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[ it really is too bad that so many things remain unsaid. maybe one day, he might tell her a story about his life. some of it might be true, some of it might be false. but if that day ever comes, it will almost certainly have a point.
but right now? right now, a genuine smile (or as genuine as you can really get with a man like Ocelot) begins to creep across his face. ]
I hoped that you'd say that. While I sometimes like to talk [ manipulate ] my way out of things, there are times that fighting back is more effective.
[ and times when sometimes, people just need to die. but all of that can come later. ]
[ it really is too bad that so many things remain unsaid. maybe one day, he might tell her a story about his life. some of it might be true, some of it might be false. but if that day ever comes, it will almost certainly have a point.
but right now? right now, a genuine smile (or as genuine as you can really get with a man like Ocelot) begins to creep across his face. ]
I hoped that you'd say that. While I sometimes like to talk [ manipulate ] my way out of things, there are times that fighting back is more effective.
[ and times when sometimes, people just need to die. but all of that can come later. ]
[ something shifts in her eyes as he speaks of talking his way out of things, her mind flashing back to King's Landing, the times she managed to get Joffrey shift his decisions; to the Eyrie, her voice teary and wavering as she convinced the lords and ladies it had not been Lord Baelish who killed her aunt.
then, wryly, ] I've found talking has been the only weapon I have been allowed to have. [ at least until Ramsay. she may not have wielded a weapon herself, but she was the cause of his death. she was the cause of many deaths, even if the army of the Vale rode into battle and not her. ]
But I like the sound of fighting back.
then, wryly, ] I've found talking has been the only weapon I have been allowed to have. [ at least until Ramsay. she may not have wielded a weapon herself, but she was the cause of his death. she was the cause of many deaths, even if the army of the Vale rode into battle and not her. ]
But I like the sound of fighting back.
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[ he raises an eyebrow. guess the guy was smarter than he'd seemed. easily distracted, but smarter than he seemed.
DD, meanwhile, would agree he's amazing. especially considering that he's a little more openly affectionate in public than his "father". ]
I don't know. I'd say it all depends on your perspective. But, I'm certainly not in any rush to get involved in this whole mess.
[ that's a lie. this kind of mess is what he lives for. everyone needs a hobby, after all. ]
[ he raises an eyebrow. guess the guy was smarter than he'd seemed. easily distracted, but smarter than he seemed.
DD, meanwhile, would agree he's amazing. especially considering that he's a little more openly affectionate in public than his "father". ]
I don't know. I'd say it all depends on your perspective. But, I'm certainly not in any rush to get involved in this whole mess.
[ that's a lie. this kind of mess is what he lives for. everyone needs a hobby, after all. ]
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Makes sense. They said that they tried to save as many people as possible, across different time periods, and even on different planets... speaking of "blind altruism".
[ if you were the paranoid type, you'd have to ask what they really wanted.
but, riling up others' worries about conspiracies could wait. finally, one of the names listed catches his eye. that looks like one of the names she was looking for... ]
You were looking for a "Patricia Walker", right?
Makes sense. They said that they tried to save as many people as possible, across different time periods, and even on different planets... speaking of "blind altruism".
[ if you were the paranoid type, you'd have to ask what they really wanted.
but, riling up others' worries about conspiracies could wait. finally, one of the names listed catches his eye. that looks like one of the names she was looking for... ]
You were looking for a "Patricia Walker", right?
Trish?
[She stopped walking, moving to come over to where he was to try to peer in the little window. Familiar gold hair surrounded a face that looked too still. Too cold. Too dead.]
Jesus.
[Her hands went to the pod, trying to find a release mechanism. Tugging at it, pushing, anything to get it open.]
How the hell do these things open?
[She stopped walking, moving to come over to where he was to try to peer in the little window. Familiar gold hair surrounded a face that looked too still. Too cold. Too dead.]
Jesus.
[Her hands went to the pod, trying to find a release mechanism. Tugging at it, pushing, anything to get it open.]
How the hell do these things open?
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[ there's something incredibly amusing about this guy. he really has to hand it to him. while he might've walked away under normal circumstances, he really just has to see how it plays out.
should he give him some advice? ]
Try a whisk.
[ "helpfully" he hands him one that happened to be laying not all that far away. there was something deeply satisfying about leading someone else to their demise. even if that "someone else" was only good taste.
as for the inevitable result... look. he once ate rotting snake flesh. it would be worth it to see what horrors he might inflict upon others. ]
[ there's something incredibly amusing about this guy. he really has to hand it to him. while he might've walked away under normal circumstances, he really just has to see how it plays out.
should he give him some advice? ]
Try a whisk.
