[Kid recognized that voice from the small crisis, and decided to follow it this time. While extremely skilled at firearms already, he hopes to at least glean some information from his temporary-ally. Perhaps where to find guns in this blasted place.
Or, at the least, politely give thanks for the aid he received that day.
He arrives at the house, knocking on the door, all while failing to look up.]
Indeed. Ah-- this is an awkward angle. Please, one moment.
[Don't mind Kid, he's just trying to climb your house, unsuccessfully. Sobbb, what is this, having to work like a normal human, why can't he just fly everywhere like the spoiled rich boy he is.
After a few grunts and struggles, he finally manages to claw his way to the rooftop.]
Well, yes! You see, you mentioned rifles. They're not my weapon of choice, however, I was hoping you might know where to find other firearms. Possibly something in the line of the desert eagle, preferably as a pair.
[Kid clears his throat, seriously. There is nothing strange about a small boy who appears to be about 13 asking to dual wield guns larger than his head, what are you talking about.]
[Sniper just watched Kid try to get up there. Not wanting to insult him by commenting.
As for the request, 12 year olds could legally hunt in some states so one wanting a firearm didn't phase him so much as the type. Sniper didn't think Kid's arms were strong enough to hold two D-Eagles, but then again he had seen strange stuff in this town.
Unfortunately...]
All that have here are sporting weapons. I might be able to get you a pair of pistols.
You're too young to buy them in this place yourself. They won't pack the same power but they might do for now.
I don't have the same resources available to me here, unfortunately, so I can't offer monetary compensation. However, I think I might be able to aid you in another way. You prefer ranged fighting, correct?
How would you like to know who in this town is real or not, without having to even be close?
I'd be unable to use them otherwise, it would ah-- throw of my balance, if you will.
[There's a pause.]
The town has re-gifted me with my ability to sense souls. The blanks --ahh, I believe most call them drones, well, anyway. Those abominations have nothing inside of them. If anything, they're constructs, nothing more.
[Kid focuses for a moment.] For example, there are three people inside your house, along with you, on the roof. You either have a full "family," as they like to call it, or you're missing a wife.
After what happened last week, it seems more important than ever to know who is on our side. Well, the townspeople's side. Those of us who still have our wits, anyway.
Those with malevolent intent have very different souls than those who don't. The drones don't give off a wavelength at all. It could be useful for purposes of identification, as well as finding targets.
It's incredibly difficult to lie with your soul, Sniper. There's only one person here that I know of who could, and she's too worried about hiding, period, to cause trouble.
At least, I hope not on the scale of the last one, anyway.
Or, at the least, politely give thanks for the aid he received that day.
He arrives at the house, knocking on the door, all while failing to look up.]
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Come for some lessons mate?
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Oh! Ah, ah-- no, not quite. We talked over the phone during the so-called "martial law," I believe? Sniper, yes? I'm Kid.
It's more that we have a mutual interest in firearms, I believe.
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So we finally get to meet. It ended abruptly though that's probably best.
And do we now? Very well, what can I do for you?
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[Don't mind Kid, he's just trying to climb your house, unsuccessfully. Sobbb, what is this, having to work like a normal human, why can't he just fly everywhere like the spoiled rich boy he is.
After a few grunts and struggles, he finally manages to claw his way to the rooftop.]
Well, yes! You see, you mentioned rifles. They're not my weapon of choice, however, I was hoping you might know where to find other firearms. Possibly something in the line of the desert eagle, preferably as a pair.
[Kid clears his throat, seriously. There is nothing strange about a small boy who appears to be about 13 asking to dual wield guns larger than his head, what are you talking about.]
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As for the request, 12 year olds could legally hunt in some states so one wanting a firearm didn't phase him so much as the type. Sniper didn't think Kid's arms were strong enough to hold two D-Eagles, but then again he had seen strange stuff in this town.
Unfortunately...]
All that have here are sporting weapons. I might be able to get you a pair of pistols.
You're too young to buy them in this place yourself. They won't pack the same power but they might do for now.
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Power? It's an insult enough to my girls back home, that I'd even try to replace them. I--
--I may have to take you up on the offer, however, though using traditional weapons might take some getting use-to.
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Calling his weapons girls wasn't strange at all.]
If I had it my way, that rifle would fire magnum rounds and that scope would have double the visual range. I'll manage though without my prized rifle.
If you want to shoot things you are going to have to accept what you have to work with.
As for the pistols, I could use the money to cover at least some of the expense. If you don't have it though I'll manage.
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I don't have the same resources available to me here, unfortunately, so I can't offer monetary compensation. However, I think I might be able to aid you in another way. You prefer ranged fighting, correct?
How would you like to know who in this town is real or not, without having to even be close?
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I can manage then without it. I am just trying to cut the costs. You want two pistols of the same model?
[Listening to that last part then.]
Also, I'm all ears. How would I do that?
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[There's a pause.]
The town has re-gifted me with my ability to sense souls. The blanks --ahh, I believe most call them drones, well, anyway. Those abominations have nothing inside of them. If anything, they're constructs, nothing more.
[Kid focuses for a moment.] For example, there are three people inside your house, along with you, on the roof. You either have a full "family," as they like to call it, or you're missing a wife.
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Though hearing the rest he gave a smirk. Obviously amused.]
Now that is useful. I have a drone wife and three kids.
That could come in handy. I'm pretty good at hitting a target if someone feels like pointing it out to me.
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After what happened last week, it seems more important than ever to know who is on our side. Well, the townspeople's side. Those of us who still have our wits, anyway.
Those with malevolent intent have very different souls than those who don't. The drones don't give off a wavelength at all. It could be useful for purposes of identification, as well as finding targets.
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Otherwise I am hoping our enemies make themselves as obvious as the last ones.
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At least, I hope not on the scale of the last one, anyway.
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[Usually he did not care about the quality of ones soul, but in this case it might be important.]
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