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[Video; Filtered to Weiss]

Excuse me, Weiss? It's Athrun Zala. Since you're our new Guardian, there's a matter I need to discuss with you. As soon as possible. It's something I was working with Satsuki with; maybe you've seen it in whatever files she's left behind, I don't know.

In fact, let me show it to you.

[The camera pans away, then upwards. A giant robot is standing in an empty lot. Buildings surround it on three sides, tall enough to obscure it from vision unless one walks down a specific street. But it's plenty distinctive when visible. Athrun then recites the location of the lot where it's being kept.]

If you want to see me now, that's fine. I've got diagnostics to run, so I'll be around for a few hours yet. Let me know.

[Action, Nova City]

[As he said in his message to Weiss, Athrun is running diagnostics tests on his Gundam in an open lot in Nova City. The Infinite Justice has numerous intricate systems, and he has to make sure that they're all working at maximum efficiency. While David had been kind enough to shrink it for storage, Athrun has to return it to normal to run tests.

So, right now, the Gundam is in the city and visible to anyone who walks down the street it's on. The cockpit hatch, located in the upper chest, is clearly open, and though he can't be seen, he can probably be heard either muttering to himself or typing rapidly on the machine's computer terminal.

Call out to him? Rap on the Gundam's foot? Just stand and stare? Up to you!]

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[Did someone mention giant robots? Gale is drawn to that thing like a magnet when he sees it. It was hard to miss something that big (and that awesome) in the city, so he's just wandered right on up to the Gundam with a tiny puppy on his heels. Looking up at it, he lets out a whistle.]

Isn't that an impressive beast. What the hell is it and where can I get one?

Satsuki informed me about the project, though I'll admit she didn't include how big it was...

[ It vaguely reminds her of something she once fought, though Athrun's is a bit.. taller. ]

I'll be down as soon as I can to discuss it with you further.

[Athrun's able to hear the voice below. When he does, he looks out over the chest and can see someone standing at his Gundam's feet.]

It's not in the way, is it? It's called a mobile suit. This one's personally assigned to me.

[He'll refrain from answering that last bit. He would hope that it's obviously military equipment.]

[Nod.]

All right. I'll just continue what I'm doing in the meantime.

...And yeah. The Infinite Justice is about par for the course for mobile suit size -- well, excepting the backpack. That's unique.

[Gale adjusts his sunglasses and grins. He can definitely assume that it's military, probably reserved for high tier pilots if it's anything like what he has at home.]

In the way? Nah. [He's the one that flocked over to it because he does love giant robots.]

Mobile suit, huh? Reminds me of the alterna frames I had at home. If not a little bigger. It's an impressive machine just at a glance.

[And he thought the Tomcats were huge.]

[Athrun climbs out to the edge and hooks his foot into a cable. He grabs hold of it with one hand, and the cable begins to lower him to the ground. Once it's about six inches off the ground, it stops, and he hops off.]

Mine is also unique compared to other mobile suits at home. It's not a mass-produced model.

Would you mind telling me about these "alterna frames" you mentioned?

[Gale continued admiring the Gundam until Athrun hopped down, meanwhile seeing Athrun on the ground made the puppy excited and bound over to him. Now that Gale's got a look at him, he recognizes Athrun from the meeting for the operation against the Red Claw.]

These things must cost a fortune. I'm not surprised it's the only one of its type.

Alternas were pretty pricy too, but they were becoming standard military air force equipment since they were variable jet aircraft that could transform into robots like this. That made 'em more effective than standard jets in a lot of ways, but it sure made training and manufacturing budgets skyrocket.

[Athrun is also able to recognize the other man. He nods.]

There have been fewer than twenty Gundam-class mobile suits made. Each has been far more powerful than mobile suit technology at the time, each has been unique...and each has been costly.

I don't doubt it based on that. Orb also uses a mobile suit with a transformable frame. They're more advanced and more powerful than our standard M1 Astray, but also much more costly. We manufacture roughly one Murasame for every four M1s.

I'd hate to be the guy that has to pay for repairs on this thing then. Hope that doesn't come out of your pocket.

[He lifts his eyebrows in intrigue.]

So there is another world that's got variables, huh? I'd started to wonder if it was an exclusive to home. You ever get to fly one of 'em, or is this your personal machine?

What's in the backpack?

[ She's pretty sure she should call Ruby. At the very most she can tell Athrun that Ruby's some kind of weapons specialist, but she's fairly certain she'd never hear the end of it if she didn't let Ruby see it. ]

I hope you don't mind if I bring a consultant with me?

[He shakes his head. Though it's not like the Infinite Justice has ever needed repairs...]

It comes as part of the repair budget for the military.

I've never been able to fly one of the Murasames, but I have piloted mobile suits with transformable frames before. In fact, my first mobile suit was one such design.

Ah, nothing. It contains most of the thrusters and its own weapons loadout, and can be detached from the main body. It doesn't actually carry anything except the mobile suit itself.

[He pauses for a few seconds to think. Then he nods.]

Go ahead. It should be fine.

[There's a convenience store nearby. He'll probably run there to grab some drinks for Weiss and, now, her "consultant."]

I don't think I'd be able to fly a machine that wasn't a variable. I'm too spoiled by 'em to want to go back. Kinda miss my Tomcat.

