We Are Our Avatars XI (Open)

[Kirke]

"Alright, let's go then. Hey Kuki, who do you want carrying you?" - Ella said as she started to walk.

 

[Chungus]

"Well, it doesn't matter very much, really, I'm comfy like this, too!"

Kuki answered, turning their head to glance up to Ella.

"Thanks for doing it, though. Walking through these big places on my own would be scary, if not actually kind of dangerous."

 

[Silence]

Montreal, Quebec, Canada. March 2nd, 2025
- On the walk -​

Anik followed Ella. After a bit of time, she said: "Dalahar, do you have your ... demon under control, now?"

 

[Vakra jal]

Dalahar was practicing his form with his blades again. Making sure he never dropped in ability to fight. He had plenty of space to practice outside

 

[Gearhead mk2]

Candace went with the others, keeping an eye on Nina as she went.

 

[Kirke]

After half an hour or so, the group arrived at the tattoo parlour. Ella stood across the street and watched for a minute, trying to get a feeling for what kind of tattoo parlour it was. If it is full with Earth First extremists, this could go back. On the other hand, if this is a high-status place, they wont appreciate a bunch of people with no intent of buying anything.

 

[ShindoL Shill]

Ella would see that the parlour, at least externally, didn't seem very high-class. From outside, if would be hard to judge precisely how many people were inside, but only a few people were visible through the front window.

 

[Chungus]

Montreal, Tattoo Parlour. March 2nd.​

Arriving at the tattoo parlour, Kuki briefly looked the place over, then looked down to the window, and the people they could see through it. They added the special lenses to their eyes, analysing those that they could see, as best as they could from across they street.

While the window wasn't thick enough to block Kuki's gaze, the walls were, thus they couldn't see those that couldn't be seen, normally.

"Why have we stopped?"

Kuki asked, while analysing the patrons, not knowing about Earth First.

 

[Gearhead mk2]

"I think it's best I stay back for this one..." Candace said quietly.

 

[Vakra jal]

"I'll stay the farthest back I guess" Dalahar said when they arrived. "I'll be around the corner in case you need me"

 

[ShindoL Shill]

Kuki would see that everyone inside, or, at least, those he could see, were all human.

 

[Silence]

Montreal, Quebec, Canada. March 2nd, 2025
- Tattoo Parlour -​

Arriving at the tattoo parlour, Fernand described it to her. Anik then said: "I would like to go inside, with Ella, if that is alright. Unless, of course, you think I would raise suspicions ... I can't really judge that."

 

[Kirke]

"I'm taking a moment to analyse the place. There are some tattoo parlours that are basically the turf of gangs, rushing in is not a good idea. I'm not expecting this place to be that bad, but it is run by an Earth First guy and it doesn't look very classy." - She replied to Kuki. She then glanced at Anik, hesitating; "I don't know, Anik. If the one responsible for these attacks is in there, I don't want to endanger any of you."

 

[Silence]

Montreal, Quebec, Canada. March 2nd, 2025
- Tattoo Parlour -​

"I won't try to cause any trouble, but I think you would be more safe if someone came with you. I can defend myself, don't worry about endangering me.

And if something is about to burn or explode, remember, I can use water magic. So ... I would really rather not endanger you. I come with you." The last sentence was spoken as a fact.

Fernand looked very hesitant.

 

[Chungus]

Montreal, Tattoo Parlour. March 2nd.​

"Oh. Well, if it's dangerous, I'll just stay here"

, Kuki stated, tensing up a little. Not seeing anything out of the ordinary, they returned their vision to normal, although they weren't sure of how many details they simply missed due to poor eyesight.

"If anyone else gets hurt, though, I could probably fix the injury."

 

[Gearhead mk2]

"Wait, Kuki. Can you understand what humans say without the collar?"

 

[Kirke]

Ella twitched slightly, then said "No." with a slight hardness in her voice. "I'm sorry but this is my job. I am trained and equipped for it. You're an unarmoured, unarmed civilian. Taking you with me into a potentially volatile situation would be dereliction of duty." - With that, she handed Kuki over to Fernand and told the group as a whole that she'd be back soon.

 

[Vakra jal]

"On second thought." Dalahar said. "Perhaps I should be near, in case things go bad. Nobody will mess with you with me at your back"

 

[Silence]

Montreal, Quebec, Canada. March 2nd, 2025
- Tattoo Parlour -​

Anik thought a bit, then said: "Dalahar, let us both wait outside, to jump in if something goes bad.

And I am neither unarmed, nor unarmoured. But fine, I will wait - at least until you get into danger. Shout as soon as you think you are."

Fernand sighed, held Kuki, and prepared to stay back, while Anik was going on her own.

 

[Chungus]

Montreal, Tattoo Parlour. March 2nd.​

"No, not at all"

, Kuki answered Candace, looking up to her. They paused as they were taken by Fernand, shifting in his arms a little, then continued.

"I don't have ear channels, or a vocal box. So without my collar, I would be both deaf and mute to you."