Sometimes, sir, I think my maker was of a Promethean line like the Zeky. He just couldn't die. Maybe I'll be a cockroach like him and last long enough to help you all at the end. [ He's joking about it, but he means it. He doesn't plan to die of anything but his Azoth burning out. He's going to help do heavy lifting as long as he can. ]
Yes, sir. Some I'm sure I'm not privy to yet. But I'll do what I can in the operations I've been assigned to. [ He thinks of TFV and the dossier Chief Eli gave him. He read through it on the same day it was given to him. ]
It's nothing, sir. My blademates have all performed better.
[ He thinks of Kaz and how - no matter how torn they all were about it - he burned his hands trying to save the kid in Korea.
He thinks of Taning and the giant bolt of lightning against the Amrita in Marikina.
He thinks of of Brianna and how, after a little shaking and talking to on her first op, has become one hell of a deadshot he's always glad to get paired up with.
He thinks of Josh and the tactical advantages his Boneyard - after he finally started exploring his Sin-Eater side - had given them in investigations and on Train Day.
He thinks of Yulia and her throwing arm; pretty soon she'll be throwing 4 Fireflowers in a single breath. ]
I'm just doing what I can as a 122-year-old Hunter to help them grow into their full potential.
[ Brigade lets out a sigh ] I've got a long way to go, sir. I'm not nearly good enough to help out in the real heavy lifting. [ Brig glances back to where the mural of Nyx was. ] But I'll make sure I get ready. [ He's mentally noting all his next training sessions, and replaying the sessions he's had at the back of his head. Just a quick review so that muscle memory would just follow later. Then maybe synthesis. ]
[ Brigade lights up and offers Father Aidan a stick ]
I think I will visit again, sir. And probably try to get a pair of Frog Feet when I do. Seeing the world from a different perspective [ sideways, while running up the tower ] is always fun. That and I'm wondering how long it'll be for me to run up this place.
[ He takes a long drag and let's out a relaxed puff of smoke ] It's beautiful here, sir. Thank you for showing the tower and the garden to me.
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Yes, sir. Some I'm sure I'm not privy to yet. But I'll do what I can in the operations I've been assigned to. [ He thinks of TFV and the dossier Chief Eli gave him. He read through it on the same day it was given to him. ]
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He knows them all, and some of the stories that never got to be recorded. His fault, that.]
All in due time. As things stand, you have an impressive record with us already.
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[ He thinks of Kaz and how - no matter how torn they all were about it - he burned his hands trying to save the kid in Korea.
He thinks of Taning and the giant bolt of lightning against the Amrita in Marikina.
He thinks of of Brianna and how, after a little shaking and talking to on her first op, has become one hell of a deadshot he's always glad to get paired up with.
He thinks of Josh and the tactical advantages his Boneyard - after he finally started exploring his Sin-Eater side - had given them in investigations and on Train Day.
He thinks of Yulia and her throwing arm; pretty soon she'll be throwing 4 Fireflowers in a single breath. ]
I'm just doing what I can as a 122-year-old Hunter to help them grow into their full potential.
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[He read all of that in your words, between your words, and on your face, Brigade.]
Brig has no doubt that this Jedi Master's Kung Fu is strong. haha
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[He can see now, why Hikaru likes this one. They're alike in ways that Aidan is certain neither party has anticipated.]
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You are welcome to come to Voidsong any time, by the way. There is a lot to see here.
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I think I will visit again, sir. And probably try to get a pair of Frog Feet when I do. Seeing the world from a different perspective [ sideways, while running up the tower ] is always fun. That and I'm wondering how long it'll be for me to run up this place.
[ He takes a long drag and let's out a relaxed puff of smoke ] It's beautiful here, sir. Thank you for showing the tower and the garden to me.
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[Or sit down with, as Aidan is now on one of the nearby benches. Mmm, cigarette. =w=]
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[ Makes him wonder if this is the highest point in the world. This must be what Aidan Clayce sees when he takes to the skies. ]