[And the Gripen a little, but he sure didn't miss the mental strain that it put on him. He turns away from the Gundam and extends his hand towards Athrun.]

Name's Gale. I remember seein' you at that bounty meeting a week ago.

[ Great. If Ruby looks at it, Weiss won't have to worry about learning about all the features. Ruby will ask about all of them for her, she's sure. Her partner is definitely enthusiastic about weapons. ]

I'll see you soon.

[Athrun reaches out and shakes his hand.]

Athrun Zala. I remember seeing you there, too. I'm glad everything went well.

All right. I'll be waiting.

[When they arrive, Weiss and Ruby will find Athrun standing at his Gundam's foot. There also appears to be a cable hanging from the chest, with the very front portion of the upper chest extended forward -- that appears to be the cockpit hatch, currently open.

Also sitting on the Gundam's toe is a pair of bottles of cola.]

[Ruby was more than a little confused when Weiss informed her that they would be going to look at something, and that Ruby had been named a "consultant". It wasn't until they got near their destination that she thought to say anything about it though.]

Uh, Weiss...? What exactly does a consultant do? I mean... I'm not exactly an expert on many... things...

[She trailed off as they rounded a corner and Ruby caught sight of the Gundam. She stopped in her tracks, jaw going slack for a moment as she just... stared. A long moment later however, and she'd disappear into a cloud of rose petals and zoom on up to the Gundam oohing, and awww-ing at it.]

I know Atlas had robots but nothing as cool as this!

You're a weapons fanatic. A consultant just means I'm consulting with you in an official capacity about weapons, in which you're well-versed. Try to act--

[ And Ruby's gone. Weiss's tone takes a nosedive into disappointment. ]

Professional...

[ There may be some internal sobbing happening. 100% internal though. Oh well. Allowing Ruby to do her thing, Weiss goes to greet Athrun with a polite curtsy. ]

It's nice to see you again Athrun. You'll have to pardon my partner, she can be a little... eccentric when it comes to weapons.

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[Athrun spots the two as they round the corner. He recognizes Weiss immediately, and next to her is...huh. When he heard she wanted a consultant, he hadn't been expecting Ruby. Was she really well-versed in engineering or--]

What the--

[who what where when WHY WAS SHE SO FAST--

Yeah, that startled him. Not badly enough to draw a weapon, but he definitely finds himself in a defensive position. Luckily she stops a bit away, leaving him with nothing but astonishment.

He can't help but stare a bit, though he diverts his attention to Weiss as she greets him. At the curtsy, he reflexively bows his head and shoulders.]

Er, um. Yes, you too, Weiss.

[At Weiss's comment about Ruby, he looks over at her, where she's busy fawning over the Infinite Justice.]

It...does look that way, yes. I've never seen anyone move like that.

[Then his gaze returns to Weiss.]

When you said you were bringing a consultant, I, uh, didn't realize Ruby was who you meant. Does she have an engineering background, or is she just...er, enthusiastic about combat devices?

[Ruby had to stop herself from climbing all over the Gundam. But at the mention of engineering, she just chucklesnorted and pulled out Crescent Rose, unfolding the scythe and resting it on her shoulder.]

My Uncle Qrow taught me everything he knew about making weapons, and everyone at Signal Academy forges their own weapon, and I made a highly customizable, high impact sniper scythe. I call her Crescent Rose~!

[And once that introduction is made, she folds the weapon back up, replacing it at the small of her back.]

I'm surprised it went down as smoothly as it did, but I'm sure not gonna complain. If they've got working brains, the Red Claw oughta be layin' low for a while after that colossal failure.

[Hopefully they'd stop entirely. He doesn't want cyborgs getting a bad name.]

You a bounty hunter or do you work for Aster too?

I hope this also helps. Not that I expect to fight with it, but I'd be perfectly content to let it serve as a deterrent.

[Athrun shakes his head.]

I'm an Aster employee -- one of their hardware engineers. I've got plenty of experience and education under my belt, and I wanted to see if I could hold down a job other than that of a professional soldier. As it turns out, I can.

So you work there, too? What as?

You've met Ruby before I take it? She's my partner back home and she's essentially a weapons enthusiast and she has experience in weapons development, as she said.

[ She'll just be here rewording what Ruby said to sound professional, thanks. ]

She's also very fast.

We spoke briefly, yes. She mentioned being your partner and being huntresses.

[Athrun's eyes glue themselves firmly to Ruby's weapon as she shows it off up until the very second she puts it away. He's clearly curious, but keeps his questions in check since that's not what they came for.]

Well, that explains that much, at least. I suppose I should be glad she approves of my mobile suit.

[He then motions to the beverages sitting nearby.]

Would you girls like some drinks? I figured it was the least I could do since you were coming out here.

[Ruby will gladly grab a drink as she examines the Gundam up close.]

Enthusiast is putting it nicely. I'm a total dork when it comes to weapons.

[She takes Crescent Rose in one hand, leaving it folded up but cradling it almost like a child.]

They're an extension of our very beings, our souls. You can tell a lot about a person by their weapon.

[She sips the drink as she gazes up at Infinite Justice.] ...And you have to be one of the coolest people ever.

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