She's a little surprised.

[random_xtras]

She didn't expect to wind up here after walking out of her bathroom, but friends have mentioned the place so she knows the drill

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[mind_your_elder]

Does this friend desire such help?

*The question comes from an enormous sort of bird-man, nearly twice her height.*

[random_xtras]

"Sometimes." She looks up at the being curiously but courteously and without a trace of fear or surprise. "But whether he does or doesn't it will be better for him and for the rest of us when he learns."

[mind_your_elder]

*The being considers for a moment.*

I am no warrior, but I have found that strident practice is needed to break a habit. Perhaps if you endeavored to create situations where thought before action is the likeliest successful course, and where the reflex of leaping past thought into battle is somehow punished, the practice afforded through many repetitions would help your friend to adjust the unwanted behavior.

[random_xtras]

"Well, it's a little hard to create situations on a college campus, but I understand what you're saying." She tucks her hair behind one ear and then nuzzles the cat, who purrs like small thunder.

[mind_your_elder]

Then I wish you well.

[random_xtras]

"Thank you." She smiles. "Ah, forgive my curiosity, but may I ask you a few questions?"

[mind_your_elder]

You may ask.

*The creature's tone is amused.*

But I cannot always promise to answer.

[random_xtras]

"Well, I guess first I should answer a question you haven't asked. My name is Rachel, and this is Steeljaw. Right now we live in Blacksburg, Virginia."

[mind_your_elder]

Then I shall return in kind; I am Kian'shar, and I greet you both.

[random_xtras]

"Hello, Kian'shar." She smiles. "Is it alright if I ask what race you belong to?"

[mind_your_elder]

You may, if you would consider that query reciprocal, as well. I am of the Chozo.

[random_xtras]

She nods, then glances around before saying quietly, "Steeljaw and I are Cybertronian."

[mind_your_elder]

Oh? This is a delicate secret, I take it?

[random_xtras]

"I'll just say there are people I'd like to keep from overhearing it."

[mind_your_elder]

Then I shall be the soul of discretion.

[random_xtras]

She quirks a slightly sad smile. "Where do your people come from?"