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genessia2017-07-11 03:39 pm
shelteringwings) wrote in genessia2017-07-11 03:39 pm
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Act 03 | [Action/Private Video]
[Action - Attleton Guardian Office]
[It was Mobius' first day on the job in Attleton, and he was... drowsy, to say the least. He was used to being able to stay up as late as he wanted since he got here, since he had no banshee in the form of his best friend and commander harping on him (despite the initial fear of someone mentioning him when he'd gotten here in the first place), but he suddenly has to get back to a "get to work at 6 in the morning" routine. Since he still takes residence in Nova City, that means getting up around 4:30 in the morning to make the hour-long walk through Genessia City to Attleton, and that doesn't even include getting out of Nova and to the HQ at Attleton. Add that with 100 degree weather and you've got a recipe for a cranky Mobius.
But, he had to keep it in check. Can't have his new boss and peers be annoyed with him day one because he has to make a very miserable trek until he finds a place in Attleton. Mobius has nearly dozed off at a desk more than once, but he's managed to stay awake so far. That's a plus, right? He couldn't exactly let himself fall asleep while getting acquainted with his new line of work.
... his new line of work that is currently without computers. How in the world did the last Guardian manage this? Sure, everything was filed nicely and orderly, but... geez.
Mobius was wondering what he should be doing at the moment, asking the AI in his bracer for advice whenever someone wasn't around. She said something about looking at the list of needed upgrades to see if there was anything he could fetch on his own, which wasn't a bad idea. If there was something he could pick up, then that'd be bonus points for him, right? So he looked the lists over while sipping out of a bottle of iced tea with his Noibat latched onto his head as usual. The list was fairly normal, including the aforementioned needed computers, but... one just... confused him.
So he peered out into the main office, squinting at whoever might be in there.]
Okay, could someone maybe tell me why "Spandex" is listed under priority upgrades?
[Private Video - Sonico]
[First day on the job was kind of long, if not a bit bizarre. Probably because of the weird spandex debacle. But he was happily back home in his apartment in Nova (which he would no doubt move out of soon) but it might not be a bad thing to get a new change of scenery since all of his work was in this city in the first place. He needs to resign from the Schnee Company still, and work on getting a new place in Attleton, and now he won't have immediate access to that subarchway he'd opened which meant that could serve as a nice occasional getaway.
One he pondered doing soon, and maybe he could offer to take someone there. The first person that came to mind was Sonico. He would insist to himself that it wasn't a date, just a nice friendly hang out if she'd like to see some fancy ass garden that's been around for centuries. He looked at the corgi in his lap, wondering for a few minutes longer before he turned his device on to send her a message.
... this isn't going to be awkward, is it? Out of the blue like this? Welp, too late now. He'll nervously wave at the device with a sheepish grin, while Quatre lets out a bark.]
Hey there, hope I'm not bothering you in the middle of something or anything.
[It was Mobius' first day on the job in Attleton, and he was... drowsy, to say the least. He was used to being able to stay up as late as he wanted since he got here, since he had no banshee in the form of his best friend and commander harping on him (despite the initial fear of someone mentioning him when he'd gotten here in the first place), but he suddenly has to get back to a "get to work at 6 in the morning" routine. Since he still takes residence in Nova City, that means getting up around 4:30 in the morning to make the hour-long walk through Genessia City to Attleton, and that doesn't even include getting out of Nova and to the HQ at Attleton. Add that with 100 degree weather and you've got a recipe for a cranky Mobius.
But, he had to keep it in check. Can't have his new boss and peers be annoyed with him day one because he has to make a very miserable trek until he finds a place in Attleton. Mobius has nearly dozed off at a desk more than once, but he's managed to stay awake so far. That's a plus, right? He couldn't exactly let himself fall asleep while getting acquainted with his new line of work.
... his new line of work that is currently without computers. How in the world did the last Guardian manage this? Sure, everything was filed nicely and orderly, but... geez.
