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[betterthangarlond]

[ It was one of those times where NOAH was still figuring out their way past the Labyrinth of the Ancients, and Nero was still lingering.

Today, though, he had found himself by the side of G'raha, when G'raha was taking a break. Not that Nero had been watching for it, of course not.

With a soft grunt, he flopped down next to him, holding a few of the tomestones that they'd been tasked to decyther. (Nero, honestly, had been asked not to join in this, but. Nero had waited until Rammbroes wasn't paying attention and stolen these ones.) ]

...You're all struggling with these?

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[aneyeonthepast]

Well- that's good.

[G'raha stares at the robot bodies- and shivers, a little. It's still strange, to look at these uninhabited creations.] Well- we might be able to make something, or find a good replacement in time. But this'll do for now, won't it?

[betterthangarlond]

It will. Hah... imagine the look on Garlonds' face once he sees these? [ focus on that. focus on hatred and on getting the power of the void and not on the body nero is feeling isn't his is trying to move on its own

As they leave the room with some robots, the wall slams down - like it was never open. ]

[aneyeonthepast]

That'll be something to see, all right.

[good? bad? they'll find out.

G'raha startles when the wall crashes down- turning to see that it's gone.] …well. That's one way of dealing with that…

[betterthangarlond]

[ His voice seems to go almost monotone again, as Nero struggles to fight it. ]

For the convenience of work, these rooms close when there's no organics within. Else we might get them trying to slack off.

[aneyeonthepast]

[yikes. he steps a little closer, elbow against Nero.]

Hah… I think having the door slam down like that would frighten me out of any slacking I'd been planning on.

Should we take them further up, or no?

[betterthangarlond]

[ Nero seems to be staring a little more then would be usual, but then he nods. ]

You fine with carrying that, or... we could use them here.

[ nero no - but his third eye goes dull again for a moment ]

There's a break room close - upstairs, but not by much.

[aneyeonthepast]

[he puts it down to everything they've just seen, patting Nero's elbow a little.]

Upstairs?

[…he's an archer, so that's not great- but he'd rather be as far away from this room as possible.]

Well- let's see what we can do there.

[betterthangarlond]

[ Nero - without words - suddenly went to pick both of the robots up. He seemed to carry them so easily... ]

There might still be patrols here. Don't want you to get decommissioned.

[aneyeonthepast]

[damn!! he's impressed. and feeling a little outclasses, but he nods all the same.]

Haha… Of course not. I appreciate that! I'll take point, then- though you'll need to tell me which way that room is.

[betterthangarlond]

[ As he walks - slowly, these are heavy - Nero can't help but talk. ]

When I close my eye, I see... a map of here. But it's around... two doors forward, there's stairs. At the top of those stairs.

[aneyeonthepast]

[he stays ahead, eyes out for any disturbances, but keeps looking back to make sure he doesn't go too far ahead.]

A map… That's a huge help. Two doors- all right. [he looks ahead, and nods.] They don't go for too long, I hope.

[betterthangarlond]

Hah - of course it's a help. It's me. [ look he's got some ego back. ] But, no. Only a few rooms making different robots, for transfer to Alyz Lla.

...Wherever that is.

[aneyeonthepast]

Of course. [he probably shouldn't actually encourage that, but- it is an improvement.] Different models?

We should find out! After we're done here.

[betterthangarlond]

That's what it reads like to me.

[ As they get to the stairs, though, Nero narrows his eyes. ] You promise? It'd be lonely looking alone.

[aneyeonthepast]

I wonder what kinds… Perhaps we'll look another time.

[G'raha startles for a moment- then nods.] I promise. I've spent… enough time looking for information on my own. Besides- we'll make it further together, don't you think?

[betterthangarlond]

[ Nero then grins. ] We'll work on these, then - if our heroes aren't close to Xande, we'll go back.

[ he looks so very soft as he says it, though - different then expected from Nero. ] You can follow instructions, right? I can't work on myself.

[aneyeonthepast]

Mm! Those automatons aren't about to go anywhere.

[he takes a moment to process- and then nods firmly.] Of course! I'd be pleased to. [that's- hah, gods, that's pretty intimate, isn't it? Of course he'd be.]

[betterthangarlond]

[ And they're at the break room. Once again opening it... the room looks quite relaxed and advanced. Odd devices line the walls, but there seem to be some tables and couches.

Nero, though, seems almost... at ease, as he puts the automations down. ] There should be a button near the door to lock us in. And, Raha? If I begin to... act strange, try and snap me out of it, would you?

[aneyeonthepast]

[A lot more pleasant than downstairs- he's glad he asked to come here.]

I've got it. [after a little bit of trial and error, admittedly! he comes over to look the automatons over again, with a nod.] Of course. That was… very strange to see- I'd be more than happy to avoid a repeat.

[betterthangarlond]

I didn't realize it was happening. [ He said, as he begins to touch them - trying not to look disgusted. Before he lets out a little scoff. ] Seems like a simple process - remove these legs, and replace mine.

I wonder how we'll fuck it up?

[aneyeonthepast]

I'm sure I can notice anything like that, then. [it was kind of distressing.] It sounds so.

[he makes an uncertain sound, shifting.] Whatever we do- hopefully nothing that can't be fixed. How do we start?

[betterthangarlond]

...Thank you. [ And he does mean it! ]

In these rooms, I'd assume there'd be a sort of... magitek first-aid kit?

[ (And there is, in one of the draws. A simple repair kit.) ] As for me? I'll be removing my pants.

[ ...and he does move to - his armour and his underclothes. Under that, though? It's... well, the flesh was ripped off a while ago, only metal is there. And his legs are barely hanging on. ]

[aneyeonthepast]

A first-aid kit for…? Huh.

[he searches, and- oh, there it is. -and there Nero's pants are.

G'raha looks to Nero's legs, though, frowning.] I think this'll just be in time. All right- which am I disconnecting first?

[betterthangarlond]

[ Yup, it really does look that way. Nero thinks for a moment... ] The left one. It's the side I get hit on the most.

[ There's a clear joint where it can be cut though - the metal feels oddly soft when touched with the scalpel in the repair kit. Nero... really doesn't feel pain, does he? ]

[aneyeonthepast]

Got it.

[It's odd- but good; means it's easier to make the cut. He's got a steady hand as he makes it, frowning in concentration.] Right. The same for this automaton, then?