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[layher]

I assure you, I don't mind being "behind-the-scenes" as you put it. I'm a Navigator...being in the middle of things isn't really in my job description.

And as for...that...I don't mind. He's... [ cough ]

There's no need to worry for me. I'll handle myself well.

Comments

[grobycisstronger]

Behind-the-scenes?

[layher]

Out of action. Doing menial tasks in this headspace...things of that nature.

[grobycisstronger]

Grobyc-sees-but-for-what-purpose?

[layher]

Mainly it's to keep busy. I cannot simply do nothing all day long. [ Gives a hidden glance to her mun. ]

[grobycisstronger]

Avoiding-the-muns-would-be-wise.

[layher]

You think so?

[grobycisstronger]

Are-you-not-aware-of-your-muns-activities?

[layher]

I am aware, but...aside from one "venture," I have yet to come across anything else that's...untoward.

[grobycisstronger]

You-shall-probably-soon.

[layher]

That...doesn't bode well.

[neverahero]

...Is she giving you trouble?

[layher]

Not necessarily...

[neverahero]

...That's not a "no."

[layher]

I can handle it...I promise.

[neverahero]

All right.

[He's holding you to that.]

...I've been getting the behind-the-scenes treatment as well.

[layher]

Oh...really?

[neverahero]

Can't find a home for me. Don't think he wants to at the moment.

...Fine by me. I work better when people don't know I'm there.

[layher]

That's actually...pretty much the same situation for my mundane. She hasn't any idea where I could go.

[ And hearing him giving off another loner quip makes her feel more than a little down. ]

You're doing alright though, aren't you?

[neverahero]

[He can pick up on the change in tone a bit... and wants to clarify.]

Of course. What I meant was... I work better in covert operations these days. Still do front-line work. But disruption's been more of what I've engaged in lately.

[layher]

Ohhh, I see. [ She nods to that, though she's still not going to stop being worried. ]

[bettertopunchyouwith]

... You are satisfied with wasting away inside her prison-mind?

[layher]

I wouldn't really call it...wasting away. There are others here...they make it less lonely.

[bettertopunchyouwith]

We are kept here, away from our worlds and our tasks. You accept that?

[layher]

I'm not much of a fighter, even if I know how to defend myself. Combat against my Mundane would not return me home.

[bettertopunchyouwith]

[Guess who is far too prideful and a rage-a-holic to accept that reasoning. No really, go on- guess.]

You'll serve them, then? No matter what...

... Indecencies, they subject you to?

[layher]

So far, no harm has really come from them so...

I wouldn't really call it "serving," though. All she does it ask me to keep her company when she's not...well, putting me here.

[bettertopunchyouwith]

I can't stay here while she's in danger.

[layher]

She?

[bettertopunchyouwith]

... My daughter.

[OOC: Sorry for the late tag! Who woulda thunk a bachelor thesis could eat so much of your time, energy and soul ;_;]

[layher]

O-Oh...I see.

[ ooc: Well...it is a thesis. ]

[bettertopunchyouwith]

[WELP, now he feels awkward. Admitting that he cares about stuff is not something he does that often.]

Perhaps there are those who are better off in these mindprisons. But I am not one of them... and I will never bow to their whims.

Have another protective Zero! 8D

[bigredchesticles]

[Zero narrows his eyes just a tad in suspicion, but he doesn't show anything else. He knows Layer can take care of herself, but where any mun is concerned he gets protective of his friends.]

If you need me for anything, Layer, don't hesitate to ask me. Okay?

I am now sufficiently scared for my life

[layher]

Y-Yes...I know.

Re: I am now sufficiently scared for my life

[bigredchesticles]

[companionable pat on the shoulder with a small squeeze]

Good.

[layher]

[ asfklsadjk best day ever ]

You've been holding up too?

[bigredchesticles]

[wider smile this time]

Of course! It's a madhouse as usual, but at least I'm not bored. What about on your end?

[layher]

It's not quite a...well, madhouse here. Everyone is mostly nice.

[bigredchesticles]

Good, I'm glad they're treating you well.

[layher]

Yes, they're not as scary as they first seem.

From what I hear, I might even go to a game...once it opens anyway.

[bigredchesticles]

Huh. What's it called?

[layher]

She hasn't yet told me, but once it opens, I'll know.