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LIKE WE NEED MORE REDHEADS. Damnit, Sol.

[ Have a new Luke, DR. This one's from after Eldrant and was suddenly shipped off to Filgaia, a desert planet somewhere in between Western and sci-fi. ]

[ In either case, he suddenly stops and looks around, because what the hell? This... didn't look like Filgaia. He frown, wings fluffing in annoyance. Now where was he? He had just been running from a pack of bandits, gun over his shoulder, and now he's in this place with... green. He hasn't seen so much green in over a year, just a few trees and patches of grass here and there. Nothing really grew well in the poor, rocky soil on Filgaia. So he'll just find a spot by a tree and sit down underneath, one knee drawn to his chest and Rudia, his shotgun, leaning against it. ]

This sucks. At least I'm not being chased, anymore... [ And hey, this was kind of nice. He could almost take a nap here... ]

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[ Of course. He shouldn't have expected anything else. ]

... That's good. [ Relieved sigh. ] I've wanted a break for a while, now... It was hard going into towns when your face was all over wanted posters...

[ There was no way... The continents were way different, as well as the landscape. Hey, Luke wouldn't shoot you unless you drew your sword with intent to kill first, Asch. ] ... Trust me, I learned that a long time ago.

[ And he hoists Rudia over his shoulder. ] Need any help with that? [ Pointing to the lumber. Building a house, Asch? ]

[ Glad he didn't disappoint. He gives Luke a once over, trying to picture the idiot's face plastered all over creation with people after him. ...nope, he just can't imagine it. ]

You will find very few people here care about or are interested in those of us with wings. Those that are the exception.. you would do well to be wary of. Especially the you wearing a bone mask.

[ Asch prefers battles where both opponents wield swords, thanks. And close, but not quite. He glances from the wood to Luke, then offers a couple planks to him. ] If you want.

[ He feels oddly exposed like that, but... whatever. ]

... Gotcha. Bone mask. If I run into any of those, I have Rudia with me.

[ It was kind of necessary for him. :| Swords were too slow. ~~Even Janus had a gun with his blade.~~ Luke takes the planks and hefts them over his shoulder, grinning. ] Where to?

[ Take it from Asch, dreck, that feeling will be following you around as long as you're wanted. ]

I doubt the effectiveness of projectile weapons, but.

[ ~~The bayonet was just so he could roast marshmallows and wieners.~~ He gives a one-shouldered shrug, the other being occupied by his cargo, and gestures in the direction he was heading; an area where trees similar to those around them seem to disappear into a mist. ] This way. [ And off they go! ]

[ ... I thought you said I wouldn't be a wanted man here! ]

... That strong, huh...? I'll be sure to run.

[ ~~HAHAHAHA. Swings both ways, does he?~~ He'll be blinking and kind of looking apprehensive. ] You would pick the creepy part of the forest to live in... [ Following~ ... Slowly. ]

[ Well, even without any bounty hunters, Engel here wants you moron replicas (to be safe)! ]

No. Your best bet would be to try... [ How can he put it? ] Accommodating him to a point, I suppose.

[ ~~With how he talks? Better believe it!~~ While he just grins back over his shoulder. ] If a little odd weather scares you, feel free to head off on your own.

[ ... Right. ]

... So if he wants to kill me, I let him. [ Staring. Your logic makes no sense. ] I think I'm better off running for it. Either that, or he can taste Moor Gault's flames.

[ ~~HAHA. Wow. ... I also wonder how Luke deals with TP and FP, now.~~ Luke just kind of stares at him and jogs to catch up. Don't mind him examining your face suspiciously, Engel. ] ... I've never seen you smile before.

[ Have an exasperated sigh, Luke. ]

...I'm hoping that if you do happen to meet him, it won't escalate to that point. Hence my suggestion of cooperation.

[ ~~Probably the same way as the WA cast does. xD~~ Best way to turn Asch's mood upside down is to make a big deal out of it. So back on goes the scowl as he stares straight ahead. ] ...If you are lucky, he will only want to study what makes you unique.

[ He'll just shrug with one shoulder. ]

I guess we'll see if I ever run across him, huh.

[ ~~Wtf, WA cast doesn't have TP.~~ Aww... Damnit. That sucks. Pout. ] ... Ugh... "Study." That's exactly who I've been running from...

I suppose so.

[ ~~But they do use ...something else similar. AP? Gauges? idek.~~ Huff. You brought it upon yourself, dreck. Though his head turns slightly towards Luke at that. ] ...you were hunted for research on that desert planet?

[ ~~... FP. I just said that. LERN2READ. I said how Luke can deal with FP and TP at the same time since they're both "mana."~~ Luke looked at him, sighing and shaking his head. ] Yeah... They have laboratories, though most of them are in ruins now. They wanted to know why I absorbed a Guardian instead of just receiving the Medium... Might have something to do with me being a replica, I don't know... I wasn't about to get myself locked up to find out. Some of these "scientists" aren't the nicest people...

[ It really sucks being ~~a replica~~ the Chosen One. ]

[ ~~I CAN READ FINE I JUST DIDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU WERE SAYING.~~ Now for the real kicker. CAN YOU HANDLE IT, LUKE? ] Then that is one thing you can be grateful for; trust me, scientists and the places they work are not suitable for children.

[ Asch pauses until Luke has caught up, then reaches out to ruffle his bangs with a hand. ]

[ ~~LERN2COMPREHEND.~~ ... That was a kicker? ] ... I am. I'm really grateful, for everything.

