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[freedom_engineer]

Who: Colin Starfury, Anyone Else
Open: Open
When: Day 113, Late "Morning"
Where: Arriving from the Skyway
What: Someone new arrives at the Bastion
Format: Action
Warnings: None

[Well, here's something to behold. It looks as though someone's come back from the skyway. Only, this isn't an established resident of the Bastion. Someone new has been added!

Colin's trudging past the onsen with heavy footsteps, he seems to have been traveling for a while. But he's got a wide grin on his face. Oh, and he's got a holstered pistol and a bulky-looking pack hanging on his belt, if that might make anyone wary.

Once he's sure that the ground is solid and not going to behave weirdly, Colin stops in his tracks and starts looking around, taking in his surroundings. He also raises his hand to drum his fingers on his left wrist. Anyone feel like approaching the new guy?]

Comments

[hellpyre]

[New arrivals are always fun! Except when they have to be rescued from the Skyway and something happens. Because something always happens. But this guy made it alright, which is a plus!

Except... there seems to be a distinct lack of welcoming committee. No one approaches him, even as he passes the onsen, but should Colin linger in one spot long enough he might detect the savory aroma of baking bread wafting through the air, coming from the near by Distillery.

And if he listens hard enough, he might also notice that whoever is making it seems to be humming happily.]

[freedom_engineer]

[Well, it's awfully quiet, but it's a small settlement, so that's probably to be expected. Given what he saw out on the Skyway, he's happy to find anything at all.

But, what's this? Is that FOOD he smells? Grain? Carbohydrates? Yes, his stomach confirms with a hungry growl, that is DEFINITELY some much needed carbs.]

Yeah, yeah, hush you. Be realistic, this place is quiet...

[His stomach gives another growl, seemingly in protest, and he sighs. Still, he can hear that humming, and the scans he was taking showed that this place wasn't uninhabited. It's a good sign, and it's time to check it out further.

As he approaches the Distillery, he decides to shout ahead and make his presence known ahead of time. No sense scaring the locals by sneaking up on them.]

Hello! Anyone out there who can understand me?

[hellpyre]

[Rin's sensitive hearing picked up that someone was walking around outside, but given the time of day it could have been anyone, so she made no move to leave her post in the kitchen until some one called out.

Covered in white flour, black hair in a messy bun and tail left thoughtlessly out beneath her white shirt and blue apron, the half-demon poked her head out the open kitchen doorway in to the Distillery's main room.

Well he wasn't familiar at all.]

Hello!

[freedom_engineer]

Oh, good! No language barrier!

[Colin grins and takes a step closer. Not too quickly, this may be a first contact situation, and he's NOT the diplomat of the family...]

Yes, hello. My name is Colin Starfury. Can you tell me where, exactly, I am?

[hellpyre]

Nope! Not here, anyway. Which is good 'cause my English is horrible!

[Rin gives the man a toothy grin, sliding out the rest of the way from the door, hands working over a messy towel to dry them as she came around the bar counter.]

It's just called "The Bastion". Sorry to say, but it's all that's left of this world and a lotta others.

Oh, uhm. I'm Rin. Rin Okumura.

[Hopefully Colin won't mind an offered hand with a little bit of flour still on it.]

[freedom_engineer]

[Most first contact protocols advise against physical contact with a new species without further study. Good thing Colin isn't a diplomat. No, he's an engineer, and he has worse stuff on his hands when he eats lunch. Have a handshake, Rin]

Lots of input and I'm guessing from that statement that I'm not the first odd visitor. Before I continue, please clarify. You said Rin Rin with only a slight pause between the words. Were you repeating yourself with your full name, or is your full name Rin Rin Okumura?

[Have a warm smile, Rin. No matter what you say, you're probably getting called Rin-Rin when Colin's more used to you.]

[hellpyre]

[She's a demon, not an alien. Though touching demons is usually ill advised too.

She doesn't seem to care either way, giving a surprisingly firm, strong handshake for a petite Asian teenager.]

Nope! Most of us here aren't exactly locals.

[Well... Rin-Rin is better than Rin-hime or even Rin-chan, though she lets Kaoru get away with that one because he's too cute to punch.]

Heh, sorry. I was repeatin'. It's just Rin.

[superdrowningskills]

["Approach" may be a bit of a strong word for it. "Observe from a safe distance" is more of what Alucard is doing. Nothing against the newcomer; he's just not one for approaching strangers without good reason.

This man made it on his own though, so that's certainly a point in his favor.]

