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[driven_by_you]

[1]
[After a catastrophe - a battle, perhaps? Someone was helping in an impromptu set up volunteer hospital. That someone just happens to be Coztik. It's late at night and patients don't need help anymore - one way, or another...]

This world... so much everyday tragedy.
I'm sad that you are forced to live in a place like this. If I could, I would make it so much better. For everyone.

[His hands are red with blood - blood of people he tried to save, not kill.]


[2]
[Battle prompt! Whatever enemies you face, suddenly one of them is skewered on a long, golden lance-like tendril. No it's not the Festum - Coztic Pilhua to the rescue!]

You have your objective. Go! I will handle these ones in your name.

My opponents - you fought well, but I am afraid this is over!

[You just noticed that his attack deliberately hit away from the cockpit, to disable but not kill. Will he really be alright alone? That's a lot of bad guys...]


[3]
[Relaxation time! Maybe you're out for a few drinks. Maybe it's even a date! One way or another, it's time to have some fun together, and you have the awkward alien to accompany you.]

H... ha ha ha. I am not really good at such things, I must warn you in advance...

Comments

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[zetahatsudo]

[You weren't the only one doing runs in the hospital, Coztic. A certain bluenette Newytpe was witnessing this monolog of yours, and he has thoughts to add.]

You have a kind heart, Coztic. It's an admirable trait that I'm finding sadly lacking in those we face. [He leans against a table.] ... It hurts, doesn't it? When we try to save people, and fail.

[driven_by_you]

It does. It really does.

But what else can we do, but move forward? And hope the others we have failed will forgive us...

[Yeah, full emo mode.]

2

[way_of_justice]

Right!

[The young girl holds her hands in front of her and begins the chant of Masamune.]

As long as the devil lives, my blade shall pierce its heart. As long as evil persists, my steel shall know the taint of blood.

[She then dramatically thrusts her open palm forward.]

Therein lies the way of the sword!

[Her small frame is covered in a bright light and she emerges from it in a suit of mechanical armor.]



My fellow warrior, you seem to be confused!

[Ichijou starts screaming in pain as tendrils sprout from the stomach of the indigo samurai, piercing the cockpits of the machines that were just disabled. Their screams are met with glee from the metal warrior.]

If you were going to handle this yourself, you must ensure that the wicked are punished!

[driven_by_you]

No! Why do you do this?

[Coztic Pilhua stands still, its pilot momentarily too shocked to act.]
Will you let your taste for blood get in the way of your goal?!

[way_of_justice]

They were our enemy, if we had left them alive they could have gotten in our way again. I'm not going to give them the chance to hurt anyone else here.



BESIDES, my goal and that of my Midou has always been to ensure that the wicked pay the price.

[driven_by_you]

Ensure the wickad pay the price? Do you consider yourself some sort of superior authority that distributes judgement on others?

[The Pilhua starts running mid-air, towards the mission destination - which is still a far distance away.]

I refuse to participate in your show of self-rightousness!

[way_of_justice]

Correct. That's all there is to it.

[A blade flashes and the remaining enemies near her are cleaved apart.]



Self-righteousness? I am the Tsurugi made to smite evil. This is no show, this is my duty.

[driven_by_you]

They are not evil either, just doing their duty!

...

We will talk about this later. Now is really not the time.

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[empress_without_a_throne]

[And for Mizuki, it's even worse. So much as standing exposed in the sunlight is physically irritating, and much of the food the planet can provide is pure poison for her. And what's left costs an arm and a leg to procure.]

I appreciate your concern, but making Earth more habitable for me would probably make life miserable for millions.

[driven_by_you]

Surely we can come to some sort of compromise. Ideally, other beings should be able to co-exist on Earth with at least some level of comfort.

3

[way_of_vengeance]

[It's relaxation time at a bathhouse! And Kanae has neglected to explain the difference between the male and female baths, so you're in the same one as her. SEDUCTIVE VOICE: ON.]

Oh my...Could it be that you...want me to show you?

[Her maid Sayo is standing off to the side, fully-dressed and elderly as always.]

Re: 3

[driven_by_you]

Ah, well. I believe I am doing something wrong.

[Could it be that he's in the female part of the baths? Or maybe it's the fact that Coztic is still fully clothed, sticking out like a sore thumb.]

I... seem to experience a peculiar sensation. Ha ha... it is probably normal for this activity.

Re: 3

[way_of_vengeance]

[Now that some of the steam's cleared, she can notice that.]

Hey, this isn't some manzai routine..



