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[abortz]

[Bortz is not a chatty person. They aren't a particularly social person, and they aren't at all eager to make new "friends". But they'll submit to this sort of socialization with complete strangers to get information they need.]

Do animals have doctors?
If there is anyone in charge of fixing those of us who break then I need to know in advance rather than waiting until they're actually needed.

[There's a pause, and then they continue, almost begrudgingly.]

I also need to know if anything be done for you people if you're damaged.
If it comes up then there won't be time to figure it out in the moment. I won't waste time trying to help if there's no point.

[They don't care. They really don't, these organics mean nothing to them and frankly, expending effort on them when they have such short, limited lifespans to begin with seems pointless. But this is the job they've been given, and they'll do it right. If that means babysitting these fleshy people then so be it.]

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[abortz]

[THE SNAIL ISN'T A COMMON THING OKAY...]

Beings from the moon. They try to harvest us for jewelry. I haven't seen any since leaving home.

[tolight]

[ 15 mins later, snail was slightly less fantastic. Opinion subject to change. ]

I have yet to encounter a Lunarian myself, if that puts your mind at ease. [ Can gems be put to ease... ] ... How long have your people been at war?

[abortz]

I'm not concerned. I can handle them. That's my job.
I've been doing this almost since I was born. And they've been a threat as long as any of us have been alive.

[tolight]

It is also my job to keep our team safe.

... I am sorry, for what it's worth.

[abortz]

For what?

[tolight]

The Lunarians. What they have done to you, and the rest of the gems.

[abortz]

Oh.

[That's...ugh. Shit. They have no idea what to say to that. Conversation has never been their strong suit.]

[tolight]

... I apologize if that was too forward of me.

[abortz]

It's fine.

[awkward awkward. ugh. look, they're trying.]

I won't turn down the backup if the situation comes up.

[tolight]

[ A+ for effort. ]

I'd be happy to assist in any way I can.