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Hey guys!

[ a robotic humanoid waves at the far cast when he (mostly) comes into view. he seems to be hiding in an alley of some sorts, crouching against a wall to make sure he can't be seen.

even then he's a tad too big. most of his forehead has been cut off from view, making his expressions seem much more exaggerated all the while. ]

I know it's been a rough for days for us and stuff and I know we're all busy with our own things but, um, I was wondering if I could get some opinions on something? It's super duper important.

[ he rubs the back of his neck, humming to himself to try and collect himself. ] So- I'm thinking of working for the Guilds to earn my keep while I'm here. Gotta help out somehow, you know?

Dropped by their place and... Well... I got a lot of interest. I mean most, if not all of them, want to poke at me and stuff but what else is new on that front when you're only the only mechanoid in a place and-

[ focus, day. ]

Right!! Basically: Four of them want me to join their Guilds and it's kind of hard to choose? They all make good points on how I can help them out and I want to help out. It's just I can tell they want me to only pick one and they're all intense so... Yeah.

Oh! Right! I'm Daylight. Dayligh vis Lornlit. [ the winglets behind his back perk up and flutter, accompanying the cheerful wave he gives. ] I hope we can be buddies! And thanks in advance for any advice!!

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Perhaps you should ask what they can do for you.

Well— I know right away that one of the Guilds can help me keep in one piece if something happens to me. My biggest worry is my health since my friend, Meddy, isn’t here.

Buuuut I also feel like they, and the Medico Guilds, wouldn't hesitate to lob my helm off if it meant science! progress.

Surely there's something else here that could help you, medically speaking?

I'm digging into it here but no dice so far. It looks like the Guilds are the only ones with both the manpower and the supplies to help me out for now.

But I am kind of hoping the Elektriline Guild can help me out. They're all about power and stuff, which my main issue right now.

Can I ask what it is?

Energy consumption, basically.

I run on an 'eternal efficiency system' thingy. It's hard for me to explain but my Auntie Breakthrough once said I was a 'perpetual energy machine.' I made enough arc energy to sustain myself without outside resources needed.

That's not the case now. For some reason I've been burning through my excess and then some.

[ he's very sleepy and easily hungry as a result if he doesn't get enough hours to recharge and refuel. and when you're in a city that's full of folks who are struggling to make ends meet for food... yeah. he's going to feel awkward and find a way to be more energy efficient. ]

Not as difficult as you'd think.

What resources would help?

[ .... he's not gonna lie, he's curious by this confident and enigmatic message.

very curious. ]

A reliable source of energy of some sorts. Some sort of charger thingy I can plug into when I fall into recharge stasis. If I go into recharge stasis as if, I regain some energy but not a lot compared to when I'm plugged into something that can help me conserve and recharge.

Could we build what you need?

[ … build. ohhhh— that’s really tempting, he’s not gonna lie. ]

Possibly! I don’t remember the exact schematics but I know I can draw it as a whole and it apart well enough.

Could that be a good start?

[ he's not sure how they'll address the material issues but-! he likes to think they're making progress. ]

It's better than nothing. If you can get a schematic it would help us to begin enquiring about the materials that would be necessary for it.

Sure! I can try to sketch it out by today and send it to you. Hopefully. I've got lots of stuff to do today but I'm super grateful for your help!

Are you in the queen's place as well? We can meet up in person if you want!

Take your time with it. We need all the details we can get.

Phew! That's a relief. I have a feeling I'm gonna be busy for a bit so that's good to hear.

I'll hit you up when I have it readied and everything. Thanks for your help; I really owe you one. :D

Hi Daylight, I'm Jason.

What did you like doing, where you were from?

Hey Jason! It’s nice to meet you. [ it’s amazing how chipper this guy can sound.

chipper and loud, given his size. easy there. ]

Ummm- I 'm the scout for my fireteam. I basically do exploration and travelling and mapping and stuff for my group when we do missions. It's neat!

Wish I could do that stuff with them but it seems that I’ll mostly going to get poked at with the Guilds when I work with them.

Nice to meet you too.

[ Chipper, meet sunny. ]

That's all right — do you have any hobbies? Maybe those would work.

[ Says the guy whose idea of a good time is a sword fight. ]

I do but...

[ he falls a little quiet now. as if unsure of what to say or how to say it. perhaps a mix of the two.

finally, he responds: ] Promise to not laugh at my answer? Like super duper promise to not laugh at all?

[ Earnestly, ]

I swear by the River Styx I won't laugh at all.

