Regarding plans for in-game activity

[khashmul]

Sweetheart, are you sure this is how you want to do things?

Your confidence in my ability to handle myself on this space station of yours is great and all, but do you think we could not stick me in a teleporter every time the blighted place goes on red-alert? I didn't run through the Council's gauntlet only to have you stick me in the freezer when it gets hot in the kitchen. That's not what I signed up for. You making it into a running gag could mean people get hurt, and you know how I feel about that.

But fine, I get it. You'll do whatever you want and pull the strings to make me dance. I don't get a say in it, but if that's the way it's going to be the least you could do is find me a few people to dance with, darling.

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[emasculates]

Your mistake lies in assuming any of us need your 'protection'.

[BECAUSE EXCUSE YOU, SIR.]

[khashmul]

[He shifts his weight from one foot to the other, giving Aisha a considering look.]

I'm not assuming people need my protection. I'm saying I'd rather not be stuck in limbo and useless if someone needed or wanted someone at their back.

[emasculates]

And unless you expect your petty complaints to change that, there's no use to them, and the matter is irrelevant.

[arms folded, nein fucks manufactured at the factory of fucks today? sounds about right.]

[khashmul]

It's worth a try. Every once in a while I get my way.

[Navid raises an eyebrow at her.]

Can't blame me for not accepting it without a fight, can you?

[emasculates]

This is not fighting. This is whining.

[COME AT HER BRO.]

[khashmul]

[He grins.]

Whatever weapon will win the battle. It's worked in the past.

[personalbubble]

If you're worried about people getting hurt, there are lots of people around that can stop that before it happens. Soooo, even if a teleporter eats you, people might nooooot get hurt?

[khashmul]

Well, I'm glad to hear there are so many people around to pitch in like that then. Are you one of those people?

[He learned a while back not to discount someone based on their apparent age. Violet may look young, but it's not any indication of power or skill.]

[personalbubble]

Sort of? I'm really new at it, but I've helped some people out.

[Tiny point of pride is tiny and prideful.]

Sooooo... Are you a superhero or something?

[khashmul]

More than one person? Sounds like you're well on your way to greatness.

[He gives her a wider smile.]

And I don't know, what's a superhero where you're from?

[personalbubble]

[akjsduealki BLUSH.] I'm not really that great, but... thanks.

[Srsbsns face.]

Where I'm from, superheroes have powers and save people. But, that doesn't mean that normal people can't be superheroes.

[khashmul]

[Credit where it's due, hm? He takes note of the serious face and does his best to wipe the smile from his own.]

And if we're working off of that criteria I guess you could say I'm a superhero but that's not what we call ourselves where I'm from.

[He holds out a hand.]

My name's Navid. What's yours, sweetheart?

[personalbubble]

Sooooo, what do you call a superhero where you're from?

[That's a cautious, curious look at his hand before she holds hers out to shake it.] I'm Violet?

[khashmul]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Violet, and as for what people are called where I'm from? Well, that depends on who they're affiliated with I suppose.

[He gives her hand a shake, as he would an equal.]

A lot of them serve in the military and the guard, for instance.

[personalbubble]

[akdeasueadh He's treating her like an adult. Violet tries to return in kind, but she's a bit shocked and, let's face it, the grip of a thirteen-year-old girl isn't that amazing.]

Oh... so they're kind of like police and stuff? [Pause. She's squinting up at him.] Are you a police officer?

[khashmul]

[She's still a superhero, new or not, young or not, and that means she deserves his respect.

At her question, Navid hesitates a moment. He wouldn't admit to it normally, wouldn't advertise it...But considering the setting he allows himself to be truthful.]

Of sort. I'm an agent with the Council. They run our country and I help to make sure everything's smooth enough for them to do so.

[personalbubble]

Ohhhh. So, you must have a badge or something to prove it, right?

[Her mother taught her to make suuuure someone is a cop when they say they are.]

[knowsvinewhip]

Well, that's certainly a positive attitude to have about the entire business.

Provided, of course, you're good at dancing.

[khashmul]

There's only so much you can fight with these sorts of things.

[He shrugs.]

As for dancing, I'm not bad. Don't step on anyone's toes unless they need stepping on.

[Work metaphor? Work metaphor.]

[knowsvinewhip]

Very true. But not many seem to come to terms with it as easily as yourself.

Ahah, very good. I'm sure you'll do very well, wherever your mundane puts you.

[khashmul]

It's not my first time. I've had a few years to get used to how it all works.

[He tilts his head to the side.]

I appreciate the vote of confidence. What about you? Has yours taken you somewhere?

[knowsvinewhip]

Ah, yes, I suppose that would help.

They're contemplating the same place yours is, I believe.

[khashmul]

[He gives the other man a quick, assessing look.]

Are they? Have they told you any of their plans or do they play with their cards close to the chest?

[knowsvinewhip]

[Hakkai just smiles.]

The latter, I'm afraid. Though, considering some of the things they're known to do, I'm hardly surprised.

[khashmul]

Some of them would rather not give us the chance to protest, it would seem.

[A tactically sound decision, but it doesn't mean he has to like it.]

[knowsvinewhip]

I suppose so. Then again, is it truly possible for us to affect our outcomes, regardless of what we know?

[khashmul]

It's been known to happen a time or two, at least with mine. Some get luckier than others. Luckier than me.

[He shrugs.]

[knowsvinewhip]

I'm sorry to hear that. Perhaps this time, things will turn out better for you?

[khashmul]

Perhaps.

[Another shrug, but this time he grins.]

I can adapt to whatever she throws at me, in the end.

[knowsvinewhip]

Ah, how lucky for you.

Still, I hope that much adaptation won't be necessary. As convenient as it may be, it does sound rather troublesome to accomplish.