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[blastiafreak]

[Rita is out and about in the City, though not quite herself. Rather than ignoring people on her way to wherever she's going, she's busy observing passersby in an almost predatory manner. Patience, though, is wearing thin, and she taps her foot in irritation. An appropriate test subject is needed soon

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[overblame]

[He passes by-- but takes notice of her. She looks around his age, around his height, but nowhere near his mood. In curiosity, he edges closer.]

Hey- are you looking for someone?

[blastiafreak]

[She turns a critical eye on the kid, immediately assessing him. Physical power--lacking, from the looks of it. But brute force isn't what she's looking for.

After taking a few seconds to study him, she turns her gaze to his face.] Yeah. You might fit the bill.

[overblame]

Wait...huh? What are you talking about?

[CONFUSED LITTLE BOY IS CONFUSED]

[blastiafreak]

[Juuust the way she likes them~ Well, sort of.]

I mean that I'm just looking for someone to help me out a little. You're here, so you might as well do it.

[leviathanclaw]

[Yeager will fall into step behind her before trying to catch her attention when she stops.]

If it isn't ze mage from Aspio, Rita Mordio. Aren't you out and about with a purpose, ja.

[blastiafreak]

[She turns with a start, wondering how long he's been there. She was careless not to expect anyone to be following her.]

A purpose that doesn't involve you. [It's dismissive, but not hostile like usual.]

[leviathanclaw]

[Dismissive. Hostile. Doesn't really matter either way, because for the next 48 hours Rita has been delightfully chosen to be his best friend and ally.]

At ze moment, ja. But you are looking for something, aren't you? Wouldn't ze second pair of eyes be better zan one?

[blastiafreak]

[And that...throws her for a bit of a loop.]

Even if it is, what's in it for you?

[heliolatrous]

[ Floating on down to watch her. ]

What are you looking at?

[blastiafreak]

[Arms crossed, she glances over with a critical eye.]

Research. [A...sort of appropriate answer.]

[heliolatrous]

What kind?

[ So curious, you strange human. ]

[blastiafreak]

The kind you do with data. [Grumblegrumble. Wait, maybe this guy could be of some use.]

Come with me.

[servidude]

[Sitting a little away from Rita, smiling cheerfully, don't mind that the expression is hollow.]

What're you up to?

[blastiafreak]

[If it even registers, she doesn't mind at all, giving him a dismissive wave.]

Collecting data for a project, that's all.