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ɴᴀᴛʜᴀ orbiters ❰ mod collective ❱ ([personal profile] natha) wrote in [community profile] elnyan2018-06-29 03:05 pm
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❪ test drive #6 ❫

YOUR STORY BEGINS    

The Storm came. You remember darkness, but you don't remember much after that.

You don't know how long you slept, but the dreams were short. You remember the expanse of stars and galaxies in your direct view. Every world and solar system ever known to man was present in your dreams in careful, pristine detail. You also witnessed the Storm, which has devoured a fair portion of these galaxies. Your Earth and similar planets were assimilated by the Storm. Somehow, you knew it would be the last you'd see of your world. That was when she told you what happened. You knew that you'd be living somewhere new. The details weren't clear, but you knew it was a part of a deal with the entity known as Darma.

Not long after, you'll wake at Thesa Station. Your body is still cold; it all felt like a dream, but somehow, you knew it wasn't —

We were mistaken to think we should not intervene. Dangers far beyond what should exist on this planet lurk beyond even our sight. Poor Ysverai's resurrection is only a portent of what threatens this world. El Nysa must remain frozen in time until we have found a way to repair the damage the High Dragon has wrought. But repair it we will. We give you this promise.

We are sorry for leaving you in your time of need. There was greater danger, or so we thought. The Storm, for the first time, had somehow encroached beyond our shields. Blinded to what was occurring on the planet, we believed it safe to turn our sight from the planet… Safe to leave our physical forms entirely, for we needed the energy to ward off the Storm. We withdrew ourselves from our aspect that we call Thesa, and in doing so left you vulnerable. We can only hope you will forgive us.

Still, we must ask your aid, for both your sake, and for all life on this fragile planet. Please, leave the matter of Ysverai's curse in our hands. Ready yourselves to journey to Nadril and find how the High Dragon's resurrection was hidden from our sight. We will do all in our power to repair El Nysa, but you should prepare yourselves well. We fear there is yet greater danger ahead, both from the Storm and from what lies obscured on the planet.

CLEAN-UP CREW    

While everything has wound down significantly from the strife and destruction of battle, the frozen image of Ysverai, the massive, rotten dragon, and the hole he tore in El Nysa's sky, on several screens of the station is a constant reminder of what took place. New and old refugees alike will notice that prolonged exposure to these images will leave them with a disquiet that gradually builds to actual pain. The discomfort starts from a crawling sensation, insects over skin, and gradually becomes unbearable. They will begin to hear the cries of Ysverai’s pain and suffering, first whispers, then echoes, then wails. Even after Refugees tear their eyes away from this footage, a strange itching sensation remains beneath their skin for several minutes.

The dragon isn’t a matter for them to deal with, however. Darma made it clear that the Natha will find a solution. For now, everyone is encouraged to assist in the clean-up of the cities currently frozen in time. However, in interest of the current events and the fact that the refugees still have much to prepare for, they will be offering this help remotely.

Several stations are set up where refugees can remote control drones to map out areas and pick up some of the lighter weight debris. Those more well versed technology are encouraged to assist those who may be having trouble getting started with the unfamiliar Natha tech. It seems like it’ll definitely take some getting used to, though. On the bright side, they’re pretty durable drones so if at first you don’t succeed, press the next button? To keep morale high during the clean-up efforts, one of the Natha have set up large hoops around dumpsites and a scoreboard program in the control room, though there's no sign of any directions or rules to be found. That's right, you can play a mechanized version of… some sort of game while you're helping clean up El Nysa. Just make sure you don't get too carried away with competitive spirit!

For those looking to pilot something more heavy-duty, there are also cockpits set up for remote control piloting of basic mecha. These are very similar to the VR simulations offered on the station. However, they will not work without a partner. To be able to successfully move one of these, two refugees will be required to connect their minds and pilot in tandem. This may be a daunting task, but with the extensive structural damage to the cities, it's a necessary one. Piloting will require trust and cooperation to make it through. The more connected the pilots are, the more agile and powerful their mecha will be. For those who can’t seem to get on the same page, coordination will be a pipe dream.