Mobius was wondering what he should be doing at the moment, asking the AI in his bracer for advice whenever someone wasn't around. She said something about looking at the list of needed upgrades to see if there was anything he could fetch on his own, which wasn't a bad idea. If there was something he could pick up, then that'd be bonus points for him, right? So he looked the lists over while sipping out of a bottle of iced tea with his Noibat latched onto his head as usual. The list was fairly normal, including the aforementioned needed computers, but... one just... confused him.
So he peered out into the main office, squinting at whoever might be in there.]
Okay, could someone maybe tell me why "Spandex" is listed under priority upgrades?
[Private Video - Sonico]
[First day on the job was kind of long, if not a bit bizarre. Probably because of the weird spandex debacle. But he was happily back home in his apartment in Nova (which he would no doubt move out of soon) but it might not be a bad thing to get a new change of scenery since all of his work was in this city in the first place. He needs to resign from the Schnee Company still, and work on getting a new place in Attleton, and now he won't have immediate access to that subarchway he'd opened which meant that could serve as a nice occasional getaway.
One he pondered doing soon, and maybe he could offer to take someone there. The first person that came to mind was Sonico. He would insist to himself that it wasn't a date, just a nice friendly hang out if she'd like to see some fancy ass garden that's been around for centuries. He looked at the corgi in his lap, wondering for a few minutes longer before he turned his device on to send her a message.
... this isn't going to be awkward, is it? Out of the blue like this? Welp, too late now. He'll nervously wave at the device with a sheepish grin, while Quatre lets out a bark.]
Hey there, hope I'm not bothering you in the middle of something or anything.
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Spandex.
Who would have seen this new foe coming? Even Kay's simulations hadn't accounted for it.
He leaps out of his chair, abandoning what is absolutely not his own pitiful attempts at learning handwriting, and into the main room.]
SPARDA! Sonico didn't take off her clothes so you can buy spandex!
[ He used to be a respectable assassin once upon a time. Shooting his own allies, stealing Imperial secrets. Kriff, but he misses that spandex-free life. ]
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[His feathers puff up and his face turns red all over again from remembering Sonico's photos. He covers his mouth with his hand, glancing away to try to regain his composure all over again. Those are mental images that will never leave him now, and he even got the prints so he could show his support...
Oh god, stop thinking about it, Mobius!]
So is there some kinda explanation for this? An in joke I'm missing? Something? Anything?
[Private Video]
Hello! Not at all - I was just messing around with some songs. How are you?
[Private Video]
Fine, just tired from having to get up so early. [Honestly, Cassian, why.] What about you? Come up with anything new there?
[Private Video] Urgh my wifi keeps killing my tags!!
Hello to you too, sweetie.
*Then she sits back up, looking a little sheepish for behaving that way. She pouts for a moment when he mentions getting up early*
I hope that Cassian is being reasonable.
*Then she shakes her head and her fingers start playing with the wires of her headphones*
No. Nothing new today.
[Private Video] Ctrl-C! Ctrl-C saves lives!
Well, so far he's better than my last commander. Who was a complete and total nag. [He loves Caeli, really.] Having to be in the office by 6 in the morning is kinda brutal right now. I... really need to get some living arrangements in Attleton quick.
Though I have to question what he or the other deputies are putting on the "need to get" list.
[A mechanical-sounding female voice chirps from the corner then.]
I don't know. Spandex could be useful for you boys.
[And cue slight blush from Mobius, glaring to something off the screen.]
Shut up, Stardust!
[Private Video] It does! Though last time I somehow deleted by mistake...
Oh - so you're going to move here?
*Try not to look so pleased about this, Sonico*
I'm sure it would be fine if you stayed with us for a while. Then Cassian definitely couldn't complain about you not reporting early.
*She smiles, but the voice catches her off guard, and she tilts her head*
Spandex...?
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Oops.
Maybe he could have worded that better.
