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⠀⠀/ /⠀thsts really cool
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⠀⠀/ /⠀omg hiiii malenia
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⠀⠀/ /⠀femtanyl always gets me in the mood to write this bitch hnnhg
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⠀⠀/ /⠀why would they say hthis
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@until-umbrasis.bsky.social

That's . . . fascinating.

[ and they hate to admit it as much, but, a capable human is better than a demanding one. and she reminds them of another kind soul, struggling shake the difference in between. ]

Perhaps, um. If you are fine with it, I'd like to see your battle moves some time.

I've changed my mind.

[ following behind silently, brows furrowing. they were being left in the dust so fast!

the thunks of metal come closer behind him, trailing behind like a march. ]

[ . . . amused chuckle. ]

Cute.

[ continuing forth for a little longer, then stopping in front of what looks like an abandoned shed. they push open the door and rope Mokou inside with them. ]

Temporary stay. Until I can find my way home.

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⠀⠀/ /⠀i fell asleep early and woke up now?
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⠀⠀/ /⠀rhis is fucking crazy
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⠀⠀/ /⠀sorry it was asked ofme
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⠀⠀/ /⠀[ putting down the tranquilizer ] aw man
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⠀⠀/ /⠀euthanization for omen
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[ they remain still and ponder for a few moments. reluctant to accept — but he's been nice. ]

I, um . . . okay. I'll go.

[ raising their hand with the beetle, letting it crawl onto the confines of their armor. ]

You're . . . inviting me?

You fight? I wasn't aware humans could be capable.

[ that sounds demeaning, but they look genuinely taken aback. ]

And yet you still find comfort in handling a creature like this, even if a larger version has threatened your life before?

[ nodding. ]

I come from a military force. There's others like me based off of creatures like this . . . bug, and other animals.

It's not very often I get a chance to stop and take in the fauna, what with constant attacks occupying our focus.

If you're certain . . . then, okay.

[ watching it maneuver with awestruck eyes. ]

I've heard of creatures like this only existing as echoes of decorated soldiers. I've . . . never truly seen one for myself.

. . . . . . . .

[ shameful scowl. ] I . . . suppose I am.

? What do you mean by that

They're an oddity. It is almost irresistible to not stab them.

[ they said that like it's just a normal response to anything. ]

I suppose it's good I can't.

I suppose not. Humans aren't usually so casual around someone like me.

Then again, I am only complying since I've no idea where to go.

Oh, no, you are mistaken. I wouldn't wear it.

. . . Oh.

[ they sound a little more interested, watching it with less tension. ]

Where I am from, one would not hesitate to make a small bomb based on one of these. Just overly cautious, is all.

How am I weird? I'm perfectly normal.

They mocked my voice perfectly and it scared me.

[ blankly staring at it in her hands. ]

Will it blow up?

[ who asks that. ]

You're oddly receptive of such information.