PROBLEMS WITH THE SHIP    

By now it’s likely clear to all refugees, new and old, that for all that they may appear to be infinitely powerful, the Natha Orbiters have been shaken by the recent events on El Nysa. The details of Ysverai’s revival were somehow obscured from their view, and while they’re focusing their efforts on the planet, certain… abnormalities again begin to arise on Thesa Station.

The most prevalent of the problems plaguing the Station are the malfunctioning doors. Walking through a door that should lead to a bedroom or kitchen (or, for the truly unfortunate, a toilet) will suddenly take refugees somewhere entirely different and possibly even new. And while this may lead to some accusations of breaking and entering, at least these mishaps can be quickly rectified by an apology and a hasty exit. That is, unless the door refuses to open again — the locks also seem to be malfunctioning.

Still, those that find themselves transported somewhere familiar, though off-limits, should consider themselves lucky. Thesa Station is far more vast than most refugees are aware, and some of them might find themselves wandering into a uniquely sticky laboratory. This area appears to serve no purpose other than to house dozens of slimes. These slimes appear not only in a variety of fun colours, but with a variety of not-so-fun abilities ranging from harmless (spitting bubbles) to deadly (spitting fire). Regardless of what abilities a slime possesses however, they are all relentlessly friendly, and characters will need to be careful not to accidentally bringing one out with them once they manage to escape.

Unfortunately, that’s not the only situation to escape from. Whether it’s in the mess hall or the bathroom, many will find themselves suddenly rising off the ground. … with everything else in the room, too! It seems like gravity control is also on the fritz. Fortunately, most open spaces aboard the station have a small control panel that can correct these effects. The only problem is getting there. Hopefully at least one of you refugees took that anti-gravity safety course.

SUMMER TURNS TO WINTER    

The news that the refugees should begin preparations for a return to El Nysa may come as a surprise given that the planet still remains frozen, but it appears there is one community that has somehow withstood Darma’s intervention: an area known as Nadril where time continues to flow freely. Not much information is available regarding this destination, other than the fact that it is isolated, and, more importantly, that it is cold.

(Maybe characters should consider the malfunctioning thermostat plunging the temperature to below zero in certain areas on the station as preparation for their upcoming journey!)

There are other resources available for those itching to take action, of course. There will be a new supply pack delivered to each room containing gear meant to withstand freezing temperatures — both clothing and storage gear to keep water rations from freezing. Characters will also be alerted to new training programs available in the VR room that are designed to assist with survival in the snowy regions of Nadril.

The training programs will consist of a variety of tutorials that will assist in winter survival. Naturally, there will be courses on how to start fires, find food, and build igloos to withstand the frigid temperatures, but that’s not all. Due to the Natha testing their systems, there will occasionally be strange occurrences. For example, refugees may experience a snowball or two pelting them from out of nowhere, or they may suddenly find themselves being cloaked by a snow yeti costume, amongst many other inconveniences. Hopefully that doesn’t detract from the lessons to be learned here, as some of the training programs can include extreme weather survival, including the perils of snow storms or avalanches.

SOCIAL-LINKED(in)   
By some miracle, there are still some quieter parts of the hall. This may be an appropriate time to check out your smartphone. Aside from the expected "Omage" app, there seems to be a new one called Social-Linked. There, you may find a profile waiting to be posted. The app allows for the user to fill it in, but there is also an auto-function! upon pressing it, it will generate a shockingly-honest answer based on the Natha's observation of your history. Roman will be your only friend in this app, with his very own profile:

●●●●○ THESA
ROMAN
@romannoodles (∞), Thesa

I WAS A: Butler! I still am, and I'm happy to serve all of the new arrivals!

I'M SKILLED IN: Cooking, cleaning, anything that involves making your life better!

I'M LOOKING FOR: Consistency!

ALSO, I'M: Not entirely certain if the "auto" profile function is to your liking. Feel free to edit if it is not to taste!

So, have you decided on making your own profile? Perhaps you used the "auto" function on accident? Regardless, once your profile is out there, it's out there. And like the Omage app, it will match you with someone. NOTE: Please use the form below to fill out a profile! Whether it's auto-generated or filled by the character is up to you!