[ "helpfully" he hands him one that happened to be laying not all that far away. there was something deeply satisfying about leading someone else to their demise. even if that "someone else" was only good taste.
as for the inevitable result... look. he once ate rotting snake flesh. it would be worth it to see what horrors he might inflict upon others. ]
Oh, thank you!
[ Ah yes, he enjoys having a kitchen assistant to helpfully hand him things. Of course, it's still a Herculean task, to whip sour cream by hand — almost immediately it starts to thin, which is probably pretty distressing to a man who considers himself a capable baker.
The rattle of the metal whisk around the bowl falters to a halt.
Tentatively, he uses a finger around the edge of the bowl to taste. Wrinkles his nose. ]
Hm. I think this cream might have turned, friend.
[ Ah yes, he enjoys having a kitchen assistant to helpfully hand him things. Of course, it's still a Herculean task, to whip sour cream by hand — almost immediately it starts to thin, which is probably pretty distressing to a man who considers himself a capable baker.
The rattle of the metal whisk around the bowl falters to a halt.
Tentatively, he uses a finger around the edge of the bowl to taste. Wrinkles his nose. ]
Hm. I think this cream might have turned, friend.
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[ that gets another laugh. ]
When I was younger, I ended up watching a lot of the Hollywood classics. [ how else do you learn about American culture? ] And, don't worry. That's one American excess that I wouldn't even think about dabbling in.
[ said like he isn't an American. although now he's curious about the man's other film tastes. ]
Westerns were always my favourite. [ until the unmitigated disaster that was "Heaven's Gate". ] Did you ever watch the Dollars Trilogy? [ Eastwood, after all, was more than easy on the eyes. and Lee van Cleef is a style icon, and a master at anything he does. ]
[ that gets another laugh. ]
When I was younger, I ended up watching a lot of the Hollywood classics. [ how else do you learn about American culture? ] And, don't worry. That's one American excess that I wouldn't even think about dabbling in.
[ said like he isn't an American. although now he's curious about the man's other film tastes. ]
Westerns were always my favourite. [ until the unmitigated disaster that was "Heaven's Gate". ] Did you ever watch the Dollars Trilogy? [ Eastwood, after all, was more than easy on the eyes. and Lee van Cleef is a style icon, and a master at anything he does. ]
At some point?
[Maybe? Probably? He's heard of them, anyway. The westerns lose him just a little, he has to admit. Something he probably sat through with an ex, or on Sundays when there was nothing else on the television. Musicals - now those he can talk, and old movies with glamourous screen queens. Westerns made less impact.]
You may be mistaking me for someone a little more butch. Which is a novelty so go on, ask me some more.
[Maybe? Probably? He's heard of them, anyway. The westerns lose him just a little, he has to admit. Something he probably sat through with an ex, or on Sundays when there was nothing else on the television. Musicals - now those he can talk, and old movies with glamourous screen queens. Westerns made less impact.]
You may be mistaking me for someone a little more butch. Which is a novelty so go on, ask me some more.
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[ Ocelot, meanwhile, tries not to remember that feeling of panic, of helplessness. it's not one he's accustomed to, and not something he's eager to repeat.
but nevertheless, he can't let the other man know that he's bothered by what he saw. as always, he does his best to put up an air of calmness. ]
It's no problem. Maybe if enough people come forward to try and confirm what it is, they'll stop with their superstitions. Maybe buy us a little more peace time.
[ or if someone suggested that Olympia brought the creature with them somehow... things might take a turn for the worse.
but he wasn't ready for that just yet. so slight honesty it was. ]
[ Ocelot, meanwhile, tries not to remember that feeling of panic, of helplessness. it's not one he's accustomed to, and not something he's eager to repeat.
but nevertheless, he can't let the other man know that he's bothered by what he saw. as always, he does his best to put up an air of calmness. ]
It's no problem. Maybe if enough people come forward to try and confirm what it is, they'll stop with their superstitions. Maybe buy us a little more peace time.
[ or if someone suggested that Olympia brought the creature with them somehow... things might take a turn for the worse.
but he wasn't ready for that just yet. so slight honesty it was. ]
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I hope that they do come forward, but I wouldn't blame them if they didn't want to.
[A sound startles Venom as they walk, and it's almost enough for him to summon a ball. But it turns out to be a tiny lizard scurrying through the brush. He sighs as he tries to bury his anxiety quickly.]
