlecrowgirl]

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

And we're not gooey!

AUDIO;

[littlecrowgirl]

I meant it...

B-But aren't you looking for Miss Vandal?

[Despite how she'd love to see him...]

If she's missing...that's a bad thing.

[video]

[littlecrowgirl]

Nice to meet you! I'm Kay!

[She rubs her arm, face dropping slightly.]

Yeah, I've heard a lot on the Link lately. Robot fights...people without glyphs going to go crazy...

I just wanted to be prepared.

[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?

[video]

[littlecrowgirl]

[She gives a nice, firm nod. She didn't know you very well, Marvelous, but she can tell you know what you're talking about when it comes to weapons. Those green eyes harden considerably, looking into the feed.]

Can you teach me to fight?

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[littlecrowgirl]

HE EATS PEOPLE?!!

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

[Oh, she's onto you, now, Dirge. No snackoo for you.]

But I want to learn how to protect myself!

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[showboater]

[ That's perhaps an understatement. His expression shifts into an appraising smirk. ]

Sure, if you're willing to put in the work.

[ He leans forward, looking momentarily serious. ]

But I don't do work for free. You owe me a favor.

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[littlecrowgirl]

I don't know...

Even the First Forged say to avoid it...

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[dirge]

[Why do people have to be so difficult?]

What for?

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[copperkitty]

One look can't hurt.

I'll be okay, I promise.

[Another promise to add to his pile.]

1/2

[littlecrowgirl]

...



[Did he just joke.]

2/2

[littlecrowgirl]

[Okay, that makes her laugh.]

Of course not, silly! Girls only!

[In fact, she curls up in a little ball in those hands of his, holding her stomach from the sheer thought of him TRYING.]

[Video/Private]

[littlecrowgirl]

Well, if you PROMISE you'll be okay...

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

[Because SASSY GIRL SIDEKICK REASONS.]

So I can protect people too!

[video]

[littlecrowgirl]

[Look at those eyes sparkle. You sir, have a willing candidate.]

You BET I am!

[...That fist pump falls at that last statement.]

What kind of favor?

[thxforthememories]

[Seeing her laugh is... so much better than seeing her upset. He actually smiles a little.]

I wouldn't want to intrude. It's all yours.

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[dirge]

[Those are the worst kind of reasons.]

Ha! You're not big enough to protect anyone!

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[copperkitty]

I do!

You've got nothing to worry about.

SO, when you get your armour you should show it to me.

[video]

[showboater]

[ He hopes the enthusiasm will last! He'd be willing to teach her as long as she was willing to learn.

Ah, and there was the trouble. Marvelous leans his chin on his fist, and regards her with honest assessment. ]

You tell me. This is a trade--what've you got?