STASIS UNITS    

During this time of crisis, the Natha have done their utmost to ensure the safety of those in cryosleep. However, due to the nature of recent events, they will be asking some refugees to do a quick check on some of the pods in the stasis unit. While they are definitely looking for any damage that may have occurred over these past few weeks, they also seem interested in getting a deeper insight into some of the occupants.

On each control panel for the pods, there's a new application, asking observers to add notes and commentary — the Natha are looking for a more personal understanding of their sleeping occupants. Refugees are tasked with providing evaluations of the sleepers, based on both their knowledge of those from their homes and on what they can observe just by examining them in their repose. The application asks for how useful you think the pod's occupant would be in a crisis, what their skills are, what their best feature is, if you'd take them with you for a long walk on the beach, and so on… And, of course, all answers must be recorded out loud. Anyone passing by could overhear these evaluations, flattering or less than.

FINAL OOC NOTES    
As always, feel free to wildcard prompts within Thesa Station!

These threads may be carried over as game canon if players choose. Players are encouraged to submit TDM threads as application samples, but they are not required. Please direct any OOC questions to the questions thread below.

New players may submit an AC-length thread HERE from this TDM for 2 Natha REP. In addition, old players who have not submitted rep for the Hour of Ruin log may also submit a TDM thread for 2 Natha REP. The due date for submission is July 15 11:59 PM EST.

For this application cycle, there will be a cap of 60 and no reserves. Applications will be open on July 9 12:01 AM EST and end on July 13 11:59 PM EST. Thank you!

monya: (byob-a-16)

[personal profile] monya 2018-07-11 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ this place is surely heaven for someone. not so much for Mona, who could use a big ol' bed to roll around on and an All-You-Can-Eat sushi bar right next to it! oh, and present company included as well as Joker and Boss! and the rest of the Thieves too, but. yeah this is definitely not heaven for cats.

oh no! his weakness, exposed and his plan, foiled? besides, he's already anchored to her so it's too late for him... his beans have been compromised and his entire body moving with every shake. ]


Really? [ don't mind his shaking voice, it comes with the territory of being pretty darn small and susceptible to vibrations. ] Then I guess that makes me the third coolest?

[ he'll fight Futaba for second gosh darnit ]

I guess as long as Skull is lower in the standings, I'm the real winner!

[ can't help but slide that in, too ]
fabrications: (ᴅᴏɴ·ᴛ need fame)

[personal profile] fabrications 2018-07-11 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[ ... Prettier. Right. Akechi slides Akira a faintly amused look, clearly not believing him for a second. ]

I'll take your word for it.

[ Regardless, the invitation to relocate it a welcome one and Akechi doesn't hesitate to take Akira up on his offer. Having Akira ask after his health is a little strange, but Akechi responds all the same. ]

Truthfully? Disoriented.

[ It's not honest, of course - or rather, not entirely honest. He's definitely disoriented, but it's probably the least of his worries right now. ]

Even with the Natha having explained everything, it's a lot to take in. [ He pauses, then: ] Though you already seem rather familiar with everything here.
hellzone: (SAD ♪ not so sure about this)

[personal profile] hellzone 2018-07-12 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
Yoshiko just keeps on hugging You! She needs this right now. Besides, she can always wash out her shirt if You drips some snot on it.

Though, You pointing out how different it is than back home makes Yoshiko realize...she still doesn't know what sort of problems this place has. It might be painful and it might be traumatizing, but she's got to at least ask,

"What sort of things happens here?"
hellzone: (POUT ♪ stop judging okay?)

[personal profile] hellzone 2018-07-12 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
"A bit," Yoshiko admits. Molly's right though. A fresh start: she didn't have to hide her fallen angel complex with the rest of Aqours, but she did have to hide it from everybody else. Maybe now that she's here, on this weird spaceship surrounded by equally weird people, she can just fallen angel to her heart's content. She'd have to think on that.