And we could use some peace away from this place.
[A sound startles Venom as they walk, and it's almost enough for him to summon a ball. But it turns out to be a tiny lizard scurrying through the brush. He sighs as he tries to bury his anxiety quickly.]
And we could use some peace away from this place.
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[ actually, that gets a little bit of a laugh. a surprisingly good-natured one. even if the other man was a noble... ]
I guess we were in a similar field, though we got rid of our nobles years ago. I was a top-raking Field Officer. Was offered "General" a few times, but I preferred to be out there with my men. [ and, it was harder to be a triple agent as a general, but that's neither here nor there. ]
...And don't worry. I was a little younger than you when I was made officer, and I didn't see any real action for a few years.
[ actually, that gets a little bit of a laugh. a surprisingly good-natured one. even if the other man was a noble... ]
I guess we were in a similar field, though we got rid of our nobles years ago. I was a top-raking Field Officer. Was offered "General" a few times, but I preferred to be out there with my men. [ and, it was harder to be a triple agent as a general, but that's neither here nor there. ]
...And don't worry. I was a little younger than you when I was made officer, and I didn't see any real action for a few years.
[ He's not sure if that eases his worries or not. The slight similarity helps more than the words themselves, and Loras finds his eyes shifting to look at the amulet once more. ]
What sort of pact do you think we're heading into? [ Destined pair and all. Nice words, probably, just meant to entice people into ... Whatever this is. ] I - There's already another that I think myself destined to be with. [ Just in case. Loras needed to say that, just in case. ]
What sort of pact do you think we're heading into? [ Destined pair and all. Nice words, probably, just meant to entice people into ... Whatever this is. ] I - There's already another that I think myself destined to be with. [ Just in case. Loras needed to say that, just in case. ]
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[ Ocelot was many things, but a loyal patriot was not exactly one of them. at least in the conventional sense. he supposed that he could pretend he was offended, but that wouldn't exactly do anything at this point. ultimately, he can't help but laugh a little, slipping into a near-perfect Russian accent, albeit one that was a little over-exaggerated for theatricality. ]
Your accent needs work. You sounded a little too cheerful, comrade.
[ from the sounds of it, the other guy was just your run-of-the-mill civilian. or as run-of-the-mill as you could get, given the circumstances. he gladly takes the bottle, twisting the cap off. ]
You have my thanks.
[ though he isn't a heavy drinker (by Russian standards at least, by normal standards... probably), just like any good Russian, he can't say "no" to vodka. ]
[ Ocelot was many things, but a loyal patriot was not exactly one of them. at least in the conventional sense. he supposed that he could pretend he was offended, but that wouldn't exactly do anything at this point. ultimately, he can't help but laugh a little, slipping into a near-perfect Russian accent, albeit one that was a little over-exaggerated for theatricality. ]
Your accent needs work. You sounded a little too cheerful, comrade.
[ from the sounds of it, the other guy was just your run-of-the-mill civilian. or as run-of-the-mill as you could get, given the circumstances. he gladly takes the bottle, twisting the cap off. ]
You have my thanks.
[ though he isn't a heavy drinker (by Russian standards at least, by normal standards... probably), just like any good Russian, he can't say "no" to vodka. ]
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[ for his part, DD continues looking incredibly confused. still, his presence is enough to slowly bring Ocelot back to his senses or as much as he can at the moment. if he lets DD see hisfather trainer in such a state, it wouldn't do either of them any good.
helpfully, DD carefully walks over to the over gun still laying on the jungle floor and drops it at Ocelot's side. then proceeds to let out an affirmative "bark", as his owner stands up. unfortunately, he's still not as calm as he would like, feeling like something was still watching them. ]
You're right. What's going on around here... it's not like anything I've ever dealt with before.
[ though as soon as he says it, he immediately regrets it. not that the guy could ever mistake him for being in control of this situation as it was. ]
At least we'll have backup on our way out.
[ he says as he gives DD a scratch behind the ears. at least one of them still had some sense.
even if it was the dog. ]
[ for his part, DD continues looking incredibly confused. still, his presence is enough to slowly bring Ocelot back to his senses or as much as he can at the moment. if he lets DD see his
helpfully, DD carefully walks over to the over gun still laying on the jungle floor and drops it at Ocelot's side. then proceeds to let out an affirmative "bark", as his owner stands up. unfortunately, he's still not as calm as he would like, feeling like something was still watching them. ]
You're right. What's going on around here... it's not like anything I've ever dealt with before.
