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[psychoticracer]

Quick question for you, Major.

[The post is not locked, because clearly, he doesn't anticipate the conversation being sensitive enough to warrant information security.

Also, he intends on making a point for anyone who might be paying undue attention to him, and Precursors know if any of them can hack, even if he doesn't use Frenzy's codec.]

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[electroniccrane]

Yes?

[psychoticracer]

Your man Batou. He's engaged in a bit of volunteer work against those who injure "children."

So. What's the age of majority where you two come from?

[Erol's heard Xanth on the comms and is pretty damn sure he's way past puberty. Kairi, maybe still counts. He'd rather know before he strikes, so he makes it worth it.

Also, defining 'free game' in 3... 2...]

[electroniccrane]

[Erol's got it a bit garbled--Kusanagi's the one with a driving urge to protect children. Batou has a driving urge to protect her. But Kusanagi doesn't care how badly Erol screws things up as long as it doesn't inconvenience her much.]

I think I prefer to keep your on your toes, Commander.

[psychoticracer]

[Well Batou's the only one SAYING anything about it... Erol did presume, though, that Kusanagi ultimately holds Batou's leash. So whatever she expressed in terms of rules, Batou would have to follow.

Just figures she would be difficult about it.]

So I should just work my way on down, then. Find an 18-year-old, then 17, 16, etcetera?

[He... might be kidding? It's deadpan enough for a joke.]

[electroniccrane]

I doubt you're capable of being that systematic.

[It might be an insult? Her delivery's so flat it's hard to tell if it's a jibe or just a statement.]

Cut Jinx apart if he's stupid enough to let you. Leave noncombatants out of it.

[psychoticracer]

[Erol snorts, dropping a bit of the facade.]

As a matter of fact I am, the only question is, will I get bored enough to run another "experiment."

Noncombatants or children, Major. Pick one and stick with it.