not only because of how tall he is, but because of how much he stands out. this is the exact opposite of what he should be doing (they're incognito after all), but he can't help it. despite his attempts to seem innocuous, there are many shady individuals giving him the stink eye because he obviously doesn't belong here. they're whispering to each other, murmurs that wonder what they ought to do in this situation and how best to deal with him.
he notices them, of course, so he goes ahead and moves from his current position to someplace else. there are rows upon rows of slot machines in the new area, along with many frustrated and delighted patrons lined up for their chance to win riches (or lose big). it isn't going to shake off the ones watching him from his tail, but at least it buys him some time. ]
...
[ maybe if he tries to mix in with the slot machine crowd... maybe he'll look less suspicious.
not that he has any idea how to work this thing, but. he'll figure it out. probably. ]
[It looks like his attempt to blend made it more obvious that he's there, where a few people were pointing him out. In fact, some of them were giggling behind their hand, because despite his skinny, tall appearance, they were saying how he has the potential to be quite handsome. It must be his Akira Ishida voice.
Anyway, aside from the meta fact, she looks on, seeing how he's getting more attention to herself and decides to. Well, rescue. So she takes some side steps closer.]
[ not even his akira ishida voice will save sariel from how awkward he feels while he's surrounded by the crowd. there's just way too much for him to pay attention to, and of course, he knows that they've noticed him more than they're ignoring him. which is a bad thing, considering he's supposed to blend in...
help comes in the form of someone approaching him. he blinks down at her, mildly confused. ]
Play? [ he looks back at the machine. ] I don't know how.
[He might be awkward but that only makes him more charming to the others. Especially those ladies who were giggling behind their hand. As she rescues him by providing him company. And also by helping him play these games, to blend in. Though she wouldn't want him to fall into the traps those here do.]
It's a game depends purely on luck. No kind of skill needed. If you have the funds, you only need to press that button.
[ if he'd been left to his own devices, he more than likely would have fallen right into a trap. not that he wouldn't be able to work his way out of it, but it's better if nothing happens for the most part. it allows him to do silly shenanigans such as peering at the slot machine button, enticing him to play. ]
I only need to press it?
[ well, okay, if it's that easy... it has a system that takes the chroma away from his account as soon as his fingers touch the button itself. it's time to watch the symbols roll as all the lights go up. ]
No traps for Sariel today, only slots and lots of luck. That is, if he is going to be lucky at all. In any case, she's here now, and while she doesn't know that he is very new to human life, she did think that he was very new to casinos in general. Which strangely works out.
So, after nodding--] Yes, only one press! Now we wait for the symbols to stop and see if any of them align. [--she watches as the symbols start to roll.
And then suddenly music sounds everywhere and confetti burst. He lucky-7'd and now Dice will cry.]
[ very new to human life is practically the same thing as very new to casinos in general, sure. it works out because sariel is going to be confused no matter what he faces today. the slots do their thing and thankfully it doesn't spook him (too much) when they start making so much noise. there's jackpot all lit up and pretty above the machine, the screen indicating he should put his chroma wallet near it so the transfer can be complete. ]
I won...?
[ for someone who just hit the jackpot, he doesn't seem very happy. well. it's more like his confusion only grows. ]
What did I win?
[ dealing with currency is also a new thing. why are primals so stupid sometimes... at least after today he's going to be rich? ]
[She encourages him to put down his wallet, considering that he needs some guidance. But seriously just wait till she knows the extent of how much he needs to learn. At the moment, he just looks lost, even over what he just won. Where could she begin? Does he know about the currency at all? After all, it's rather different to most worlds.]
Money. Or the equivalent of money. Something you can use to buy with. [Thank the deities she's patient? She looks around.]
Not sure if you want to buy anything here, but you can use it later!
[ if sariel knew just how much trouble he's imposing on this person... he might feel bad over it. it's not like he can help how little he knew; mundane skydweller things were never something he had to worry about, nor was he even created to handle them. he was a weapon, after all. ]
I see. [ but ] Do I need to buy things?
[ it's an honest question. he's not even sure what he would buy. ]
[Is this imposing? She feels like she MUST HELP FOREVER. There's something about him that seems familiar, like a long life for a worldly reason.]
You don't have to buy things...what you do have to buy would be your own necessities. And then the rest, if not whatever you like, you can always save. What do you like?
[ sen's instincts are right in sounding the alarms because sariel is absolutely the type to get swindled. mostly because he doesn't know any better. he takes everything at face-value and rarely questions it unless it has something to do with one (1) former deputy head... ]
... You'd come with me?
[ he sounds like he can't believe it. it seems like an awkward activity for someone to offer to accompany him. ]
If you don't mind, then I'd appreciate that a lot. [ a beat. ] I'm not sure... where to buy ant farms, really.
[This poor...poor dude. She's going to protect him! Something about him tells her SHE JUST HAS TO, even if it's regarding something as simple as ants. Belial, what have you done to this poor angel!
Meanwhile, he's agreed, so she's going to do her best.]
Hmm...we'll have to investigate in this kind of world. First, I believe we need to buy the equipment. You'll need something large and clear so that you can watch the little ants make their own colony.
[ at the very least, sariel isn't entirely helpless. of course he appears naive and hopeless right now but he's able to defend himself from most of everything. still, it's probably going to be a good thing to have someone else other than belial watching over him.
just in case. ]
I see. I think that may be easy to find. [ who knows. he's trying to be hopeful. ] Where does one need to go to buy something like that—?
[Let's be real, she'd totally want to see him at his most baddest ass. At the moment, he's someone who just needs a hand when it comes to living in a human society.]