There is one thing that sucks about her plane of existence being kicked in the dirt, though. "But we just did something really important back home...it would have been nice to linger on that feeling a bit. After all, it doesn't really matter here."
unevoke: (fuck you aki)

[personal profile] unevoke 2018-07-12 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ Girlfriend, cat, same difference. One is probably easier to take care of than the other.

Neither of them are what Shinji really wants to be at the moment, and as his struggles grow more futile, the lengths he's willing to go to multiply exponentially. No particular part of him wants to cause bodily harm to a stranger who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, but neither does he want to be caught in this extremely compromising position by this guy's girlfriend.

(Some girls, as he's quickly learned, are downright insane.)

So after another ten seconds, he does what any self-respecting hobo would do and proceeds to knock his head backwards and bonk Akira right on the nose, with no small amount of force.

Hopefully this guy isn't relying on a perfectly sculpted nose as the basis for his good looks. ]
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[personal profile] pebblestone 2018-07-12 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
No proof, it's true, but neither do we have any method of transportation away from here. Unless you've learned to fly one of the mechanical beasts [ he means the gundams ] as well as you do pegasi?

[ If anyone could learn out of their group, it would be Cordelia the Perfect, of that he has no doubt. ]

But I shall meet you at the stasis chamber forthwith, and you can see with your own eyes that I am well and unharmed.

[ Now, just give him five minutes to make it down there— ]
sheriffing: (🌟 009)

[personal profile] sheriffing 2018-07-12 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
Where are you from?

[ that's a hell of a home.]

I wouldn't know, I've been too busy trying to keep the peace.
100nights: (pic#12427131)

[personal profile] 100nights 2018-07-12 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ Mika expects Ren to be a little scared. In his world, humans were afraid of vampires. Vampires were predators and treated humans like livestock. After an unknown virus wipes out most of the world's population,the human;s only option was to cooperate in exchange for protection.

Though, if this man could be so fearless, he must have never encountered a vampire before, or even know what kind of nightmare his home could be. His interest seems to be about what people are capable of, and that's not a bad way to look at it. In this new environment, full of different sorts of people, it's better to know what you're dealing with it. Despite how Ren acts, he's certainly not an idiot.

Still Mika frowns at the remark of being a "cute vampire", it just seems like an oxymoron, two things that doesn't belong in the same breath.]


Vampires are nothing like that...[He decides to settle that first, because obviously it needs correcting.] So you want to see what I'm capable of?

[Mika can see what kind of man he is, behind all the smiles and amusement, there must be something deeper there. Is he a dangerous, or harmless?]

Here is not a good place...[He shouldn't have to explain his reasoning to Ren, he should be able to figure it out. He doesn't want to do anything to disturb his sleeping friend, and he's sure, Ren would prefer the same. Hadn't the red haired man mentioned doing his rounds already?]
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earthy: ([ ↓ hurt ])

[personal profile] earthy 2018-07-12 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
[Terra's expression falls slightly at the turn in conversation. Ven's right, though, they need to talk about this. Really talk about this.]

It's neat. [He murmurs, glancing down at Oathkeeper. He lets his own Keyblade swing down to his side. He'd dismiss it altogether but the weight of it in his hand is something comforting and grounding right now. He chooses his next words carefully.]

You're not someone else. You're you. You just... don't remember who you really are.
almaredemptoris: (Default)

[personal profile] almaredemptoris 2018-07-12 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
[He cannot help but fill with pity as he looks upon her. He knows nothing of here, yet her words are as flashes of lightning that in their blinding brilliance suggest the shape of the landscape. Here is one who has been trod underfoot by the society into which she was born; one who knows intimately the dark underside of humanity.]

Yet it is so.

[He lets this answer hang there a moment before continuing.]

In this world there are those who would throw his fellow man underfoot if it meant he might rise higher, and those who would deliberately maintain ignorance of others' suffering in favor of his own interest, it is true. But so too are there those who would extend a hand to help that poor soul stand upright, and those who cannot abide by suffering.
sheriffing: (🌟 5429)

[personal profile] sheriffing 2018-07-12 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
All of my bruises were inflicted by the evil zombie dragon, don't worry about it.

