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[starguy]

[ The video comes on easy, Peter's perfectly in frame and everything. He knows how to do a holo-call. Here's a blond-haired, blue-eyed Earther that you may have seen either helping at the inn's bar or wandering around town without much of a clear goal. He looks excited now. ]

Hey there, fellow off-worlders! How's everybody doing? The name's Peter Quill, a.k.a. Star-Lord. [ For drama's sake, he flashes his visor on. ] Former space pirate and current, uh... ad... venturer? Beast hunter? I'm actually thinking of starting up a monster-hunting venture-thing, so if anybody else wants to try out monster hunting with me, let me know!

You gotta prove your creds before we get started though -- I don't want anybody hurting themselves on my watch. [ He flips his mask back off, revealing his cheery face once again. ] So, how about to start, you can join me and explore those caves I keep hearing about? It's up north of town, Lorentia Cave. No pressure on joining, but if nothing else, there's supposed to be gems and treasure in there. And I dunno about you guys, but I never turn down a chance to find treasure.

Plus, hey, if we're really lucky, we might get to see a dragon! At least, that's what they say...

[ He's being more ominous than strictly necessary, but he's just trying to sell this idea, see, sometimes that means a little showmanship. ]

Anyway, that's pretty much all I had. Star-Lord out!

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[incessantness]

(it's video. again, just a little game. they're going to do this until all forms are exhausted, but it's a fun thing to see if their closest friend could recognize them in every way. so, it's tonari this time.)

How do we even prove our... Creds?

[starguy]

[ Peter squints at the video. Is this a new person? No, they don't have their necklaces yet, right? Hmmmmmmmmm. ]

You can join me in the caves, and I'll see how you do!

[ It's a toss-up on whether this is Fushi or not, but he'll be nice either way. ]

"Creds" is short for credentials, by the way.

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[grappler]

[Vi rolls her eyes a little bit, and shakes her head.]

And what kind of creds do you have? I don't wanna have to be dragging your lame ass around if we get into trouble, either.

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[starguy]

Wow, you don't think I have the skills to back it up? I'm hurt.

[ He's kidding, of course, but he also answers her question, because she's right. ]

I know creds don't mean scut here. I mean, I could tell you I was in the Ravagers for ten years, but nobody else knows who they are. And me and my friends killed a space dragon once, but all I've got is my word to prove it. But I'm not worried about watching my own back, I just need to know how much I gotta watch anyone else's.

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[touchofcashmere]

[you had him at treasure and gems. though he's not really good at video so what you get is a nice view up his nose] I'll be there with bells on. I'm a bit of an old hand at adventure myself. Beat off a whole Navy crew once. It was hard, but someone had to show them who was boss.

[starguy]

[ Peter laughs at the shoddy video. It adds character, really. ]

Awesome! I'm sure you know your way around treasure, huh?

[ And with credentials like those, who can say no? ]

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[usarinpa]

[ Oh, hey, it's Peter. She'd almost forgotten he'd said he was going to do this eventually... ]

You gonna give me a superhero name, too?

[starguy]

[ See! Look at that follow-through, Mizuki! ]

Hey, if you want one! Pick a theme and I'll see what I can cook up.

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[theleadingman]

[Balthier has seen this gentleman in passing more than a few times since their arrival, though they've not had cause to properly cross paths just yet. Immediately, there's a great deal about this message of his that catches the sky pirate's interest, and he does little to veil his intrigue when he answers.]

Former pirate, you say?

[Where he comes from, pirate and adventurer are rather synonymous, though the former certainl has more style.]

Far be it from me to say no to an opportunity for treasure. It would seem we have that in common.

[A pause.]

Do you really ask people to call you Star-Lord?

[starguy]

[ Peter, meanwhile, has been so busy trying to figure out what to do with his time that he's mostly been paying attention to the locals... but Balthier has his attention instantly. Now here's a guy who sounds like he know what he's doing.

Yep! Had about ten years of active piracy before I split from my crew. I know that itch for treasure never really lets up.

[ He knows name dropping doesn't work here, but he itches for it so bad. So bad. But onto the questions, that seems more pertinent. ]

Hey, if the title fits. [ Just for show, he's gives his blasters a twirl. ] I did say I was a pirate in space, right?

[ He laughs. Okay, no, he can't back it up in a place like this. ]

Peter's fine, really. But I do all my work under the name Star-Lord. Feels more exciting that way, you know?

