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[pummelling]

[The magitek's pulled back far enough to feature not one, but two members of Audentes... or, rather, one of them striving vainly to nudge his teammate out of the feed. It's the tail end of the struggle, though, and Kung Jin is fighting a losing battle. It takes half a second for Asher Millstone to shove his way into view, taking up half of the screen and speaking up before Jin can truly get a word in.

The law student looks more excited than ever when he starts speaking, and even lifts his arms above his head in a “raise the roof” sort of gesture.]

It’s time to get wiggity wiggity whack, yo!

Don't. [He nearly slaps a hand over his friend's mouth, but reconsiders, elbowing him back instead.] So, Audentes. Since we're almost all set to leave on our next assignment, it's come to our attention that not everyone here is from a world that people like Asher or I consider "modern day".

Whoa, you? Wait a minute. Last I checked, there was nothing normal about you, man. People in your world, like, rip dudes’ spines out through their mouths and crap!

[After he says this, Asher immediately turns from Jin back to the camera, and waves his hands emphatically in its general direction.]

Don’t try that.

[Jin casts a dubious glance at Asher and moves right along in spite of all the interruptions.]

Even if you look the part, you’ve still got to play the part, too. If you're looking for any advice or tips to blend in properly on-planet, we’re pretty much experts-- so let us know if you need a hand.

[The paler of the two pops up right behind him, leaning on the other’s shoulder.]

That’s right, baby! We’ll teach you how to be 90s.

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[respired]

[ Koltira doesn't typically lay things out so bare as he's just done. He prefers, on the whole, not to speak much at all. But his position here demands explanation. Near constant explanation, insofar as he's concerned. No one knows the what and the why of him, and while he tries to avoid the worst of the details, sometimes he's pushed. Sometimes his temper gets the better of him.

He settles down, just a bit, his expression still sour. Ears still folded back. At least Asher had conceded that they were not, in fact, alike. ]

Yes.

[ Several people, really.

(Though Fate comes up foremost in his mind, of course.) ]

[moneyballer]

[Asher's voice softens, here.

Despite the scowl he can see on the other end.]

I hope you're planning on keepin' 'em close.

We're here for you, man. Some of us, at least.

[He knows that Koltira isn't quite as popular with other members of the team.]

I know we're not best bros or anything, but...

Give me a buzz if you've got any more questions for me. I'd be happy to help ya out.