[ can't say she's entirely unharmed, but the parts of her that are either scraped or purple weren't because she stumbled into a friendly giant. it's still a careful balance, trying to deflect from their failure down below with a casualness that feels a little hollow, but it's better than not making the effort.

the effort not to look back is intentional, and yet in his kindness, he gives her something else to focus on. ]


Just out of stasis?
pullsheavendown: (※ truth is hiding in your eyes)

[personal profile] pullsheavendown 2018-07-12 03:26 am (UTC)(link)
[If Terra's keeping his out, then Roxas won't dismiss his Keyblade either. Nothing about this unexpected meeting has made him think a fight is in the cards, but he doesn't like being at a disadvantage, and he's more on edge now than he was a minute or so ago.

He waits for a moment before replying, but there's no hesitance in his voice.]


No. I know exactly who I am. I didn't always, but I do now.
sheriffing: (🌟 246)

[personal profile] sheriffing 2018-07-12 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
"If the two of you always attacked your problems the way you slammed into that door, you must have been quite the pair." A lifetime of friendship is exactly the sort of thing Emma's never experienced herself, but it kind of warms her heart to hear that someone's pulling it off. Her history as a friendless orphan isn't ever distant enough to cause her to stop wondering what the opposite might have been like.

"I'm glad that the three of you have each other. This place takes as much as it gives sometimes, but the best way to move forward here is to know you have someone in your corner."

There's meaning in her words, but she sidesteps the specifics with the understanding that a new refugee probably isn't ready to hear them. It's a quieter confession than some of the others; maybe it's now officially easier to be a fairytale savior than to talk about everything they've gone through here. She still misses the promise of happily ever after, which is almost funny for a woman who never really bought into it before.
thetaintedsorrow: (Hats off to you)

[personal profile] thetaintedsorrow 2018-07-12 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
Chuuya.

[It’s a pretty tasty bean, but now Link is staring at him...]

Something wrong?
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morbide: ᴀʀᴛɪsᴛ: Kozaki Yusuke, <user name="kymg" site="twitter.com"> (i just want to be friends!)

[personal profile] morbide 2018-07-12 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
[Henry laughs sharply, finding the insistence that he's a million times protected from anything he could possibly want to do amusing.]

Yeah, and this metal casket's the final reinforcement! Of course I can't touch him. Nobody can, unless you wanna make the whole place go ka-BOOM! ...But I have to wonder if even an explosion would penetrate these containers. NOW I'm curious...

[His posture is loose and unguarded, making it easy for Nott to get between him and the slumbering Caleb. Not to say that he doesn't notice her guarded behavior. He hums.]

You're suspicious of me, aren't you? I know I'm a reeeeal shady fellow, but you have nothing to worry about. Honest! I just wanted to hear cool wizard stories about an awesome wizard. But if it's a touchy subject, I won't pry.
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[personal profile] morbide 2018-07-12 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
Sure! Especially if it's some kind of new discipline for me, that could make me more helpful. Are you gonna teach me stuff?
earthy: ([ ← pause ])

[personal profile] earthy 2018-07-12 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
[Terra's not terribly surprised that's Ven's response, but he still grimaces a little, hearing the certainty in his friend's voice. He shakes his head slowly.]

You don't.

[He turns and heads back to the storage compartment he pulled the shirt out of.]

I know what I'm saying must seem strange, but this has happened before. You losing your memory.

[He peeks over his shoulder for a second then opens the drawer and roots through it with his free hand.]

At least you're not so quiet and out of it this time.
flask: (a sea a boat a rock of ages)

[personal profile] flask 2018-07-12 05:03 am (UTC)(link)
[She manages to firmly plant herself between the two, though her small stature doesn't cover much of Caleb's much taller frame. There's a reason the con Mother's Love works so well with him; she can easily pretend to be a tiny child at three feet tall.

The stranger's flippancy about potentially blowing up the containers alarms her, but she doesn't immediately go for her crossbow. She's talked to this guy long enough that she thinks it's just a joke. But she's definitely keeping an eye on him.
]

I'm suspicious of everyone.

