Post by Nelgae on Jul 30, 2023 22:52:09 GMT -5
Juch: TL, Combat rune, and Lost sparring regimen x2
Nelgae: TL, Combat Rune
Nelgae: TL, Combat Rune
Juch — 07/27/2023 9:28 AM
"Handler?"
The rain began to ease up a bit on Juch's end, with the rapid and furious staccato pelting against the car's window to a more manageable - yet still an unfortunate - amount. Judging from the context, they didn't seem like his queen, but someone else altogether. Perhaps they were affiliated with the PTO instead? Or was this a person from the Arlian's champion days?
Interesting.
And it made sense for Nier; she referred to the various insects in more endearing terms, after all, "Well, I'm glad he didn't eat you in the end; that would have been quite the loss."
"As we deepen our relationship, perhaps I'll introduce you two to Queenie one day. She's a bit shy and skittish though."
July 28, 2023
Rei — 07/28/2023 2:29 AM
The idea of a handler made sense to Nier, though it probably sounded weird to Juch. Nelgae, though a former Champion of Arlia and with the strength he possessed, still had to start out as a Grunt. Then again, the PTO was a military. Nier giggled before she said, "Master Nel may have strength, but he didn't understand military order when he first joined. He was the muscle with no brains. So he had a handler that could direct him until he understood things more."
Such blasphemy could likely only be said while he was asleep, but who really knew? The girl then giggled, before she tilted her head a bit, "Queenie, huh? Almost sounds like the queen of her own colony. Or people?" She placed a finger to her chin as she imagined what sort of queen would be shy and skittish. "Maybe don't surprise Mater Nel with her, though. If she runs, that miiiiiiight trigger his hunting instincts."
That should be a fair warning, right? Juch always stood his ground around him, so it wasn't like the android had ever triggered that hunting within him. The last time they had met face to face with those idiots that had bombed the trio, however, did. Self defense and hunting instincts told the big ol' ant to go and captire those guys. Probably yelled at him to eat them as well, but he retrained himself for once. "Got any other friends that we might be able to meet?" She queeried the android with a more innocent tone.
July 29, 2023
Juch — Yesterday at 10:34 AM
Ah, a person who was able to direct Nelgae properly when he was starting out in the PTO. With this handler informing him on where to go or what to do, it would do more to cultivate the image of Nelgae amongst the ranks.
With the Arlian in question napping away and with Nier's suppressed laughter, however, Juch had a distinct feeling that he was partaking like a gossiping school girl at a sleep over. How funny.
"Queenie doesn't like to leave her cave, so I don't think it would be much of an issue - but indeed, she is the surviving matriarch of her race," the android continued, taking another turn on the rainy road, "But Metal Spiders are more...closer to nature, shall we say, than the variety of races you may encounter in the PTO."
Nier mentioned hunting instincts, this primal behavior prominent especially in predators, which had caused Juch to raise his brow. He knew of such behavior in wild animals, but to have that be associated with Nelgae as well...hm, well, that was good to know.
"As for other friends - there are certainly others," Juch drummed his fingers on the steering wheel, "I am considering when would be an appropriate time to introduce them to you and Nelgae."
Rei — Yesterday at 10:47 AM
She wondered if he knew about the newest additional to the Klaxxi race. Nelgae was certainly not shy about, nor was Wriggle all that shy about her, either. Wriggle Nightbug might have been a pure nightbug before, but she had changed into a Klaxxi and taken on the role of matriarch, though she and Nel had yet to make new Klaxxi. "Metal Spider, huh? Spiders are natural predators of other insects on Earth," she noted.
"Y'know, you could always introduce me first," Nier suggested with a grin. Though she appeared young, Nier could handle herself in a fight. It wasn't like Master Nel didn't encourage her to go out and train in the wider world. Though he didn't seem to shoe that much care for her in their last meeting, he did seem to take an active role in training and defending the girl. Was that also instinct?
"By the way, don't most of us organic people have instinct? Kinda like...I guess I'll use the Earthlings' example. It's better to be afraid of the shadow, and it not be a lion on the Savanah, than disregard the shaow, and it turn out to be an aggressive black mamba." Wasn't that how it went? Oh wait, maybe she was supposed to use the big cat as the attacker as well? Oh well.
She pondered for a moment before she qurried about Queenie, "Oh, and about her cave... uh, is it filled with webs? I'm not sure she'd appreciate Master Nel tearing through them if he gets frustrated by 'em."
