Pacific Rim AU

[itmeans_arm]

*Forti has trained for years for this. ever since his father was killed in an early Kaiju attack, he's been out for revenge. now that he's finally had a chance to spar with potential co-pilots and found someone he's drift compatible with, he should be ecstatic. instead, he just stares at his sparring partner in horror* You have got to be kidding me

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[willnotbenow]

That's me, I'm a kidder. *said with a fixed grin like a skull, a defense against not comprehending what just happened*

[itmeans_arm]

Should we try again? This can't be right. I mean, we can't be- right?

[carpoftruth]

Thank goodness! *looks sheepish, scribbling on his clipboard* I mean -- that's promising! There's a basis on which you two could relate to one another well. Just a second, let me talk to the Commander ...

[willnotbenow]

Yep. Cosmic joke. I'm just waiting for the punchline.