[freedom_engineer]

[On his way to the distillery, Colin pauses and looks in Alucard's general direction. Sensors indicate there's someone out there. And the medical scanner's having trouble placing it. Alien species, maybe? Oh well, Colin knows when he's busted. He resumes walking towards the smell of cooking bread, and raises his hand above his head to give a visible wave for Alucard's benefit.]

[superdrowningskills]

[Somewhat friendly; another good sign. He's a bit baffled at what the human (at least he looks human; the wind is blowing the wrong direction to be able to catch his scent) is doing with his wrist, but judging by the thing at his side that looks a bit like the weapon Osahar had wielded, it may have something to do with technology well beyond his time.

Alucard doubts he can follow the newcomer without making it obvious this was the case, but he may as well. It's near enough "noon" that he can use food as an excuse.]

[freedom_engineer]

[Well, it seems that by the time Alucard arrives, Colin's been given some food of his own. And he's eating ravenously. Colin glances up at Alucard as he comes in, and gives him a smile and a small nod of greeting.]

[superdrowningskills]

[Alucard nods in return, although he doesn't smile. Really though, it'd be kind of odd if he did smile.

Without a word, he retrieves his own meal and settles into a corner where he can continue to observe the newcomer.]

[freedom_engineer]

[In the time it takes Alucard to sit down, Colin has managed to wolf down two more slices of bread. He's now pulling out a folding tool kit from one of his pants pockets.]

So, are you security for the Bastion?

SOMEBODY CALLED FOR AN NPC?

[bastionpc]

[It isn't too hard to find Nathaniel. He can be found out and about, working on the upkeep of the Bastion itself. He's often around the Monument, and he is actually there right now, doing some kind of work there.]

Re: SOMEBODY CALLED FOR AN NPC?

[freedom_engineer]

[He's starting to wonder how long everyone's been here. Rin's welcome wasn't exactly the warmest... Still, he knows who he needs to go looking for, and he knows that the monument is probably a new toy that he absolutely cannot WAIT to investigate... look for the guy in charge, new toy... look for the guy in charge, new toy... Well, that's not a hard choice.

Only, what's this? There's someone AT the monument. Well, that's not all that surprising, really. If it's such an important structure. May as well introduce himself, maybe this time he WON'T offend the natives.]

Hello there!

[Colin waves over his head as he approaches]

[bastionpc]

[Nathaniel looks up when he hears Colin call out, and a wide smile spreads over his face when he sees him. A new person! That is always good news.

Nathaniel stands up and brushes the dirt off of his knees before replying.]

Hey there! You must be new, I don't think I've seen you around before.

[freedom_engineer]

Just arrived about an hour ago, actually. Already made a poor first impression on poor Miss Okumura.

[He sighs and smiles at that.]

I'm guessing things haven't been easy for all of you here. My name's Colin Starfury.

[He takes a step forward and extends his hand to Nathaniel, but sorry, his eyes are already drawn to the Monument.]

[bastionpc]

Aaah, yeah, she can be a bit touchy at times.

[He reaches out to shake Colin's hand, though he notices Colin's gaze, and he chuckles.]

Interested in the Monument?

[freedom_engineer]

[Colin tears his gaze from the monument finally, and he grins at Nathaniel]

And my own unique personality definitely does not help, I admit. But she had a very interesting tale to tell about this monument... If it can do what she said it can do, I'd very much like to learn how it works. I might be able to work some of my own unique magic on it.

[blackblooded]

[Not going to approach, but Crona's methods of "not approaching" usually wind up calling attention anyway.

The awkward pink-haired teenager stands halfway behind the edge of a building and watches the stranger.]

[freedom_engineer]

[It doesn't take Colin much time at all for Colin to realize he's being watched. Sorry, Crona, but pink hair kinda stands out.

No sense in leaving someone hanging, though. He strolls over to where she's partially obscured herself, and he gives a little wave.]

Hey there!

[blackblooded]

[Crona flinches back, then steps out from behind the wall.]

.... H-hello.

[freedom_engineer]

Easy, I don't bite.

[Have a smile, Crona]

I'm new here, that's all.

[blackblooded]

[Oh no, Crona has to do an introduction? Crona has to show someone around the Bastion?]

W-welcome to the Bastion. I'm... I'm Crona.

[freedom_engineer]

Nice meeting you, Crona. My name is Colin.

You good for a handshake, or would you rather not?

[He keeps smiling warmly. Isn't he just the nicest guy?]