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That incident she mentioned with her life fibers being stolen ended with her bringing me a man who was practically broken and she was treating him like he was a piece of furniture rather than a person, along with every bit of evidence having been touched by her. There's no way we can actually verify anything beyond he-said she-said. People make false confessions all the time and if he hadn't, she would've been my primary suspect. I arrested her for obstruction of justice since she didn't bother with a bounty license and her involvement in the case itself since she would've been my primary suspect makes it impossible to sort out the evidence correctly for that incident, so I still don't know for sure what happened except that she doesn't have respect for human life beyond those she deems worthy.
Regardless of whether the technology works and if you can get past the major squick factor of it essentially being a parasite that partakes of your blood while you wear it? I don't trust Ragyo Kiryuin. I certainly don't trust her when she's selling clothing that promises power but the drawback is that if something goes wrong, the outfit takes over you and causes mass destruction like it did with Koishi.
My honest thoughts are that I'm not going to put the lives of my deputies and the people we're sworn to protect in the hands of someone I can't trust.
[ That's a lot more information and honesty both than Cassian had expected, he spends a while thinking about her words before he responds again. But it feels good, this confirmation that he can go to Weiss for advice. ]
So what you are telling me is that she's very dangerous to deal with. That doesn't surprise me, but it confirms what I had suspected. Nobody gains and keeps something so powerful by mere good luck, or reward for their goodness.
I'll agree with you, I'm concerned by the drawback of the suit taking over. Even she mentioned the danger.
I'm also still wondering what she wants in return for her services. It must be a very large favor, for such a generous gift. I feel better if people ask to be paid.
But I'm not one to out of hand dismiss contacts which could prove useful. I prefer to keep my options open.
[ Weiss's problem is often that she can be a little too honest when she's not being forced into a situation where she's supposed to be careful. Thankfully, she has no qualms being forcefully honest about Ragyo. The woman won't accept her "no" it seems. ]
I'm not sure if she's dangerous or not, and I won't say who told me, but when she first arrived I was warned by someone not to get taken in by her. On top of everything I've seen, it just seems too suspicious to me. Keep an eye on her if you want to keep an open channel, but I wouldn't turn your back to her.
[ Weiss considers getting swordfish steaks, but in the end decides on hogfish snappers after a discussion with one of the people there. Supposedly, they're very good and they caught a big haul of them that morning which is unusual, so she decided to try them. Weiss will be coming with a small cooler with two large fish and a lot of ice inside of it. (Though they are certainly not frozen, just kept cold.) There will undoubtedly be leftovers, but it seemed better to be generous than stingy. Especially since she was there to suggest something that she wasn't sure was a good idea or not... but that would be up to Cassian to decide.
She knocks politely when she arrives, waiting patiently. ]
[ Knowing that Weiss would be dropping by, Cassian's left the office a little earlier today, taking the time to start early on dinner preparations, as much as he could without knowing what fish she would bring. Mostly, though, the time had been spent on tidying up, and trying to whip their pokemon and pet squad into some semblance of order for the night.
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When Weiss rings the bell, he opens it with a Swablu on his head, trying as usual to build a nest out of his hair - forever frustrated that it's too short for proper nest building. The Vanillite is sitting on his shoulder and keeps shouting into his ear. His muddy shirt is soaked.]
Brought fish, and Char wanted to come, is it okay if he sunbathes on your rooftop?
[ Behind Weiss, there's a Charizard sitting on his lawn, patiently waiting. Weiss holds the ice chest up for him, looking like she's trying very hard not to laugh at his awkward state. ]
Yes. Yes. I know you're scary, Hoth. [ He heaves a sigh and plucks the shouting ice cream from his shoulder, firmly putting her on the ground by his feet. ]
You can... um... Come in. And of course. Char is welcome to the roof. Or bathe in the garden, I have placed some stones by the pond for the pokemons... though they might be too small for Char. [ He coughs awkwardly. ] And you can drop off the fish in the kitchen while I change my shirt. Fest didn't take kindly to her bath.
