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[Well, that was something interesting to hear. Tilting his head to the side, he wasn't too sure what to say before mumbling to himself.]

Is that so? But you can say that. It's more than my friends managed to defeat a couple of Gods and I'm just worried that I might not be around to help them if they come back.

[After all, fighting against two Gods of death and one that is hell bend on destruction? It was definitely a fun time.]

So... how do you kill a God? Ain't they all, y'know, super powerful and stuff?

( and by the looks of ken, he appears to be just an average human. but looks can be deceiving, however. she met a few chosen so far who seemed human on the outside, but they're actually an entire different species or being. )

It's not really kill more like fight them enough where they can see we're stronger than they are.

[That and you know, the most anyone can do is just to seal them off but he'll keep that to himself for now. Instead, he tilted his head before giving a sigh.]

And I'm not fighting alone, I have my teammates and their Personas with us so it makes it slightly easier.

[....................slightly.]

What the tick-tick boom is a Persona? — And if you gotta give me a long explanation what it is, I don't wanna know. Three sentences are the max, two words are the minimum.

( because anything longer than that will just bore her to tears and will just tune out completely. )

[There was a lot to unpack here. As he was trying to figure out how to explain it in the shortest amount of words, he had to stop walking as he gave it some thought.

Let's see here...]

A strange creature that you can summon that is fueled by your own willpower.

[There was the part of it being an extended part of your soul but he'll talk about it later.] Does that help?

Yep, got it! ( that's a good explanation to her despite it sounding a little strange. maybe ken is a mage or some kind with arcane talent. this place does seem crawling with magic users in every direction. it makes her feel a tiny bit jealous, but at least she has her shimmer legs. )

Think ya can show me this creature sometime?

I could but uh...

[He said before eying his belt. As much as he could do it, he couldn't help but shift around his weight.]

I just hope that I won't be any immediate danger soon because that's how I'll be able to summon Kala-Nemi.

Then how's this for a deal? If ya show me, I'll protect you for as long as you need me to.

( of course, she'll need to make a quick pitstop to the forest to grab her weapons sometime during the day if she wants to keep this promise. but she can still hold her own without them. her legs are pretty damn powerful if she says so herself. )

[It's a bad idea, right? Asking her to protect him, that's a bad idea right? The last thing he ever wants is for someone to get hurt for his own sake. However, he also gets the feeling that she won't take no for an answer...]

You sure that's a good idea? I don't want you to end up regretting it as I don't know what will happen when Kala-Nemi should ever show up.

Don't worry!! Kala-Nala will be fine and so will everythin' else.

( jinx tilts her head from side to side in attempt to crack any sore muscles out of her neck. )

Besides we're just gonna cook after this, right? — What's the worst that can happen?

( ... kitchen blowing up or the building they will be in. or maybe some monster decides to jump out of the cupboards to eat their flesh. this place might not be as random as that, but... it's shown to be full of surprises so far. )

That's not...

[Cooking was one thing but protecting him against some sort of supernatural creature was another. Instead, he just placed his hand on his face before shaking his head.]

Nevermind, I don't want to think what's the worst. I think the most is that we burn the farmhouse and we'll be in really really big trouble.

How can fire be trouble, anyway? It provides heat, light, and creates new energy!

( now she is just teasing. jinx is smart enough to know how fire cause a lot of damage given the fact she is a terrorist. but she enjoys boggling and giving people a headache for no reason. )

[And see that look?]

...And create trouble as it burns down forests and probably cities too. And it'll make a lot of people very upset at this new source of energy.

[Yes, he knew she was teasing but still!]

Yeah, okaaaayy — But y'know, people whine all the time how it takes FOREVER to go from this place to the Rumpitur town. If we just kersplat the trees, we wouldn't have to worry so much.

( the girl waves her hands all nonchalant and willy-nilly. )

It'll solve the problem in a snap.

You really don't think too much about how dangerous it can get, do you?

[You know what? Why does he even bother. Again, he just look down and give a sigh. Eventually though, he does look upward to see the farmhouse.]

...Makes me wonder how dangerous it is back in your world.

Only the toughest of the toughest survived in Zaun. You kinda gotta if those Enforcers march on in and try to throw you down for no reason.

( and spotting that farmhouse finally, jinx picks up the space and adjusts the sack that she's been carrying along this whole time. )

Anyway, I hope you're ready to eat the most delicious dish of your life!

Enforcers...? It kind of sounds like they're just the kind of people who makes sure that you always follow the rules or else.

[Which he wasn't too sure how to feel. Regardless, the moment that they get into the farmhouse, he gave a chuckle or two before making his way toward the kitchen.]

But then show me. What kind of fish will you help me cook?

You just hit the bullseye, kid, 'cause that's EXACTLY what they are. A big group of stuffies that won't let anyone have any fun and for us to stay in the shadows so we don't embarrass 'em.

( she stops moving on for a moment to throw the sack over her shoulder to the ground. opening it, she reveals to him the ingredients she snagged: some bread, lettuce, some sauce packages, and crabmeat that's also in tucked in neat packaging. )

Ta-da ♪! — Your dinner...!

[Which makes me wonder just how tough her world must be. For a moment, he didn't say anything and simply looked at the ingredients she unpacked. Raising an eyebrow or two, this wasn't what he was expecting...]

...And here I thought you might have stolen a little bit more based on how the owners were coming after you.

Well, I also kicked the waiter in the jewels when he tried to grab the bag from me, so maybe it's over that.

( how aggressive!! )

But he had it comin'. You don't snag a girl's bag without asking. It's bad manners and just rude...!

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[Ah yes. Now that was the answer he was waiting for.]

Or you could have just asked to give you some ingredients. I'm sure he would have understand.

Yeah, like they would just give me the stuff if I asked 'em like a cutesy lil' girl.

( she rolls her eyes at the completely outrageous alternative, swinging the sack back over her shoulder. )

Gimme a break, Short stuff. As if they do handouts for free. Everyone knows nothing is free AND they'll lose business that way. Your joke could use some work, by the way. I'll rate it a four outta ten.

( jinx should rate it lower due to it not giving her a single giggle, but it got a reaction out of her and that takes effort. )

Edited 2023-09-23 19:53 (UTC)

[He had to admit, he walked right into that one. Scratching the back of his head, he really should have known better when they were in prison.]

I suppose not but that was me being optimistic

[He said before shaking his head.]

But anyway, weren't you going to show me how to cook?

Yeah, I'm following you, Sport...! Where are all the dishes and junk?

( because they are going to need some pots, knives, cutting board, and all of those goodies to make what they're going to make. sure, she could probably snoop around herself to gather whatever materials, but letting ken being in charge of that may be a little faster. )

[As he made his way to the cabinets and the various cupboards, he got out some dishes and pans. Once he did so, he manages to get some of the utensils for her. However....]

And you are sure you're going to be okay with this?

[Was he really willing to trust her with a knife a farmhouse that wasn't even his?]

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