anyway - he hums a little when she asks, and nods. ] I thought it was important to understand the capabilities and limitations, so I experimented. I feel like I've got a decent handle on it, now, though - maybe not to the extent that you all who usually do combat do.
... You will need to pay me one dollar a week. [she could be negotiating so much higher but she hasn't ever really used money so like. you know.] And I will. But only you.
[she knows enough not to be exploited to protect his team!!! a low bar.]
I'm looking forward to our partnership already. [ a beat. ] I was not kidding, when I said I wasn't particularly skilled in combat. I don't think I could fight my way out of a paper bag.
[ ...aw. something about that resonates, though, he doesn't say anything about it, or even show much of a reaction - just keeps shenhe's hand in his and looks thoughtful. ]
Mm. Something like that... it takes practice. I find it's difficult, sometimes, to overcome your origins - but that doesn't at all mean it's impossible. [ ... ] But, I'm glad to hear that you enjoy it. You'll get the hang of it in no time - mischief makers included.
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anyway - he hums a little when she asks, and nods. ] I thought it was important to understand the capabilities and limitations, so I experimented. I feel like I've got a decent handle on it, now, though - maybe not to the extent that you all who usually do combat do.
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[this is actually a joke because of the 1% thing but she's not very good at it.]
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actually, ]
Is that a sincere offer? [ and then, more teasingly: ] Fei Industries is always hiring the best people.
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... You will need to pay me one dollar a week. [she could be negotiating so much higher but she hasn't ever really used money so like. you know.] And I will. But only you.
[she knows enough not to be exploited to protect his team!!! a low bar.]
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One dollar a week, hm? I think that's doable. Let's see how the first week goes.
[ and he'll offer her his hand? shake ] Deal?
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and then shakes it.]
Deal.
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I'm looking forward to our partnership already. [ a beat. ] I was not kidding, when I said I wasn't particularly skilled in combat. I don't think I could fight my way out of a paper bag.
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... A paper bag? Really? What are you made of? [miss literal strikes again]
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Glass. [ twitching his fingers like go on, feel it. it is not glass. he is a liar. ]
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she actually does touch his hand, and then when it feels like, i assume, skin, and not glass, she gives him a Look.]
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anyway fei du is smiling like a particularly mischievous cat when she gives him the Look tm, like deeply pleased. ]
Metaphorically. [ stop. ]
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[she will not elaborate]
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[ holding hands now. ]
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Like Rang.
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[ what does this mean ]
I'll try to keep my words a little straighter for you, Shenhe.
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Humans are very bad at saying what they mean. [grumbles!!!]
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Some of us are liars.
[ fei du doesn't say whether or not he counts in that number. though, thoughtfully: ]
...Are you not? Human.
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No, I am. [she tucks her hair behind her ear.] ... I haven't been a part of the mortal world for very long. That's all.
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...What's that like, for you?
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[... but.] I don't dislike it. I'm just not very good at it.
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Mm. Something like that... it takes practice. I find it's difficult, sometimes, to overcome your origins - but that doesn't at all mean it's impossible. [ ... ] But, I'm glad to hear that you enjoy it. You'll get the hang of it in no time - mischief makers included.
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I have been told in the past that it is. Impossible, I mean. [...] I don't think I'll let that stop me.
[she glances at him.] If I misstep, you are welcome to tell me. I won't be angry.