[ Of course she isn't helping, it isn't her fault this guy can't make money in a legal way. Thankfully Lance doesn't know she's also flipped a policeman before.
At least this time she keeps her mouth shut, even if she doesn't look happy about it. Or at least she tries to, but her repressed emotions come from Widget instead. ]
And don't let me catch you again!
[ It's probably for the best that she isn't in the guard. ]
[ the thief makes a squawk of surprise in turn, and lance watches as his eyes flit down towards the necklace... and there's a glint there that seems to suggest— ]
Don't even think about it.
[ smh... you already failed trying to steal one thing from her, what makes you think you can steal another!
he reaches out, a hand on the thief's shoulder, starting to turn him around and usher him away. ]
Alright, buddy, out of the district for you. You know the rules. [ he waves a hand to everyone else watching. ] Nothing to see here, folks, carry on!
[ Athena's hand moves to cover Widget protectively. Phineas Filch may have stolen it from her once, but it only lasted a second and she got it back. There's no way it'll be lost again. Not on her watch. ]
That's it, you better listen to him.
[ Athena shut up... A few people definitely linger, but thankfully most of the bystanders stayed quiet. ]
[ they were already along the outskirts of the district, so it doesn't take lance all that long to escort the man out.
when he returns, most of the people have gone back to their own businesses, leaving him to approach athena alone. his hands find his hips, but the tip of his head is more curious than reprimanding. ]
Yeah, and then I would've had to make two arrests.
[ he shakes his head at her. don't be a keith, athena... one hand lifts to try and wave off the tension, before settling on her shoulder in a reassuring pat. ]
C'mon, let me buy you a popsicle or something. It's not worth getting all twisted up about, you know?
[ I wasn't??????????? I didn't even think that way, lena pls... ]
Um... I mean I could promise it, but... [ Her hand drops, and the smile she gives him is sheepish. ] If someone comes at me, I just react instinctively.
[ She could elaborate more on that, but given they don't know all that much about each other and it's a long, difficult story... she doesn't give more. ]
[ She still looks a little mad, but it shifts now. In fact, she takes a deep breath to let it all out, and she doesn't want to talk about it in detail at all. Not yet, anyway. ]
It just happens. I have learnt how to defend myself as well, but if someone comes at me, my body moves on its own.
[ he quiets a little at that, realizing he might have gone a little further with that questioning than he should have, so he backs away, even slowing down a bit to grant them that physical distance too. ]
Well... Next time you find yourself in that kind of situation, give me a call, okay? I can at least try and make sure you won't get in trouble for it.
[ not that he has much weight in the royal guard, but.. he can at least try. ]
[ She notices it, though doesn't comment on it at the moment. Really, she's more surprised about this. ]
You'd do that?
[ Really, in his position, she'd do the same. It must take a lot of effort mind you, but he probably doesn't realise how much trouble she might get into. ]
Hey, you just arrived. You've got time to find your place here too! And if you were real set on helping out people in your own world, I'm sure it won't be too hard for you to find a job like that here too.
[ rip him, but this is the life he chooses to live... ]
Hmm, true true. Though I'm mostly lucky in that regard. [ The smile she gives him this time is a lot more subdued. ] My Boss came with me, so there's that. [ A beat, then: ] Though it's only been a few days and I'm already tired of cleaning the toilet for him.
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At least this time she keeps her mouth shut, even if she doesn't look happy about it. Or at least she tries to, but her repressed emotions come from Widget instead. ]
And don't let me catch you again!
[ It's probably for the best that she isn't in the guard. ]
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Don't even think about it.
[ smh... you already failed trying to steal one thing from her, what makes you think you can steal another!
he reaches out, a hand on the thief's shoulder, starting to turn him around and usher him away. ]
Alright, buddy, out of the district for you. You know the rules. [ he waves a hand to everyone else watching. ] Nothing to see here, folks, carry on!
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That's it, you better listen to him.
[ Athena shut up... A few people definitely linger, but thankfully most of the bystanders stayed quiet. ]
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when he returns, most of the people have gone back to their own businesses, leaving him to approach athena alone. his hands find his hips, but the tip of his head is more curious than reprimanding. ]
You okay?
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I'm fine. I could have handled that on my own anyway.
[ By doing what exactly????? ]
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[ he shakes his head at her. don't be a keith, athena... one hand lifts to try and wave off the tension, before settling on her shoulder in a reassuring pat. ]
C'mon, let me buy you a popsicle or something. It's not worth getting all twisted up about, you know?
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But friends don't arrest other friends!
[ She understands jokes though, she can't be a Keith.
Thankfully, she deflates at the offer for a popsicle. ]
Make it a smoothie and I promise I'll put a smile on my face again.
[ You aren't supposed to make deals like this with friends either though?? ]
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[ hey, he's got jokes too. ]
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How about... a promise not to get into trouble like that again?
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Um... I mean I could promise it, but... [ Her hand drops, and the smile she gives him is sheepish. ] If someone comes at me, I just react instinctively.
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[ blink blink ]
Every time?
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Every time.
[ She could elaborate more on that, but given they don't know all that much about each other and it's a long, difficult story... she doesn't give more. ]
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Is it like instinct or... a thirst for blood........
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What kind of girl do you take me for?!
[ How is he even asking that question??? ]
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Look, I wasn't gonna assume! Plenty of girls I've met could [ and have ] kicked my butt in battle!
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It just happens. I have learnt how to defend myself as well, but if someone comes at me, my body moves on its own.
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Well... Next time you find yourself in that kind of situation, give me a call, okay? I can at least try and make sure you won't get in trouble for it.
[ not that he has much weight in the royal guard, but.. he can at least try. ]
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You'd do that?
[ Really, in his position, she'd do the same. It must take a lot of effort mind you, but he probably doesn't realise how much trouble she might get into. ]
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Yeah, why not? We all gotta stick together, right? Don't worry — ol' Lancey Lance has gotcha.
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Thanks. I might not have that kind of job here, but I'll definitely have your back too!
[ She flashes him a peace sign, grinning widely. ] You can count on me.
[ Except she'll definitely need it more, most likely... ]
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[ rip him, but this is the life he chooses to live... ]
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[ r i p ]
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[ however... ]
But what kinda boss makes you clean the toilet...
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