[ and of course that’s enough for someone trusting as day. ]

Alright! I’m, um, I’m into singing. [ he can be heard scuffing his pede against the ground, his voice suddenly becoming shy. ] And drawing. Poetry writing as well.

Arts, basically.

[ Jason's reply is instant, ]

That's really cool! [ He smiles, and doesn't chuckle, remembering his promise not to laugh. ] You could write proclamations for the Queen in limericks.

[ Just a great idea off the top of his head. ]

Or paint portraits — do you paint?

[ daylight laughs at the idea of him scratching over the rhyming scheme of tax returns, his optics bright and twinkling from amusement. ]

Yeah! I can totally do portraits! Er... I'm a bit rusty as it since it's been, like, almost half a century since I've seen humans but I can so do a good one if I had to.

[ he now hums a bit under his breath, thoughtful- and worried. ] You think any of the Guilds will let me do that kind of stuff with them when they're not poking me? A lot of them don't... Hm... I don't wanna sound rude and stuff but, um, a lot of them don't seem to think me as one of them, you know?

[ sentient, basically. ]

[ He doesn't want to draw parallels — going to a Greek camp as a Roman is very different from looking like a machine and clearly having thoughts and feelings. Even Festus — boy, he thinks Leo would be mad about the state of affairs right now. ]

Yeah, why not? Most people just... want you to prove that you're serious about it.

I guess I'm worried. During out chat, a lot of them were treating me more like- [ hrm. how to explain this? ] -like a thing to take apart, not a person they're having a conversation with. It was a little weird. [ an understatement but he sounds uncomfortable at this point, so perhaps that's the most he'll describe it as.

he pauses, trying to find a good side to this since he doesn’t want to come off as complaining about the arrangement. he wants to help! he really does! ] Well— The one leading the, um, Elektrine Guild kind of treated me like a person. They were grumpy with me like how they were grumpy with everyone else during the chat.

[ He frowns a little; they think because they're looking at a machine that Daylight is all nuts and bolts and no heart. ]

They'll have to get used to you being around. [ Quiet and firm, because as loosely allied as they are, they were brought here to help, they have to look out for each other. ] Do you think you'd enjoy working for the Elektrine Guild?

[ he smiles at the reassurance, glad that someone can look at him and see a person despite his appearance.

the question has him pausing, scratching the back of his neck as he considers what he'll be doing with the guilds if he took their offer up. ]

... I think so. A lot of the stuff they do is familiar to what some of my friends do, so I can help out if they let him. Master Doriah doesn't seem to like me because I'm a- [ what's the term? ] -a Blood, but she's willing to work with me and treat me like a person. That'll be nice.

I kind of feel bad because it sounds like the Tinkers have lots of important stuff going on but eurgh. I'm kind of afraid of waking up from a nap and finding myself strapped to a table.

[ he looks around. as if to make sure no one is eavesdropping. ] Definitely don't want to be anywhere near the Medico Guild. I mean- I know I can help them and other people if they study my frame but their leader is really creepy.

Do not be in a dark alley alone with him, okay?

Yeah, let's not. Stay with where you've got friends.

[ And. Yikes. Demigod blood is important — he doesn't want it falling into the wrong hands either at home or here. Magic is still powerful when it uses blood, wherever it's from. ]

And thank you for the warning, I'll remember that.

The least I can do for you, Jason! We've gotta stick together!

[ in one piece, preferably. one whole piece that has, not once, been taken apart and put back together and stuff.

(daylight has to be specific. he feels like this is the sort of world where that sort of specificness is pretty much a survival skill.) ]

So- The Elektrine Guild then? That seems to be my best shot in helping out while getting help out in return.

Yeah, it sounds like the best option.

[ Also Daylight you now have a friend with a very pointy sword who is very accomplished at stabbing things with it. Sorry not sorry, we don't make the rules, it's just how Jason is. ]

If you need a friend along, I'm there.

Really? We're friends?

[ because of course that's the thing daylight focuses on the most. of course he does.

he sounds undeniably... hopeful? yeah- hopeful is the word that should be used here, with how daylight's voice and mood perks up at the word. ]

Sure we are.

[ It should be simple, and so Jason always makes it that simple. ]

We've got to stick together here, right?

Yeah!

[ daylight sounds more confident, more excited than he's ever been. ] We're all in this together and we've gotta stick together. I'll do my best to have your back while we're here.

