219 - Nara Shikamaru [VIDEO]

[nihonjika]

[The feed opens on a young man with a scarred face, his dark hair long and tied in a low ponytail at the nape of his neck. He's got an air of experience about him, as well as a tone that speaks to just how many times he's had to give this particular speech.]If anyone missed the introductory writeup, read it before you continue with this video. It

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[denyamenti]

This place is worlds better than anything else. It's warm here!

[ he looks so ridiculously pleased by this. also, because you've pinged his interests: ]

What kind of traps?

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[nihonjika]

Guess I can't argue with something like a proper sky overhead.

Mostly noisemakers, but a few surprises here and there never hurt. If it'll warn us of an incoming attack and send a few raiders packing, I won't complain.

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[denyamenti]

I might be able to help.

[ if you make it worth his while ]

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[nihonjika]

What's your specialty?

[Better bargain hard, Bakura, because Shika's no pushover.]

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[denyamenti]

Traps such as would be found in tombs; perfect for keeping people out of places you don't want them. I can make them non-lethal, if that's your preference... though that takes most of the fun out if it.

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[nihonjika]

The perimeter I'm looking to set will be pretty far out of the way of normal wanderers, so lethal is fine, though it'll probably be better to save explosives and related supplies for when we really need them.

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[denyamenti]

[ they're allowed to be lethal? today just keeps getting better and better. in fact, that's pretty much all the incentive he needs ]

Fine by me, though you don't need explosives for that.

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[nihonjika]

So long as the damage is relatively contained, I don't really care what you rig. You'll have to work with me, though. This needs to me mapped out properly.

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[denyamenti]

[ hm, that's less fun. ]

Very well.

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[nihonjika]

[Sorry, dude, that's just how he rolls.]

Gather supplies you think you'll need and I'll text you our starting location.

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[denyamenti]

[ such a spoilsport, Shika. maybe he'll just put a few out there that aren't on the map ]

Fine, fine.

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[nihonjika]

[Shika's wize to your less-than-trustworthy nature, sir, so he'll be on the lookout, but he certainly can't keep an eye on everything at once~]

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[denyamenti]

[ after a while, Shika gets a text ]

raedy

[ yes, he even has trouble spelling very short messages ]

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[nihonjika]

[Meh, close enough. In return Bakura will get directions to a spot West of the town, around half a mile out. Shikamaru will be waiting for him, sleeves rolled up to reveal some unattractive scars (acid burns, looks like) and already at work sorting through his own supplies.]

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[denyamenti]

[ Bakura carries a sack whose sides bulge with rather telltale points, which he sets at his feet before regarding Shikamaru. ]

Don't tell me I was the only volunteer.

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[nihonjika]

For now. Go figure, people don't seem excited to spend their day rigging explosives in the hot sun.