Day 127

[croceamors]

Who: Saix and Stewart, and then Saix, Axel, and Roxas
Open: Closed
When: Day 127
Where: The Forge, and then the Skyway
What: Saix thinks he needs a back up weapon, and starts immediately on going to make it
Format: Whatever
Warnings: Nothing, yet

With a lack of moon in Bastion, Saix knows that he's no longer at his full strength. If he were better with magic, he could augment his battle skills with that... But it's never been his strong point. It's not a pleasant thing to be weakened. So, of course, Saix has decided he won't settle for it. After going to talk with the local smith, he's made an agreement with the other.

It just so happens that he's decided to drag along his fellow Nobodies as well.

Comments

For Stewart

[croceamors]

[Saix has already done enough investigating to figure out who Stewart is, and where he tends to spend his time, so he heads straight for the Forge.]

[bastionpc]

[Stuart is there, though he looks a little stressed about something or another. But as soon as he sees Saix, he pushes his thoughts from his mind so he can speak without being distracted.]

Hey there, how can I help you?

[croceamors]

Hello. [Saix gives a slight bow of his head in respect. While he's certainly not particularly nice, Saix still knows when to show respect when it suits him to do so.] I've heard that you're the one in charge of weaponry here.

[bastionpc]

That I am. What can I do for you?

[croceamors]

I was hoping to see about picking up a ranged weapon of some sort. I usually wield a sword, but it's occurred to me that using another kind of weapon would be useful, especially with the... limit that seems to be imposed on our abilities.

[He learned that quick enough when he tried to experiment with portals.]

[bastionpc]

[Stuart nods at that.]

I think I can whip something up for you. What kind of ranged weapon were you thinking. A gun? A bow?

[croceamors]

A gun might be something I prefer more.. I'm afraid I'm not an expert on such matters, so I'll defer to your expertise if that's acceptable. What kind of gun would have a good range on it while still having decent firepower?

[If anything gets too close, after all, he can take care of it with his claymore.]

[bastionpc]

Well, if you want something strong and with a good range, then a scrap musket is going to be your best bet. It doesn't have great accuracy, but since it shoots bullets in a spread, you won't have to worry about that anyway, so long as you point it away from allies.

Does that sound like something you'd be interested in?

[croceamors]

Yes, it does seem like something that would need to be used carefully in a group... Is there anything else with a bit more accuracy to it?

[It's always good to check your options, after all.]

For Roxas and Axel

[croceamors]

[You guys weren't doing anything, right? Because Saix is going to hunt you two down.]

[coolerthansora]

[Hey, Roxas was totally doing... not much of anything, really. Saix may find him outside somewhere, writing in his journal. Of course he'll snap the book shut as soon as he notices the other approaching.]

[croceamors]

[Saix is actually somewhat impressed that Roxas still writes in a journal. Still, he just comes closer with that usual serious face of his.]

You're not doing anything, are you?

[Said with the kind of "I know you aren't" tone.]

[coolerthansora]

[He might be less impressed if he knew its content.]

I... guess not really. Why?

[What are you trying to recruit him for.]

[croceamors]

[It is My Immortal?]

I think we've spent enough days here recuperating. [Even if Saix has been doing the exact opposite of that.] I thought you would be interested in exploring the area outside of the Bastion with me.

[Translation: I just want to use your skill in battle while I get some stuff. Maybe physical labor.]

[coolerthansora]

[He doesn't do song lyrics. Partly because he doesn't actually know any.

He gives Saix a blank look for a moment because he just cannot get used to this thing where you talk to him without being a total asshole.]

...right, I guess that's a good idea.

Have you- not found Axel yet?

[You're not suggesting just the two of us go because that would be super weird and awkward.]

[croceamors]

[He can go back to that if you want, Roxas.]

No, not yet. I had assumed he would be with you.

[Now he has to spend more time hunting down that jerk, dangit.]

[coolerthansora]

[No. No we're good. This just requires a period of adjustment.]

We're not together all the time...

[Most is not all.]

[croceamors]

...Of course you aren't. Still, you would have a better idea of where he tends to be, wouldn't you?

[flared]

[Hunt them down, ey.

Well, it shouldn't be too difficult to find Axel if Saix is that hellbent about finding him for something, but there's no promises he's doing anything particularly important or interesting, at least for Saix. For Axel though? A nap is a very, very important and interesting thing. And that's what he'll be taking, somewhere outside under the shade of a tree where it's nice and peaceful and quiet.

Mmm. Naps.]

[croceamors]

[Goddammit, Axel, why are you always asleep? He swears it's that, or playing parent to young teenagers. What is he going to do with you?]

[Well, right now, wake you up, and he will accomplish that by giving a loud and sharp clap right by Axel's ears. WAKEY WAKEY, JACKASS]

[flared]

[Mm. What a lovely dream about ice cream he's having. He likes ice cream. Likes it very, very much. Come here, ice cream. Don't run away. Axel just wants to be your fr-- JESUS CHRIST WHAT WAS THAT.]

Whoa!

[Axel wakes up with a start, sitting up and reflexively swinging an arm out as if something's about to attack him. But as it turns out, it's just Saix hovering over him like a creepy shadow. Growling, Axel rests back down on the ground, an arm draped over his eyes.]

Man, what the heck?

[coolerthansora]

[Or Axel could be napping. That would have been Roxas's next guess. He's about to open his mouth to try waking him when Saix just... does that. He gives the other a sidelong glance.]

Jeez. Did you have to do it like that?

[croceamors]

Yes.

[What a silly question, Roxas. Saix straightens up and crosses his arms over his chest.]

I assume you've recovered fully then, Axel?

[flared]

[Geez, talk about a rude awakening.

Axel rubs at his face before he glares up at Saix.]

More or less.

[he grumbles before turning to face Roxas. Hello, bestie.]

What're you two doing here?

[coolerthansora]

[Sorry about that, bestie. Roxas scratches his head.]

Saix wants to explore outside.