do it all

          HE GRUNTS. appalled that they would just meet him and then– call him a dirty demon. he SHAKES her again. “then, i hope my dirtiness infects you and makes you dirty and stressed out.”

          he looks at them, a raised eyebrow, OFFENDED to a degree– “i can just wash my hands if it bothers you that much. geez.” he huffs, shaking them a little. “but, then i would have to leave you alone, cold, and bothered..”

Was this a robbery??

He’d been wondering what this guy was staring at, his eyes seemed glued to Luciel for a good while there. To the point that Luciel had been getting a little uncomfortable. And now this?? Is this how people got robbed? Was he asking to see his money? His bank details?? 

‘ U-uhh…’ He swallows thickly, looking to the side but making no moves to put any space between them. ‘ M-my dad… er– he’s a um.. p-politician…?’ He says like a question, hoping this really isn’t a robbery.

　　EZEKIEL HAS NO IDEA the dude he’s talking to is afraid. He’s just fixated on all the fancy stuff, purple eyes shifting up finally to the guy’s face as he answers him, still somehow completely oblivious to how uncomfortable he is.

Lundy had gone to the same stall, and gotten the same thing - hence, why she was near enough. Thoughtfully, she chewed the takoyaki ball in her mouth, swallowing, before speaking. “I think… octopus? Squid? Definitely some kind of fish.”

　　CAOIMHE MARVELS QUIETLY at the options, staring at her last remaining takoyaki as she tries to picture them. She hasn’t ever seen the ocean, and thus has only heard of sea creatures like that in stories. Her lack of technological prowess has only further isolated her.

 “I could sell you one of my old laptops for sixty bucks.” He wasn’t sure if that was all the money he gave the other guy for his bribe, but hell… It was a laptop, so this stranger was getting the better end of the deal, anyway. 

“That doesn’t solve the internet issue, but, like, I’m trying to get rid of it anyway, so…” It wasn’t like he ever used it! He had a better one now, and he still barely used that one. He just hoped that this guy didn’t look through his browsing history… 

　　EVEN TO EZEKIEL, this guy is an idiot. The alien frowns and leans back a bit.

He’d be lying if he said part of him wasn’t curious to know what it would be like to be hypnotized. But he was smart enough not to let than impulsive part get the best of him. The witch had a curious nature, as well as a guarded one thankfully. 

‘ I see.’ He hums in interest, eyeing the antenna. ‘ May I ask how you reproduce ? If it’s not too personal.’ The witch wanted to know all about this creature, all the ins and outs. Modesty was of little concern to him out in the woods, so wasn’t afraid of being a tad blunt.

　　IT’S BEST FOR HIM TO BE GUARDED. Ezekiel would have no problem using the hypnosis on someone if they actually requested it. He’s learned some sort of etiquette during his time on earth, but that doesn’t mean he’s adopted human morals; he needs only a inch to take a mile, as they say.

Growing up rich, and then being reduced to a life of poverty like this, was definitely a first world problem. Kinda funny, considering this was the second world he’d lived in. “Maybe not, but they are nice to have.” 

Hmph. He wanted his things!

“Not all of them hide, but some of them hide well. Humans are the predominant… species here.” The word was said with disgust - was there  anything he despised more than a human? “The technology isn’t specifically for destruction - most of the time - but it’s just a natural byproduct.” He huffed out of his nose, a scowl placing itself firmly on his face. 

This place was no different from Orbis. 

He truly despised humanity’s creations. 

“Well, actually, yeah. Some of it is. tanks and guns - a lot of technology was made by humans to kill humans. they’re terrible.”

　　THIS IS A LOT OF INFORMATION FOR HER, and it’s all very difficult to grasp. She isn’t even sure what other questions to ask, to begin to make sense of this all. She’s never thought of her life as simple, but right now, she’s thankful that things in her village has always seemed very straight-forward.

     “Let’s see~” He’s not the most tech-savvy person on the planet. Possibly because he’s not from Earth, to begin with. Humming thoughtfully, Kamui decides to do what he does best: he uses his fist. The results are automatic. Sparks go flying, and after a short buzz, money splurts out instantaneously. He turns to the other with a friendly smile on his face. “Oooh~ I think it’s working now!”

　　WHILE CAOIMHE is initially taken aback by the act of violence, she’s able to mostly push it aside when bills begin to spit out of the machine. It’s more unkempt than she’d expected, but she begins gathering the spilled money from the ground before taking what had actually stayed in the slot. After the short burst, the machine stops, and she turns to the person who’d assisted her.

  “   then i’ll escort you around.   ”   she asserts, tilting her chin up to stare the other down, holding out her palm in a stop gesture.   “   the garrison isn’t for civilians of any kind - villagers or adventurers.   ”   as if empyrean would ever let a stranger. at best, it would be putting a civilian in danger; at worst, it’d be letting a spy walk straight into their headquarters. she had already gotten far enough, and empyrean would have to scold the soldiers patrolling.   “   if you seek counsel with the knights, you must make a formal request… but, come along cooperatively and i may indulge inquiries i find acceptable.   ”

　　THIS WOMAN IS NOT at fault for being protective of their grounds. If nothing else, Aldreda finds it admirable.

   “   woah - that looks like a terrible scrape — i actually have something that can heal you right up, though !! nothing a minor healing potion can’t handle, if you’re willing to come back to my camp.   ”

　　“ AH, I... ”  Caoimhe fumbles over what she’s trying to say; it’s awfully rude to reject such a kind offer for help. It’s just that she can take care of this on her own. He’s absolutely rightーa minor healing potion or spell is all it will take.

“You’re the uhhhhhhh penny pinching vegan dude.” He didn’t say it with malice, but maybe he could have worded things better. The memory was fuzzy - he’s pretty sure that was before he got sober. “Man, it’s been a while.”

Finally, he makes his way outside of the bush, brushing leaves and twigs off of his cloak. “Been a while, dude, how ya been?”

　　NOTHING ABOUT THE STATEMENT is offensive to Zeke. It simply passes him by like any other observation.

　　It has been a while, but it’s hard to mistake such a towering person. And while Ezekiel isn’t remotely a recluse, he’s not exactly bustling with social activity. The alien moves slightly out of the way as the giant ruins more of his work, and then steps right back up to the bush to restart his efforts. While he doesn’t dislike it, it is hard work, and he won’t be getting paid any extra for taking longer, so he lets out a sigh partway into.

　　“ I’m the same as always. Just enjoying my time here! I’m getting a little bored of the scenery around here, though. It’s been a while since I left this area. ”  As nice as it was to feel like he’s doing Real Human Things(tm), he’d been the most happy experiencing new things and simply exploring this world. Now that he’s got to pay the bill for his ( sorry excuse for a ) room, he hasn’t been able to wander off for very long!