02 ∞ Mabel?

[the-spenstar.livejournal.com]

[Out of nowhere, Shawn bounds into the Astral Plane carrying a very large stuffed purple bear that says "HUG ME" in bright green letters on its belly. He plops the bear down and stands there for a minute, seeming quite satisfied with himself- his usual big, toothy grin in full force.]

"So! Interesting story." [He announces to the Astral Plane and gestures to the bear.] "Mostly involving guns...and this..giant, purple stuffed bear I've affectionately christened Mabel."

[A pause.]

"As of yesterday's County Fair, I am officially Santa Barbara California's 'sharpest little shooter.' With a gun."

[He's even got demonstrative evidence- the gun used. He raises a clear, plastic neon squirt gun and pumps the trigger twice with a finger, giving two 'squirts' straight up into the air.]

"A big responsibility, I know. But I'm mostly confident I can handle it. Please, at your whimsy, feel free to come closer and admire the sweetness." [He flips the water pistol on a finger and hooks it on his belt in a rather showy fashion.] "I am, after all, not really armed."

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[the-spenstar.livejournal.com]

Ah, ah, ah! Hey. Technically I had one hand tied behind my back.

[shunofandromeda.livejournal.com]

You won. Against children. That isn't that impressive....

[the-spenstar.livejournal.com]

Well, when you say it like that.

[Rolls his eyes a little, mildly amused that this topic has persisted for so long.]

I like to think we were evenly matched, desperadoes on the range. Drawing, for our lives.

But, yes... Moving on. Seeing as we've both felt mildly offended together in different forms, I believe it's time for introductions. [places his right hand on his chest, with a smile] I'm Shawn. [then he extends his arm to Shun, in a gesture for him to introduce himself, as well.]

[shunofandromeda.livejournal.com]

I'm Shun. It's nice to meet you.

[the-spenstar.livejournal.com]

[frowns slightly at the shortness of the reply]

Ohhh, come on. If you really want to know - I had a little harmless bet going with the neighborhood kids, and I accidentally got a little carried away.

I'll have you know I do have every intention of sharing the spoils, rights, and what have you. [puts a hand on his chest] Scout's honor. [said sincerely]

So, are we good?

[shunofandromeda.livejournal.com]

[Something about Shawn has started to remind Shun of Seiya. He laughs] Okay, as long as you were planning on sharing. I think the kids will forget about it pretty fast anyway.

[the-spenstar.livejournal.com]

Ab-so-lutely. That's me, a sharer. [Folds his hands into his pockets, taking more time to look over the kid's shiny armor; being especially careful to note the color, and futuristic-looking sharpness of it.]

So, Shun, what's with this whole..armor thing? [Gestures to his armor] Are you some kind of space warrior?

[shunofandromeda.livejournal.com]

[Laughs] No, I'm a Saint of Athena.

[the-spenstar.livejournal.com]

And I -- am the King of England.

But seriously, now. What's a 'Saint of Athena'?

[shunofandromeda.livejournal.com]

A Saint is a holy warrior who exists to protect and serve the goddess Athena.

[the-spenstar.livejournal.com]

The... Greek Goddess? [stares, confused]

[shunofandromeda.livejournal.com]

[Big smile] That's her.

[the-spenstar.livejournal.com]

Hm. [furrows his brow and says, genuinely:] Well that's.... actually pretty interesting.

[shunofandromeda.livejournal.com]

Every two hundred years Athena reincarnates into a mortal form and it is our duty to guard her.