[It's logical, pragmatic. This is why she came to him after her experience working with him in the tunnels, and she's glad for it. If nothing else, her respect for Roe Deer has only grown throughout the context of this conversation, and she considers him a valuable ally - possibly her most valuable here so far.
Of course, she doesn't know how he really views her, the kind of person he really is. Still, it hardly matters in this moment when he's given her the path to a temporarily-peaceful resolution.]
Thank you. I owe you.
[For more than just letting her bounce ideas off of him without judgement - for possibly helping her to see a way through this without immediate bloodshed.]
Let me know if there's anything I can help you with. Now, or in the future. I'm here for you.
[ she's the one who needed this, she's the one who had issues with what those people she knew were giving her. part of him is happy with being able to offer some assistance. a helping hand though he didn't give much in terms of it, because all he gave was information she probably already knew.
caitlyn only had to make sense of it, accept it, and find how she could navigate such a risky play.
having more people that relies on her, and she, them, can go a long way.
the murmur should disconnect now that she's resolved, but it still remains, like soleum is holding up the line.
and he is. ]
There is something.
[ it's been on his mind, and if she's willing then... ]
[There's no question in her mind that she'd help him - even if he hadn't listened to her or refused to hear her out, Caitlyn still owes him from the tunnels. What's more than that, she just genuinely wants to help.]
If this burdens you, there's no need to pick up the offer. I only ask knowing you have a penchant for watching after others.
[ he feels almost bad for being so quick to take it when she gave him the chance, he should have held onto it when it mattered most. later, not when he's desperate and worried like this, especially when this ask is a little taller than it should be. ]
You're familiar with Agent Choi and Miss Dolphin, those two are individuals I share a world with outside of here. There's also a third, a goat, I'm unsure if you saw him with me. Brown hair, eyepatch, and looks like someone that would break off into a sprint if you scare him?
[ that character in question is none other than baek saheon, and soleum doesn't think adding him is the smartest choice. however, to get them home, he'll have to add that nuisance so he only prays that this doesn't cause caitlyn any problems. ]
These three, if you can spare them a glance from time to time. Just to make sure they're alright.
[ he doesn't want to say "watch them" or "protect them", but just a short look to ensure they're not in any trouble. it's all he asks. ]
[ honored? well, he didn't expect that. to be honest, he didn't do that much, and so he can't help but feel a little... off kilter? not being able to show that in his actions or words, he carries on. ]
He's a handful, but if he causes you any problems, please let me know.
[ as for living situation... ]
I've found a roomy place, suited for one, but I couldn't ask for anywhere better.
I'm alright. I found a decent spot and I can keep myself fed for awhile. Things are a bit odd with the treaty situation, but I know how to look after myself.
[Losing her mother and then having her father just detach himself in grief has at least given Caitlyn a crash course on self reliability.]
I've been... able to keep most of the changes so far hidden under my coat. But yes. My understanding is that there are those with physical changes, and those with new abilities. I seem to be the former.
[ truth be told... he shouldn't have asked. he feels a little squeamish, bothered by the concept, because he was told that onset symptoms start differently for people. to know that she has physical and visible changes, will he also have trouble looking at her, soon?
it wasn't long ago when she was human, just a human, unless something happened there that he didn't see.
soleum grimaces. ]
I see. I'd ask if you'd be willing to elaborate what kind, but that may be personal. So I'll ask something else like this: even with those changes, you haven't experienced any pain, correct?
[ how bad has that contamination set into her? ]
I'm sure the hospitals around have been raided, but it wouldn't hurt to double check in order to have some pain relievers with you.
It's alright. It's silly to keep it as some sort of secret, I just don't want strangers commenting on it.
[Though, would they? These transformations seem to be almost common knowledge now.]
I've been growing... feathers. Not many, just a few. They catch on things if I'm not wearing a jacket - that part of it gets painful. I tried to tear them out at first, and that was painful.
I want to suggest that the ones that fall off, you should keep them.
[ who knows when they might come in handy, and this is the first time he's heard anything about... feathers while here. hell, he hasn't been here that long to make a dent in information about how things work here. ]
Though, I'm happy to know that you're handling the change easily. If you find yourself needing help with your feathers or figuring out a comfortable way to adjust, I'll look into it. The exit to this supernatural phenomena hasn't been found yet, so we may be here for awhile.
