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[By now it's not the first time some people have heard 9S' thoughts filter into their minds. The first time, it was something about t-shirts, and quite without his intention to share. This time, however, it's quite by design that he speaks up...well, speaking in a manner of speaking. When he'll get used to this sort of thing, the worlds may never know]

Hey uh...everyone? If I think about everyone, it um, is everyone, right? [A pause, not quite long enough to suggest he's awaiting confirmation, before he presses on] After the recent attack, I'm sure it's occurred to more than a few of us — this place lacks a proper line of defense without us around. And that's a problem. I've been talking with Jude about it, and we've talked with the locals, and they're in support of working with us to create a barrier around the city, using the natives' magic to power it.

The natives we're referring to in particular are the Eltos. For anyone who isn't quite as well versed in Palai just yet, Eltos are a rarer breed of Palai that possess magic involving electricity, energy, power... Ideal for building something like a barrier to protect Aimintas before this tragic situation continues to repeat itself. Needless to say, we don't know how long we'll be here to help out.

We were hoping some of you would have some ideas of your own to toss at us. Feedback, input... Anything, really. We're all in the same position here. Now that we have more information than we did prior to the earlier attack, it'll be best if we work together to prevent another one before it happens.

[9S hums, some quiet sign of his agreement, before he adds something on]

I've collected data on the Uvi we've faced, so I can contribute that along with my technical knowledge. Jude here has more experience with magic than I do, by far, but this is going to take more of us to actually implement. The thing is...they're gonna need a centralized system. Something that lets the Eltos power it without being too drained for their regular activities.

Soooo... any thoughts, guys?

[Before the telepathic message is cut off, Jude decides to tack on one more thing]

I have confidence that we can make this thing work. If what happened during the attack proved anything, it's that no matter the cost, working together to come up with a game plan is always the best shot we have at making some sort of difference. Dirk and Jay organizing a solid defense plan and recon was just the beginning. Let's keep at it, everyone!

[There's some Protagonist Optimism for you before they sign off]

[ooc: Expect replies from 9S or Jude, maybe even both if you're a shortcake magnet, but feel free to threadjack/hop as well! Android-tested, mod-approved]

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I certainly won't think of you any differently, so please don't worry about that.

[She smiles at him, nearly beaming.]

[She sure does seem nice.

How'd he luck out in the kind humans department like this?]

I don't mind. I mean, androids are different, so...

[Not all humans are selfish and awful people. 9S was lucking out in so many ways.]

Mm, but I won't think of you differently. There isn't any reason to.

It's kind of you to say so.

[Although he does perceive a significant difference.

Humans are on quite the high pedestal in android eyes]

Don't you know what that means, 9S? That means we're friends now. Comrades too while we're working on this barrier project together. But I think friends would be good.

[She wouldn't understand that unless he told her. But she would tell him not to treat her any differently.]

[And he may, at some point. He'd certainly informed and reminded Jude more than once]

I- [still find himself surprised at how readily humans will claim him as a friend] If you want, then, you can call me Nines. I mean, if you'd like to.

... Nines? That's a very cute nickname.

[Before this Haru had always found it tough to trust. But she's grown enough to know that giving people a chance is okay. That's why she so readily can claim someone as a friend.]

I'll call you that then.

Okay. And...you like being called your name, right?

[Come to think of it, he hasn't asked people if they prefer nicknames themselves. Maybe they do?]

Haru is fine. I don't really have a nickname.

[A code name, but.... not a nickname. Her code name doesn't count here!]

I see... After Camilla listed off a bunch, I thought humans must like them too.

[Maybe it's more individual preference then]

Camilla-chan does like to give people nicknames. I think that is just the way it is.

[She thinks for a moment, pausing.]

Nines-kun? If you think of a nickname for me, you are free to call me that. It's just... I've never really had one before.

I'm not sure if it'd really be my place, but...

[He trails off, thinking it over]

Maybe if I think of a good one, I could suggest it, if that's okay with you.

That would be okay with me. You don't even have to ask twice.

[Nodding.]

[He thinks, just for a moment, of what 21O had often said to him.

One affirmation will suffice.

Will she end up here one day, too?]

Okay... I'll do my best.

[In the meantime—]

So how does your magic work?

I'll show you!

[She takes a step back, raising both of her hands and creating a barrier around herself.]

You can tap on it or hit it... it won't break right away.

[Well, since he's been invited to try...

9S hums, tapping the barrier with his knuckles]

Do you know how much it can withstand?

Right now... probably four to five heavy hits. Which wouldn't be strong enough for the purpose we want, I'm sure.

[She frowns.]

It's still more data than I had before, and a field of this shape would be ideal...

[9S circles around her barrier, recording the information he picks up along the way]

I am able to make it bigger, smaller, and even put it around other people that are within my proximity. Would you like to analyze the inside?

[Consider his interest piqued; he even stands up straighter]

Really? Can I?

[Curious as ever]

[She takes a deep breath in and releases her current barrier.]

Stay still for a moment.

[Haru creates another barrier. This time ariund 9S.]

I think you can get an accurate reading of the inside like this, right>

[9S glances around, first to his sides and then upward, and there's no helping the smile that spreads across his lips.

He's done something like this before, but he needed the right equipment for it...]

Yeah, I can record data on this for sure.

[Haru finds it rather nice that she can bring a smile to his face with something so simple.]

I'm glad to hear that. Is it going to be enough data?

Definitely more than I would've had just going off of theory...

[The technology he's accustomed to would be incompatible with what exists in this world. Though he has some raw materials, they aren't nearly enough to make the necessary equipment they need.

He lifts a hand, seeming to touch empty air, and a screen pops up in front of him as he takes readings]

This is really helpful, thanks.

Nines? Do you mind if I ask you how you analyze this data? Perhaps even how you're taking it? I know you said you were a "scanner" earlier.

[She's just...so curious. How does it even work?]

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