Call and answer. [CLOSED]

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Characters: Tassadar (aiursfavoredson) and Raidou Kuzunoha (justtubeit)
Where: Outside of Death City Heights.
Rating: G!
Time: Right after this post~
Description: Raidou never forgets his promises!



Raidou stood up as soon as he set his PDA down and, after checking if all was in order within the apartment, headed downstairs and outside of the building. The boy detective was admittedly surprised at Tassadar suddenly contacting him, but he figured he would soon know the reasons why.

He looked about as soon as he was outside, and eventually decided to settle down at the steps. It was a nice day out, he decided. Death City's weather was surprisingly pleasant, given its location in the middle of a desert.

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Tassadar's form was easy to see out in the distance as he stood a good deal taller than anything else around him. He moved slowly as he made his way down the street. The loss of his psionic abilities had forced the templar to the ground to walk, and while the movement appeared somewhat awkward in nature, there was no hiding the potential strength behind the deceptively fragile frame.

It had taken some time to navigate to the right area, but Tassadar had finally managed to find what he'd been searching for. Crossing the street, the High Templar made his way over to where he saw Raidou waiting out front.

"En Taro Adun, Raidou Kuzunoha," Tassadar greeted moments before his movements came to a stop a few paces in front of the human. The colour of his eyes flashed from blue to yellow momentarily as he spoke up again, "It has taken some time to grow accustomed to human built cities, and I apologise for any delay."

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...And what a peculiar thing Tassadar had proven himself to be. Raidou's surprise was plain on his face as he looked up at the other.

"It is quite all right, sir. If I may ask, what does 'En Taro Adun' mean?"

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Whether Tassadar noticed the surprise or not wasn't shown on his face. He did, however, notice that despite the surprise, there seemed to be a distinct lack of fear. That would be fortunate on his end since there truly was nothing more dangerous when it came to humans than their fear.

"It is a greeting we give to others the times that we cross paths," The templar offered while peering down at Raidou, "If translated in human, En Taro means 'in honour of', while Adun was the greatest of all Protoss."

His much larger height didn't seem to perturb the young human as much as it had the others. That was a rather interesting concept, and he idly found himself curious as to why.

[ooc: Ack! Sorry for the slow. I'm visiting people atm so I've been busy. I'll be back up to speed with posting on Monday ♥]

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"I see... the Protoss would be your kind, sir?"

Raidou really didn't have anything to fear - or so he believed. He had faced many a strange creature during his time as a devil summoner, and he was certain that there would be stranger things. If for anything, encountering new and potentially frightening others only sparked Raidou's curiosity.

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"Indeed they are," Tassadar offered while observing the other. There definitely seemed to be something different about this one. Something similar to Nataku and yet different at the same time, and the High Templar found it rather interesting.

Still, he was hardly here to observe different variations of the human race. He needed to help put an end to this war and return to his sector of space. His attack on the Overmind might have failed, and if so, then he needed to return and play for another assault.

He hardly wanted to hold such a conversation out front of the building, however, and gestured for Raidou to follow before he began to make his way along the street. "How long have you been trapped here?"


[ooc: Whoo! Then that's lucky for both of us :D]

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Raidou followed the other without protest.

"Almost a month now, sir. I arrived on the 18th of July."

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July 18th? It only took Tassadar a mere moment to calculate the time between then and now, and it appeared as though everyone he met had been pulled here consistently over the last few weeks. It was an interesting concept even if it was far more dangerous than he was comfortable with.

"I shudder to think what the impacts and repercussions these events must have on the worlds we are pulled from. Such power is not meant to be abused in such ways," He said, but his words were directed more to himself than the one walking beside him. Tassadar couldn't afford to be here for such a great length of time. The war in his own sector of space was far too pressing, and if it wasn't stopped, the templar held no doubt that the Zerg infestation would eventually reach this area. He would do everything within his power to stop such a thing from happening.

He remained in silent thought for a short while as his options rolled around his mind. There was no doubt that he needed to return to Aiur, but he had learnt well just how devious the human race could be and needed to be informed in far greater detail. Tassadar only hoped that his companion could answer the questions he felt stirring within.

"I wish to learn everything there is about this place and in particular those who run this city." The High Templar offered in an attempt to see just where this one stood.

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Raidou quietly agreed with Tassadar's words. Of course, the boy detective had come to the conclusion that BREW itself was an element that even the highest authorities of the place knew little about, and could therefore not control.

