十 ❀ action

[naicha]

<sub>[ Alright, it's been bugging her, but she can't leave those people at the gas station alone. She needs to get out there, on the highway. There's one problem, though. One of these days, she will learn not to give other people her guns. Yes, Korea, she might have to ask you to buy her a new one. Oh wait, nevermind. One just appeared out of nowhere. Little does she know that her fake daughter has anything to do with it. This is good. She can go back to that place without worrying about her own safety. ... or she thinks.

Today, she's a door-to-door saleswoman, but how she carries herself is a little different.

A If she knows you and you can fight... or if you're Korea and Vietnam, she'll be knocking on your door. ]</sub>

We've gotta get on that highway.

_{[ B But if you're family, a friend, or an acquaintance whom she thinks doesn't have any means of defending themselves - yes, even if they've only met once, and yes, including Lucas and Tsubasa: ]}

... There's something really, really, really dangerous out there. Stay here, okay? If you don't, I'll get mad.

<sub>[ For both options, she'll eventually show you this. If she can trust you.

C Whatever, man, she's not listening to Grady, that big fatty fat fat stupidhead. You'll find her in town, driving her super manly Hello Kitty scooter. But what's this? Oddly enough, she's not bumping into anything! She's driving pretty fast, though, as usual. She's headed for the exit, alone... No time for making her usual trips to the bakery or the other shops. Maybe you want to wave and say hi? Maybe you want to know what's up - surely you've seen her be a reckless driver before. Or maybe you want to stop her. ]



[ ooc: might be slow with tags this week. please don't kill her. orz i'll be tagging the event post soon, so no threads taking place on the highway here. ]</sub>

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[naicha]

_{[ nooo, not gonna listen to him. ]} Diner. _{[ nomnom ]} People need help. _{[ nomnom ]} Saving 'em.

_{[ A beat. ]} You're going, too, right?

[encored]

Of course. It would be idiotic to pass up an opportunity like this just because Grady issued a warning. Who knows what we may find. [shrugs] But how do you plan on going about this rescue mission of yours?

[naicha]

I... _{[ She takes another bite. ]} I dunno.

I dunno what's out there, or if we'll be strong enough to take it on. But I know I gotta go back. They asked for help, so I have to help! That's what America would do, too.

[encored]

Your intentions are good, I'm sure, but you could certainly do with a better role model. [he shifts again, this time reaching into his pocket to pull out a piece of candy since he was nice enough to give her both of his cupcakes]

What will you do if you fail?

[naicha]

Keep trying.

_{[ he calls throwing one of them at her nice? she'll keep munching away until the cupcake is gone. ]}

America and I are both stupid, but I'm a different kind of stupid. _{[ licks a bit of icing off her fingers ]}

[encored]

I prefer your kind of stupid. [mostly just because he really doesn't like america but details. he twists the now empty wrapper between his fingers] But idiocy is idiocy and you'll likely wind up dead for it. You're aware of this, yes?

[naicha]

Jeez, don't remind about that. It only makes me feel worse.

_{[ The silence after that should tell him she isn't making light of the matter. ]}

I don't wanna die. But it's better to die doing something than nothing at all.

I-I'm prepared, you know. I'm going with Japan later! He wants to go, too... And I was gonna pick Lion up! His house is this way, so...

[encored]

[the silence makes him pause as well, though he figures it has something to do with her plan to infiltrate the Smith household. he doesn't linger on the thought for long.]

I suppose if it's what you truly wish to do, there's no point issuing rehashed warnings. If you find yourself in need of an extra hand, Hong Kong and I will be near the gas station. [not that he cares or anything!]

[naicha]

I heard.

_{[ Hesitates a little. Oh man, she can't believe she's asking a kid to do this. Shut up she's older than him... ]}

Look after him! Okay? Sometimes he thinks he's Bruce Lee...

[encored]

Don't fret over it, I'll be certain he doesn't get carried off by a bear or baked into a pie.

[despite the joke, he does feel a little bit of guilt. he wasn't able to protect Hong Kong the last time he had depended on him, after all.]

[naicha]

Don't run into Grady again if you can help it!

You said you were gonna check stuff out, right? _{[ She takes his hand and gives him a piece of bubblegum. ]} Here.

When I'm having trouble piecing clues together, or, or when I'm in a pinch, see, gum helps me think.

[encored]

If we do, I'll strangle him with his intestines before he can lift a finger. [his nose wrinkles a little and then again at her offering, but he keeps the piece of gum, slipping it into his pocket.]

Hm. I've never been a fan of chewing gum, but every bit of help counts. [which is as close to a thank you as she'll get]

[naicha]

_{[ She chuckles. You know what, she's not even listening to what he's saying, she's just watching him make faces. ]}

When Charles is like this, he's really cute. _{[ pinches his cheeks hahaha ]}

[encored]

[what part of bloodthirsty monster bat thing don't you people understand! bats her hands away and leans back, he is too mature and old to have people pinching his cheeks okay]

Don't do that. Were you even paying attention?

[naicha]

Um, you'll strangle his.... intestines with... your... fingers?

Did I get it right!?

[encored]

Yes, that's exactly what I said. Good to know you were listening.

1/2

[naicha]

I'm good! _{[ yeah okay no she's playing along ]}

[naicha]

I wanna fight Grady, too. But don't confront him if you don't have to.

_{[ She waves her hands in little circles. Oh, she is going to be a huge hypocrite if she ever does see him, though. ]}

Hong Kong told me what happened last time...

[encored]

[his hands twitch at the mention of the last time - he still wants to wring Grady's fat neck for it.]

If you're aware of what can happen, then you should know to avoid confrontation as well.

[naicha]

It's not like I'll go looking for him.

_{[ twiddles her fingers ]} At least, not until I have a, a strategy or whatever...

[encored]

It's no business of mine whether you choose to go after him or not. Just be aware of the repercussions. [he stands after that, dusting the dirt from his pants.] Anyway, that was all I wished to speak with you about. Perhaps I'll see you on the highway.