[ it makes sense to him and, by gosh, he's going to see this through. ]

[ ooc; we can end it here if you want! this was a really fun thread and i can't wait for day and jason to interact in the future. :> ]

[Jonathan isn't certain what exactly he's looking at, other than the fact that it's clearly the most inhuman thing he's seen and he really wishes that this place would stop forcing him to question everything he'd learned as 'truth'.]

You're a... mechanoid?

[Small steps.]

I am!

[ as if to emphasis his strangeness for the poor man on the other far caster, daylight’s winglets perk up and wiggle at the sight of the man. almost like they're waving at him.

sorry that this is your life now, jonathan. ]

I happen to be Galateion, specifically. [ a little pause and he absentmindedly, but cheerfully, adds,. ] Er… Half-Galateion, really.

[familiar face, have familiar voice post-retrospect trying to not mess up this time.]

Well... 'tis best to play to your strengths that you may offer your best service. What is it you have experience in?

[ hey! it's the dude who (in retrospect, understandably) threatened him at the power plant!

daylight gives a wave upon hearing the familiar voice but sees that it's on voice. whoops. he's sure glad it's on voice because his face is flushing hot at the silly mistake of his.

but- right! answering the question: ] I'm good at scouting, for one thing. I can track and go through rough terrain and stuff like that. Not much of a fighter, honestly, but I can hold my own if I've gotta.

[ he then adds in a softer voice, as if he doesn't want to be overheard: ] I also like, um, the arts like singing and poetry writing and drawing and oh!

Gardening! I like gardening too! I like to think I can take care of flowers and tend to vegetables really well.

[As long as Daylight doesn't bring up how poorly their last meeting went, he won't either. Even if he knew it would need to be addressed eventually. There's a short hum from him that's the faintest hint of nostalgic when Daylight mentions his love of the arts but it disappeared as soon as it arrived.]

Have the Guilds you spoke with expressed need for someone... [A pause.] good with their hands? Perhaps you might consider aiding them. [He's trying his best.]

None yet. They're more interested in figuring out how my, um, frame can be used to advance their current technology and stuffs.

[ he thinks the term is 'reverse engineer' but dialup isn't here to confirm or deny it. better to stay quiet and etc etc etc, as the saying goes.

he pauses, his silence now more meaningful and considerate. ] They're all hands on but, um, I am thinking of the Guilds that help with the power here. Their power plant did get hit.

[Even with Takame's general lack of understanding, none of that sounded good.]

It would be wise to... establish a boundaries with whomever you choose to work with.

["Everyone 'as a limit." he remembered being told once. Advice that would likely serve Daylight better than anything Takame could think of on his own.]

Ah, yes... in light of what happened there, it would be in most dire need of extra hands.

Ohhh- You're right! [ metal hitting metal could be heard from day's end of the far caster. possibly daylight punching his fist into his open palm. ] I could ask them to not do some things to me. That's a real good idea.

[ it's a little odd (and worrying) that daylight seems so pleasantly surprised to be reminded that, yes, he should establish some boundaries with the guilds. either he's never been in this situation before or it never occurred to him that he could this before.

let's hope it's the former and not the latter. ]

I hope the leader for that Guilds will welcome me. They were pretty, um, grumpy about me being a 'Blood' for some reason.

[ new to this place, daylight hasn't gotten the chance to learn the tensions between the landen and the blood. that'll no doubt be a fun thing for him to discover. ]

I cannot take credit for it, but I thank you for the compliment.

[He may not sound it, but he was glad to be of assistance. Heavens knew Takame didn't abide by that advice most days, but he considered telling Zhian how her advice helped others next time he wrote her.

His tone grew slightly darker when Daylight mentions how he was received by the Guilds. How Daylight didn't get an inkling of how bad things were solely from the power plant and Lady Vera's death Takame didn't know.]

The Guilds have not taken kindly to any of us from the start. The tension between Blood and landen is so strong that it has bled the land dry. It's as though both sides will stop at nothing to see the other fall that the victor may force this realm to its final breath. [Another pause as if he's considering something, followed by a barely audible clearing of his throat. If Daylight listens closely he'll hear the sound of a double-tap from his tail hitting a wall.] However, Master Doriah was not so stubborn as to refuse our aid at the power plant though we wear these Jewels. [Convenience can be a good mind changer. also can you compliment sandwich an entire situation because Takame sure did just do that.]

... Oh.