"Death City is ruled by the authorities of Shibusen, the school that trains Meisters and Weapons to fight against the forces of the witches. They appear to be an honorable bunch, albeit a little slow in their dissemination of crucial information. They are rectifying this problem now, though."

Raidou glanced up at his companion.

"Have you been able to speak with any of them yet, Tasadar-dono?"

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Tassadar listened quietly to the words Raidou spoke. Whether they were truly honourable or not was something he would find for himself eventually, but it appeared as though his thoughtful companion held some level of trust in them.

"Withholding such crucial information seems to be a common trait among the human race," He thoughtfully mentioned but said nothing further in that regard. There truly was little choice in this type of matter. From what little he had witnessed so far, the Shibusen authorities gave the appearance of taking care of those they've dragged here.

He felt the glance in his direction, but he took a few more steps before pausing to return the attention. "I have yet to speak at lengths to those in charge," The templar admitted before adding, "I had wished to find out what information I could before requesting an audience."

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Ah, such a move was only logical. Raidou himself had tried to do as much hunting as he could the moment he had arrived, but the incident involving his partner and her Shadow had derailed him for a while.

"I can only hope that I can offer you something for your trouble, sir."

The boy detective was, after all, perfectly willing to answer whatever questions came his way truthfully, and to the best of his abilities. It likely showed in his mannerisms, and in the tone of his voice.

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He didn't need the full extent of his psionic abilities to know that Raidou only spoke the truth. There seemed to be something about his young companion that he felt that he could trust, and such a thing pleased the Protoss warrior. It would make things far easier knowing that there could possibly be one that he could trust.

"I have no doubt that you will, Raidou Kuzunoha," There were many questions floating around within his mind, but perhaps he should start at the root of all of the problems for the city and its people, "Tell me what you know of these witches?"

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"Nothing, sir. I have not seen hide nor tail of any one of them since my arrival."

The more he talked to this Tassadar, the more he realized that in spite of his fearsome appearance, he was likely someone that any one in Death City could rely on. Of course, if he chose not to help Shibusen...

Ultimately, it was Tassadar's decision. From the way things were looking now, though, with so many noncombatants pouring in, Raidou couldn't help but hope.

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The fact that these witches hadn't yet appeared, not since Raidou's arrival at least, was suspicious to the templar, and it left him thoughtful behind it all.

"To go blindly up against an opponent is foolish indeed," The warrior murmured as he considered his options. The only experience he'd had with anything similar was the time he spent on Char testing out Kerrian's abilities and way of thinking. With his psionic abilities so greatly diminished, it would make a similar strategy against the witches impossible.

What he wouldn't give to have his Protoss brethren here with him. Searching the witches out and organising anything against them would be far easier. He would simply have to make do with what he had, and perhaps there might be a few humans here who could aid the cause like Jim Raynor and his companions.

Glancing back down to Raidou, Tassadar said, "Then we need to find out as much information in regards to these witches."

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"Yes. I believe the classes will aid us in this."

Raidou paused, trying to recall any relevant information with regard to his statement.

"I am under the impression, though, that one must sign the contract in order to attend these classes."

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"Classes?" He found himself glancing thoughtfully down at Raidou at that statement. While he held some level of understanding between the term, it took a moment to translate the Terran word into something similar in Khalani. The templar knew it wasn't anything like meditation or training, but something possibly similar to the teachings younger Protoss have in the Khala and their chosen path.

Granted, his experience when it came to understanding an enemy was far different. One could only learn so much from theory, after all, and he found that experience on the battlefield against possible threats and enemies was just as valuable. Yet he had know at least some basic knowledge behind the Zerg before he sent his Zealots out to find and locate Kerrigan's whereabouts on Char. He knew well that he didn't hold as much knowledge when it came to these witches. Perhaps some level of theory would give him the basic knowledge that he needed.

"Hmm," Tassadar sounded before his attention shifted back out of his thoughts, "This contract you speak of, what does it entail?"

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"It entails cooperating with Shibusen. Part and parcel of this is submitting ourselves to the rules of their Academy, training, and joining their efforts in battling the witches."

A beat, as Raidou thought through what he had said and tried to figure out if he was missing any crucial detail.

"I shall have to read through the Contract once again to be certain if that is everything."

