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nexus_crossings2020-10-23 09:09 am
chiaro_oscuro) wrote in nexus_crossings2020-10-23 09:09 am
Taking Flight
Ben's been hard at work lately, between preparations for winter, managing supplies, and working on a special project. He's standing beside the ship he got from Misfire a while back, now painted, windows refitted, and fully repaired. It looks like a solid ship now that it's back in order. Now that it's fixed, he's proud of all his hard work. It's not a model from his world, but it's close enough that he's been able to learn how it works.
This thing's more of a shuttle than a ship, small and sleek, but enough to get the job done, It doesn't feel finished yet, he's decided. Something's missing, and he still has work to do. Maybe he'll feel out the Nexus for ideas.
He finds a spot in the industrial area where he lands the shuttle, standing beside it. Yes, it has a solid start, but it could use something to make it even better.
"I'm almost done," he asks someone who stops by, "but I think it's still missing a final touch. Of course I'm open to suggestions..."
Then there's a sound of fluttering. There's something with him - a small bird Pokémon perches on Ben's shoulder, one eye open. She watches anyone who approaches closely, but doesn't move. The Rookidee seems tired, staying close to him and nuzzling the side of his face.
"On another note, does anyone want to meet Morrigan? I met her in the Wilds, and she followed me home. Suppose she's joining the family, then." Morrigan makes a chirping sound. Ben smiles faintly. "If anyone has any tips on raising Pokémon, I'd love to hear them."
This thing's more of a shuttle than a ship, small and sleek, but enough to get the job done, It doesn't feel finished yet, he's decided. Something's missing, and he still has work to do. Maybe he'll feel out the Nexus for ideas.
He finds a spot in the industrial area where he lands the shuttle, standing beside it. Yes, it has a solid start, but it could use something to make it even better.
"I'm almost done," he asks someone who stops by, "but I think it's still missing a final touch. Of course I'm open to suggestions..."
Then there's a sound of fluttering. There's something with him - a small bird Pokémon perches on Ben's shoulder, one eye open. She watches anyone who approaches closely, but doesn't move. The Rookidee seems tired, staying close to him and nuzzling the side of his face.
"On another note, does anyone want to meet Morrigan? I met her in the Wilds, and she followed me home. Suppose she's joining the family, then." Morrigan makes a chirping sound. Ben smiles faintly. "If anyone has any tips on raising Pokémon, I'd love to hear them."
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"Don't tell my boyfriend, he'd think I should've asked him, but I had Allura check whether I really don't have a bond with Honerva anymore, and yeah, I don't, so I'm really happy."
Hiroki looks closer at Morrigan.
"Cute."
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Ben invites Hiroki to touch the Rookidee.
"It's good that you're cut off from her. I don't know if she's still here or not - wouldn't be surprised if she was, I've been told she's persistent if nothing else - so be careful."
The reason he's keeping his distance is because he was asked to.
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He hesitates, then says, "Ben, if you ever want to see the Lions of Voltron, two have arrived. Allura's and Keith's. With Keith, who's going to help against Honerva, of course, if need be, too."
"I can also show you my robot, Atlas, if you want. It's a bit like Voltron, though bigger."
"Can I really pet this pokemon?"
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Ben considers Hiroki's offer, then nods slowly.
"I'll visit the Lions sometime. Don't believe I've ever seen one. You have my help, as well. And Rey's. I have no intention of being used as a laboratory animal."
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Hiroki crouches down and finally gently pets the Pokemon.
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Morrigan closes her eyes as she's touched. "Some Pokemon change form if they're raised well. You'll see what she turns into."
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"Yeah. She doesn't have resources here in Nexus, Honerva that is, so that makes her less dangerous, here, I've just realised."
Another thing he's just realised is that Ben likely wouldn't know Honerva if he saw her, even. Right.
"If you want, I can show you what the witch looks like. From my memories. Just in case."
"Change forms? These little animals?"
He grins.
"That's amazing. I'm sure you care for her well, so, can't wait to see."
Wait a tick, though.
"Who's Cal?"
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Ben doesn't know the best way to fight her, and doesn't want to challenge her alone.
"She probably wants to be discreet here, though I don't know if she's aware more people are on to her. If we can't kick her out, we might be able to keep her in check. If there was a way to monitor her activities here...after all, she might not have immediate access to what she wants but the Nexus may provide."
He moves on, explaining who Cal is.
"Cal Kestis is a good friend of mine. Another Force-user."
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"Sure!"
He concentrates, and then, even know Hiroki wouldn't say he's telepathic, apparently he is, a little?
Ben might see a few disjointed memories, they're not Hiroki's, nor Shiro's. Ben might guess or not, but they're hers.
He then shakes his head, and pictures and sends this. From Hiroki's own memory now.
"That's her. This is what she looks like. Well, seeing as she's an Altean, she can look like anything she wants to, just ask Allura or Romelle, but that's how she'll usually look, now, anyway."
"I see, so Cal's like you and Rey. I see. I wonder if he could help, too, if anything happens."