May & June Test Drive

[thewakemods]

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For what?

[kaylinneya]

She crouched down, both so she wouldn't look like she could approach, and to be closer to her eye level. She knew the fear she saw there. It had been hers once. Not that she'd had a mirror at that age. But she had seen that fear in other eyes. Steffi. Jade.

Pain flashed on her face before she pushed the thought aside. She couldn't save her girls. She could save this one, however. She offered her hand. "It is okay," she said gently. "I am Kaylin Neya. I am a Hawk. I'm here to help, alright?" she said her face softer than adults usually saw it, her voice quiet and kind. There was a side of herself that she only showed to children. Not by any choice or artifice. She just let down her guard with children in a way she never could around adults, no matter how much she trusted them. But a child?

Severn once said a child could stab her in the thigh and she'd still forgive them. He was right. Though thinking about him so soon after thinking about her girls... hurt. A lot. And a part of her still hated herself for forgiving him, depending on him.

No, Kaylin., Focus on the child before you.

For little Raphtalia being difficult. ^^;

[slavecrest]

Raphtalia made no move towards Kaylin, just yet, though at least she hadn't fled! ... probably because she felt she wouldn't be able to outrun her anyway. Her attention kept shifting from the weapon and rope to Kaylin's face, the fear, doubt and a bit of curiosity flickering across her face. "... you're not a hawk - you don't have wings." Among other things. But she's cautiously skeptical.

:: snort:: Wait till you get to know Kaylin better.

[kaylinneya]

She gave a small chuckle, though there was some longing in her eyes. She touched the gold thread on her tabard. "As much as I wish I had proper wings like my friend Clint and his wife Setsi, and the other winged Hawks, these are my wings. The Hawk is a title given to those of us who try to help those who cannot help themselves. We uphold the law and protect those who need our protection. There are lots of races in the Hawks. But I'm human." Mostly.

Hahaha XD

[slavecrest]

Raphtalia eyed Kaylin a little warily at the explanation - "Like... a knight?" She ventured after a moment. Because.. y'know that's pretty much what they were. Or.. were supposed to be. "... are you going to take me back to a trader...?" Is that her idea of help? On the one hand, it WOULD keep her in one place so she wouldn't miss Naofumi. On the other..

No. Nooooooooooooooooooo nononono. No thank you. Besides which there was no guarantee he'd come for her - or want to take her if he found a better slave.

[kaylinneya]

"Trader?" she asked gently, carefully. "And I'm not a knight. Hawks are better than knights."

[slavecrest]

"The slave trader.. so Master can find me again." Raphtalia explained. "..if he wants." The skepticism didn't leave her face even when Kaylin said that Hawks were better than Knights. "How are Hawks better?" She couldn't stop herself from asking the question, always curious.

[kaylinneya]

Fury in her face for a moment that she forcefully pushed aside. "Slaves are illegal in my world and there are no slavers or slave traders here." If there were, Kaylin would find and destroy them. Especially those who thought children were property. She would even accept losing control of her powers again if she found such people."

She took a deep breath and focused on the other, easier, question. "Hawks investigate crimes when laws get broken, we uphold and defend the law and all those protected by it. We fly free, so long as we report in and log our time. Knights march only at the Emperor's explicit command. They and their armor grow rusty, their skills wasted. They're like the army only decorative." She didn't think much of the army either. Or most Imperial or privately hired guards.

[slavecrest]

She drew back for a second, then relaxed when she realized the anger wasn't towards her. ".. Slavery is legal in my world," she offered, "..but only demihumans like me are slaves."

She fell silent a moment, thinking about the description of the Hawks. She didn't think highly of the knights either, but she wouldn't say they were rusty or wasted their skills. "Are there other Hawks here too?"

[kaylinneya]

"Well it isn't legal here or in my world, and if you want to stay here we will make sure no one is allowed to do that to you here. No matter what world they are from." She shifted positions, actually sitting now that she was reasonably sure the kid wouldn't bolt, hoping that would make her come closer.

"And I tell you something else. My world? Humans are the bottom of the food chain.Most of the other races actually look at us with disdain." She leaned back a bit, again trying to put the child at ease, and figured if that was her concern telling her about the other races might help.

