Third Strike - [Action | Accidental Video]

[not_klonoa]

[Early morning has Presea busy. After locating her clothes and axe from the shopping district, she's on her way through town to do what she does best, chop some wood. People may or may not see her at the edge of the forest, dragging her massive axe behind her without batting an eye. Her face is stoic and emotionless as usual, and she trudges onward

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[Action]

[fortunefail]

[Early morning happens to be Yuan's favorite time to take a walk. It's nice and quiet then. Rather, it would be. The sound of a tree falling to the ground is a bit hard to miss. Neither are the chops that follow when Presea tries to hack away at the branches. Deciding to investigate the matter, Yuan soon finds the source of all that noise. After Colette's recent entry, he knows only too well that girl's having problems with her Exsphere. He'll just stand and watch for now.]

[Action]

[not_klonoa]

[Presea can hear him, what with her Cruxis Crystal advancing her senses, but does not attack yet. She's naturally distrustful, and is always on guard while working in the forest, but this newcomer doesn't seem hostile.

For now, she'll continue working, cutting off the branches of the tree and burying some of the young shoots into the ground. Hopefully they'd grow into new trees one day - she doesn't want to waste anything. When she's done that, Presea finally turns and stares at Yuan.

You need something, man? :|]

...

[Action]

[fortunefail]

[... Oh. She's staring at him. Those blank eyes are a sharp reminder of the lifeless beings that dwelled Welgaia's streets. Not exactly happy memories for Yuan, so he can't meet her gaze for too long without reflexively looking away.

Technically, he doesn't need anything, but he is curious about the Exsphere's development. In order to properly investigate it, he'll have to try and get closer. The most important thing to remember about lifeless beings is that you shouldn't make them feel threatened.]

... Do you need a hand with that?

[Action]

[not_klonoa]

[Especially when they're carrying a really large, heavy axe. Presea isn't sure about this man, but she felt no form of hostility. Even so, his offer to assist does not go unheard, and Presea answers easily enough, shifting her axe onto her shoulder.]

No. Thank you.

[It was an honest reply. Presea had been working as a woodcutter for ten years, and she didn't really need help. Perhaps he could help her carry some pieces, but she hadn't gotten to that just yet. She would let him watch, though, if he wanted. Just so long as that was all he did. She'll be moving back to her work now, swinging the axe onto the trunk and slicing it into pieces she could carry home.]

[Action]

[fortunefail]

... Alright.

[Still, he's not leaving. While she chops, Yuan's going to try and get a bit closer. His eyesight may be enhanced, but in order to properly asses the Exsphere he'll still need to close some of that distance. Hmm... Looks like it's been attached to her for quite a while now. Ten years at the least. If it's progressed that far, there's no way to safely remove it without a Keycrest.

Staaare.]

[Action]

[not_klonoa]

[Once the tree trunk was split into four pieces, she slings her axe upwards and fastens a leather cover over the blade, slinging over her back easily and fastening that to herself. She'd need both hands to carry the wood.]

...

[Okay. Presea knew you were staring, but she didn't say anything. Her attuned senses pick up the sounds of his advance her eyes snap to him again. Presea does. Not. Like to be stared at. It reminds her of being tested on for Exsphere research. So, she'll pick up one of the heavy logs and toss it close to him without so much as a warning. Not to hurt him, but perhaps startle him a little. Sorry, Yuan.]

...Carry that.

[Action]

[fortunefail]

[Jeesh! For a moment, he was struck by crazy notion that she was trying to crush his toes with that log. Luckily, it was a false alarm and it certainly managed to snap him out of his thoughts.]

... Right.

[He gives her a firm nod, before leaning down to grab the log. Presea may have superhuman strength, but so does he. Carrying that thing won't be too much of a problem. Once he's straightened up again, he'll wait for her to lead the way. He's got no clue where she lives right now.]

[Action]

[not_klonoa]

[She picks up the rest of the logs with with little difficulty and begins to move back the way she came. It's a relatively short journey, but the weight of the thick logs, and Presea's small size, make it a bit longer than would be otherwise. If Yuan catches on quickly enough, he may be able to tell that she's leading him towards Kratos' house, given than he knows where the man lives.]

...

[Action]

[fortunefail]

[Oh, he's certainly noticed that they're headed in the general direction of Kratos' house. It'd be interesting if she were to actually be staying there. Kratos could keep an eye on her and her Exsphere. He'll ask, just in case.]

Where do you live?

[Action]

[not_klonoa]

...With Kratos.

[She didn't know, or care, if he knew who Kratos was or not. He asked a question and she answered honestly. When they arrive in a few minutes, Presea places the logs down towards the side of the house, neatly, and moves away a little so uan could do the same.]

Thank you for your assistance.

[She juggles the idea of asking his name or if he wanted to come inside for dinner, but refrained. She didn't know this man enough for him to warrant a meal. Not yet. Plus, she was still slightly distrustful of most people.]

[Action]

[fortunefail]

[Well, if she's with Kratos, he doesn't need to keep such a close eye on her. The human can easily take over from here. Yuan certainly doesn't want to be in his place, either. Living with a girl who's close to lifeless is a very unpleasant notion.]

You're welcome.

[He puts the log down next to the others. Yup, he's willing to leave Presea alone for now. She's not a threat to anyone just yet.]