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[kanyounot]

[ Genessia City;]

[ If anyone finds the sight of a guy with a mask covering half his face odd, well - Kanan's wearing a mask, so he can't tell if people are staring. Probably. What's remarkable, though, is how easily he seems to get around, despite the fact that he clearly can't see, doesn't have a cane, and is new in town. He's not running into people or objects, merely nodding his head occasionally as he passes someone, stopping at a stall selling fresh fruit at one point to sniff the wares with interest.

It's only when he stumbles over a curb that he lets out a muttered curse and tries to right himself before causing a scene. ]

Well, this is just... great.

[ Network; voice; ]

Okay, new galaxy, new planet, I got the run-down. My only question is - anyone familiar with Phoenix Squadron?

Comments

Genessia City:

[thefirething]

In your defense, the curb did that on purpose.

[ That? Would be teasing from the sixteen year old girl a few feet away. And then her tone switches to something more concerned...if a bit cautious, too. ]

You okay?

[kanyounot]

Someone did it on purpose, that's for sure.

[ Kanan sighs, dusting himself off a bit, then tests the curb - to figure out how high of a step off it is, etc. ]

I'm fine. Not sure what the point of this is, though.

[thefirething]

Probably to differentiate the street from the sidewalk?

[ Just a guess. ]

It's just a couple inches. Not too high. Just a tiny bit above ankle-height.

[ At least she's trying to help. ]

[kanyounot]

If so, that's an incredibly unhelpful way to do it.

[ Especially for blind people, yeesh. ]

I'm Kanan, by the way.

[thefirething]

I kinda like it. Otherwise, you'd have people driving through the sidewalks and that's just asking for tragedy.

[ Charlie's danger sense isn't screaming at her in this situation. Truthfully, it hasn't gone off once since she woke up here. But she's still wary and paranoid, due in no small part to her life leading up to this moment. There's about thirty seconds after Kanan's introduction before Charlie offers her own name. Very carefully. ]

Charlie.

(Voice)

[lilacwood]

(The word Phoenix gets her attention.)

I have not seen any phoenixes unless they too have found human form.

(Voice)

[kanyounot]

Uh...

[ He did not expect anyone to hear him say "Phoenix" and take it literally! ]

No, I'm not talking about actual phoenixes. It's just a name for my team.

(Voice)

[lilacwood]

(She is a little sad that it's just a name, but it is curious that he would pick that one.)

How are you like Phoenixes?

(Voice)

[kanyounot]

Uh, well... I didn't come up with the name, but I'm sure it's something about rising up from the ashes, and... look, it's just to sound inspirational.

[Voice]

[cadbane]

You looking for somebody in particular?

[Voice]

[kanyounot]

Yeah? Phoenix Squadron? That's them.

Re: [Voice]

[cadbane]

That sounds like a group. Don't know of them.

You got any specific names? People don't usually arrive here in a group.

[Voice]

[kanyounot]

I don't think they're here. If they were, they'd've responded by now.

voice;

[trollkeru]

Sorry, can't say I have seen a Squadron of Phoenixes.

[He knows he doesn't mean that, but it's just fun.]

I'll keep an eye out though.

voice;

[kanyounot]

Uh-huh, I appreciate it.

[ Though the responses he's getting to his question are pretty telling. ]

I should probably know your name, you know, in case you find someone.

voice;

[trollkeru]

My name? Takeru Takaishi.

[Simple as that.]

But if you are looking for people from home there is another way to check. There is a contact list on this device and has everyone who is not a native on it.

voice;

[kanyounot]

Will this device read the list aloud to me?

action: gen city

[carrythesin]

Sir, are you okay?

[He was doing fine in Kirika's eyes. She wasn't sure whether the man was indeed blind or not, even with the helmet. She paced herself towards him, assisting him up.]

[kanyounot]

Ah, yeah, I'm fine.

[ He dusts himself off, scowling a little, but only in annoyance with himself and perhaps a slight bit of embarrassment at having stumbled in public. ]

Don't suppose you know where a guy can get some food around here?

[carrythesin]

[Kirika watched him as he picked himself up. But when he asked his question, there was a nod. Okay, more like silence. He was blind.... She had to answer more verbally.]

There is. Um, depends your preference. There's cafe, taverns, and... some restaurants. Anything specific you're looking for sir?

[kanyounot]

I don't know - Anything that's not a ration bar or protein milk would be fine with me. Are there any local delicacies you enjoy?

[Genessia City: Action]

[light_of_willpower]

[The mask is odd, but there are a lot of 'odd' things in the various cities. Even Genessia City. Trunks is a few stalls over, and notices the stumble out of his eye but says nothing. Just makes sure his steps are audible and his voice loud enough to be clear without drawing attention.]

Take 2 small steps forward then reach out with your hand at your left, waist-height and there's a bench for a break.

[Even-paced steps that are sure, and a masculine voice in the tenor range. Soft and polite, but firm enough.]

You're probably fine, but curbs can be tricky like that.

[kanyounot]

Thanks.

[ Cautiously, Kanan finds the bench and sits, shaking his head. ]

What's even the point of that?

[light_of_willpower]

Of curbs?

[Clear amusement as well, and the steps coming closer along with the voice. Then some shifting of the bench, and it'd be an easy guess for Kanan that Trunks had joined him.]

They help people know the difference between walkways and roads. That's the simplest version, anyways. Not all vehicles have hover-capability.

[kanyounot]

You'd think they could just paint a line and it would be less hazardous for -

[ He waves a hand vaguely in front of his face. He's not wearing the mask for fun. ]