Well, I've got a mission that came up, surveying in potential enemy territory, and your name's down as one of the people I'm supposed to bring with me.
Maybe they didn't mean that literally. Fuck, I dunno. I haven't seen you.
And yeah, it's just- scouting out potential build sites. Could be enemy soldiers, random beasts, unspeakable demon monsters coming out of rips in reality- but uh. Don't worry, I can close those up.
crystal.
Hugo? You copy?
[One possibly unfamiliar voice.]
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No, I've dreadful penmanship, my tutors despaired. Who is this?
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This is Ellie. Uh, new Scout. Nice to meet you?
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[ He doesn't sound bothered, taking the Rifter oddness in easy stride, and the greeting's friendly enough, too. ]
I gather you know my name already. What brings you tapping at my crystal this fine—well, fine-ish—day?
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Well, I've got a mission that came up, surveying in potential enemy territory, and your name's down as one of the people I'm supposed to bring with me.
As... muscle?
[So it's written.]
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[ Perhaps a bit nonplussed, but he recovers rapidly. ]
I will take it as a compliment. What is this mission of yours? What dangers shall I be protecting you from?
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And yeah, it's just- scouting out potential build sites. Could be enemy soldiers, random beasts, unspeakable demon monsters coming out of rips in reality- but uh. Don't worry, I can close those up.