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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.

Comments

[scarredhorns]

[She is curious about what sort of face lies behind the visor, but even though Genji said he didn't mind her asking questions about his body, it still seemed like too personal of a question to ask someone she'd just met. Another day, another time perhaps.

There's an enthusiastic nod of her head.]

Of course I do. If I were to think that everyone was out to get me, it would only make my stay more difficult.

[backthatup]

Indeed.

[ The robotic horse finally baps Genji on the shoulder. He looks up at it with a small tilt to show that he's apologetic for having ignored it. Reaching up, he lightly rubs the mug of the mechanical beast which seems to be all it wanted anyway. ]

If we worried about that, there would be no way for us to get along or complete any mission.

[scarredhorns]

Oh, we're sorry. We didn't mean to ignore you, Lasso.

[Nyuu coos at the mechanical horse, coming closer to spoil him with even more attention by petting his large neck. Maybe she should consider taking the riding lessons while they're here, since it's highly unlikely she'll get a chance to ride when she returns home and while she didn't get to really look, she thought she saw some stables back at the castle.]

Or to get through life, really, which tends to be hard enough already. I don't know where I would have ended up if my friends didn't find me on the beach that fateful day.

[Speaking of friends... Nyuu gasps and her hands fly to her mouth. The look in her eyes says she's just remembered something important.]

Ah, that's right! Tonight is the night...!

[backthatup]

That wasn't our intention at all.

[ The mechanical horse seems to appreciate the added attention. Genji supposes that riding him in and out of town to proclaim his ridiculous statement would be boring, but it seems like it had enjoyed the entire time. He laughs a little under his breath and is nudged by the horse for it. ]

That fateful day?

[ He blinks beneath the visor before stepping forward: ] Is everything all right? No, no... tonight is the night for what?

[scarredhorns]

[The first question is gone with the wind for now, the subject of "tonight" taking higher priority. Her eyes flick in Genji's direction as she slowly lowers her hands.]

My performance at the saloon.

[A blush colors her face pink in embarrassment as she smiles sheepishly, bringing one hand behind her to rub the back of her neck.]

I didn't mean to startle you, Genji-san, sorry about that. I'm just really nervous since I've never performed in front of anyone else besides my friends. I was actually on my way to the spot I've been practicing at this whole time.

[The location she'd chosen wasn't far from town as she didn't want to risk another encounter with the bandits, yet it was enough to give her some form privacy and let her sing to her heart's content. The little farmland had become like her own personal stage and sometimes the owner would actually come out and compliment her.]

[backthatup]

I was worried it was something ...

[ He breathes out a sigh of relief before he holds his hands up to show that doesn't mean that her worries about performing aren't valid. ]

Is that so? I'm sorry that I interrupted you. Ah, but really... I don't think that you ... well, saying that you shouldn't be nervous isn't really going to stop you from being nervous, is it? Nervous is nervous... but all of us ... those that you've met here... I'm certain that we'll be supporting you.

So, you'll be performing in front of your new friends. [ A small tilt of his head. ] Right?

[scarredhorns]

[Nyuu shakes her head as the hand that had been at her nape gently returns to rest at her side.]

Don't be. I know I just said I was nervous, but at least I'm not trembling anymore thanks to you. I've loosened up a bit.

[She'll end up getting the shivers again as the night draws near, but at least she can rehearse while feeling less stressed. "Just remember to breathe," Nozomi would always tell her.

She nods at everything.]

I wouldn't doubt it. I was also hoping that my singing might help cheer up all those who listen, crew and natives alike, even if only for a moment, but it's also something I enjoy personally, so it doesn't feel like work at all. [A warm chuckle.] I guess this is one way I try to make the world more peaceful for everyone as you mentioned.

[backthatup]

That's right.

[ His words are warm that he feels some relief that she's already feeling like she's contributing. He worried that perhaps as a noncombatant that she might feel like there is little she can do. But he agrees that being able to hear someone sing, to take in that sort of joy in another teammate's performance, will be good for those part of this mission. ]

Have you decided on what you are going to sing? Or would you like to leave that as a surprise? [ A small beat. ] Also, with some time left until tonight, you probably wish to return to practicing, right?

[scarredhorns]

I have. [She says as she puts her hands behind her back and gives an enthusiastic nod.] Though now that you've mentioned it, I think I will keep it as a surprise~ You'll have to stop by the saloon tonight to see what song it is. If you have the time.

[She understands that some of the crew are busier than others such as herself.]

I should. There's one part that has whistling and I think I've just about got it, but I need to make sure of that.

[backthatup]

I will have the time. [ A beat. He thinks of correcting himself in saying that he will make the time. This is a new world and something may happen, but he decides in sticking with what he has just said. Yes, he'll be there for certain. ] It seems wrong not to see your first performance in front of everyone, after all.

[ Hands upon the tops of his legs, he bends slightly. ] Then, I shall leave you to it and wish you the best of luck now. I hope I shall not embarrass you by cheering too loudly after you sing.

[scarredhorns]

[There's a giggle followed by the shaking of her head as she brings her hands back around to rest at her front.]

You won't. I just hope I don't trip or do anything else embarrassing while on stage.

[Nyuu's eyes close for a moment as her face tints pink at the thought, but it isn't long before they open again so she can say goodbye properly. She bows at the waist.]

I hope to see you there, Genji-san. [She stands upright again and gives him one last cheerful smile along with a wave of her hand.] I'll see you around! Ah, you too, Lasso!

[With a turn that causes her long skirt to billow around her slightly, Nyuu resumes walking down the path that would take her to the farmlands on the outskirts of town.

It turned out to be a great performance and she even had some musical accompaniment thanks to Gwen. It'd been intimidating standing in front of all the patrons and any fellow crew who happened to be present, but it was worth it to see how much they enjoyed her singing.]