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CHARACTERS: Genji and YOU!
DATE: Arriving at Perdition's Rest.
WARNINGS: None as of yet.
SUMMARY: Genji just wants to try to make an entrance. (He's kind of a dork still.)

[ Genji has nothing to say about his master having spent so much money on a mechanical horse. He considers the action exceptionally endearing, but he is one who looks upon the Omnic with blind eyes. The planet is something like a world made for cowboys -- he can only imagine that McCree is more than tickled pink to be here, and so he should join in the festivities, as it were.

He has his own hat that is held onto his head because the two "prongs" of his head have pierced through the material so it is all but stuck. A dusty-brown serape wraps around his shoulders. Genji has his head tipped low as he saunters about on top the mechanical horse. He only stops when he notices someone is in front of him, then he lifts his index finger to attempt to tip his hat up. ]

Who am I? [ Standing up, he swings the serape up and over his head. With little wind, it falls flat on the ground. But he is standing dramatically on the horse and jumps off to land in front of the person. ] Green cyborg ninja... cowboy. [ He says with a sheepish short of voice. There is a smile underneath the visor as he goes to pick up the serape. With his free hand, he lightly pets the mechanical horse's nose. ]

Ah... you should go back to Master. I think I'm playing a bit too much... [ He mutters under his breath before turning back. ] Not as good as the movies, but ... it is fun.

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[scarredhorns]

[At first, Nyuu wasn't quite sure what she was looking at, having never laid eyes on an actual cyborg before, especially not one dressed in cowboy attire. Her eyes follow Genji curiously, head jerking back a bit in surprise when she sees a helmet instead of a face when he lifts his hat--or tries to, rather. She tilts her head to the side at the metallic sound of his voice, watching every move that follows. Then when it's all over all she can do is blink. Just blink.

But then she's bursting into laughter, putting a hand over her mouth as she does so. It's not the jeering sort of laughter either, it's honest and good natured. She wasn't having a bad day, but Nyuu was still happy that he'd made her laugh.

She finally speaks once she reins in the last of her giggles.]

You look like you're enjoying yourself--"Green Cyborg Ninja Cowboy."

[As for Nyuu's attire, it started with the simple black cowgirl hat, which hid her horns, but the more she saw the Qorral, the more she desired to try on. Now she had an adorable red serape of her own along with a pair of brown cowgirl boots, also simple in design, but that was all. Beneath the serape, she still wore the clothes she had on when she first arrived from the rift--a long skirt and a blouse.]

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This seems like the kind of place to enjoy oneself... though, I understand that we're once more here to ensure the safety of this world.

[ There is a small sheepish sort of way that he ducks his head. He smiles beneath the visor, though, as he's happy that she happened to find his entrance to be just as funny as he did. While things are finally a little quiet, it's nice to be able to let loose with something to make others remember to not allow stress and the like to weigh them down too much. ]

Though, I will introduce myself properly. I am Genji. It's a pleasure to meet you, fellow cowgirl. [ He laughs a little beneath his visor; the laughter sounding just as mechanical as his voice. ]

[scarredhorns]

I'm Nyuu, one of the new recruits. A pleasure to meet you as well, Genji-san.

[She gives a bow of her head.]

You certainly gave me a good laugh just now, so I thank you for that. This is my first time being away from all my friends in a far away place.

[This whole being a part of ALASTAIR is vey intimidating thought that's been towering over all others, but she's been doing her best to be brave. Kouta would want her to be brave and do her best!]

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A new recruit, is that so?

[ His voice is a little filled with wonderment. Ah, was she here during that whole mess with the bugs? He can't help but let out a small sigh -- and a shiver runs up his back immediately after as he thinks of how disgusting those creatures were. ]

Well, it's good to have some times when you can laugh... especially if you are far away from places that you know. I hope that you have many more, Nyuu.

