[ It's probably a good thing that Jinwoo doesn't hear what she just told Kaisel, because it makes the wyvern even happier. He nudges her face in agreement. ]
The two of you are getting along, huh? [ Not that it's a bad thing. ] But yeah, every shadow I extract are ranked by their strength. They could rank up with me before, but I doubt it all works the same here.
[ Especially now that the system is gone.
He glances up at the Akatsuki, looking for every feature she points out. There's no helping the amazed wow that escapes him. Truly, he can be a nerd when it comes to these things. ]
Really? It must be fun piloting the Akatsuki since you can wield so many weapons. Can it tank more than just beam weapons?
[ Sorry, don't mind him! He's going to come closer to get a better look since she's busy with Kaisel. ]
Maybe he just like being paid attention to. Seems to me like you've been neglecting him with how he's acting now. [Teasing, of course. Cagalli laughs again when the shadow wyvern nudges her in a newfound comradery, and she offers a few more pets along the side of his head.]
Any of the ones you have here talk? [...] Not that I need a conversation.
[She watches him look over her mobile suit, appearing almost enamored by it. It's hard to think of it that way, but it's probably the same for him when people marvel over the shadows. To be fair, Kaisel is a lot more charming than say, Yzak's Duel Blitz Gundam.]
When we pilot, it's to fight, and usually against others in similar suits. If you walk away, it means someone else didn't. Our goal is to stop that from being the reality we live in. Fun isn't a term we'd ever use to describe it.
[Her tone shifts into a much more serious and sobering tone, one laden with multitudes of experience in such matters.]
And I don't know what tank means here. It's still armor, but I've got a shield for a reason if that's what you're asking.
[ Jinwoo hadn't expected the conversation to take such a turn, but maybe he should have seen it coming. He knows what war is. Knows what it does to people, how it strips away any room for words like "fun".
His gaze lingers on the Akatsuki for a moment longer before shifting back to Cagalli, reading the weight behind her words. ]
You're right. That was careless of me.
[ It's not quite an apology, not in so many words, but it's still an acknowledgement. One he means every bit of it. After all, he understands what it's like to fight with the intent to survive, to walk away while someone else doesn't. ]
I guess I meant more like that it must be impressive. The way you handle something that powerful, and the choices you have to make when you wield it.
[ Not everyone can handle strength like that in the best of ways. He's seen firsthand what happens when those who have a bad heart are the powerful ones. ]
[Cagalli shakes her head, blonde hair rustling with the movement. Kaisel gets another pat before she lowers her hand and walks over to stand next to Jinwoo by the Akatsuki.
He gets nudged with her elbow as she stands there silently. Then once more.]
We all say dumb things sometimes. Don't worry about it too much. [Her eyes study the mobile suit, taking a longer look than most would when dealing with a weapon they've had for a decent amount of time.]
You're pretty on the nose when you put it that way. Some machines have more expectations placed on them than others.
[ Like an overgrown dog, Kaisel settles by Cagalli since he's enjoying the attention. The conversation goes over his head so Jinwoo isn't too worried about what he's doing now. ]
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The two of you are getting along, huh? [ Not that it's a bad thing. ] But yeah, every shadow I extract are ranked by their strength. They could rank up with me before, but I doubt it all works the same here.
[ Especially now that the system is gone.
He glances up at the Akatsuki, looking for every feature she points out. There's no helping the amazed wow that escapes him. Truly, he can be a nerd when it comes to these things. ]
Really? It must be fun piloting the Akatsuki since you can wield so many weapons. Can it tank more than just beam weapons?
[ Sorry, don't mind him! He's going to come closer to get a better look since she's busy with Kaisel. ]
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Any of the ones you have here talk? [...] Not that I need a conversation.
[She watches him look over her mobile suit, appearing almost enamored by it. It's hard to think of it that way, but it's probably the same for him when people marvel over the shadows. To be fair, Kaisel is a lot more charming than say, Yzak's Duel Blitz Gundam.]
When we pilot, it's to fight, and usually against others in similar suits. If you walk away, it means someone else didn't. Our goal is to stop that from being the reality we live in. Fun isn't a term we'd ever use to describe it.
[Her tone shifts into a much more serious and sobering tone, one laden with multitudes of experience in such matters.]
And I don't know what tank means here. It's still armor, but I've got a shield for a reason if that's what you're asking.
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His gaze lingers on the Akatsuki for a moment longer before shifting back to Cagalli, reading the weight behind her words. ]
You're right. That was careless of me.
[ It's not quite an apology, not in so many words, but it's still an acknowledgement. One he means every bit of it. After all, he understands what it's like to fight with the intent to survive, to walk away while someone else doesn't. ]
I guess I meant more like that it must be impressive. The way you handle something that powerful, and the choices you have to make when you wield it.
[ Not everyone can handle strength like that in the best of ways. He's seen firsthand what happens when those who have a bad heart are the powerful ones. ]
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He gets nudged with her elbow as she stands there silently. Then once more.]
We all say dumb things sometimes. Don't worry about it too much. [Her eyes study the mobile suit, taking a longer look than most would when dealing with a weapon they've had for a decent amount of time.]
You're pretty on the nose when you put it that way. Some machines have more expectations placed on them than others.
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He tosses her a glance when she says that, eyebrow raising. ]
Here's hoping that burden can be shared. No one should have to shoulder that many expectations on their own.
[ Says the guy who is trying to take on everything by himself... ]
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[It's a cheeky reply with a small smile to go with it. Don't worry about it, Jim, it's old news to her.
She reaches out a hand so Kaisel can join them and not be ignored. He's the reason they came here, after all.]
You're a step ahead in that conversation.
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I can take a step back, if you'd prefer that.
[ Have a tease in return!! ]
Kaisel seems to like you a lot.
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[Thus the patting of the wyvern commences.]
You think? Pretty sure he'd take to anyone who was nice to him, though. Not that I'm insulted. Maybe you two have that in common.
[Heh. Observation or just a friendly jab? Hard to say.]