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[sunborne]

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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[sunborne]

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. ]

[kesi]

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.]

[sunborne]

... 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. ]

[kesi]

[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?

[sunborne]

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?

[kesi]

[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.]

[sunborne]

[ 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. ]

[kesi]

[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.

[sunborne]

[ 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?