+1 Space Ninja

[ayatantreasure]

This place reminds them of Cetus, a little. Not quite as bustling and busy with the snow blanketing the walkways, but the closed shopfronts and toned-down open air markets suggest that the dry seasons might be comparable - surpass it even. They've been doing recon for several days now, first by observing from rooftop perches, then mingling among the pedestrians. It seems odd to walk among people of so many different sizes and shapes, and almost never be looked at twice. Never recognized for what they are.

No fear. No adoration. They can just... be.

It's a start.

The warframe is tall as an adult human, metal skin glinting slightly in the faded winter sunlight, hoof-like feet stepping lightly despite the metallic scrape against snow-dusted concrete. The long ribbon-like syandana attached to their back flutters softly in the breeze, a playful contrast to the weapons they carry on their back - a sword, some kind of rifle, a pouch of throwing knives. Their hands are empty, though, flexing yellow fingers absently as if trying to grasp something intangible.

Finally, they choose a perch on the edge of the walkway that passes by the Plaza, balanced effortlessly in a crouch atop a low wall. They raise one hand, projecting an image of words in a swooping script, which the Nexus then translates:

Have you ever dreamed so deeply you forgot who you were?

Comments

[ayatantreasure]

They are silent for several long moments, clearly digesting this advice. Their hands flex again as they think.

Finally, they nod slightly, and raise a hand again to project a message. I need a lotus. Do you know where I can find one?

[termineur]

"A lotus," Sylar repeats, a small smile on his face. He doesn't know the significance of it, but he knows that it is significant to this person. He looks up, thoughtful, and taps his chin. "It depends on whether you want the real flower, or if you want something less delicate. The first you should be able to find at a flower shop or gardening store- I saw one around here a couple days ago."

Taking care of a live plant probably has some therapeutic benefits, too, going by one of the books he'd been reading recently. But who knows if this is a situation where one can take care of a plant? "There's also jewelry shaped like lotus flowers, if that won't work. Pendants and crystal paperweights, things like that. Any of that sounding like it'd work for you?"

[ayatantreasure]

Real. Their answer comes without hesitation. They wiggle their fingers a little as they think. I've never seen one in person. I don't know if they still exist back home.