[ she folds her arms loosely, holding the pipe up to her lips idly. ]
It's been calm. You're right, though. Remarkably well informed for a new recruit. [ a smile! ] Tomorrow our first team should be coming back. There shouldn't be any problems to handle, just a general landscaping.
[ a sigh. ]
I don't know how long it'll last. The borisin are relentless. But it's good to have... well, this.
[ the party, people hanging out, making friends. ]
[Well he's held off long enough. Richie fishes out his own smokes, sparking a light and taking a spot more at her side than direct face-to-face. All the better to keep an eye on things. His ears will occasionally flick to other directions, catching snippets, sudden noises. Can he hear any interesting chatter around him?]
Have you seen a lot of front-line action yourself? What can we expect from them? The borisin.
[ he can hear people just sort of... hanging out. there's not a lot of business going on tonight. some are in awe of jing yuan being here. others are talking about how feixiao's new retainer seems like a nightmare to deal with.
yukong sighs out a long breath of smoke. ]
I've been here for... a long time. I'm almost to the end of my lifespan. [ this is an exaggeration but she's a drama queen. ] I've fought too many borisin to count.
... You really want my advice? If you're in a situation where they've got you cornered, no way out? Kill yourself before they take you prisoner.
[ she is like two hundred and fifty years old so she's justified, but also, you are soooo young
she laughs at that first part. ]
I'll give you that. [ she glances over at the crowd, and then: ] That depends. You might like Lingsha. But there isn't a single person here who isn't worth talking to.
This will be your family for the next few years, Mr. Tozier. Cherish them.
[ she gives him a very warm smile, bringing her pipe back up to her lips. it's sort of picturesque, right? i'll see you later, under the stars, the night before the ignition. it's something you'll remember forever, a kindness from a stranger who welcomed you right into the fold.
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anyway, she glances over at him as he approaches, and gives him a warm little smile. ]
Hello there. I don't believe we've met.
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We wouldn't have, I just got here.
[He smiles as well, extending a hand to shake.]
I'm Rich, Rich Tozier. Nice to meet you.
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[ she takes his hand, and she has a firm grip. like, painfully so. ]
So you're one of the newest healers, yes? [ looks him up and down. ]
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[Ouch?? Clearly this handshake surprises him but he masks quite well.]
That I am. I hope we're up to snuff — it's me and three other yokels who should be hanging around here somewhere.
[Looks around and spots Mizu talking to the Problem Childe. Hm.
Says nothing.]
I hear it's been pretty breezy out here since we captured that base. We're still expecting the recon team, yeah?
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It's been calm. You're right, though. Remarkably well informed for a new recruit. [ a smile! ] Tomorrow our first team should be coming back. There shouldn't be any problems to handle, just a general landscaping.
[ a sigh. ]
I don't know how long it'll last. The borisin are relentless. But it's good to have... well, this.
[ the party, people hanging out, making friends. ]
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[Well he's held off long enough. Richie fishes out his own smokes, sparking a light and taking a spot more at her side than direct face-to-face. All the better to keep an eye on things. His ears will occasionally flick to other directions, catching snippets, sudden noises. Can he hear any interesting chatter around him?]
Have you seen a lot of front-line action yourself? What can we expect from them? The borisin.
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yukong sighs out a long breath of smoke. ]
I've been here for... a long time. I'm almost to the end of my lifespan. [ this is an exaggeration but she's a drama queen. ] I've fought too many borisin to count.
... You really want my advice? If you're in a situation where they've got you cornered, no way out? Kill yourself before they take you prisoner.
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Oh, pshaw. That can't be true. [The end of your lifespan, right. And his ass is gilded with gold.
But the rest is quite serious, so he listens, evens out. He frowns at the clincher.]
...That's a grim prognosis if I ever heard one. But I don't think I've heard anything upbeat about the guys either.
Sorry it's been such a shitshow, Yukong. We're all grateful to the lot of you.
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she hums, giving him an amused look at the first bit. there's a bit of something flirty there, but in that like, okay, you, sort of way.
as for the rest, she taps her pipe out. ]
Just doing my duty. This world is worth protecting. [ ... ] You're young and excited. Keep that alive as long as you can. Take solace in people.
The borisin have a lot of things, but they don't have companionship. It's all we foxians have going for us.
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Anyway he mirrors that look, though without the "you kid" energy. One chance miss yukong please.]
That's not true. We've also got a killer sense of style and throw a damn good party. [He shrugs, gesturing out to the masses.]
So — if I've got to be taking my solace in people, who here's my next best bet for a chitchat? I'm still getting my bearings after all.
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she laughs at that first part. ]
I'll give you that. [ she glances over at the crowd, and then: ] That depends. You might like Lingsha. But there isn't a single person here who isn't worth talking to.
This will be your family for the next few years, Mr. Tozier. Cherish them.
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Which one's that? [Actively looking.] But I don't doubt that. Anyone who's held out this long has got to be worth their weight in gold.
[And ah. Open sentimentality. He huffs, pulling another drag on his cigarette.]
Of course. I'll do my best not to drive them bugshit, but I make no promises.
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she reaches over to him and ruffles his hair. maybe pets his ears a little. wow, forward. ]
You're certainly charming enough to look past the bugshit. [ she teases. ] I believe in you.
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He laughs a little, mildly ducking the touch but not seriously. It is pretty forward but also she's cute as hell.]
Hey come on, I'm trying to make a good impression here! [His HAIR. Tousles it back in place.]
Thanks, though. I believe in you too.
[It may come in a tone of jest, but there's a thread of sincerity there. Her still being here is proof enough that he should.
Anyway he'll salute her, walking off with a smile.]
Take it easy, Yukong. I'll see you later.
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and then that feeling passes. ]
I'll see you later, friend.
[ off he goes! ]