[ truth be told- he had an inkling of an idea that the tensions were bad, remembering his conversation with aithne when he met her in the dining hall. she had warned him that there was some conflict between the factions.

he didn't it'll be that bad. or be connected to the explosion of the power plant and the assassination of the councilwoman. he had thought - hoped, really - it was a terrorist group. something like that. it'll be easier for him to confront, to fight.

knowing these came from a more... complicated place is worrying. ]

Yeah... I get that loud and clear now, mister.

[ oh. right. they haven't traded names yet. he'll need to remind himself to do that later in the chat if there's time. ]

And if the tension between the, um, Blood and landen are that bad... I probably should try to be, um, . [ meaning going to the carfter guilds are a definite no go.

daylight already had some hesitation when learning how he could help them out. impressive as the pitch was to day when he met their guild master, it'll probably not be a good look for him to be allowing the jewel to be poked at. ]

[Paying no mind to the underlying feeling that he's done something incorrect, it was for the best to know the full extent of severity when entering an ongoing fight. Takame knew this, he knew it coming in and got much more hands on knowledge on how bad things were. Things like that stick when you wake up to someone trying to kill you and others like you.]

... 'Tis best to be aware now. The risk of being taken advantage of then is less significant. [Not that he had the right to say, but she would tell him this all the time.

He adds after yet another long pause, as if they weren't just talking about realm tearing tension.] ... Takame Kesi is my name, by the way. Just 'Takame' is fine. And you said yours was Daylight, correct?

Yeah! I'm Daylight. Daylight vis Lornlit. That's my first full name.

[ the second full name, the proper one, is absolutely ridiculous in terms of length and pompous soundingness. it's something he'll only bust out during emergencies and he's very picky on exactly is an 'emergency' for hm to say it, thank you very much.

anyways - day breezes through that branch of the conversation with all the grace and speed of a cyberbull making haste. let's not take the risk of someone asking for the full name. ] It's really nice to meet you, Takame! Thanks for talking to me about this stuff. It means a lot to me.

It's nice to be able to get others' perspective on this stuff since, um, it was hard to think on this by myself. What I do will not only reflect on me but on you and the others, right?

[He wouldn't pry, being used to three part names after his near two decades living among Garlean natives.]

Likewise. 'Tis the least I could do. Our first meeting was... not favorable after all. [He sighs, swearing he could practically hear the preemptive scolding from his family.]

Indeed. We were called here to bring change to this realm. And our actions will shape its future. [For good or for ill is the implication from his somewhat grim tone. Moreso than usual.]

[ ~~weirdly long name solidarity...!~~ ]

That's- That's a feat to do for the city. It seems there's a lot of baggage on all sides from what others have told me.

[ and given what he's seen, that'll be a- no!! daylight shakes his helm, trying to shake off the doubts in his attempt to keep being positive about this.

they have to help the people here. not only because they were promised something. these people need help and they will help. it's what they could do and it's what they should do. ]

I guess it's good we're working together then! [ he then realises what takame said to him earlier and he waves it off. ] And hey! Don't sweat it. The whole, um, chopping chop greet when we first met. I didn't make the best impression on you, huh?

[ daylight - you popped through a crumbling wall as it collapsed in a puff of fire and smoke, wielding a glowing gun in one of your servos. of course you didn't make the best impression.

it would have been a miracle if someone mistook as a good impression. you're lucky to have not lost a limb or something. ]

[~~they'll LOVE you in garlemald, day. too bad it has jerkbags with names like zenos yae galvus.~~]

Whether it is easy or not matters little. What matters is [is that it's done, period.] ... that this realm may see peace.

[It was the Queen's will, and Takame would follow her will. How he felt, how low his expectations were, were unnecessary baggage. She sought peace, he would fight for it. That was all. And peace... was an admirable thing to advocate for so passionately.

Daylight sure is brushing off how he nearly relieved him of his leg much faster than... the last person he tried that with upon meeting them. By the kami, she still didn't let him live it down.]

I should not have jumped to conclusions, but you are most kind.

[ daylight laughs and shrugs though he knows it can't be seen. ] I mean- It could have gone better, yeah, but hey! No hard feelings. We got out of it in one piece and stuff so it's cool.

[ he gets unfortunate first meetings and he's been on the receiving end of them for a long while. it's something he's used to at this point and the impression he makes is something he's determined to turn around after everything is said and done.

he's honestly surprised that takame is apologising for it since day gets his reaction.

though remembering said reaction - and how they interacted for a bit when helping the people out of their shield - helps remind daylight of something that he's been meaning to ask for a while now. ]

Are you used to giant metal humanoids coming after you where you're from?

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