♪ EXEC_02/. ♫

[fallbythesword]

[On the Plane appears... a round, black, hovering robot. It bobs along for a bit, apparently making its way to the kitchen. Just outside, it stops, hovering in place for a bit.

And then the lid opens and Jacqli pops out of it. Looks like someone's making a habit out of odd entrances. At least she's not naked this time?]

Well, since I have no time back home at the moment... I may as well make time here. [Faint smirk] For an annoying, interfering machine, I guess it has its advantages.

[And into the kitchen she goes, grabbing a piece of fruit from a basket on the counter before she begins rummaging through the refrigerator for something to drink.

Hopefully no one cares too much about her robot parked, still hovering, right outside the damn door...]

((OoC: Canon bump. Veeeery beginning of Ar Tonelico 2. ♥ wanted to make it official.))

Comments

[grand_gaia]

[Please excuse the moron staring at the giant floating robot.]

[fallbythesword]

[It will just continue to float. Unresponsive to any staring from any morons.]

[Meanwhile, Jacqli spots this and comes outside, nomming on her piece of fruit. She watches Isaac for a second... and then shakes her head.]

Is there something wrong?

[grand_gaia]

Ah! I was just looking! I've....never seen anything like this before!

[fallbythesword]

Never? They don't have anything like it in your world?

[grand_gaia]

Not at all! How does it float?

[fallbythesword]

Lift and thrust. Mainly, fluctuating the power to the rockets, to keep it from going too high or dropping too low.

[She walks over, crouches down beside the still-floating robot and points accordingly, should Isaac wish to look as well.]

[grand_gaia]

[Isaac peers in, following her points, nodding a bit as she speaks] So like, pushing against the ground?

[otherness]

[Hey look, another blonde derpface. He's more interested in the robot she parked outside, though.]

What...?

[He stands on his tiptoes, trying to see inside. GOD DAMN IT BEING SHORT.]

[fallbythesword]

[THEY CAN BE SHORT TOGETHER AND SHAKE THEIR FISTS AT THE TALL PEOPLE! ... But first, she's going to have a little fun. She's noticed the blonde boy's staring, so she gives it a little command from inside...

And the robot suddenly scoots toward Roxas a few inches!]

[otherness]

Whoa—! [Roxas yelps in surprise and falls backward. It's a great end to the day. He recovers quickly though, and tries to roll away.]

[fallbythesword]

[She grins, clearly amused! But she schools her features back to neutrality before she walks back outside to properly greet him. The robot stays put.]

It's not going to hurt you.

[otherness]

[She catches the kid in the victorian coat in his battle position. Also holy crap girl, get some clothes.]

Is... this yours?

[fallbythesword]

[Shush, it gives +200something defense. Battle position, huh? That just amuses her even more, though she doesn't show this. She's not at all concerned, either.]

It is. It's a very useful thing, but like I said, it's not going to hurt anyone.

[grip_on_reality]

[Menzies looks curiously up and down the robot before she heads into the kitchen after Jacqli. she crosses to the counter to get herself some coffee] So, get a new toy?

[fallbythesword]

[Of course the detective would just brush it off. Jacqli remains casual as well, pouring herself a glass of what looks like limeade.]

Well, it's actually a very old toy. It's new to me though, so I suppose it counts. [She nods once to her.] Hello again, detective.

[grip_on_reality]

[Menzies nods back, taking a look at the state of the contents of a coffee pot that someone has helpfully left out. approving, she pours herself a cup] Hullo, Miwa. I see you've got a wardrobe now as well as the robot. Is it a special occasion--or just your lucky day?

[fallbythesword]

A lucky few weeks. [She takes a sip of her drink.] Maybe my luck will continue. [Slight headtilt] What brings you here? Just the coffee?

[grip_on_reality]

Glad to 'ear it. [she snorts at that question, pausing to take a sip of said coffee. it's drinkable, at least] Nah, just needed a break. And, ah, without the usual company in the break room at the station. [she makes a face] 'ow 'bout you?

[fallbythesword]

[Amusing face there, Menzies~] Unpleasant company?

I'm taking a break as well. [She shrugs a shoulder.] There's no time for rest in my world, so I thought maybe I should make some time for it.

[betrayedtwin]

[a hovering round robot definitely doesn't escape his notice, but he stays atop the coliseum for a bit, watching it out of the scope of his sniper rifle for a bit until it comes to a stop outside the kitchen. needless to say, he's rather surprised when he sees a young girl pop out of it. that alone is enough to make him come down and over to investigate. after a cursory look-over of the robot, North heads into the kitchen to find the young girl. she and the robot are much shorter than he originally thinks.]

Interesting vehicle you have out there. Gotta admit it's the first time I've ever seen anything like it.

[fallbythesword]

[Jacqli has just finished pouring herself a glass of what looks to be limeade, so as she's setting the pitcher aside, she's taking notice of him out of the corner of her eye. Tall, full-body armor... interesting. She's not at all intimidated (because she's a cocky little thing deep down), though she is a bit wary, even if he doesn't sound like he's going to try anything. So, she simply carries on as she normally would, and even takes a sip of her drink before looking to him to properly answer.]

It's ancient technology in my world - one of the few types of security sentries that wasn't lost through the eras. [She nods, looking him up and down to indicate his armor.] And I've never seen anything like that before.

[betrayedtwin]

[he chuckles and gestures vaguely with one arm while the other casually slings the sniper rifle onto his back.] Fair enough. Sentry technology, huh? Interesting.

[now that she's spoken, he's definitely re-evaluating his original assessment in terms of her age, and walks to the fridge to grab a drink of his own, but he isn't exactly thirsty. he's just grabbing one as an excuse to study her a bit more] I'm Agent North Dakota, by the way. What should I call you?

[fallbythesword]

I thought so too. [Have the faaaintest of smiles - and it's sincere, even.] And with a few modifications and a paint job, I ended up with exactly what I wanted.

[She's still forming an opinion of him, and she wonders just how telling it is that while she talked about her robot briefly, he didn't exactly make a move to explain his armored state. Notes and observations for later analysis, she supposes.

And what should he call her...? She very quickly takes another sip of her drink, taking the brief second to think about it.]

Jacqli. Pleased to meet you, Agent North Dakota.

[betrayedtwin]

You...wanted it just like that? [he taps the chin of his helmet, then nods] Yeah, I can see the appeal.

[walks over, holding a gloved hand out to her] Nice to meet you too. Call me North.

[fallbythesword]

Yes. I wanted something to keep myself concealed and protected. I'm in a dangerous location right now. [Note that she doesn't exactly sound all that concerned about it, though. She shrugs a shoulder.] Sentry robots aren't uncommon, so I thought I could hide in one.

[Oh. Hey. Kiran did that thing with the hand too. Humans... She puts her hand in his.] North. All right.