[ Hello little ice cream cone. Weiss is always happy to greet a fellow ice type, and kneels down to offer a little hand shake to the cone. ] A pleasure to see you, Hoth.
[ Char flies up to the roof, using whatever angle the roof is at to crack its back, though being careful not to let the flame on his tail touch the roof. ]
He'll be careful up there. He's gotten used to watching his tail, but he can't get it near water so he'll probably skip the garden. [ Charizard bathes in his own special way and she just lets him do what he's gotta do, but if his tail flame goes out apparently he'll die so she's not sure he'll appreciate the pond. ] It was.. this way, right? [ She points toward where she recalls the kitchen was as she slowly makes her way that way. God Cassian you're a mess. ]
[ He's already hurrying the other way, soon having to duck a hissing and sopping wet cat that took the chance to escape her bath while he'd gone to answer the door.
He'll be joining her a moment later wearing a dry shirt and looking flustered. ]
I'm sorry. Fest had gotten muddy, I wanted her to look neat for guests, but... [ Yeah, that hadn't worked out. ]
[ Weiss puts the fish cooler in the kitchen as instructed, waiting patiently for Cassian to come back. She was a dog person, so she hardly blamed Cassian for not being able to handle the cat. She liked them well enough, but they certainly weren't as cooperative as adowable widdle pwuppwups. ]
Say no more. I know how.. finicky some cats can be. [ Blake. She may be a person with cat ears but she's just as prickly, likely to run away from things she doesn't like or that scare her, and hard to get to open up but will be loyal when it counts once she's decided you're one of her friends. It's close enough. ]
As long as she doesn't go after the fish I don't mind.
Oh no she won't be getting any fish. Unless Kay makes it home in time for dinner. He spoils her. What did you bring?
[He doesn't wait for a reply before getting the fish out of the ice and unwrapping it. He makes some appreciative noises as he inspects it.]
Excellent. Fayren quality is something you see right away. Thank you for bringing it. Would you like to sit outside while I handle the fish? Or talk now. I don't mind talking while I cook.
It's called a hogfish snapper. Mr. Quezada said they usually don't typically sell at market since you have to catch them with spear-fishing as they don't typically respond to regular bait. Apparently a school got caught in this morning's lobster traps, though, so he said I should try it while I have the chance. [ Since she sure as hell is not going to go spear fishing on her own. ] Allegedly they are flakier than dolphins, and as rich as scallops and Mr. Quezada doesn't usually lead me wrong.
[ Look, she doesn't just buy fish all willy-nilly. They practically know her there because she's the only non-restaurateur who actually bothers to get up at 4am to go get the best fish. They like her because she's actually willing to listen to them talk about the fish and remembers what they say, because she's a nerd who likes to learn. ]
If you don't mind, I can speak now. It's not something that's going to spoil your appetite, I hope. I'm kind of hoping it'll be a cause for celebration, but I didn't want to assume and depending on how it's framed it may cause a bit of backlash, but I think it might be better in the long run if you're careful with how you announce it.
[ He takes a moment to let that sink in, just deftly preparing the fish, checking the guts have been removed, whipping up some lemon butter with seasoning. It keeps his hands busy, which is all it takes right now. ]
That sounds perfectly evasive and tells me nothing, which means it also sounds perfectly ominous.
[ She might as well get to it then. Having to deal with her family so much lately has left her phrasing things a little more carefully than normal, despite herself. It's grating on her. But this is good, and she's here to tell him, not tiptoe around him. ]
Our holding cells in the Skyrise have some kind of technology that suppresses abilities while you're within the generated field. There's a girl I've met and have been somewhat.. testing, who may be able to replicate it. For Nova City, I'd just like handcuffs or perhaps some sort of temporary... power-tranquilizer. But I wanted to talk to you about it because Attleton's population is typically non-powered.. right up until the moment someone with powers shows up and tends to try to ruin everything.