The blood starts rushing to Cassian's face as well, and he coughs awkwardly. ]
It's a long story. What you need to know is that it's all Emerald Sustrai's fault. [ He pauses, thinks for a moment. ] And that I have never actually been a stripper, no matter what people are going to tell you.
[Private Video] We can totally chalk that up to "computers are dumb"
[He's had to get a shower practically twice a day since the heatwave kicked in. He never was good at handling heat.
He perks up a bit at her offer and smiles sheepishly again.]
I'd appreciate that, but I wouldn't want to be an inconvenience to you guys. [He looks at Quatre.] Plus I got this little guy and three Pokemon buddies with me, so I wouldn't want them causing any trouble.
[He pauses, then lets out a heavy sigh, his feathers folding back.]
I have... no idea what that was about. I think someone put "spandex" on the list of needed upgrades as a joke. I think there's some inside joke that I'm missing.
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Even with the spandex discovery?
[He glares at his arm when the mechanical female voice pipes up.]
Zip it, Stardust! Last thing I would have suspected is getting roped in on some underground stripper ring without knowing it!
[He pauses, then slowly looks up.]
I mean. That's not what this is, right?
[Private Video] Always!
*Yup, it's pretty crazy, but Sonico looks amused as she slowly shakes her head*
But... maybe you'd feel crowded here anyway with all that going on.
*Besides, there was also the fact that her housemates were loving on each other all the time now*
Huh... I don't think spandex is usually what Cassian likes to wear... Maybe he's just playing tricks on the new guys?
*Although that didn't really seem Cassian's style...*
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No! That's not... [ Great, he really hopes you're proud, you have reduced the ever-controlled spy to sputtering. To be fair, his undercover assignments never involved a challenge such as his own Deputies.
He catches himself with some effort, schooling his face back to sternness. ] No. I can tell you with certainty that this is not a stripper ring. Underground or otherwise.
[ Why did he have to accept this job? Why didn't he stick to cooking in Velvet Lust?! ]
[Action]
[Yes, he had seen Mobius's eyes drifting off, but he wasn't going to be too much of a hardass about it. Still, when the fellow deputy stuck his head out to ask a question, the pilot immediately stopped.]
Did you say spandex? ....God dammit, Dante!
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This isn't a stripper ring? Man I feel double cheated now.
[Because showing up late to work, drinking, and talking about a stripper ring is totally how he needed to introduce himself to the newbie.]
Who's the new guy?
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[He knows Thirteen was teasing, but it gave him an open to pretend to act offended in an over-the-top manner.]
... and yeah, don't talk to me about the hours right now.
[His feathers perked up slightly, giving a puzzled look to Thirteen then.]
So, uh. Was it not agreed upon for spandex to be on the list?
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See, I'd take more comfort in the "not a stripper ring" statement if this hadn't just happened.
And who's the handsome guy?
Shut up, Stardust! Er. Name's Mobius. I just started here.
[Private Video]
I was stationed on a flying aircraft carrier with a bunch of other guys. I think a mini-zoo would be nothing in comparison. I'm not sure how Quatre would do around Meiji, he's never really been around cats but I'm sure Houndoom could wrangle him into behaving.
But, you know, it's only as long as you and Cassian are sure. I wouldn't want to crash there and be a problem.
[He rubs the back of his neck.]
Everyone was accusing Dante of being the culprit, but I'm over here wondering why spandex of all things.
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[Teasing again, but still, he makes it easy.]
And no. No it was not. We're police here, we don't need spandex, of all things. Glad you caught that before anything came of it. Gonna have to talk to someone about this. But I really shouldn't be surprised.
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[He makes it very easy to tease him. Comes with being an incredible spaz.]
I was getting a little concerned there. I wouldn't wear spandex even if I was supposed to perform in it, there's no way I'd wear it as a uniform for the police. I'm not a stripper, damnit.
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[He moved back over toward the main desk and poured himself a cup of coffee, opting to take it black.]
