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[yersmalltime]

[the submachine gun bursts ripping into plywood targets at the east Empty Lot for the last half hour finally wind down]

[boots crunch on gravel, then a thermos pops open and there is a soft slurp]

"The American prevailing is a cliche that only happens in your Hollywood movies."

So said the crazy cult leader bent on world domination. Guess there's

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[voice reply]

[lady_bounty]

I have no idea what you're talking about. Probably because I've gone deaf. Was that a submachine gun?

Re: [voice reply]

[yersmalltime]

...what? might wanna type that out, Ms. Consuleo. I don't think I caught you either. [a deadpan yet vaguely cheeky squelch of PDA static follows, as the volume is 'adjusted']

TMP actually, but yeah. You'd be one of the handful here with a trigger finger, unless I miss my guess.

[voice reply]

[lady_bounty]

Ha ha. Don't worry, I'll requisition hearing aids for both of us. [deep sarcasm]

Oooh, a TMP~? Nice. Only submachine gun worth having, really. And you would be correct~.

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[yersmalltime]

Cops, bodyguards, specforces, and support personnel make use of it.

Something tells me you're none of the above though.

[xsniperkittyx]

Might want to be a bit careful there with that gun.

I think I might have gone deaf, but I'm not sure. My ears are still ringing.

[yersmalltime]

Oh, I am. 3-round bursts and all.

You're the second now; better add a sound suppressor to my shopping list.

[xsniperkittyx]

I've got sensitive hearing. Comes with the ears.

[yersmalltime]

Hehe. Sorr-- Ears?

[yersmalltime]

[chuckles] You watch those? Nice to know the divine are closer to mankind in that way.

Warmth's no problem. And considering the ruckus with your sister's over, I think we can put aggression behind us for a few days. This is more about keeping the pencil sharp.

[yersmalltime]

That sounds like hooking my brain up to a perpetually uploading and refreshing server. I'll consider it. [grins]

And...no problem. Someone had to care y'know?.

[yersmalltime]

The pot called the kettle black, basically.

It's a machine pistol. A compact fully automatic firearm meant for close-quarters engagement.

[yersmalltime]

Ah, you're one of those from where rayguns laser technology is the norm. They're still embryonic on my world.

[redredwolf]

Good thing we aren't relying on Americans, you think?

[yersmalltime]

With a force this multinationaldimensional? Who needs to?

[redredwolf]

How would you want to bet that they were the first to go.

Do you normally speak to yourself in metaphors while practise shooting with a useless gun?

Considering how impractical a SMG is in military usage.

[yersmalltime]

I'll spare you Shakespearean sonnets next time around.

CTUs and special forces (your own Spetsnaz included) would disagree. Least as far as close quarters go. That's what I was gunning for this afternoon.