[ ... Wait. Wait, how does Asch--oh... Th-They had to extract the replica data from Asch to make him, didn't they...? Talk about a mood-killer. He ducked his head at the ruffling, feeling his face heat. This Asch was a LOT nicer than the one he left... He forced a smile, fixing his bangs. ] Don't do that.

[ ~~IWILLSOMEDAY.~~ Asch being nice was supposed to break his brain. ] Good. It's something we should have learned long ago.

[ Hey, it hasn't ruined his mood ~~any further~~ yet, and it gives them something to discuss along the way through the suitably eerie mist. His smile almost returns at Luke's objection to the mistreatment of his hair. It's comforting to know that some things don't change. ] Not like I can mess it up any further.

[ ~~UH HUH.~~ Oh, right. Oops? ] ... "We?" [ Curious look. ]

[ Well... This Luke has a few issues ~~like the rest of them~~. He's been left alone to think for a year and a half. ... Not the best thing ever. Luke frowned at him and tried to smooth it down as best as he could with one hand. ] Shut up! It's not that bad... [ Huff. He turned a bit to look away from him, but the inertia of the boards kept him turning, and... he stumbled a bit, but caught himself--and the wood--in time before he took a spill. ... Haha, oops. Clumsy replica is still clumsy. ]

[ ~~JUST WATCH.~~ ..."oops", my ass. ] Myself and you. Unless there is another here that I am not aware of.

[ In that case he'll fit right in with the others ~~in Engel's harem~~. Perhaps not, but it does give Luke plenty of time to do some growing up and learn to become a bit more independent. This time Asch's grin comes back full force, though it's short-lived as Luke threatens to topple over, boards and all. Without thinking, he grabs onto the replica's arm just in case the idiot decides to take a plunge. ]
--be more careful!

[ ~~Right. ... What are we on about again?~~ IT WAS. GEEZ, SORRY FOR NOT BEING MORE BRAINBROKEN. also, he's righting himself and coughing in embarrassment. ] ... I'm just surprised to hear you admit something like that...

Sorry, sorry. [ Sheepish smile. ]

[ ~~....I haven't the damnedest idea.~~ D'aw, why do all of have the ability to be adorably childish while still being ~~somewhat~~ mature? It's got to be the haircut. That's the only conclusion he can come to. ] ...like you, I've done my share of growing up.

Stop apologizing and just see it through! [ He's not worried about you, no. ] We're almost there.

[ ~~\:|/~~ We're just good like that. Maybe it's Maybelline. Luke smiled warmly at him, walking a bit more carefully this time. ] I'm glad... You do seem a lot more mellow.

Hey, I'm walking, aren't I? Gimme a break! [ Geez. ] Oh, good. ... What were you doing with these, anyway?

[ ........Luke uses Maybelline and Asch uses Herbal Essences. WHY DOES THIS NOT SURPRISE ME. ] That "mellowness" is the result of having become a babysitter to you idiots. It was either that or killing myself.

[ He scoffs quietly as they come out of the mist on a stone bridge leading over the water into a fog-covered city, with the sound of an ocean nearby. ] ...a small bed frame, if you must know.

[ Yes! YES! ] H-Hey! Don't... Don't joke about that!

[ Frown. Happy mood lost. He doesn't like thinking about death in general, but especially if it concerned Asch. He blinked at the bridge, following behind Asch (and also careful not to smack him with the boards he was carrying). ] ... Having someone moving in with you, I take it?

[ … ] I suppose I shouldn't. Not that it was my first choice of outcomes either.

[ Oh well, no matter. Making certain he doesn't whack the idiot either, Asch takes them down a narrow street, finally stopping at an indoor/outdoor cafe at the end corner of it. The original produces a key from somewhere on his person and unlocks it, going inside first. ] Not exactly. It's just in case they decide to stay over now and then.

[ ... ] ... I figured it wasn't...

[ Dwell dwell dwell... He blinked at the café, examining the building. ] You run this place? I never would've pinned you as a bartender. That's more Guy's thing... [ >': He missed Guy... Where's my BFF? >'x ] Oh, right. ... Need any help building it? [ And he'll follow him in, watching where he was moving those boards around. Sheesh. He's lucky he didn't smash up the place. ]

[ SUBJECT CHANGE. Asch leads them towards the back, behind the counter, where there's a nifty spiral staircase leading to the upstairs. Thankfully the breakable decorations are few and far between because, well, he still has the tendency to forget about controlling his wings. It's just easier that way. He lets out a snort at Luke's first statement, then shakes his head. ] I do, but my knowledge of alcohol is limited to its uses in cooking. [ He gives Luke a surprised look, almost sounding rueful. ] ...I didn't know Guy knew tending a bar.

[ And back to his usual self with a humph. ] Does this building look under construction to you? Now, what do you want to eat?

[ You, too? Luke thought he was the only one with that problem, and usually, it was when he accidentally singed them by turning around to the fire. Thankfully, since the wings were almost made of fire, he wasn't hurt too much. ] I kinda remember everyone saying you were a good cook, but I never got to try... [ Sheepish smile. ] It was a plan to get him to stop being scared of women. Didn't really work, but he got a nice costume out of it, anyway...

[ HUFF. ] I was talking about the bed. ... Huh? [Whoa what? Eat? ] Y-You don't have to make me anything. I was just going to go forage for something, myself.

x>!!! /HUG.

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... /chu?

.. /pokeball?

... Not a pikachu. Chu is the Japanese sound for 'kiss.'

And it's the Japanese onomatopoeic word for mice squeaks. |D

/knew that. :|

so we have a mouse that gives kisses \:D/

... /smacks.

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