That makes two of us. As if flight suits weren't unflattering enough. Spandex would just be godawful. I'm not some tacky superhero from the comic books, after all.
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[He mutters a bit to himself. He wonders then if he should get a cup of coffee of his own, since being tired may prompt him to go on more muttering tangents. Not that he was a fan of coffee, but hey, anything to keep him awake.]
Yeah, seriously. Leave the spandex to Hyper-man, not me. Closest I would possibly get is the Star Crusaders, but even that's stretching it.
[Though he does realize the one time he did wear an outfit from that aforementioned show... but it was at that weirdass circus. No one needs to know who the Jupiter Star Crusader was, k? K.]
[Private Video]
*In her mind, it's clear she means that while she sleeps on the sofa, but she hasn't added that on so looks completely unfazed by what she's said*
Still, I should probably check with Cassian and Kay.
*At mention of Dante, Sonico smiles, then starts to giggle*
Knowing Dante, I bet he wants spandex uniforms. That award has got to his head.
*Sexiest male or not, spandex is not a good look, Dante*
Don't worry; I'll tell him it's not allowed.
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Once upon a time he had been a respectable spy, kriff it all.
He takes a deep breath. Yes. Good. Deep breaths. Don't yell. Don't shoot anyone - not even if they're blaster-proof, it's bad form. He has such a sudden surge of sympathy for General Draven being constantly stressed and bad-tempered. ]
You're late, Sparda. And put away the drink. [ He turns back to Mobius. Sighs. ] And you... tell your AI to flirt with the other Deputies in their free time.
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[Not even going to make an excuse.]
The drink is like coffee for me. I'm willing to share, but I kinda need it. You wouldn't like me when I don't get it.
[He turns to Mobius, rolling a shoulder.]
Name's Dante. Don't let mister hardass over here scare you. He's not that bad.
[He turns to make for his own office, that seems to be just an old chair and desk]
Oh and tell your AI I'm always up for flirting!
Action| sorry for the TL;DR
Kay doesn't have to sleep but he shares something with Mobius already, his frustration at not having any computer near. Cassian and he already talked about getting new ones but until that happens they're stuck with pencils and paper. Kay is carrying a large box filled to the brim with files around the office when he heard Mobius speaking. He only recognizes him because Cassian had mentioned the feathers.]
No idea. My best guess is Dante. [Now that he's closer, Kay takes a proper look at the young man.] You are showing signs of distress. Is everything alright?
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[Mobius closed his eyes, taking in a slow inhale and exhaling just as slowly before opening his eyes again.]
If she becomes too much of a nuisance, I'll deactivate her.
[There's an annoyed sound from the AI, but she doesn't add anything else. He glances back over to Dante.]
I had a way bigger hardass as my last commander. I'm not really concerned unless he gets to Caelestis or Relda levels of hardass.
[He holds up the list then.]
Were you the one that put 'spandex' on this list?
[Private Video]
[Ladies get the beds and he won't allow it any other way!]
But as long as you're sure, I'd certainly appreciate it. Let 'em know that I can handle some of the cooking and shopping too so I don't come off as a moocher.
[He's puzzled a moment about the 'award' mention, but then it slowly does sink in that, yeah, his co-worker is the guy that won the 'Sexiest Male' award. So that means the winner of Best Dressed Male, Best Cook and Sexiest Male all work in the Attleton Guardian Office. ... that's weird.]
Hopefully he'll listen to you. He kinda gives the impression that he won't listen to anyone and does what he wants. Not... that that's a bad thing, mind you. That kinda demeanor is always refreshing against the serious faced norm.
[It was a wonder Mobius was ever able to successfully work with Caelestis given how much their personalities clashed. Maybe that was part of the charm of the two.
Mobius' feathers perk slightly, remembering why he called in the first place. Whoops, he didn't mean to get so off track.]
