un: unitA2 (voice)

[abandonware]

[The voice that filters through has the gruff, raspy edge of someone who hasn't spoken in a while.]

I need intel on the monsters on the outskirts. I'll kill them in exchange.

[After a moment:] There's something else that I need. A cloak. It needs to - [an irritated sigh, and in a mutter:] how do I explain this - to be able to offset high temperatures. A heat sink. It'll increase my functionality.

I can do something in return. That's all.

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text; un: kingofzaun

[howyouseit]

A heat resistant cloak? Sounds feasible enough I'd just have to find a suitable material that is capable of withstanding extreme temperatures here in Aldrip.

Perhaps the hide from one of these supposed monsters but I'm afraid I cannot help much on that front having limited knowledge about the flora and wildlife here since returning without my prior memories of this place.

voice forever over here

[abandonware]

Oh. It's you again.

[The username makes her huff, more exasperated than anything else. She almost asks if he's allowed to speak to her, but decides to focus on her task instead of socializing.]

Not only heat resistant. It needs to cycle heat out of my body and redistribute it so that I don't overheat.

I'm going to kill the monsters. If there's something that can be used, then I'll relay the information.

[...]

You've been here before?

[howyouseit]

Nice way to greet the person who saved you from turning into an ice cube, A2.

[He's teasing. Mostly.]

I see. So not only must it be able to resist the heat with exudes out from your person but repurpose it to keep your core temperature to sustainable levels. This shouldn't be too difficult I've had to deal with similar properties for my hoverboard so it's engine bay does not overheat.

Yeah that's right. I didn't retain any of my memories prior to arriving but some have been slowly returning to me over the course of time.

[abandonware]

Hm.

If you can help... I'd appreciate it.

I see. That's that same thing that weird girl who made the guide mentioned. She must have been talking about people like you. Wonder how often that happens.

un: ecophagy

[nobetawedielike]

A clothing-based heat sink... It's different, but I may be able to make something for you, if I can get the tools.

Please be careful. The monsters sound pretty dangerous.

[abandonware]

Ah. Beta.

Me and Pod can work on acquisition of tools. And I'll be fine. I'm asking for intel to know what I'm up against.

[nobetawedielike]

I'll get together a list for you, then.

Did something happen?

[abandonware]

Thank you.

No. Nothing happened.

[She hesitates before speaking.]

It's only... my function is combat. I can clear threats from the area.

@sakura

[cupidsammo]

You're going to go after those monsters? But some of them are really dangerous!

[abandonware]

[Oh... the winged girl. She recognizes her voice.]

That means they'll be a good challenge. I'll be fine. I'm meant to fight.

[cupidsammo]

You are?

So you want to go out there...?

[abandonware]

Yeah. I'm designed for combat.

And I do. I'm going to neutralize the threats there.

voice; un: spartan

[melnik]

[ The deep, Slavic accented voice that answers has a solemn intrigue to it, seemingly prepared to offer more information dependent on the response. ]

If killing them is simply a bonus, then why do you ask?

[abandonware]

I want to know what I'll be up against. I've never fought organic enemies before.

[melnik]

You fought machines? [ Interesting. ] The thing is, a lot of these monsters were once part of the worlds of the people here. There are probably too many types out there to give you a complete rundown.

[abandonware]

A machine army. I was created to fight them.

[She huffs though, at his answer.] Damn. Which ones cause the most problems?

voice | un: user010102

[computation]

[ Root's voice sounds bright and curious. Computer senses tingling!! ]

A heat sink, huh? What're you doing putting off so much heat?

[abandonware]

[An interesting username.

Accustomed to curiosity by now, A2 answers frankly.]

I'm an android. My core temperature's higher than a human's, so I can overheat in battle.

[computation]

It looks like you got a few other offers, but if none of them pan out, let me know. I'm sure we could make you something at STEM club.

In the meantime, I'd love to hear all about being an android.

audio; un: grimreaper666

[rebellions]

[ Ah. There she is. He probably owes her an explanation (and an apology) after the whole dream fiasco, but frankly, he doesn't want to think about it or deal with it in any way, shape or form! So he'll just choose to ignore it, for now. ]

Still looking for that tourist information, huh?

[ Of course he can't just offer what she's asking for without being a snarky asshole about it first. That would be dangerously close to being nice. ]

Nothing too dangerous or exciting, really. [ For him, maybe. ] Some mutated plants with teeth, mushroom crossed with jellyfish, stone gargoyles or whatever the heck they all are. Nothing a good swing of a sword can't handle.

[ Will those descriptions do anything for her? Chances are the answer is no, but it's genuinely the best he can offer. He's bad at this "helping" thing, in case you couldn't tell. ]

... There are some birds that can spit fire. Maybe their feathers are heat-resistant? That's just a guess, though.

[abandonware]

And look at that — you're still offering it.

[A2's volley is just as rude. There's no real heat in it, however.]

Plants with teeth? [She sounds a little disgusted.] Organics are so... there are so many parts.

[Gross.]

Heat-resistant feathers, hm. [She sounds thoughtful. There's the brief sound of a pen scratching over paper.] Understood. ... Thanks.

[After a delay, a little awkwardly:]

How's your, uh.

Arm.

[rebellions]

Maybe I should start a business. Then I'll send you an invoice.

[ Of course, this is nothing more than a bad joke. He's way too lazy for that. ]

Yeah, shit's pretty gross. They die easily enough, though.

[ He's not sure what to do with her comment on "organics", so he'll just leave it at that... it's not as though most humans don't find that sort of thing strange, too. The question about his arm comes as a surprise, but he doesn't miss a beat providing a snarky reply. ]

Last I checked, still gone.

[ Which is. A problem for a multitude of reasons. ]

voice; un: ushiromiya

[entreats]

The monsters out there are pretty varied.

[ Not that Ange has much combat experience when it comes to those - but she's observed them a lot, so she's pretty sure she has information that can be just as valuable as real experience.

Besides, she doesn't ever mind offering up information. She wouldn't even need A2 to kill them in exchange. ]

What kind of information about them exactly are you looking for?

[abandonware]

It'll be interesting to fight them.

Tactics and strategy. Best ways to neutralize. Activity and habits.

[entreats]

.. interesting?

[ That seems to give the girl some pause. She doesn't seem super startled or anything, but-- almost something closer to interested. ]

In what sort of way? Do you just like fighting?