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"So this 'contract' you speak of, is essentially what is used to enlist those into their war," Tassadar thoughtfully murmured even if it was more to himself. He should have expected such a thing considering his dealing with humans in the past, but knowing such things would hardly sway the templar from his decision. "If signing this contract is what is needed, then it must be done."

He needed no such training when it came to the battlefield, but there was that odd notion of weapons and meisters. Which he was, he had yet to discover. "Am I to believe that this will also train us in whichever role we play in this war?"

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"Yes, sir. I have had the privilege, in fact, of attending their training sessions and their classes."

The boy offered the other a smile.

"They are both very helpful. If I may be so forward as to say: perhaps they will be of great use to you."

He's so damn cute! I love Raidou <333

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He listened quietly to what Raidou had to say. The young human seemed to hold enough of a logical understanding to make a correct assessment of the situation. What the classes and training session entailed, however, was unknown to the Protoss warrior.

The sudden forward statement did draw Tassadar's attention back to his companion. He didn't need to read the mind of this one to sense the intention, for he had been around enough Terran's to know them well enough.

Tassadar didn't make mention on his thoughts, though, and instead probed for further answers. Perhaps, though questions of his own, he would get an accurate profile of his new-found companion, "And just what do these training sessions and classes entail?"

Hee. Raidou is all *^* over Tassadar.

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"From what I have seen, the classes teach us about the mechanics of this world, and how better to understand the abilities we are given. The roles we must play, as Meister and Weapon. The training, on the other hand, prepares us for combat."

The boy detective stopped for a moment, reaching into the folds of his cape. He pulled out a small, leatherbound notebook.

"I have taken some notes on the lectures - my observations on the instructors are there as well. If you wish, sir, you may read this."

Haha aww he's so cute <3 Tassadar's quite impressed with him :3

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Learning more about this world and the abilities given was essential, and Tassadar could see the use behind such things. Of course, he needed to find out to if he was a Meister or a Weapon. He'd been too busy investigating the city around him to focus his attention on such things.

"Is this combat training merely for learning battle situation, or is there more to it?" While he wasn't as experienced in battle as Fenix and Zeratul, the High Templar felt as though he was experienced enough after his years of service. "How does one discover whether they are a Meister or this Weapon you speak of?"

His attention dropped down to observe Raidou's actions. Sighting the leather bound notebook, he found himself rather impressed with the apparent meticulous nature Raidou displayed. The offer hadn't been expected either, and after glancing from the notebook and up to Raidou's expression, Tassadar spoke, "You would part with such information?"

Raidou: @_@ /flattered

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"The training, in my experience, aids in fostering camaraderie between Meister and Weapon pairs, between the travelers and Shibusen, and between traveler and traveler. There are also a number of people whom you may approach, in order to discern your nature."

Raidou paused, turning the page where he had jotted down a list of names. Allen Walker, Maka Albarn, Frank N. Stein, Watanuki Kimihiro. He made a habit of keeping an eye on the network these days.

The boy detective smiled at Tassadar's other comment and nodded.

"I only request that you return it at your leisure, sir. Of course, if you wish for a copy of your own, I can transcribe another for you."

Tassy: >: | /damn no need for smiling

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He listened quietly to what Raidou had to say. Tassadar could see the importance behind such a system, and the templar found himself curious as to just how helpful it could be. "Becoming knowledgeable in such areas would be beneficial," The Protoss murmured thoughtfully before refocusing his attention back on his young companion, "Perhaps it would be wise to experience such teachings for myself."

Watching as the notebook was flipped through, Tassadar stepped around so that he could properly peer down at the words listed. The human language always appeared rather ineffective, and it took a few moments for the templar to translate the letters into names.

Interesting.

"I will keep such knowledge in mind," Having a human so cooperative at such an early stage was a rather welcome change of pace. Perhaps their unfortunate situation had forced the hands of most, but it was hardly something he sensed within this one, "And I thank you for your generous offer."

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"You are most welcome, sir." Raidou smiled again. "Please: feel free to approach me at any future date, should you require assistance, or if you simply wish to speak to me."

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"I shall keep such things in mind," Inclining his head, the templar regarded Raidou thoughtfully for a few moments. Tassadar knew that he would be in need of further information, and not only did this particular human seem useful, it appeared as though Raidou was more than willing. "While I have not been here long, if you are in need, then do not hesitate to ask."

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"Ah... I thank you, sir. It is an honor."

And it truly was: it showed on Raidou's face. He had approached Tassadar without expecting any return - it just wasn't in the boy detective to think that way.