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[It's logical, pragmatic. This is why she came to him after her experience working with him in the tunnels, and she's glad for it. If nothing else, her respect for Roe Deer has only grown throughout the context of this conversation, and she considers him a valuable ally - possibly her most valuable here so far.
Of course, she doesn't know how he really views her, the kind of person he really is. Still, it hardly matters in this moment when he's given her the path to a temporarily-peaceful resolution.]
Thank you. I owe you.
[For more than just letting her bounce ideas off of him without judgement - for possibly helping her to see a way through this without immediate bloodshed.]
Let me know if there's anything I can help you with. Now, or in the future. I'm here for you.
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[ she's the one who needed this, she's the one who had issues with what those people she knew were giving her. part of him is happy with being able to offer some assistance. a helping hand though he didn't give much in terms of it, because all he gave was information she probably already knew.
caitlyn only had to make sense of it, accept it, and find how she could navigate such a risky play.
having more people that relies on her, and she, them, can go a long way.
the murmur should disconnect now that she's resolved, but it still remains, like soleum is holding up the line.
and he is. ]
There is something.
[ it's been on his mind, and if she's willing then... ]
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[There's no question in her mind that she'd help him - even if he hadn't listened to her or refused to hear her out, Caitlyn still owes him from the tunnels. What's more than that, she just genuinely wants to help.]
What is it?
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I only ask knowing you have a penchant for watching after others.
[ he feels almost bad for being so quick to take it when she gave him the chance, he should have held onto it when it mattered most. later, not when he's desperate and worried like this, especially when this ask is a little taller than it should be. ]
You're familiar with Agent Choi and Miss Dolphin, those two are individuals I share a world with outside of here. There's also a third, a goat, I'm unsure if you saw him with me. Brown hair, eyepatch, and looks like someone that would break off into a sprint if you scare him?
[ that character in question is none other than baek saheon, and soleum doesn't think adding him is the smartest choice. however, to get them home, he'll have to add that nuisance so he only prays that this doesn't cause caitlyn any problems. ]
These three, if you can spare them a glance from time to time.
Just to make sure they're alright.
[ he doesn't want to say "watch them" or "protect them", but just a short look to ensure they're not in any trouble. it's all he asks. ]
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[And she means it too. She makes a note of all the requests, thinks back to her experiences with some of them in the tunnels.]
I don't recognize the, um, goat, but I'll look out for him as well.
Are you all settling in alright? Found a place to stay and some food to eat?
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He's a handful, but if he causes you any problems, please let me know.
[ as for living situation... ]
I've found a roomy place, suited for one, but I couldn't ask for anywhere better.
[ in the backseat of a cramped car. yeah. ]
What of you, is food no longer a concern anymore?
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[She... assumes he means like, an apartment.]
I'm alright. I found a decent spot and I can keep myself fed for awhile. Things are a bit odd with the treaty situation, but I know how to look after myself.
[Losing her mother and then having her father just detach himself in grief has at least given Caitlyn a crash course on self reliability.]
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[ whether the treaty means little or if she finds other ways to help take the treaty in stride. that's the position he's put himself in. ]
There's another question, excuse me if it seems to be too much.
[ a pause, and then he asks as gently as he can, his tone measured. ]
Have you noticed any changes in regards to yourself?
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[She goes a little quiet though, thoughtful.]
I've been... able to keep most of the changes so far hidden under my coat. But yes. My understanding is that there are those with physical changes, and those with new abilities. I seem to be the former.
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it wasn't long ago when she was human, just a human, unless something happened there that he didn't see.
soleum grimaces. ]
I see.
I'd ask if you'd be willing to elaborate what kind, but that may be personal.
So I'll ask something else like this: even with those changes, you haven't experienced any pain, correct?
[ how bad has that contamination set into her? ]
I'm sure the hospitals around have been raided, but it wouldn't hurt to double check in order to have some pain relievers with you.
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[Though, would they? These transformations seem to be almost common knowledge now.]
I've been growing... feathers. Not many, just a few. They catch on things if I'm not wearing a jacket - that part of it gets painful. I tried to tear them out at first, and that was painful.
Just having them isn't painful at all.
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[ who knows when they might come in handy, and this is the first time he's heard anything about... feathers while here. hell, he hasn't been here that long to make a dent in information about how things work here. ]
Though, I'm happy to know that you're handling the change easily.
If you find yourself needing help with your feathers or figuring out a comfortable way to adjust, I'll look into it.
The exit to this supernatural phenomena hasn't been found yet, so we may be here for awhile.