[She has to be. She's even suspicious of the people she travels with. She's a goblin in a world where goblins aren't welcome anywhere. At least, she was in that world -- it's long gone now, apparently.

But if he really just wants to hear about Caleb being an awesome wizard...
]

He can make any person into twice their size. He can make the earth shoot up and grasp any enemy and hold them in place. He even taught me how to make myself look like anything with magic.

[She looks very proud about all of this.]
dancerefresher: (Default)

[personal profile] dancerefresher 2018-07-12 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
Like you need my official OK to give it a try!

[She laughs a little, shaking her head. It's dangerous, but still. There's some mush going on here on both sides, even if he's still teasing her about it.]

I mean, I wouldn't want you to keep a new curse to yourself. It'd be too much.

[Softer she goes:]

I know that I'd try to get you out, if you were asleep in one of these. I'd likely get caught before I could do anything but-it'd be worth getting punished for, again and again.
dancerefresher: (a music man)

[personal profile] dancerefresher 2018-07-12 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't either. It's all of us or none.

[They're needed after all, in their world, not to mention-they're friends. And friends don't leave each other behind.]

Neither do I. Maybe-maybe they use a magic like Nagas...? Or maybe they can contact her, and together, they can get us home.
tricksune: (m011)

[personal profile] tricksune 2018-07-12 05:39 am (UTC)(link)
[ Youth has a strange way of stretching time out—a year has felt like an eternity, so huge a fraction of their short lives. And Futaba only wakes up when they're on the cusp of what seems like yet another cataclysmic event. Not that he can be thankful to a giant dragon for shaking the world up, but at least that seems enough to summon her up again—they have enough to catch up on already.

This seems like a good place to start, and well within her comfort zone even if it's leagues outside of his. They don't waste any time falling back into place: Yusuke levels her an unimpressed look (he's not stupid, you're stupid, stupid), but soon he's too distracted by the illuminated console to care. ]


Fascinating.

[ He regards the various buttons and gauges from his seat, leaning forward a bit to observe cautiously, hands kept to himself. ]

I'm reminded of a similar mechanism I piloted with Akira... In which case, we'll want to work in tandem with each other.

[ Shouldn't be a problem??? ]
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[personal profile] tricksune 2018-07-12 05:57 am (UTC)(link)
{ ugh so sorry, i went on vacation for a million years -- i hope app season went well! }

[ Yes, all's clear here, absolutely Nothing Wrong™. Vague pleasantries all around, though even that much is easier when there's no long con running in the background, no Phantom Thieves versus Ace Detective narrative to guide them.

In a way, it's liberating—on the other hand, it's directionless, and all he really has to go on is some bad blood, left to gauge whether or not it's worth lingering on in the face of everything else. If he's made a decision, it doesn't show, expression staid as ever. ]


Naturally. You'd do the same for any of us, wouldn't you?

[ They're co-conspirators, after all. 'Comrades.' It's largely rhetorical—he glances at the screen for himself as though to be contrary. ]

Unease is understating it. You've chosen an unfortunate time to wake up, I'm afraid. [ Or maybe he's a harbinger of the end times. Haha. ]
cuchullaim: (You said the gun was mine)

[personal profile] cuchullaim 2018-07-12 08:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh no, a blep. Cu just chuckles, and reaches over to poke the doggo on the nose.]

Nope.

And not because of poison.

[Cheeky.]
dancerefresher: (she's in me)

[personal profile] dancerefresher 2018-07-12 08:10 am (UTC)(link)
Good! I'm glad it was a group effort! Helping each other out, that's a great part of a dancing group!

I'd love that very much! We'll have to get together very soon!
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[personal profile] hedonistic 2018-07-12 11:38 am (UTC)(link)
[Kagari raises an eyebrow, mildly.]

My room, obviously.

[A beat, and then:]

Welcome to Casa De Kagari, please enjoy your stay.

[And yes, those Spanish words come out as butchered as one might expect from a Japanese man trying to imitate a white guy mispronouncing those words in old shitty westerns. Kaworu doesn't realize how much secondhand embarrassment he's just been spared due to being. himself.]

Where were you actually headed?
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