"We have several species of sentient people on my world. Almost as many as there are here." Kit was a shock the first time for anyone, really. "On my world we have the Tha'alani," she said, protective warmth in her voice. "They look more or less human, except for the stalks on their heads." she lifted two fingers to her forehead, one from each hand. "They're almost hypnotizing when they move. And like all the non-humans that aren't also buildings, their eyes change colour to indicate their mood. Y'belline, a friend of mine, her eyes are usually a lovely honey touched brownish gold. Which is a happy colour for her people, or at least... content. Then there are the Aerians. They look human except for their eyes and their wings." So much longing in the word wings. "My friend Clint and his wife both have amazing wings, I love touching the feathers." Mostly because she loved hearing Clint curse her out in that wonderful voice of his, but the kid didn't need to know that. "Then there are the Leontines. My Sargent is one, as are his wives and kits. And Marrin, the woman who runs the foundling halls and takes care of the children who don't have parents, she is one as well." And someone she would love to bring this kid to. Like she'd brought her own son. Who was Leontine. Long story.

"And of course the immortal races. One of them would be the Barrani. Tall, perfect. All look somewhat alike with perfect long black hair" Except for one "and pointed ears, eyes usually gold or blue. They'll lie more easily than they breathe, but there are Barrani Hawks as well. And then there are the Dragons. You know how you asked if there are any other Hawks here? There is one. Tiamaris. He has a humanish looking form, and a dragon looking Dragon form."

[slavecrest]

"I have to go back to Master Naofumi - he needs me." Raphtalia pouted a little worriedly. The idea that the other races looked down on humans doesn't exactly make her happy either, but she listens with avid interest as Kaylin tells her about the other races. Until they get to Tiamaris who just seems to confuse her a bit for a second. A humanish human form..? And a dragon looking dragon form? not just 'human form' and 'dragon form'?

"Those are a lot of different kinds of people..are they all here?" This place must be HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE to house them all!

[kaylinneya]

"If he arrives here, we can discuss it. But until then he can just" do not curse in front of the child "deal. And no, not all the races from my world are here. But Tiamaris is, I am." And then inspiration struck, and she smiled. "And of course... there is Baymax. Baymax is big like this..." she put her hands out to the sides and puffed out her cheeks. Like he ate a years worth of food at once. And he even has these odd boxes that give people food when they press a button."

[slavecrest]

Raphtalia had a different opinion on that, but Naofumi wasn't here, so that point was moot at the moment. Instead ahd giggles a little at the description of Baymax, "Really?" Automatic food boxes? Holy crap sign her up!

Despite the initial feeling of wariness around Kaylin, she was definitely starting to look more curious - no doubt from hearing about all those other new things Kaylin told her about. "Um... do you know how long it will be before I see Master Naofumi?"

[kaylinneya]

"You never can tell with this place. So why don't we go visit Baymax and his food boxes while we wait?" So Baymax can give the girl a once over and let Kaylin know if her own brand of medical aid was needed. "Shall we?"

[slavecrest]

Raphtalia didn't take too long to make her decision, and she nods, immediately hopping to her feet, "Miss, are you sure he won't mind?" She asked worriedly, turning to follow after Kaylin while still keeping a good arm or so distance between them.

[kaylinneya]

Kaylin rose smoothly to her feet as well. Not as smoothly as a Leontine or a Barrani, but as neither were there to compare herself gto, she was spared the embarrassment of said inevitable comparison. "Baymax? He won't mind. And if he is busy, we can always ask Leia or the Doctor for help with the food boxes. You'll like Leia. She's pretty nice. The Doctor... well... just ask him about candy and nod occasionally when he speaks. Oh, and don't step on his flowers."

[slavecrest]

Raphtalia nodded, accepting that answer. Although it was strange that a city this big had only one doctor! "I won't step on his flowers," she promised, "I like flowers." She glanced around worriedly, then back the way she came as if debating maybe going with Kaylin wasn't such a hot idea, if Naofumi showed up after her - but she /did/ want a snack at least.. so deciding he would forgive her, being a much nicer master than most, she trotted slowly after Kaylin.

[kaylinneya]

Oh, it had several. And they were all the same man but not.

Kaylin nodded a bit. "I have a friend back home," she said, keeping her voice weasy and conversational, "named Tara. She's trying to grow plants too, but instead of a garden of flowers, she's trying to grow carrots. The leaves keep spilling over out of the dirt onto the cobbles, so everyone has to be really careful where they step."