Oh, actually, there was something I was wondering. Do you have an opening anytime soon? There was a place from home I was going to visit before moving, and going alone doesn't have the same charm as going there with someone else.
Action| noooo give me all the words!
(plus it made love letters more personal)- so maybe that would make him more use around this place. A weird skill to be considered useful, but at least it was something.He looks over at the droid, his feathers perking a little. That must be the one Cassian mentioned before when he asked to make sure Mobius had nothing against droids in general. Sure, Mobius' home doesn't have the best android record, but he thought it would be interesting to be able to interact with a sentient droid that isn't set on killing people.]
Everyone seems to be pointing at that Dante guy, so I'm gonna assume that this isn't supposed to be here. That's, uh... weird thing to make a joke out of. I was hoping those wouldn't be the uniforms here.
[The question catches Mobius off guard a little, but he laughs a bit, rubbing the back of his neck.]
Ah, yeah I'm alright. I'm not used to waking up so early again. Having the walk I gotta take through this weather isn't the best either.
[Private Video]
*Sonico smiles brightly, quite happy with the idea of Mobius staying with them for a while; that would mean they could sit and talk like this without their devices*
Dante does give that impression, doesn't he?
*She gives an amused smile and tilts her head*
I agree, I think it is refreshing. Most of all, because beneath all of that he does really care about people. He's been very good to me.
*Oh - of course. When Mobius starts to bring up the whole point in his being in touch, she blinks and sits up straight - she had just been enjoying talking with him, but of course he hadn't just called her for a chat*
A place from home? You mean, as one of those archways? I'd be happy to come with you.
haha well then ♥
Kay tilts his head at the feathers moving, that was rather cute.]
I haven't talked to him just yet but judging by what Cassian told me, he's an interesting man. And he apparently shoots at himself for fun.
[Calling Dante 'interesting' sure doesn't make the word justice.]
Do you live very far away?
[Private Video]
[No way he's letting himself get out of helping them, especially if they agree to help him first. He just hopes Quatre behaves most of all, but Houndoom really was good at keeping the corgi in check.]
He was a deputy even before Cass took over, right? Guess he's got a lot going for him since he was kept on board, but he seems like the kinda guy I can enjoy working with.
[His feathers perk up slightly and he smiles. He'd feel absolutely terrible if he knew Sonico thought of it like that, since he did fully intend on just talking to her. He only wanted to make sure it didn't slip his mind.]
I opened one not too long ago, to the Hanging Gardens in my home country. I'd love to show it to you. [He ponders a moment.] I wouldn't want you to make the walk all the way to Nova City in this heat. How about we go when the heatwave passes? I'd be happy to take you for dinner too.
[That's an awfully roundabout way of asking her on a date, but he can't help but feel a little hesitant about even wording it like that. ... or thinking it like that, for that matter. His confidence really was weirdly crushed by that creepy circus. He needed to build that up again.]
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I'm sorry, but did you say he shoots himself for fun?
[What in the world kind of circus did he get himself into!?]
Oh, uh. I still have my apartment in Nova City, so it's a bit of a ways from here. I haven't been able to afford to get any kind of transportation yet to make getting around quicker, unfortunately.
[Private Video]
*Although actually Kay might because he doesn't actually eat...but that's another matter*
That's good. They seem like a lovely group of people to work with. I hope you'll enjoy it.
*When he talks about his subarchway, Sonico smiles - it sounds like somewhere he's very fond of. When he mentions dinner too, Sonico flushes softly. It sounds like a date, but he hasn't said it's a date, so it can't be, can it? Still, she looks very pleased about it all*
I would really like that, Mobius. That sounds lovely.
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That's what Cassian told me, I haven't seen it myself. It leads me to believe he's either not human or he has an amazing healing body. On the bright side, surviving being shoot is always a good thing.
[A really weird one, Rainer. Enjoy!]
I can talk to Cassian and see if you can be allowed to get here a bit later, so you don't have to wake up that early.