[ though as soon as he says it, he immediately regrets it. not that the guy could ever mistake him for being in control of this situation as it was. ]
At least we'll have backup on our way out.
[ he says as he gives DD a scratch behind the ears. at least one of them still had some sense.
[ The dog does indeed calm the situation a little. Reinhardt is still jumpy. He feels much better with the other man with both his revolvers. There is still that niggling fear in the fact that this man could shoot him in the back. Between that and the crawling sensation down his spine, he's on edge. On edge enough that he finds himself answering, helping deflect some of that shame. ]
This is nothing I have experience with either. I...don't like it. I needed a better plan.
[ He looks down at the dog and he smiles just a little. ]
Yes. Backup. We'll go back out and regroup.
[ With the darkness, it's hard to tell which way to go, but the dog had come from what he thinks is the east, so he's going to go that way. Just use his huge body and that glowing shield to light their path. He swears he's not running, but Reinhardt isn't quite shortening his strides any. No. He's taking his full stride. ]
This is nothing I have experience with either. I...don't like it. I needed a better plan.
[ He looks down at the dog and he smiles just a little. ]
Yes. Backup. We'll go back out and regroup.
[ With the darkness, it's hard to tell which way to go, but the dog had come from what he thinks is the east, so he's going to go that way. Just use his huge body and that glowing shield to light their path. He swears he's not running, but Reinhardt isn't quite shortening his strides any. No. He's taking his full stride. ]
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[ well, today really must just be his lucky day. not only does he make two perfect shots, but that asshole gets exactly what's coming to him. what goes around comes around, and all that.
not that he can exactly trust that luck to hold, because as Jack rocks the boat as he tries to stands, while it doesn't tip over completely, it does start quickly taking in water. which means that he only really has one chance to do this. ]
Just wait.
[ and he proceeds to unload the last four shots in the chamber clean into the back of the sea serpent's head, which, given the paddle and the other two bullets should hopefully manage to take it down.
one crisis averted. now for another. ]
[ well, today really must just be his lucky day. not only does he make two perfect shots, but that asshole gets exactly what's coming to him. what goes around comes around, and all that.
not that he can exactly trust that luck to hold, because as Jack rocks the boat as he tries to stands, while it doesn't tip over completely, it does start quickly taking in water. which means that he only really has one chance to do this. ]
Just wait.
[ and he proceeds to unload the last four shots in the chamber clean into the back of the sea serpent's head, which, given the paddle and the other two bullets should hopefully manage to take it down.
one crisis averted. now for another. ]
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[ is it difficult not to find amusement in the other man's misfortune? perhaps just a little. ]
In due time...
[ although, he really does need to ask... ]
Have you ever been in anything like this before?
[ last time he checked, he was one of the people from one of the more old timey worlds. this could get very bumpy very quickly. ]
[ is it difficult not to find amusement in the other man's misfortune? perhaps just a little. ]
In due time...
[ although, he really does need to ask... ]
Have you ever been in anything like this before?
[ last time he checked, he was one of the people from one of the more old timey worlds. this could get very bumpy very quickly. ]
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Right, magic.
[ he tries not to say it too dismissively, but it's not entirely something that can be helped. after all, he's the sort that's always believed that there's a scientific explanation for anything.
and yes, psychics and ghosts are completely scientific. but as to her question... ]
Not a notebook, but these things are pretty useful. We could probably take a few pictures.
[ he says, as he pulls out the phone provided to the refugees. ]
Right, magic.
[ he tries not to say it too dismissively, but it's not entirely something that can be helped. after all, he's the sort that's always believed that there's a scientific explanation for anything.
and yes, psychics and ghosts are completely scientific. but as to her question... ]
Not a notebook, but these things are pretty useful. We could probably take a few pictures.
[ he says, as he pulls out the phone provided to the refugees. ]
| | [She reads Old Draconic, okay!] I suppose... ...I've always preferred doing it by hand to digital mediums, personally, but beggars can't be choosers. |
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[ at the sound of the other man's words, DD gives a bark of affirmation as if to say "yes I am a very nice dog", before glancing back at Ocelot. he gives him a nod, as if to say "proceed with caution". after all, while most of the refugees have been... pleasant enough, one can never be too careful.
dd, for his part is eager to get pets, lightly pressing his nose to the other man's hand. ]
Thanks. I'm pretty proud of him.
[ it's definitely not a lie. although he has to ask... ]
What brings you so far out here?