It seems you picked a poor target, Mistress.


The point is, you're not supposed to have any clothes on!

[driven_by_you]

Ah, is that so? My apologies.

[Coztic starts taking all his clothes off, not feeling any kind of embarassment.]

Is that better?

[way_of_vengeance]

[Suddenly Kanae seems much less sure of herself.]

Aah, y-yes...

[driven_by_you]

Are you alright? Did something happen? You seem unsure all out of sudden.

[Coztic moves in closer and tries to grab Kanae by her shoulders protectively. While naked.]

Ah, there is this strange sensation again, and it is intensifying. Could it... be affecting you too?

[way_of_vengeance]

Aah, n-no, it's fine...

[She's still affected! What could possibly be going on?]

[driven_by_you]

Are you sure? Maybe we should get into the water already... it may help with this feeling.

[way_of_vengeance]

Y-yes...

[She sinks into the water up to her mouth, looking embarassed as ever.]



It seems the Mistress still has a lot to learn in this area. Ohohoho.


Bghk-! Sayo!

[driven_by_you]

Ahh, that really feels good.

[Ceztic sighs in content, his elbows resting on the side of the pool.]

Learn in this area? Are you saying there is more to this activity than just being in the water?

[way_of_vengeance]

Well...

that...

You see...

[driven_by_you]

Yes?

[Totally innocent, if a bit confused.]

[way_of_vengeance]

I think the mistress is trying to say that this is a very erotic situation.



Ero-no! Two young people, in the baths together, all alone-It's romantic! Ro-man-tic!

[driven_by_you]

Alone? I believe we are accompanied by at least one more person.

[Ceztic nods to Sayo.]

What does one do in an eromantic situation?

[way_of_vengeance]

W-well...when a lady is courageous and forthcoming near you, you should reciprocate her feelings in full.

[driven_by_you]

I see.

[Moves in closer through the water.]

Well, admittedly I do not understand fully. But is there something that I should do here?

Is there something you want me to do?

[way_of_vengeance]

W-well, first you...um, how to say it...


Perhaps you should try relaxing in the male baths, young man.

[driven_by_you]

??

[Totally confused now.]

[way_of_vengeance]

It's usually customary for men and women to bathe separately. I'm sure the mistress must have explained it...perhaps you didn't hear her?



Sayo...

2)

[russianbluerobo]

[To whick Coztic is replied to.... with a meow. Wait. What?]

[The massive machine he just helped moved forward... then it stopped.]

[Apparently. It just forgot what the heck they were supposed to be doing and just looks at the Pilhua dumbly.]

Re: 2)

[driven_by_you]

Go forward, I will guard your... rear?

You are not going to advance, are you?

[Coztic Pilhua starts entangling itself with the enemies, weaving between them and slashing with its sword.]

Can you even understand me? This is unusual...

[russianbluerobo]

[Try using smaller and simpler words. The Slava is just going to stand there and - no. Wait. Now its chasing arounda few enemies and using them like cat toys. Seeing as the machine lacks teeth it just headbutted few of the things it got into its grip. Thankfully Vlaska isn't killing anyone with his play.... but it would scare the living daylights out of more than a few people.]

[driven_by_you]

Do you want to help me? But I do not speak your language...

Come, advance!

[Pilhua is going to point out towards the mission's objective.]

[russianbluerobo]

[And the Slava's just staring dumbly at you again Coztic. If you open a video link you'd see that it's pilot is doing the same thing, just giving you a confused look with big curious green kitty eyes.]

[driven_by_you]

A non-human? Can you understand what I'm saying?

2

[justice_on_heels]

The concern's appreciated, but it'll take both of us to handle this many. And speaking of the objective...

[Raiden takes up a stance, legs bent slightly, sword held horizontally just above his shoulder, with the blade tip directed at the enemy.]

I only see one way through.

[driven_by_you]

Break through, is it?

Very well, we will fight together then! Are you ready?

[justice_on_heels]

[The visor closes, and he nods.]

Anytime you are.

[driven_by_you]

I am ready.

Let's go!

[Coztic charges and swings his sword - enough to make the enemies scatter, but does it hit? No, but the long golden tendril that shoots out of it does!]

[justice_on_heels]

Right behind you.

[Being small means Raiden has to go about this with more finesse. Lightning surging around him, he leaps onto Coztic's sword, then runs along the blade and the tendril it launches - being careful with his steps so as not to cut himself in the process, but still going plenty fast - to reach the hostiles!

Once close enough, he slashes the nearest enemy through the torso!]