[ Okay, this needs his full attention. He wipes off his hands and faces her fully, leaning back against th ]e counter.
What exactly are we speaking of here? In terms of a field? [ He would have been thinking of handcuffs or jail cells, but with how Weiss has been beating about the bushes... If it weren't for that he would be joyous, but now he's driven to caution. Then again, Weiss is no enemy, she's his ally. He forces himself to take a deep breath, and relax his tense shoulders. ] You're right, most of the population is without powers. It's something we are working on in the Guardian's office.
Basically, within the cell's area, anything above non-powered human abilities doesn't activate. So if I go in the holding cell, I can't use my aura or semblance. Obviously the person within still has learned skills and physical muscle development and any weaponry on them or extra limbs, things like that, but they can't cast magic or use special powers, they're not immortal and they're not going to be bringing a building down with their thoughts.
[ She nods, holding her hand out to the side and looking him in the eye. ] The backlash I spoke of is that most people without powers aren't going to want to go along with it. People who are used to having certain abilities tend to feel incredibly vulnerable when they don't have them, even if they do, so that's the drawback. You're likely to get complaints from all of the other cities, even if they've never set foot in Attleton before.
[ She knows how grumpy people can be. She avoided going to Everglade for a long time, though that was more because Ted had characterized necromancy as evil, and that's a part of her soul. But there's a difference between calling a part of you evil and just a temporary turn-off to level the playing field and keep normies safe. ]
But if we can create a safe area for people who don't have powers to thrive and not be treated like what they have to contribute is less because they don't have phenomenal cosmic powers, I think it could greatly benefit you as Guardian and Attleton as a whole. I don't see why it can't come with an off and on switch either, under the City Guardian's office's control, to be turned on in times of crisis or events like the Olympics, things like that. It would be wholly up to you. All I'm asking is if we can do it, would that be something you're interested in?
[ That... is a lot to take in. A lot. He's seen it at the circus, for the final round, has of course contemplated the advantages of such a device and wished they had it at the Guardian's office. But the reality of it is... more complicated.
Cassian's face goes not quite blank, nor to the pleasantly polite facade he has employed for other Guardian business - they're beyond her buying that. But he guards his emotions now, body language closing off. ]
What you are speaking of is employing the most powerful weapon the five cities have. The one super weapon that nullifies every other super weapon.
[ And he appreciates the trust of coming to him with this, but... It's a lot to take in, too. ]
There are people who will be ready to commit violence to destroy such a thing... or to control it. [ He would have killed for such a weapon, back home. ]
Which is one of reasons I don't particularly mention the holding cells to many people and thought it would be better to speak to you first.
[ Basically, she knows she can do it but she really isn't sure if she should try to do it. It's also why she hasn't really told Pidge why she needs to test her trust so much before she asks her onto this project. ]
At the same time, before Blaze was elected I was essentially the "normal human" despite having additional abilities, at least in comparison to a lot of the people who come through here- elected, citizen, and criminal. I'm the only Guardian elect who was ever told that they had to promise to let someone else handle anything else they were doing during a debate, and the only one who people constantly told not to push myself. [ She still doesn't think anyone who said that understands how demeaning it was to be told that she couldn't, how many times she's heard that in her life over and over to the point that she forced herself to work far too hard and split her focus between Schnee Company and Guardianship for so long just to prove she could to herself- to prove that they were wrong, that she could do this. ] I understand how much of a difference this would make if it stays in the hands of trustworthy people.
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Regardless of whether the technology works and if you can get past the major squick factor of it essentially being a parasite that partakes of your blood while you wear it? I don't trust Ragyo Kiryuin. I certainly don't trust her when she's selling clothing that promises power but the drawback is that if something goes wrong, the outfit takes over you and causes mass destruction like it did with Koishi.