[scarredhorns]

[Nyuu smiles--one that could easily brighten a room--and bows her head again, holding onto her hat so it doesn't fall off.]

Thank you very much. [She straightens herself up.] The train ride was terrifying, but everyone I've met so far has been kind to me.

[She casts a curious glance at the mechanical horse, then at Genji before asking:]

May I pet him? [Or her? Even though the horse was mechanical, it didn't feel right for Nyuu to simply say 'it.']

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You're very welcome. [ Yes, the ride here was -- he frowns beneath the visor but it seems like for better or worse, everyone arrived safely. Perhaps, that is why he wanted to do what he could to make them laugh, too. He may not be as Lena is; how she can easily brighten anyone's day with her optimism and charm, but he will do what he can to lighten the hearts of the disheartened. Isn't that what Overwatch is also meant to do? ]

Yes, please do. His name is Lasso, so my master tells me. [ A soft laugh. ] I think that Master would be very happy to know that you would treat Lasso as a real horse. Isn't that right, Lasso? [ He lightly pets the robotic horse's nose before holding out his other hand to gesture for her to come forward. ]

Sorry, I ended up having to take a nap!

[scarredhorns]

[Timidly, she does take a few steps forward, closing the distance between her and the horse, though she steps back when Lasso snorts loudly and shakes his head. But then she's smiling again and reaching out to stroke the large space between Lasso's eyes.]

He certainly acts like a real horse, though I've never seen a real one in person, only in movies. [Nyuu's smile widens as Lasso leans into her gentle touch, making soft snorting noises.]

It must be nice to have someone you know here with you. If you get along, that is. [She lets out a chuckle.]

THAT'S ALL RIGHT. work's been kicking my butt!

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Perhaps, he thinks of himself as a real horse. [ A cheerful thought that these creatures actually gained sentience and believed themselves to be as they are. Or is that a cruel one? His eyebrows come together beneath the visor as he hems and haws over which is better. ]

You, too? I'm afraid that I haven't been able to be around horses that much. I believe I frighten them some, but mechanical ones do not seem to mind. [ A short laugh. ] Ah, well, I ... I get along with them more than I don't get along with them. Is that an easy answer?

[scarredhorns]

Well, to be honest, I can't remember whether I've seen a real horse or not... I lost my memories some time ago.

[Yet she didn't seem too bothered by that and in all honesty, she wasn't. In fact, she really didn't want to remember her previous life now. Not after learning that she could possibly be a murderer.

As if sensing her hidden tension, Lasso moved himself away from Nyuu's hand and shook his head again, leaving her to blink with a puzzled look on her face. Most of her confusion ends up melting away when she chuckles again, though.]

It is. I am curious about one thing, though. You've mentioned your master... What does he teach you?

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Oh... I'm sorry. Was that an affect of the bugs?

[ No one had mentioned anything like that. But still, he wonders how ALISTAIR could allow her to come to this planet with so few memories. Could it be that they were not aware? People are people even if they have advanced technology. He shouldn't assume that they know at all. ]

It'll be all right, Nyuu. We'll contact ALISTAIR and get this sorted out for you. [ Even if she is not bothered, he's bothered about it. And pauses at the question of what his master teaches him. ]

My master ... he teaches everything that there is to know about life ... about harmony and loving oneself ... to allow yourself to be able to be loved by others...

[scarredhorns]

Bugs? [Sakura-chan mentioned something about bugs as well.] It couldn't have, my friends found me in that state about six months ago and I arrived in Oska just hours before ALASTAIR sent us off to Perdition's Rest. Why does everyone keep talking about bugs anyway?

[This time she does get visibly nervous and holds her hands out in front of her.]

I-I appreciate your concern, Genji-san, but it's alright, really. I'm happy and content with my new life back home. I have new memories to make up for the ones I lost.

[Then she lowers her hands and folds them in front of her body and smiles once again.]

That's wonderful. [She means it.] He sounds like a great man.