[ at the sound of the other man's words, DD gives a bark of affirmation as if to say "yes I am a very nice dog", before glancing back at Ocelot. he gives him a nod, as if to say "proceed with caution". after all, while most of the refugees have been... pleasant enough, one can never be too careful.
dd, for his part is eager to get pets, lightly pressing his nose to the other man's hand. ]
Thanks. I'm pretty proud of him.
[ it's definitely not a lie. although he has to ask... ]
What brings you so far out here?
[There's that slight twitch of his mouth at the way the dog barks, as if he agrees with Bucky's assessment. He catches the exchange, which is interesting, more subtle communication than most dogs are trained for.
But the dog is eager, and Bucky is quite willing to give him pets. He kneels down a little, petting him behind his ears, extra careful with the pressure. More because he likes animals, especially dogs, than any real concerns about not controlling his strength. He likes your dog, Ocelot.]
How long have you had him?
[It's easy conversation. He's usually bad at it, but he's found that when it comes to pets, there's a certain number of easy opening questions. At the question the man asks, he shrugs his shoulders.]
I was heading to Wyver. I know not everyone out this way is a fighter, so figured I'd explore a bit and do what I could to make sure the path stays clear.
[It was the sort of thing that Steve would do, he's sure of it.]
But the dog is eager, and Bucky is quite willing to give him pets. He kneels down a little, petting him behind his ears, extra careful with the pressure. More because he likes animals, especially dogs, than any real concerns about not controlling his strength. He likes your dog, Ocelot.]
How long have you had him?
[It's easy conversation. He's usually bad at it, but he's found that when it comes to pets, there's a certain number of easy opening questions. At the question the man asks, he shrugs his shoulders.]
I was heading to Wyver. I know not everyone out this way is a fighter, so figured I'd explore a bit and do what I could to make sure the path stays clear.
[It was the sort of thing that Steve would do, he's sure of it.]
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[ so... potentially currently unwilling or unable to talk.just like Quiet. for his part, Ocelot is more than content to wait for a few moments, as DD relishes the attention so generously bestowed on him.
finally, Ocelot gives him a hand gesture, motioning to let her actually take a seat, because as cute as this was, it wasn't going to get them off of the station and where they needed to go any time soon. ]
You have a chance to fly anything similar to this before?
[ easy enough to answer with a shake of the head one way or another. ]
[ so... potentially currently unwilling or unable to talk.
finally, Ocelot gives him a hand gesture, motioning to let her actually take a seat, because as cute as this was, it wasn't going to get them off of the station and where they needed to go any time soon. ]
You have a chance to fly anything similar to this before?
[ easy enough to answer with a shake of the head one way or another. ]
[ She watches the dog jump off her seat without much grumbling. That's that, then — she reaches for one last scratch behind the ears before she moves to settle in the seat. At least she's not completely hopeless, she's putting the seat belt on, but aside from that...
The shake of her head tells enough of a story. Definitely not — the closest thing that she has experience with is a motorcycle, which isn't... close at all, really. She does tip her chin in his direction — a haphazard imitation at "how about you?" — before she begins to study the control panel. ]
The shake of her head tells enough of a story. Definitely not — the closest thing that she has experience with is a motorcycle, which isn't... close at all, really. She does tip her chin in his direction — a haphazard imitation at "how about you?" — before she begins to study the control panel. ]
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You should know what's out there so you aren't surprised.
[ does he take sadistic pleasure in watching others squirm? perish the thought.
maybe just a little ]
We should be able to avoid them, though. They were up in Olympia, and the climate down here is pretty different.
[ but that only meant there were other "exciting" creatures out there, waiting to be discovered. ]
You should know what's out there so you aren't surprised.
[ does he take sadistic pleasure in watching others squirm? perish the thought.
We should be able to avoid them, though. They were up in Olympia, and the climate down here is pretty different.
[ but that only meant there were other "exciting" creatures out there, waiting to be discovered. ]
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I'll leave it up to you to decide. See if the place is up to your standards.
[ he's not going to be pushy after all. there's no use in that, especially when his position is still not nearly to the level that he'd like it at.
what she does say next piques his interest though. ]
So, you were a pirate?
[ it's not a cowboy, but he was still fond enough of those Errol Flynn movies, he supposed. ]
I'll leave it up to you to decide. See if the place is up to your standards.
[ he's not going to be pushy after all. there's no use in that, especially when his position is still not nearly to the level that he'd like it at.
what she does say next piques his interest though. ]
So, you were a pirate?
[ it's not a cowboy, but he was still fond enough of those Errol Flynn movies, he supposed. ]
Well, how can I say no to an offer like that? Is there a particular place I should be looking for, or are you offering to be my guide?