My honest thoughts are that I'm not going to put the lives of my deputies and the people we're sworn to protect in the hands of someone I can't trust.
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So what you are telling me is that she's very dangerous to deal with. That doesn't surprise me, but it confirms what I had suspected. Nobody gains and keeps something so powerful by mere good luck, or reward for their goodness.
I'll agree with you, I'm concerned by the drawback of the suit taking over. Even she mentioned the danger.
I'm also still wondering what she wants in return for her services. It must be a very large favor, for such a generous gift. I feel better if people ask to be paid.
But I'm not one to out of hand dismiss contacts which could prove useful. I prefer to keep my options open.
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I'm not sure if she's dangerous or not, and I won't say who told me, but when she first arrived I was warned by someone not to get taken in by her. On top of everything I've seen, it just seems too suspicious to me. Keep an eye on her if you want to keep an open channel, but I wouldn't turn your back to her.
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[ He thinks for a moment, considering his words and deciding they sound arrogant as such. ]
I'm an intelligence agent. I'm far more used to distrusting people than trusting them. [ The list of people he trusts is very short indeed. ]
I understand you can't name your sources, but I appreciate the warning all the same. I value your opinion.
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In return what I know, or can learn, is at your service.
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There is something else I want to speak to you about, by the way. I think it may be better to do so in person, however.
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[They do seem to be collecting guests for mealtimes.]
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[ Look, she's not a mooch like some of Cassian's friends. ]
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All the more so for being used to mooches.
I'll see you.
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She knocks politely when she arrives, waiting patiently. ]
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When Weiss rings the bell, he opens it with a Swablu on his head, trying as usual to build a nest out of his hair - forever frustrated that it's too short for proper nest building. The Vanillite is sitting on his shoulder and keeps shouting into his ear. His muddy shirt is soaked.]
Ah... hello. I... You...
[ No, he's got nothing. ]
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[ Behind Weiss, there's a Charizard sitting on his lawn, patiently waiting. Weiss holds the ice chest up for him, looking like she's trying very hard not to laugh at his awkward state. ]
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You can... um... Come in. And of course. Char is welcome to the roof. Or bathe in the garden, I have placed some stones by the pond for the pokemons... though they might be too small for Char. [ He coughs awkwardly. ] And you can drop off the fish in the kitchen while I change my shirt. Fest didn't take kindly to her bath.
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[ Char flies up to the roof, using whatever angle the roof is at to crack its back, though being careful not to let the flame on his tail touch the roof. ]
He'll be careful up there. He's gotten used to watching his tail, but he can't get it near water so he'll probably skip the garden. [ Charizard bathes in his own special way and she just lets him do what he's gotta do, but if his tail flame goes out apparently he'll die so she's not sure he'll appreciate the pond. ] It was.. this way, right? [ She points toward where she recalls the kitchen was as she slowly makes her way that way. God Cassian you're a mess. ]
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[ He's already hurrying the other way, soon having to duck a hissing and sopping wet cat that took the chance to escape her bath while he'd gone to answer the door.
He'll be joining her a moment later wearing a dry shirt and looking flustered. ]
I'm sorry. Fest had gotten muddy, I wanted her to look neat for guests, but... [ Yeah, that hadn't worked out. ]
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Say no more. I know how.. finicky some cats can be. [ Blake. She may be a person with cat ears but she's just as prickly, likely to run away from things she doesn't like or that scare her, and hard to get to open up but will be loyal when it counts once she's decided you're one of her friends. It's close enough. ]
As long as she doesn't go after the fish I don't mind.
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[He doesn't wait for a reply before getting the fish out of the ice and unwrapping it. He makes some appreciative noises as he inspects it.]
Excellent. Fayren quality is something you see right away. Thank you for bringing it. Would you like to sit outside while I handle the fish? Or talk now. I don't mind talking while I cook.