[Except he's actually an Omnic, whoops. Also, Nyuu can't help but wonder: Would he be able to help her with her own problem she was currently undergoing? The struggle with her "other self"? It's not something she would bring up at first sight, but she's still curious.]

I would like to meet him someday.

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... ah, those bugs... when they would bite one of us, they'd send us back and forth through our time. Our time. Like instead of me standing before you, it would have been my younger self, and I would not have remembered anything of my present time. [ He wonders if that makes sense at all to say it that way, but he tries. And he should be glad -- he realizes -- that it would be his teenage self rather than the angry creature that he became. ]

... is that so? I apologize... it seems like I'm making you a little uncomfortable. I'm sorry. [ Yes, he should apologize more than once, shouldn't he? This is difficult enough without having to add on the burdens of further explaining oneself. ]

I'm certain, though, that my master would love to meet you. Anyone he is able to help, to listen, to know... he's happy to. He's a wonderful person. The best person.

[scarredhorns]

They could do that? No wonder I kept hearing about them. I can't imagine how embarrassing that must have been for some people. I know I would have been. [Just thinking about it is making her blush. She can't remember what she was like when her friends first took her under their wing, but the stories they told her were just... Really, she was just like a toddler. Despite herself, she manages to let out a nervous laugh and smiles sheepishly.] Plus it would have been hard for people to understand me if I had been present during that time, because according to my friends, I could not even remember how to speak properly. I could only say "nyuu, nyuu," so that's how I received my new name.

No need to apologize for wanting to help, Genji-san. It's just that... Um. [How can she explain it while minimizing her problems as much as possible?] We never heard any reports on the news about a family who was missing their daughter, nor did we see any missing persons posters around the neighborhood, which leads me to believe that I have no relatives to return to should I regain my memories. So perhaps it's better that the old memories stay buried.

[While that's all true, it's not the full story nor is it really a wise decision since things like that have a way of reemerging, sometimes in a non pleasant way. Unfortunately, all Nyuu wants to do right now is run away from it as long as she can. She wasn't ready to face her past.]

The way you describe him reminds me of my friend Kouta. He always wants to help people, too, and he's too stubborn to just let people go if they have something that's bothering them. He can come off as a bit harsh at first, but he means well. It's thanks to him that we've been able to keep our friends all together through difficult times.

[He's also Nyuu's, as well as Lucy's, love interest, so she couldn't help but idolize him.]

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[and in this corner, we have Urahara, still dressed like he fell out of an Akira Kurosawa period piece, because he has his own aesthetic, thank you very much.

and he's amused as hell by all of this.] You look like you're enjoying yourself, Genji-san~

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You're not getting into the spirit of things, Urahara?

[ Shall he attempt to find him a cowboy hat? But he gives another laugh before walking over to where he is. ] It feels like it has been awhile since I've seen you, even though we have just spoken a few days ago. How are you?

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I don't think anyone would recognize me if I did. [he snaps his fan open diligently, as if to just further accentuate his whole personal branding he's got going on here.] You're right about that. Those little devices ALASTAIR has us using certainly make things convenient, even if it is a bit strange having all of that in my head.

[and crowded. he tries to avoid the magitek when he can for obvious reasons. he snaps the fan close, shrugging it off.] At any rate, I'm well enough. I've managed to keep myself busy, even if I haven't had much luck with the locals.

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I'd recognize you. [ A cheerful, friendly response. ] It is... a little strange to have more in my head... [ He is just going to leave it at that, because there's no reason to delve into the unpleasant. ]

They do seem to be-- [ Not like he would have thought and he wonders if acting about like he is will be accepted well? ] Are you doing all right? You do have a way of ... [ Well, that's a little rude to accuse someone of, isn't it? Since he is still starting to get to know Urahara. ] ... taking on a lot of burdens upon yourself.

