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last_free_city Timid test run

1) [ During a lull in the battles, Shion can be found sitting on a bench in the Foundry District with a large, blocky weapon fastened to her arm. Apparently there is a lot on her mind, given the quiet muttering she was making. Occasionally she looks up and around, as if looking for someone while she does a little maintenance on the M.W.S. Care to interrupt the space case? ]

2) [ Shion's wanderings have found her in the Wards district, though she looked rather dismayed and concerned by what she saw. It was more than a little bit of culture shock - her own world was so much more advanced, even in the poorer areas. It was a little difficult to move around through the area, but she managed it - somehow. It's only a matter of time before she bumps into or trips over someone though. Maybe even literally. ]

3) [ Shion was not used to fighting on her own - though she was not a weakling by any means. Yet at the same time, she was prone to distraction, and when she fought, she had always had KOS-MOS with her. Had she made the right decision, coming to this place after handing KOS-MOS over on Second Miltia? Had sh- oh WHOOPS, not paying attention in battle costs Shion, as an attack knocks her back and onto her duff. ]

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[ Wilhelm actually rather liked this world. The wine was a slightly better quality than his own world - he expected nothing less from a world supposedly run by Norse deities - and they had an appreciation for fine music. Though, as for now, Wilhelm had to keep his cover up. The Valkyries knew full well just how powerful he was, which was why they brought him here. But now that there was someone from his own world here...

Green light would pour forth from a slightly cracked-open door near Shion. The light would be coming from the Compass of Order and Chaos, now that Wilhelm is using it to monitor the battlefield, and keep an open communique with Joshua, as he can control it remotely. It was the perfect set-up; he could remain behind and act as the strategist so many thought he was, while using Joshua to affect the battlefield in the way he needed. Wilhelm was more than capable of fighting, but it wasn't his style; this suited him better.

The CEO of Vector patiently awaited Shion to notice him. He knew she would, after all. She would find him seated at a desk, in a rotating computer chair unfitting of a man of his tastes, the Compass illuminating the room from the desk top. ]

[ The glow of green light was definitely something Shion would notice - unless the sun turned green all of a sudden. She looked up indeed, following the glow until she spied Wilhelm. ]

Oh! Excuse me -- [ Shame on you Shion, intruding on ... mind-Braaaaaaaaake. Wait a second, isn't that ... ]

[ Wilhelm blinked his red eyes as Shion entered. He knew Shion would arrive as the Compass had shown it would happen, but... in her Vector uniform? Looking a few years younger? And wearing those glasses? Why she looked just like --... how was that possible? ]

Miss Uzuki.

[ Wilhelm did very well to hide his true reaction, as he often did, but he inadvertently leaned forward a bit in his desk to get a better look at her, clearly interested by this turn of events. Finally, after a few seconds of stunned, yet pokerfaced silence, Wilhelm motions to the seat in front of his desk. ]

Have a seat.

I- I'm sorry, I'm not interrupting you, am I sir?

[ No of course not. He wouldn't invite her in if she were. She walked into the room at the invitation, because she wouldn't dream of turning down the offer, easing into a seat. ]

I had no idea you were here too.

[ Wilhelm didn't respond to her first question; he simply waited as the young research chief took her seat. Her reaction was most interesting to him; no hostility, no anger, not even fear. Intimidation perhaps, due to him being not just her boss, but her boss's boss's boss and the wealthiest man in the history of the human race, but beyond that... ahh. Yes. Of course. It was the same reason KOS-MOS was in her previous hardware form. Different timelines. This just got better and better. ]

Nor should you have one. Though, it is interesting that Norse deities have a use for someone like me, isn't it?

[ Feigned coyness. Wilhelm knows exactly why they brought him here, and so do at least two of the other people that were brought here recently. ]

How have you adjusted?

[ Okay it ... perhaps was a bit silly to ask that question. It didn't need an answer she supposed. ]

Well... in a situation like this, I suppose the Norse have a need for all kinds of people, sir, not just those familiar with battle. We all have a reason for being chosen by the Valkyrie.

[ At the question, she straightens a bit, hands on her lap. ]

I've adjusted fairly well, sir in spite of the situation. The culture - everything - is vastly different from back home.

[ Familiar with battle... well, that was somewhat accurate. Wilhelm was more than capable of fighting, but he almost never did it in his entire life, which has been very, very, very long. Between the two of them, Yeshua was much more commonly involved in fighting. Especially recently. ]

The Ride of the Valkyries appears to be indiscriminate as far as whom they choose to bring back with them.