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[ Look, she doesn't just buy fish all willy-nilly. They practically know her there because she's the only non-restaurateur who actually bothers to get up at 4am to go get the best fish. They like her because she's actually willing to listen to them talk about the fish and remembers what they say, because she's a nerd who likes to learn. ]
If you don't mind, I can speak now. It's not something that's going to spoil your appetite, I hope. I'm kind of hoping it'll be a cause for celebration, but I didn't want to assume and depending on how it's framed it may cause a bit of backlash, but I think it might be better in the long run if you're careful with how you announce it.
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That sounds perfectly evasive and tells me nothing, which means it also sounds perfectly ominous.
[ He shoots Weiss a wry look. ]
But you're welcome to prove me wrong.
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Our holding cells in the Skyrise have some kind of technology that suppresses abilities while you're within the generated field. There's a girl I've met and have been somewhat.. testing, who may be able to replicate it. For Nova City, I'd just like handcuffs or perhaps some sort of temporary... power-tranquilizer. But I wanted to talk to you about it because Attleton's population is typically non-powered.. right up until the moment someone with powers shows up and tends to try to ruin everything.
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[ Okay, this needs his full attention. He wipes off his hands and faces her fully, leaning back against th ]e counter.
What exactly are we speaking of here? In terms of a field? [ He would have been thinking of handcuffs or jail cells, but with how Weiss has been beating about the bushes... If it weren't for that he would be joyous, but now he's driven to caution. Then again, Weiss is no enemy, she's his ally. He forces himself to take a deep breath, and relax his tense shoulders. ] You're right, most of the population is without powers. It's something we are working on in the Guardian's office.
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[ She nods, holding her hand out to the side and looking him in the eye. ] The backlash I spoke of is that most people without powers aren't going to want to go along with it. People who are used to having certain abilities tend to feel incredibly vulnerable when they don't have them, even if they do, so that's the drawback. You're likely to get complaints from all of the other cities, even if they've never set foot in Attleton before.
[ She knows how grumpy people can be. She avoided going to Everglade for a long time, though that was more because Ted had characterized necromancy as evil, and that's a part of her soul. But there's a difference between calling a part of you evil and just a temporary turn-off to level the playing field and keep normies safe. ]
But if we can create a safe area for people who don't have powers to thrive and not be treated like what they have to contribute is less because they don't have phenomenal cosmic powers, I think it could greatly benefit you as Guardian and Attleton as a whole. I don't see why it can't come with an off and on switch either, under the City Guardian's office's control, to be turned on in times of crisis or events like the Olympics, things like that. It would be wholly up to you. All I'm asking is if we can do it, would that be something you're interested in?
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Cassian's face goes not quite blank, nor to the pleasantly polite facade he has employed for other Guardian business - they're beyond her buying that. But he guards his emotions now, body language closing off. ]
What you are speaking of is employing the most powerful weapon the five cities have. The one super weapon that nullifies every other super weapon.
[ And he appreciates the trust of coming to him with this, but... It's a lot to take in, too. ]
There are people who will be ready to commit violence to destroy such a thing... or to control it. [ He would have killed for such a weapon, back home. ]
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[ Basically, she knows she can do it but she really isn't sure if she should try to do it. It's also why she hasn't really told Pidge why she needs to test her trust so much before she asks her onto this project. ]
At the same time, before Blaze was elected I was essentially the "normal human" despite having additional abilities, at least in comparison to a lot of the people who come through here- elected, citizen, and criminal. I'm the only Guardian elect who was ever told that they had to promise to let someone else handle anything else they were doing during a debate, and the only one who people constantly told not to push myself. [ She still doesn't think anyone who said that understands how demeaning it was to be told that she couldn't, how many times she's heard that in her life over and over to the point that she forced herself to work far too hard and split her focus between Schnee Company and Guardianship for so long just to prove she could to herself- to prove that they were wrong, that she could do this. ] I understand how much of a difference this would make if it stays in the hands of trustworthy people.
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