[enactors]

and if the dragon sees you?

[starguy]

that depends. if it can talk, we can talk

if it attacks then we fight back

[ Simple! If a dragon attacks you, just kill it, right? ]

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[parasaito]

Star-Lord?

[Seriously, even if Peter comes from a world where space travel is a thing, the name sounds more like a username some sci-fi nerd would use on the internet...]

Did you come up with that name?

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[starguy]

Yeah, seriously!

[ He does not experience cringe for this. He is smiling as bright as ever. ]

It's actually the name of my favorite band from back home. But I kinda made it my own once I was out in space.

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[faeshim]

Hmm...I do enjoy a nice cave. But dragons are quite cranky, my Lord.

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[starguy]

[ "My Lord" legitimately makes him chortle. ]

Star-Lord. Lord of the stars, but not like, in a legal sense.

[ Gosh, imagine getting a legal title to own the stars. Wild. ]

Anyway, you're totally welcome to come, dude! Dragons are usually pretty easy to spot, so if we have to run, we'll run. And if we have to fight, then we'll fight!

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[maiestas]

You can count me in, Peter. You know I'm down for a good fight, and doing stupid stuff.

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[starguy]

Hell yeah! Knew I could count on you, Rin.

[ He winks, full of cheer. ]

Who says we're doing anything stupid?

[ But he says that with the kind of dumb smile that says "yes, I love doing stupid stuff." ]

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[wishupona]

[Well now, if it isn't one of her favorite dad friends!]

A cave adventure, huh? I think it sounds like fun. Count me in!

[Though the dragon bit actually makes her laugh.]

Are dragons as uncommon where you're from as the undead are, Peter?

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[starguy]

[ Ah, the spirit of youth... Peter hasn't lost it, but you know he'd spend the whole adventure watching out for the Teens now. ]

Yeah, that's the spirit! Who doesn't wanna go on a cave adventure?

[ No one, that's who! ]

Hah, not really. I mean, I've fought a dragon before, but he was a pretty deal. Actually can't believe we kicked his ass, to be honest. He was this like, interplanetary space dragon, so he was tough. Not too tough for me and my friends, though.

[ He grins. Talking about the Guardians makes him brighten up instantly. ]

The way I see it, if this guy's just a cave dragon, he can't be as tough as that one, right?

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[baldrshand]

Have you ever encountered a dragon before? I don't think I would be so cavalier about it, if I were you.

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[starguy]

Oh, yeah! Me and my friends killed a huge space dragon back in my world. I figure a dragon here can't possibly be as badass as Fin Fang Foom, you know?

[ Those words are meaningless, Peter. Also I need to apologize because Fin Fang Foom is such an old racist Marvel character. ]

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[sisterlyshield]

[Hello again.]

Did you say you want to start a monster-hunting group? I bet the locals would appreciate that. I heard some of them mention in passing a concern about some of the wildlife outside of town. It'd be a good way of keeping things safe and secure.

[And an excellent way to show how useful they can be to everyone here. That might not seem like much, but it could be quite useful.]

I was thinking about taking a look at the caves myself. Don't know how far we can get in, but I wouldn't mind coming along. I've seen a fair bit of combat back home, so I'd like to think I can hold my own, but I don't mind being put to the test.

[She swears she's good for more things than just fishing and carrying supplies.]

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[starguy]

Totally! It'd help everybody, right? Keep us busy, maybe up our revenue stream... I figure if we're gonna be here without much else to do, a little monster-hunting can't hurt.

[ A chance to help people and get paid, just how Peter likes it. ]

Sounds good to me! I know you're tough, so I don't doubt that you've got the moves to back it up, but it might be fun! A little sparring, a little cave-exploring... Two birds; one stone, right?

[ She can definitely kick his ass, and he is here for that. ]

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[inemeraldfaith]

Did you say you're going hunting for gems and treasure??

[Honestly, that she zeroes right in on this is probably a result of her conversations with Balthier, sky pirate extraordinaire. This could be her moment! She could pretend she's a pirate!

Never mind that this will likely be a dangerous undertaking. Aerith has the heart of an adventurer, but certainly not the kind of experience that Cloud and Avalanche does.]

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[starguy]

[ Danger is part of the fun!!!! ]

You bet I did! That sounds like an adventure, am I right?

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[emyoji]

Star Lord? That's certainly a title.

[ More importantly, though: ] You want to hunt beasts? That's dangerous, isn't it?