Day 158 : Return from the Observatory

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Who: Everyone and anyone
Open: Day 158
Where: The Monument + some other locations
What: The group returns from the Observatory with one core, one rescued person, and a lot of salvage.
Format: whatever you like
Warnings: science

[On day 158, two days after they left, the salvage crew returns from the second trip to the Mancer Observatory. This time, instead of answers, they have loot. Lots and lots of loot. Also, they've brought a new person with them!

There is a lot of discussions to have, so have them in here.]

((Also, be sure to check out the post here!))

Comments

[coolerthansora]

[The Samurai was told to "take it easy" on returning to the Bastion, whatever that means. Recon is always easy work.

Lacking the rich memories of their more human-looking masters, the lesser Nobodies have an even harder time actually feeling things. But it has picked up on "curiosity," and it might say it feels curious about the man it helped to rescue from inside the plant.

Rucks may have noticed the odd-looking creature earlier with a short blonde boy on the fringes of the Observatory group. It seems no more inclined to approach too closely now, but despite the lack of any apparent eyes, it is definitely looking at him.]

[narrativestranger]

[ Oh, Rucks notices, alright. He postpones exploring to look it over, once, twice; ]

You got a name, there, stranger, or you the quiet type?

[ He ain't got a problem with the quiet types, to be honest. Kid was one of 'em, after all. They can be as useful and kind as anyone. ]

[coolerthansora]

[The Samurai hesitates, because it isn't used to other people addressing it, and then shakes its head.

No, it doesn't have a name. It's been told to think on that, but so far it's been at a loss to come up with a name for itself that its master considers "suitable."]

[narrativestranger]

[ Silent type, and no name, to boot. Sad state of affairs. ]

You goin' lookin' for one?

[ Might as well ask. Rucks's a storyteller - he can help the Nobody find a name if he wants one. ]

[coolerthansora]

[It nods. Sure, it's looking for a name. It still isn't completely clear on why it needs one, but maybe that isn't the point. When its master posed the question, the idea seemed sort of... nice.

After a moment, it points at Rucks. He must have a name, right?]

[narrativestranger]

Hmm. Y' askin' for the name of this old man? Call me Rucks.

Happen to be a storyteller, so I've got a broad range of names if you're lookin' to get one. 'Course, takin' names from history ain't always the best choice.

[coolerthansora]

[Not that it can use his name except when talking to another Nobody, but it's good to know, maybe. And it totally thinks his name is spelled 'Rux.' Xs for everyone.

It tilts its head at that statement. What makes a name a good or bad choice anyway? It hasn't figured that out.]

[narrativestranger]

[ Rux. Beautiful. ]

Got a question to ask? [ He smiles, thinking for a moment, before - ] Lemme guess... Don't understand why a name's important? Don't know how to proper pick a name? Don't know if you wanna take a name from history?

[coolerthansora]

[How do you say 'all of the above' with no words? The Samurai nods and then, imitating a gesture it's seen its master use, gives a helpless shrug.]

[narrativestranger]

[ He chuckles a little. He makes another guess: ]

All of 'em?

[coolerthansora]

[Another nod, and now the Samurai actually takes a few steps closer. It's growing curious about how he'll answer.]

//uses a ton of key kingdom hearts terms because he's a jerk

[narrativestranger]

[ He smiles, before settling himself backwards to sit on a box behind him and start to ramble. ]

Lot to ask about, but we've got time, seems like. A name's the thing that makes you you. If someone you knew asked you to just call 'em "Stranger", you'd keep thinkin' of them by their name. It's that kind of thing. Your name's who you are, right 'n proper. Ain't nobody without a name, in the grand scheme of things. It's just decidin' what kind of name fits you and makes you somebody.

[ You won't grow a heart from just having a name, though. Sorry, Samurai. ]

Pickin' a name's not a choice everyone gets. Most parents name their kid from birth, to make it easier for 'em. But when you pick a name for yourself, best to make it mean somethin' to you. Somethin' important. 've heard of men changin' their names to heroes who inspired them, or ones that meant things they took as tenets in their life. That kind of thing.

Names from history're good if there's one story in particular you admire. If you're just pickin' or choosin' a name, then it ain't gonna have any heart in it, is it? That's why you gotta be careful what you choose.

Y' understand me?

yes perfect

[coolerthansora]

[The Samurai nods slowly. It understands the words, but clearly this man does not realize what kind of creature he's speaking to. These things seem not only difficult but simply inapplicable to a Nobody like itself.

Although, its master would probably agree with him. He's had pretty strange ideas about Nobodies from the start. Maybe he wants the Samurai to have a name precisely because it means all these things Rux is talking about.

But the Samurai puts one of its clawed hands over its chest and shakes its head. It doesn't have any heart to put into choosing.]

[narrativestranger]

[ He tilts his head at the gesture. Hand over the chest, then 'no'. So... Heart, he guesses. No heart. ]

No heart?

[ He chuckles; he's not taking this entirely seriously, but rather as a concept. ]

Do ya care about things? About people? Wanna protect 'em?

[ He's taking a guess. You seem like a guardian, Samurai. ]

[coolerthansora]

[Its instinct is to say no without giving it any thought, but the last question does give it some pause.

After all, part of its job is to protect its master and its master's allies. Part of its job was to rescue this man. And considering the attitude of its master, the Samurai could probably refuse without facing any consequences. Does that mean it does any of this because it wants to, or is it just habit? Would it "care" if its master was defeated? It certainly has a preference for him over the other members of the Organization.

This is a lot more thinking than it's used to doing, but at last it does hold up one finger. One. There's one person it might sort of care about, possibly.]

[narrativestranger]

[ He smiles knowingly. ]

Ain't that kind of feelin', no matter how small, the kind of feelin' someone with a heart would have?

Even if it's just the bare scraps of emotion, you've sure got somethin', then.

[coolerthansora]

[The Samurai nods slightly.

The bare scraps of emotion, huh? It doesn't sound like much, but it's more than the nothing it's always been told that it has.]

[narrativestranger]

[ Rucks smiles. ]

Alright, then. Y' got any more questions for me?

[coolerthansora]

[The Samurai pauses, then shakes its head. It doesn't seem like Rux is going to give it a name either, but he has given it some things to consider.

Don't expect any attempt at a thank you, though. Its master doesn't have the best manners, so it hasn't really caught on.]

[narrativestranger]

[ He chuckles. He can't really expect a thank-you from a guy who can't speak, can he? ]

Hope I was helpful, then. You have a good day, now.

[ He shifts to stand up, giving a little stretch to make sure his back's in the right place and settling his cane so he can support himself with it. ]