Juch — Yesterday at 11:44 AM
"Spiders are, that is true," Juch's car swerved again, moving down towards another section of town. The engine's rumbling slowed to a stop, "But they focus on traps and ambush tactics to hunt their prey."
But there was an idea. Nier certainly was more adaptable to certain social situations than Nelgae was, so to have her test the waters was something to consider. However, it wasn't just the Metal Spiders that Juch was thinking of when he mentioned as 'other friends'. Perhaps...
"We can certainly schedule something after I visit you on Frieza," the android spoke with a smile. The click of the seat belt sounded in the otherwise empty vehicle as the android stepped out - the rain becoming more of a drizzle now, "But will Nelgae be alright without you helping him manage for a bit?"
"Generally, people do have such tendencies as well; phobias and the like, maternal and caring for the young, all imprinted in their genes. But it's certainly less pronounced, at least on the surface, compared to others. Being afraid of poisonous spiders was also a survival tactic."
"The material produced from Metal Spiders is a sturdy, but lightweight material; most of it is harvested, so it isn't...full of webs like you may imagine."
Rei — Yesterday at 11:54 AM
So the spiders were less about brute strength and more about using assassination techniques. "Oh... wait, what do metal spiders eat? Metal?" She grinned like a cat as she placed a hand over her mouth. Such a naughty girl. But that was her charm. "Oh, done driving? I assumed that your onboard AI could handle that while talking to me," she grinned, before she checked their subspace map.
"Master Nel should be fine. I think he'll be tied with with work between then and the meeting day on Frieza. At worst, he'll just tear his platoon apart and eat 'em." She certainly had no loyalty to the PTO itself, and seemed to just show it to Nel. "But he shouldn't get that frustrated. Maybe kill a fellow grunt or two if the make him mad. He understands military structure enough to not kill his superiors. I think." Maybe just maim them horribly.
She listen to what he said next before she pondered, and wondered if that's what Nel felt about her. He certainly didn't pull his punches when he defended her, but neither did he hold back when he threw her into danger. Her sense of danger was naturally higher than before, of course, but she did feel a bit safer with a hard shelled bug man around her.
The real surprise was the metal spider factoid, however. "Hmm. I wonder if that's what your skin is made of? Or perhaps your clothes," she pondered out loud. She was a little disappointed, however. She had wanted to see how Nel would get annoyed at such webbing.
Juch — Yesterday at 8:57 PM
"They do need a steady diet of natural minerals in order to maintain their sheen," Juch chuckled as he slammed the car door shut. The tell tale sounds of the vehicle transforming back into a capsule could be heard before he turned his attention back to Nier with a small smile, "It may come as a surprise to you, but there are times where I would prefer older technology. In this instance, an AI would certainly be more convenient, but additional electronics also provide additional security risks - if that makes sense."
Seemingly unfazed by the off handed remark about Nelgae potentially turning on his colleagues, but given the structure of the PTO, a handful of grunts going missing was just the cost of doing business - the wheels of machine must be greased with the blood of many, even if it was just for sport and entertainment.
"That is a good guess. I'll leave it at that," Juch continued as another puff of capsule technology revealed a small space ship in its place, "As for you coming over then, I think that can certainly be arranged. If it is convenient for you, you can ride on my spaceship on the return trip from Frieza."
"If there isn't anything else, we'll talk more when I arrive on Frieza then. I'll contact you before I arrive; keep in touch."
Rei — Yesterday at 9:26 PM
Nier smiled as she thought about the idea of AI that could be hacked. Maybe she hadn't used the right terms? After all, Nier was bright, but not the brightest. Probably a part of her charm as well. As she placed a few fingers against the map, she pulled up a secondary map and smiled as she tapped a few buttons. "Told tech isn't bad. Not a lot of people think about it, because it's out of their wheelhouse. Primitive, some might say."
"Good guess? Booo, I wanna know... but then again, you aren't that comfortable to tell me yet. Good instincts," she giggled, though it seemed that Nier wasn't upset. In fact, she wasn't. The man droid couldn't be too careful after an attempted assassination. She then tilted her head and wondered for a moment before she grinned. "That should be fine, just fine. That gives me time to tell Master Nel."
When he must have gotten to his next destination, Nier agreed, "Sure, I'll keep in touch. Though the messages will have to remain crytpic and coded." Since he kept using all these burner phones. "Ah, looks like we're pausing at the perfect time. We're about to leave subspace. Take care, Mr. J," Nier said in a chipper tone as Nelgae seemed to wake up as they came out of subspace and the ship jolted a bit. Before them lay the home of the PTO.
Nelgae: 1019
Juch: 770