[Though there is a part of her that questions why that offer is so easily made, but she keeps her daggers on her person for a reason. If it comes to it she knows how to protect herself, but there's something about the way he speaks that calls to her curiosity. She can at least give it a fair shot and see where it goes at least.]
How'd you guess? [A laugh.] I was though yes, did my fair share of odd jobs and hunting for treasure with my old crew. I'll have to start from scratch here I imagine, if I want to pick up that life again. [And boy does she want to, she can only imagine the possibilities that could come from a fresh start.] But I suppose as much as I'd like to be out on the water again it'll be smarter to get a good idea of everything going on around here.
[Though there is a part of her that questions why that offer is so easily made, but she keeps her daggers on her person for a reason. If it comes to it she knows how to protect herself, but there's something about the way he speaks that calls to her curiosity. She can at least give it a fair shot and see where it goes at least.]
How'd you guess? [A laugh.] I was though yes, did my fair share of odd jobs and hunting for treasure with my old crew. I'll have to start from scratch here I imagine, if I want to pick up that life again. [And boy does she want to, she can only imagine the possibilities that could come from a fresh start.] But I suppose as much as I'd like to be out on the water again it'll be smarter to get a good idea of everything going on around here.
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[ a nod. ]
I can work with that.
[ thankfully, he's a fast enough shot when one of the serpents comes around. it hits the centre of its body, and while it definitely doesn't kill the creature, it does seem to slow it down a little.
he glances over at his newfound "partner", making sure he's still got things under control on his side. ]
[ a nod. ]
I can work with that.
[ thankfully, he's a fast enough shot when one of the serpents comes around. it hits the centre of its body, and while it definitely doesn't kill the creature, it does seem to slow it down a little.
he glances over at his newfound "partner", making sure he's still got things under control on his side. ]
[ He's a quicker shot than Steve, he notices, and it's hardly aimless shooting either, hitting it at its center - bullseye. For this reason, Steve thinks the other man must be the better shooter of the two of them. And with its eyes being smaller than its mouth, he thinks they'd be harder to aim for. ]
I'll go for the mouth. [ He hopes the stranger doesn't think he's taking the easy route out of laziness, he simply thinks the other man is more likely to shoots its eyes than he is. Hopefully he'll consider it a compliment to his shooting skills.
He takes a shot at the serpent's head, which causes it to screech and go back underwater for cover, but Steve imagines it'll come back up within seconds. ]
Have you met a creature like this before?
I'll go for the mouth. [ He hopes the stranger doesn't think he's taking the easy route out of laziness, he simply thinks the other man is more likely to shoots its eyes than he is. Hopefully he'll consider it a compliment to his shooting skills.
He takes a shot at the serpent's head, which causes it to screech and go back underwater for cover, but Steve imagines it'll come back up within seconds. ]
Have you met a creature like this before?
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Oh, I don't know. From what I've seen of them, ghosts follow their own set of rules, just like any other science.
[ because yes, ghosts are totally scientific, ok. ]
Back home, we did a lot of research into ESP and psychic energy.
Oh, I don't know. From what I've seen of them, ghosts follow their own set of rules, just like any other science.
[ because yes, ghosts are totally scientific, ok. ]
Back home, we did a lot of research into ESP and psychic energy.
Wait seriously? [ she blinks at that, a little more curious now. and trying to use that curiosity to wave off her nerves. ] When you say research... you don't mean like the palm readers on the corner of the streets who sell readings for five bucks right? Or the tv psychics acting like they're talking to some poor dude's dead granny.
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[ a light chuckle ]
Of course.
[ considering that somehow he was lucky enough to slip by undetected for his role in the whole carriage incident, there was no way he'd make anything out of it. funny how that worked.
almost immediately upon stepping into the cave, he can't help but feel slightly less at ease. it's not much, but it's there. the psychic energy the area's giving out is... something else. at least he assumes that it must be some sort of psychic energy.
but thankfully, he's still pretty sure there aren't any ghosts. ]
[ a light chuckle ]
Of course.
[ considering that somehow he was lucky enough to slip by undetected for his role in the whole carriage incident, there was no way he'd make anything out of it. funny how that worked.
almost immediately upon stepping into the cave, he can't help but feel slightly less at ease. it's not much, but it's there. the psychic energy the area's giving out is... something else. at least he assumes that it must be some sort of psychic energy.
but thankfully, he's still pretty sure there aren't any ghosts. ]
[Sanzo remained silent as he followed Ocelot down into the depths of the cave. It was surprisingly more habitable than Sanzo had initially believed it would be, but that didn't stop that forlorn feeling from continuing to bear down upon them.
