Second Report - Necessity Is The...

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[ The communicator clicks on, revealing the sunlit decore of Twilight Town. Sunset Hill, specifically, for those familiar with the location.

What should also be familiar is the statue in view of the camera. Not so familiar? The portal set at the base, the glow pulsing brightly. Invitingly, even. A pricklemane bounces towards it, then stops, tilting its head from left to right and waggling its ears in a show of interest. ]


This wasn't here when I passed by this morning. But it looks like the wait for something new to happen is over.


[ After 10 seconds or so of focus, the camera swings around until the firm frown of Lin Beifong is visible. ]


We don't know what might be through here, and securing a safe point on the other side is a priority. I plan on crossing over shortly. Anyone in Twilight Town is welcome to join me, but I recommend being ready for combat.


[ooc: this post is action/prose friendly! feel free to reply to Lin, or go ahead and do your own thing in a seperate thread. :D ]

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[ The Pricklemane is SO HAPPY, he found this stray Person, and His Person is awesome and will know what to do! YEAH.

Her arms still folded across her chest when Chell approaches, Lin turns to the right before facing her, allowing a clear view of her scars, before the stern expression flicks between the younger woman in the brightbright orange jumpsuit, and her prickly companion.

There's a hint of resignation when she looks at the purple cat-creature. Chell might be able to tell being partnered with the little guy wasn't Lin's idea at all. ]

Didn't I tell you to stay close? And who have we here? [A glance back up to Chell.] He hasn't been bothering you, I hope.

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[At least the woman didn't seem of the same disposition as her little partner. Experienced, for one, stern... or, she had to assume so, from just the voice. Faces were a little harder for her to interpret, since she hadn't really seen...

Chell realized she was staring. It was just hard to believe the woman was actually real, but--but now wasn't the time. It wasn't. She drew herself up--she hadn't been shaking, had she? Honestly--and shrugged at the woman, shaking her head. As far as annoying round things went, this one fell comparatively low on the scale.]

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[ The Pricklemane is a bit besotted, to be honest. He's quite the Beifong fanboy, while entirely lacking in any abilities that might let him mimic her. But he's friendlier than her by far, at least externally.

The stern face remains fixed in a frown, but the green eyes soften a little as Chell stares. She doesn't strike Lin as shy, exactly. It reminds her a little of first time visitors to Republic City, wide eyed at being in the neopolitan capital. The shrug and headshake is easy enough to understand, and there's a slight nod in response. ] New, I take it? Well, you arrived just in time.

Apparently a portal to a new world opens every month or two. This is the first to open since I've been here. I take it you'll be joining us in going through?

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[It's easier to focus on the portal, in its familiar unknowns, than the woman, so Chell studies the anomaly as the woman speaks. So these aren't an uncommon occurence, it sounds like. Well, she can't say she's glad for the familiar ground, but it's something to work with.

One curt nod answered both questions, and Chell grips her portal gun tighter as she looks back to Lin. Just another puzzle to solve. New variables won't change anything. ]

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[ Not one for unnecessary words, eh. Lin can appreciate that. ]

All right then. If you've any questions, don't be afraid to ask. But be aware, we won't likely have many answers right away.

[ There's an agreeable chirp from the Pricklemane, who swishes his spiked tail eagerly. He'll help, he'll help! ]