|| test subject #0001

[thinkwportals]

[ Morning; 2235 Stevens Road ]

[ This is not a good morning for Chell. Waking up next to a stranger in a strange place is a recipe for disaster. Nearly as bad as waking up in a relaxation chamber, by her assessment

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Mid-morning

[zombee_slayer]

[Dempsey sighed as he walked out his front door.] Hey sweet-heart! What the hell are you doing?

[thinkwportals]

[ It's a moment before Chell turns to face him, although she has no proper answer for him.

She shrugs, lifting her shoes as though that action might provide some explanation.

If nothing else, she finds his lawn very pleasant to stand in. ]

[zombee_slayer]

[He'll just keep staring at her.] What is that supposed to mean!?

[thinkwportals]

[ Maybe she wasn't as clear as she thought.

Chell rubs the back of her neck with her free hand, not meeting his gaze.

Maybe this was his favorite place to stand, and she has been very rudely occupying it.

To test this theory, Chell takes a step to the side, awaiting his reaction. ]

[ Late afternoon; Around town ]

[lunawolves10th]

[A tremendously huge fellow in powered armor is also running determinedly, his armor whirring, almost purring as he moves swiftly past her. 8 1/2 feet of steel, Ceramite, and cabling casing flesh. It gives her a nod as it goes by.]

[thinkwportals]

[ Chell has seen her fair share of strange things in her lifetime.

Who, or what, ever this was does not fall under any of those experiences. Is that supposed to be a robot?

Whatever reason she has been on the move for up until now is forgotten, as she attempt to keep pace with Garviel.

Easier said than done. ]

[lunawolves10th]

[Robots rarely carry archaic swords belted to their waist, or have horse-hair helmet plumes on their helms. He turns his head to the swiftly running young lady.]

Be careful, mamzel. I run quite swiftly and an unenhanced human may have trouble keeping up long-term. I wouldn't want you to rupture yourself.

[thinkwportals]

[ Chell, the stubborn creature that she is, is determined now to keep up with him. Especially now that she's been told it's a bad idea.

She shakes her head, putting all her effort into running, and trying her best to ignore the way her heels slap against the sidewalk. ]

[myblimpisbigger]

[Okay. Klaus thought it was odd enough when a random young woman wandered onto his lawn and practically planted herself there, but... well, this was Mayfield. She could be doing worse. However, it's been a little more than half an hour and she hasn't moved at all, from what he can see.

So... time to ask her what's the what.]

Ah, excuse me. Are you by chance photosynthesizing?

[thinkwportals]

[ When Chell looks back at him, there is a somewhat confused look spread across her face.

That was...a joke?

She isn't quite sure how to process it, given the sort of "jokes" she's used to hearing.

A moment passes before an uncertain, slightly forced smile spreads across her face.

Ha ha? ]

[myblimpisbigger]

[Oh, no. It wasn't a joke. He's seen plant/human hybrids before and is honestly curious. She's showing a marked lack of chlorophyll, though.

Also, oh no. Did he scare her? Is that why she's not talking? Okay, he's seven feet tall so he's probably not the most reassuring figure, but it's not like he's got her strapped to a table or anything yet.]

A simple nod yes or no will suffice.

[thinkwportals]

[ So...it wasn't supposed to be funny? The smile fades, and she takes a moment to just stare at him instead.

The woman shrugs at first, but then shakes her head in confirmation.

No photosynthesizing here. Just trying to enjoy the morning. ]

mid-morning

[doublerinbow]

[a teenage girl comes out of the house, and tilts her head at the stranger on the lawn. Looking her up and down, she decides to approach...]

Um - hey, are you waiting for someone here? ♪

[funny, her voice sounds a bit synthesized?]

[thinkwportals]

[ The sound of Rin's voice makes Chell turn on the spot, and whatever she was expecting to see, it wasn't this.

Chell quickly closes the space between them, examining the girl with wide eyes.

Should she know you? ]

sorry icon fail

[doublerinbow]

[o-oh. Since the woman is rushing over to her, Rin thinks that she was waiting for ... her? Maybe? It's kind of hard to guess... She takes a startled step backward, but quickly follows it up with a smile and the offering of a handshake. Those were a more common greeting in the states, right?]

Um -

Nice to meet you! ♪

[thinkwportals]

[ Unfortunately, Chell isn't well versed on typical human introductions. But she would like a closer look at that hand.

Chell grasps Rin's hands in both of hers, hunching over to study it, poking and prodding with her fingers. ]

mid-morning

[cueballer]

[Scratch is just forcing the drone children in his house out, when he notices Chell on the front lawn. He'll wait until the two leave before making what seems like a cross between a smirk and a smile.]

I see you are enjoying yourself.

[thinkwportals]

[ Chell watches the drone children curiously as they pass. She's seen a boy drone before, but the girl drone is new to her. Her attention eventually turns to the person who has actually spoken to her.

She smiles, taking his comment as one that understands just how great it is to be outside. Anything subtler is lost on her. ]

[cueballer]

...Not much of a talker I suppose. No worries. I'll do the talking for the both of us. Any reason why this lawn in particular? Is it just properly mowed?

[thinkwportals]

[ That's just fine with her. In addition to tenacity, she also happens to excel at listening.

Chell considers his question. The lawn just seemed to call to her, begging to be stood upon and enjoyed properly. That might have been a bit of her imagination, but spend enough time on your own and just about anything will talk to you.

She smiles, politely, paying her respects to the man she assumes is the one behind this nicely manicured lawn. ]