Whatever it was, something very much didn't want them to be there. Perhaps it was a good thing that he was a certified priest.]
Looks like someone had been here long ago. It almost seems like ruins to an old ritual site.
[Oh, sorry, did that just make the situation seem all the more creepy? His bad.]
Whatever it was, something very much didn't want them to be there. Perhaps it was a good thing that he was a certified priest.]
Looks like someone had been here long ago. It almost seems like ruins to an old ritual site.
[Oh, sorry, did that just make the situation seem all the more creepy? His bad.]
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[ there's really something to be said about the orbiters and the way everything seems to work out. it's both downright impressive and incredibly suspicious. ]
I'm in the same boat you're in. I'm mostly just experienced with trucks, motorcycles, and a little bit of piloting.
[ he gives him a hand gesture in affirmation. ]
But, I guess there's a first time for everything.
[if they die, at least he has an attractive co-pilot. ]
[ there's really something to be said about the orbiters and the way everything seems to work out. it's both downright impressive and incredibly suspicious. ]
I'm in the same boat you're in. I'm mostly just experienced with trucks, motorcycles, and a little bit of piloting.
[ he gives him a hand gesture in affirmation. ]
But, I guess there's a first time for everything.
[
[ there really is, but Reinhardt is one of those far too trusting idiots. Besides, right now, he's more focused on how to get the newest group that are their passengers down to the planet without killing everyone involved. No pressure really. It's a good thing the man is a walking paragon of positive thinking (most of the time anyway) ]
Well then, this will be fun. I'm glad we are sharing our first time together. I just wish they made seat belts in size me.
[ Which will always and forever be his main complaint about anything. His size makes for a lot of awkwardness. But he'll just hook himself right on in and focus on all those positive feelings. Pure and utter confidence. They can do this. No one was going to die.Ocelot has a nice profile ]
Let's get this party started! [ He'll just start flipping switches and pressing buttons. Something has to work to start it and he's more than happy to buttonmash until he gets it right and has the engines on. ] I'm giving steering to you, I...think. Take us out.
Well then, this will be fun. I'm glad we are sharing our first time together. I just wish they made seat belts in size me.
[ Which will always and forever be his main complaint about anything. His size makes for a lot of awkwardness. But he'll just hook himself right on in and focus on all those positive feelings. Pure and utter confidence. They can do this. No one was going to die.
Let's get this party started! [ He'll just start flipping switches and pressing buttons. Something has to work to start it and he's more than happy to buttonmash until he gets it right and has the engines on. ] I'm giving steering to you, I...think. Take us out.
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[ thankfully these bees were 100% Soviet. though that's probably not much better for Bucky.
a shrug. ]
It can't be too hard.
[ how does he manage to remain calm when he has little to no idea what he's doing? well, that's really anyone's guess. but, after hitting a couple buttons, the thing manages to come to life, and he can't help but get the strangest feeling as it does.
(probably just unfamiliarity) ]
You ready?
[ thankfully these bees were 100% Soviet. though that's probably not much better for Bucky.
a shrug. ]
It can't be too hard.
[ how does he manage to remain calm when he has little to no idea what he's doing? well, that's really anyone's guess. but, after hitting a couple buttons, the thing manages to come to life, and he can't help but get the strangest feeling as it does.
(probably just unfamiliarity) ]
You ready?
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[ I mean, he still thinks of the USSR as an ally, and not the undoing of his entire life and selfhood. Huzzah.
Bucky, for his part, nods. ]
That's exactly what I was thinking.
[ That it can't be too hard, right? ]
I've been able to fly any plane they ever gave me… and a couple that they haven't. Doesn't seem too different.
[ Yes… surely nothing can go wrong here. ]
Bucky, for his part, nods. ]
That's exactly what I was thinking.
[ That it can't be too hard, right? ]
I've been able to fly any plane they ever gave me… and a couple that they haven't. Doesn't seem too different.
[ Yes… surely nothing can go wrong here. ]
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Good thing that that I grew up in a collectivist society, now isn't it?
[ even though he wasn't much of a communist. but Prior doesn't need to know that.
though, he can't help but appreciate the little reference as he sits down. ]
I'd say you're more of a Gagarin. You certainly have the charm.
[ and he means that as a compliment. the man was an international celebrity for his accomplishments, after all.
even though his mother was almost the first person in space ]
Good thing that that I grew up in a collectivist society, now isn't it?