It might be! [Where does one buy an alien ant farm. Yeah I said it.] Hmm, we can ask the pet stores first!
[ these alien ants are going to shine like the rainbow sariel can't find so they're going to be the stand-in. this ant farm really needs to happen now just because of that. ]
A pet store... I understand. I will go there right now.
[ sorry, what? did you say after the mission? no? cue sariel trying to leave now - ]
[ it's not like he has any idea where he's going so this plan was bound to fail anyway. he slows down to a complete stop once sen has his arm, blue eyes blinking down at her. ]
Oh. [ oops. ] I appreciate that. I don't think I have ever seen what a pet store would be like anyway.
[Ah...Sariel, don't leave her side because of All Of This. He's very eager, so she can't find fault in that.]
You...have never seen one. [Oh man.] They look different, depending on who owns it, but usually would have cute little animals in it. Like birds, or cats and dogs! And many pet equipment.
[Now she wonders, what has he seen? He seems more than just sheltered.]
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not only because of how tall he is, but because of how much he stands out. this is the exact opposite of what he should be doing (they're incognito after all), but he can't help it. despite his attempts to seem innocuous, there are many shady individuals giving him the stink eye because he obviously doesn't belong here. they're whispering to each other, murmurs that wonder what they ought to do in this situation and how best to deal with him.
he notices them, of course, so he goes ahead and moves from his current position to someplace else. there are rows upon rows of slot machines in the new area, along with many frustrated and delighted patrons lined up for their chance to win riches (or lose big). it isn't going to shake off the ones watching him from his tail, but at least it buys him some time. ]
...
[ maybe if he tries to mix in with the slot machine crowd... maybe he'll look less suspicious.
not that he has any idea how to work this thing, but. he'll figure it out. probably. ]
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Anyway, aside from the meta fact, she looks on, seeing how he's getting more attention to herself and decides to. Well, rescue. So she takes some side steps closer.]
Do you wish to play?
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help comes in the form of someone approaching him. he blinks down at her, mildly confused. ]
Play? [ he looks back at the machine. ] I don't know how.
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It's a game depends purely on luck. No kind of skill needed. If you have the funds, you only need to press that button.
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I only need to press it?
[ well, okay, if it's that easy... it has a system that takes the chroma away from his account as soon as his fingers touch the button itself. it's time to watch the symbols roll as all the lights go up. ]
... ? What is supposed to be happening?
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No traps for Sariel today, only slots and lots of luck. That is, if he is going to be lucky at all. In any case, she's here now, and while she doesn't know that he is very new to human life, she did think that he was very new to casinos in general. Which strangely works out.
So, after nodding--] Yes, only one press! Now we wait for the symbols to stop and see if any of them align. [--she watches as the symbols start to roll.
And then suddenly music sounds everywhere and confetti burst. He lucky-7'd and now Dice will cry.]
You...you won!
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I won...?
[ for someone who just hit the jackpot, he doesn't seem very happy. well. it's more like his confusion only grows. ]
What did I win?
[ dealing with currency is also a new thing. why are primals so stupid sometimes... at least after today he's going to be rich? ]
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Money. Or the equivalent of money. Something you can use to buy with. [Thank the deities she's patient? She looks around.]
Not sure if you want to buy anything here, but you can use it later!
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I see. [ but ] Do I need to buy things?
[ it's an honest question. he's not even sure what he would buy. ]
I never had to, before.
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You don't have to buy things...what you do have to buy would be your own necessities. And then the rest, if not whatever you like, you can always save. What do you like?
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My own necessities... I don't really need anything.
[ but a thought hits him - ]
I was told that I can buy an ant farm though. I like watching ants.
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No necessities, then exactly that, you can get what you like! An ant farm would be lovely.
[Besides, pets are nice.]
After this event, you should go get an ant farm. I can come with you, if you like.
[More that she has this feeling she has to, otherwise someone would swindle him.]
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... You'd come with me?
[ he sounds like he can't believe it. it seems like an awkward activity for someone to offer to accompany him. ]
If you don't mind, then I'd appreciate that a lot. [ a beat. ] I'm not sure... where to buy ant farms, really.
[ he needs so much help. ]
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Meanwhile, he's agreed, so she's going to do her best.]
Hmm...we'll have to investigate in this kind of world. First, I believe we need to buy the equipment. You'll need something large and clear so that you can watch the little ants make their own colony.
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just in case. ]
I see. I think that may be easy to find. [ who knows. he's trying to be hopeful. ] Where does one need to go to buy something like that—?
[ he'll buy it right away. ]
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It might be! [Where does one buy an alien ant farm. Yeah I said it.] Hmm, we can ask the pet stores first!
[AFTER THE MISSION, SARIEL!]
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A pet store... I understand. I will go there right now.
[ sorry, what? did you say after the mission? no? cue sariel trying to leave now - ]
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She quickly runs after him to take his arm.]
Later, later! So I can come with you.
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Oh. [ oops. ] I appreciate that. I don't think I have ever seen what a pet store would be like anyway.
[ ... why. ]
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You...have never seen one. [Oh man.] They look different, depending on who owns it, but usually would have cute little animals in it. Like birds, or cats and dogs! And many pet equipment.
[Now she wonders, what has he seen? He seems more than just sheltered.]
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I think I understand. But perhaps, I will follow you to one when we're able to go.
[ after the mission. ]
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Oh! Yes, that would be a better idea. Let us trade contact details.
[And she takes out her device. So they can get this out of the way before Mission Things.]