[ Wilhelm always chose overly-dramatic names. This time, he based it off of a famous classical piece by - you guessed it - Richard Wagner. Translated into English, of course.

Wilhelm watched her fidget in her seat. She was uncomfortable. Wilhelm rarely made any public appearances for Vector, and almost always communicated with Shion's team by speaking directly to Kevin.

It was almost endearing to him. ]

I am aware. But this world is not all bad. A world the likes of which you and I have only read about. Guarded by Gods, whose eyes and ears are all around us. Who reached out to us for help, rather than demand our obedience or threatened damnation or the end of our universe. A veritable Ragnarok.

[ Wilhelm looked at her MWS that she left near the door, over Shion's shoulder. He then returned his red gaze to her bright blue eyes. ]

As old of a model as that is, it is a terrifying weapon here. They use guns not unlike that of your friend, Gaignun Kukai, Jr.

[ Try to relax Shion. But it was difficult - granted these were different situations from back home. She had known OF him, but never truly saw him - or at least not much, and now she was here, sitting and chatting with him like normal.

None of this was normal. ]

I think my brother Jin would be more well versed in the history of a world like this. He is the bookworm in the family, always surrounded by those musty old things. [ ER. Dude, Shion, Wilhelm might be a bookworm too. Backpedal woman, backpedal. ]

Er - that is ...! [ Oh a change in subject. Phew. She didn't want to accidentally offend the CEO. Glancing over her shoulder as he mentioned the M.W.S, she smiled, turning back. ]

Yes; it may be an older model in comparison to the prototypes in development back home, but it's reliable and hasn't failed me yet. Sometimes the old models are more effective than what's more current.

[ Wilhelm leans his hand on his fist as she stumbles over herself, remaining quiet while she tried to backpedal. Despite Wilhelm almost never showing emotion, there was something distinctly amused in his eyes. ]

To the people here, it is likely fascinating, yet terrifying.

[ Just like Joshua. Or the "Gundams." Or E.S. Asher. Or, well, anything else here. ]

Shion, I must ask something of you.

[ Wilhelm then folded his hands together, and leaned his chin on his thumbs, his elbows on the table. ]

Vector does not exist here. You are not my employee in this place. I appreciate the respect and formality, but I would like you to relax. Can you do that for me?

[ Despite how monotonous Wilhelm's voice is, he made an effort to try to sound friendly. Getting her to trust him, knowing what everyone else from their universe here knows about him, would go a long way. And this was always a good start. ]

[ To the people here - oh yes, definitely. She considered this for a few minutes, green eyes darting up in surprise when she was addressed. ]

Ah - [ Relax. A- ha ha ha ha. She should. Why not? She bowed her head, sheepishly. ]

Yes. I'm sorry, sir. [ Wilhelm. Not sir. But rather than correct herself, she took a breath. ]

Of course you seem to have adjusted quite well here, yourself. Have.. you been here long? [ She was already trying to remember the last time she'd ever seen mention of the CEO - and it seemed a world away. Even back home it seemed a world away. ]

There is no need to apologize. [ Good, good. Some headway. He is hoping to gain her trust soon, and quickly. It will make it more difficult to believe everything Jr. will inevitably tell her, or so he hopes. ]

Only for a few days.

[ Wilhelm replies, folding his hands on top of one another on his desk. ]

Have you seen any others from our universe here?

[ Quite possibly! But It will be nigh impossible when it hits the topic of Kevin. ]

I've come across a few, yes. Jr., and my coworker Allen - and KOS-MOS. I haven't come across anyone else yet.

I wonder, back home they must have noticed we've gone by now.

[ That's a topic he's not looking forward to, even if it's inevitable. ]

I'll help keep an eye out, then.

[ Even if it's for entirely self-serving reasons. ]

Besides your M.W.S., what else were you able to bring here, Shion?

[ Shion smiles at the offer. ]

Thank you, sir. Is there anyone you're hoping to see as well, that I can watch for in turn?

[ And a puzzled blink. ]

What else? It's just that - and my datapad, of course. I'm afraid I didn't have much time to pack anything when the Valkyrie came.

What about your A.G.W.S.?

[ Wilhelm leans forward a bit on his desk, leaning his chin on his fists. ]

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Why is this strangely cute?

Because it is :D

>_< It is. It really is.

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