[ even though he wasn't much of a communist. but Prior doesn't need to know that.
though, he can't help but appreciate the little reference as he sits down. ]
I'd say you're more of a Gagarin. You certainly have the charm.
[ and he means that as a compliment. the man was an international celebrity for his accomplishments, after all.
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When Reinhardt picks him up, a soft noise escapes Ocelot's lips. While it certainly hadn't been all that long for him, this was still exceptionally enjoyable for him. It's certainly why he's re-positioning his legs, and moving one of his hands up to the older man's hair now that they're on a little more equal ground height-wise.
Absently, he's probably aware that they were making a little bit of a scene, but he can't exactly bring himself to care at this point. Was it maybe not the most subtle thing he'd ever done? Most definitely. But at the same time, it really was something that he'd needed. And as for overindulgence? Well, all the better to appear completely unassuming to anyone else.
When Reinhardt picks him up, a soft noise escapes Ocelot's lips. While it certainly hadn't been all that long for him, this was still exceptionally enjoyable for him. It's certainly why he's re-positioning his legs, and moving one of his hands up to the older man's hair now that they're on a little more equal ground height-wise.
Absently, he's probably aware that they were making a little bit of a scene, but he can't exactly bring himself to care at this point. Was it maybe not the most subtle thing he'd ever done? Most definitely. But at the same time, it really was something that he'd needed. And as for overindulgence? Well, all the better to appear completely unassuming to anyone else.
There really is nothing subtle about lifting a grown man off his feel to kiss him fully. Reinhardt doesn't care. He could use the excuse of traditions. You kissed under the mistletoe. But this is more than a tradition. Much more. There's definitely something about the way Ocelot holds onto him. How they fit together. He loves the feel of those fingers in his hair. And he doesn't care what anyone thinks. He's allowed to indulge a little. It's not like he's hurting anyone in this.
Still, he knows he must part. If only so that he can take a slow and steady breath, still inches away from those lips. He hasn't put the man down yet. "I suppose I couldn't trouble you for a dance while I have your attention?" Not that he wouldn't mind continuing to stand right here and kiss this man a little more. It's rather enjoyable.
Still, he knows he must part. If only so that he can take a slow and steady breath, still inches away from those lips. He hasn't put the man down yet. "I suppose I couldn't trouble you for a dance while I have your attention?" Not that he wouldn't mind continuing to stand right here and kiss this man a little more. It's rather enjoyable.
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[ a chuckle. ]
Well, considering that there's no longer a Russia out there, I thought I might as well keep the spirit of the "Motherland" alive, so to speak.
[ not that he's a particularly loyal patriot. still, he matches the man's drink and then takes another healthy sip for good measure.
only a little while in, and already over halfway through the beer. not bad to start. ]
I'm open to ideas. Loser takes the winner out for a hundred silver dinner anywhere on El Nysa?
[ that raised the stakes just a little. and it gives him an opportunity to learn more about the stranger either way. ]
[ a chuckle. ]
Well, considering that there's no longer a Russia out there, I thought I might as well keep the spirit of the "Motherland" alive, so to speak.
[ not that he's a particularly loyal patriot. still, he matches the man's drink and then takes another healthy sip for good measure.
only a little while in, and already over halfway through the beer. not bad to start. ]
I'm open to ideas. Loser takes the winner out for a hundred silver dinner anywhere on El Nysa?
[ that raised the stakes just a little. and it gives him an opportunity to learn more about the stranger either way. ]
You're doing your country so proud.
[ he gestures by tipping his drink in Ocelot's direction. said drink is slowly retracted when he considers the (very slim, in his mind) possibility of having to spend a hundred silver on another guy. he doesn't even know if he has a hundred silver on him.
but like hell is Bigby going to reveal that. there's a brief pause where he considers it, but then his shoulders shrug and he manages a nod. ]
Seems fair enough. Better than this badge bullshit at the very least.
[ annnd down the hatch. that's the rest of his beer in one fell swoop. ]
[ he gestures by tipping his drink in Ocelot's direction. said drink is slowly retracted when he considers the (very slim, in his mind) possibility of having to spend a hundred silver on another guy. he doesn't even know if he has a hundred silver on him.
but like hell is Bigby going to reveal that. there's a brief pause where he considers it, but then his shoulders shrug and he manages a nod. ]
Seems fair enough. Better than this badge bullshit at the very least.
[ annnd down the hatch. that's the rest of his beer in one fell swoop. ]
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