Mayuri-sama, here is the data you requested of me. I have been observing the town thoroughly over the feed, they appear to have some level of caution - as they employ filters frequently.
[ The video comes on a couple of hours later. Nemu is clearly battered and beaten. One of her eyes is black, and the rest of her face is bruised to various shades of purple. She doesn't seem phased by these sudden wounds, nor does she seem phased by Usagi's accusation. ]
I have been observing the city since my arrival. That is correct.
Do not worry over me, I am fine. Mayuri-sama became angry that I have failed with filtering this away from the populace. [ This, however awful it may be, is totally natural to Nemu. She remains as removed as before, seemingly oblivious to Usagi's concern. ]
[Offline/Video?]law_of_reasonJuly 10 2011, 23:44:38 UTC
Nemu.
[Barely controlled, though deceptively calm. Alright, not terribly deceptive, but he's already going to look for her by reiatsu, rather than inefficiently prodding her over the network.]
[Offline/Video!]slavishlyJuly 10 2011, 23:49:06 UTC
[ He seems rather tranquil for her error, but Nemu does know better. She turns her attention towards Mayuri, still and staid as ever. She's mentally bracing herself. She knows she can handle whatever punishment he inflicts, but it still hurts terribly for her. ]
[Offline/Video]law_of_reasonJuly 10 2011, 23:55:12 UTC
[He hasn't noticed that filters seem to be down everywhere- and really, when he does, it won't make any difference. His creation was a fool, and in a way, it reflected on him. Neverminding the practical harm the mistake did.
The apology didn't even register- they were as common, as expected as breathing, and at this point, only an annoyance. Stalking over to her, his calm lasts only the time it takes to reach her, as he punches her in the face without warning, certainly without holding back, half-screeching as he does-]
[Offline/Video]slavishlyJuly 11 2011, 00:55:46 UTC
[ With this, Nemu doesn't even react like a normal person would. She just goes flying towards the floor, clearly bruised and bleeding from the assault. She doesn't react with anger, or with defensive maneuvers. She just lies there, staid as ever. There are hints of dejection in her tone, but it's the usual reaction for her after she's been punched. ]
My apologies, Mayuri-sama. [ It takes her a brief moment to look at the feed to just see what is wrong. She becomes distressed for a brief moment, though it's nothing too dramatic. It's just a slight stutter, and nothing more ] T-the filter is still there, but the animus must be interfering with the filters.
[ It's not going to help anything. She'll just continue to stare at the feed - observing the reactions of the people, and await his reaction. ]
[ A rare sight happens. Rather than the emotionless, melancholy shadow that Nemu usually is, for the first time she looks genuinely sad. Like she's about to cry.
She knows Bubbles will attack Mayuri rashly if she finds out, so she decides not to tell her the truth. She doesn't want Mayuri to be attacked, or even worse, Bubbles to get injured. She'll react calmly as ever. ]
Yes, Bubbles-san, that is exactly what happened. I got into a fight with a hollow.
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But... does this mean you've been watching everyone?
[She carefully doesn't say 'spying on', but she doesn't really like this feeling.
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I have been observing the city since my arrival. That is correct.
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Nemu! Are you alright? What happened?!
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WHAT DO YOU MEAN 'INFERIOR'?!
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I was created with speed and strength in mine. I calculated your speed during your battle with Negi and realized that my own speed would be superior.
Your speed is impressive, but it is far from the quickest.
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[Barely controlled, though deceptively calm. Alright, not terribly deceptive, but he's already going to look for her by reiatsu, rather than inefficiently prodding her over the network.]
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My apologies for the error, Mayuri-sama.
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The apology didn't even register- they were as common, as expected as breathing, and at this point, only an annoyance. Stalking over to her, his calm lasts only the time it takes to reach her, as he punches her in the face without warning, certainly without holding back, half-screeching as he does-]
Do you ever pay attention to what you're doing!?
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My apologies, Mayuri-sama. [ It takes her a brief moment to look at the feed to just see what is wrong. She becomes distressed for a brief moment, though it's nothing too dramatic. It's just a slight stutter, and nothing more ] T-the filter is still there, but the animus must be interfering with the filters.
[ It's not going to help anything. She'll just continue to stare at the feed - observing the reactions of the people, and await his reaction. ]
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Your notes have some inaccuracy.
You would do well to remove that from the network until you learn to operate filters properly.
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[A few too many for her five-year-old brain to handle, actually.]
Is it a story?
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No, Bubbles-san. It is a list of observations I have made.
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She knows Bubbles will attack Mayuri rashly if she finds out, so she decides not to tell her the truth. She doesn't want Mayuri to be attacked, or even worse, Bubbles to get injured. She'll react calmly as ever. ]
Yes, Bubbles-san, that is exactly what happened. I got into a fight with a hollow.
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