A warrior's pledge - >looking for Cynthia

[g3_jupiter]

[It's taken Jupiter some time to make this decision

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[oceansbane]

[Maxie likes to keep an eye on things, you know; that disturbance from a while back hasn't escaped his notice. But at the same time, this woman looks different from the ones involved in that little scuffle; she's got an apathetic expression and skintight clothing, and her hair is falling in such pretty waves down her back. He and Archie have been looking for entertainment lately, and this looks very, very promising.

Clearly, the hookers have arrived.]

Lost?

[g3_jupiter]

I'm looking for someone.

[She's very cautious, and does not approach this man, even though she's speaking to him. She doesn't expect any help, and in fact, she's about to walk off somewhere else, since Cynthia is clearly not here.]

[oceansbane]

[Very rude hookers, from the looks of it.]

You're not very good at utilizing your resources, you know.

Need help?

[g3_jupiter]

[Jupiter stops in her tracks and turns to face this strange man, the expression on her face neutral.]

... Resources?

[oceansbane]

You heard me.

[g3_jupiter]

... What do you mean by that?

[oceansbane]

If you're looking for someone, there's a good chance that others might know who or where they are.

This island isn't that large, you know.

[g3_jupiter]

You're probably right. But I'm not too fond of receiving help, and you don't exactly inspire trust. Whoever you are.

[She's about to walk off again.]

[oceansbane]

[Oh, let's not, shall we? He's more than capable of following. Though he'll keep his distance, sweetheart. Clearly you want to pretend you're respectable.]

Paranoid?

[g3_jupiter]

You could say I'm just wary of people who wear large letters on their chests that aren't a bright yellow "G".

[At least there's a result-- her tone has switched from apathetic and neutral to annoyed and bitter.]

[oceansbane]

[Good, good.]

A member of Team Galactic, then.

My condolences.

[g3_jupiter]

... Your condolences don't sound sincere at all.

[She lowers her head, the apathy seeping back into her voice.]

... It's not like I need them, anyway. I don't need anybody's pity.

[oceansbane]

Well, if that's true, then I don't believe the level of sincerity matters, does it?

As it is, I think that display your team put on for this island is more than enough reason for me to keep an eye on you.

[g3_jupiter]

... Oh, I don't believe it. We try to create a better world for all, and even people who look like you think we're the bad guys? ... Truly this world is in a miserable state.

[oceansbane]

[Should he have been offended by that?

...probably.

He's going to laugh anyway, woman, the sound harsh. You're hilarious.]

I never said that you were the 'bad guys' - simply that that was quite the display.

As it is, I don't discourage the idea of getting to know one's rivals. If you think I'm here to try to crush you further, you're quite mistaken.

[g3_jupiter]

[Well, she's not the type who likes to be laughed at. In case you hadn't noticed.]

... Did you just laugh at me?