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[it's not inaccurate. "teamwork" is a very odd and unbalanced concept to him. he pushes people to do the thing he can't or won't do and then the rest he does himself behind the scenes. for once, however, he doesn't care as much about the overall mission.]

I'm not singlehandedly orchestrating the destabilization of the planet to save it, I promise. [it's a joke, though a poor one, and one he will never stop making at ALASTAIR's expense if only for his own self-deprecating reasons.] Honestly, I'm more invested in why this particular planet has come under ALASTAIR's radar twice. The rest I can leave to the others.

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I'll hold you to it, Urahara-san. If it turns out to be otherwise-- [ He wags his finger in the same tone of a joke. ]

... I suppose the reason as to why it is under the radar twice is that it is in need of a lot of help. When one saves the world, sometimes ... the world falls back to chaos and needs another helping hand. [ A short pause. ] But I'm aware that I'm probably projecting right now ... and sorry for saying something so out of line.

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Genji-san, you apologize so much. [he laughs gently.] It's true what you say, of course, but I can't help but think there's more to the story. There's lost records involved, after all. Very curious.

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Even someone like you, I feel like if I don't apologize I'll continue talking and eventually say something out of line to you. [ A very small shrug. ] I'd hate to leave some wounds that you'd smile like you always do about.

[ But moving on. ] In other words, you're suspicious of them and their intentions?

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I assure you it takes a great deal to wound me. [metaphorically and physically, though, not for the first time around Genji, his smile falters and twists into something almost tragic.

and with that, he leaves it there, turning away so he can school his mask into place.] I can't afford not to be a little bit. There's so much that doesn't add up about them- the way Oska looks, their desperation for recruits, all of it. I want to believe in what they're doing- more than most, I have my reasons for understanding their methods- but I can't sit idly by without knowing all the answers, so I can plan accordingly.

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I understand.

[ Genji can understand not wanting to be used and gives a small nod. ] I'm ... I'm one who believes that if someone is going to do something that it will happen and react at that time. Until then, I will like to believe in them. [ A beat. ] That is a different way in which we do things, but I think that ... if you should find something amiss, I will believe in you first.

So, you have an ally should you need one.

[predomination]

[that catches him completely off-guard and brings a sudden tension to his shoulders just briefly before he lets out a breath that he somehow wasn't aware he was holding. it's always surprising- every damn time- when someone shows a willingness to stand by him.

and like most people who have thrown their lot in with him, Genji only has a mere suggestion of what he's capable of- he knows he's shouldered burdens that have been a weight on him since arriving here, but he knows nothing of what those burdens really are or how he'll shoulder still more if he has to. he knows nothing of pawns and practicalities and unmitigated cruelty because it seemed the right thing to do at the time.

genji accepted a habitual liar. what would he say to a chessmaster, a man who puts everything on the big picture. what would he say of the man who knows the last person who trusted him has lost so much of what he'd worked so hard to gain over the last year, but it's fine, isn't it? they saved two worlds.

the silence stretches on for several seconds, long enough to make it clear that Urahara is stunned by the words and unsure of how to proceed. when it last seems like someone should perhaps break him out of his internal soliloquy, he turns back to Genji.]

Allies can be hard to find, Genji-san. I'd be honored.

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[ Genji feels the same tension build in his shoulders, in his back. Not for the reasons of being stunned but ... sad, uncertain. To have oneself feel like they have no one that will ally themselves with them, isn't that a lonely thought?

He may never know what burdens that Urahara has. He may never learn more about the man save from what he has gleaned. But he knows, at least, that Urahara is someone that doesn't want to trick those that offer honest help, that feels shock that someone is willing to believe in him. Isn't that enough to know?

For all the faults that Overwatch had and has, Genji sees the good and believes in it. And it taught him, too, to accept the grey in people and choices. So he smiles beneath his visor as soon as Urahara starts talking. ]

I am always happy to align myself in a cause I believe in. Not to worry... the God of War... Isn't he supposed to always help out a Shinigami?