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[nostalgiabomb]

There we go. That's more statistically sound.

Although technically, your pretty face is part enigma, too.

[stealwithit]

[ she does a satisfied little hum. ]

Just the way I like it.

gg this didn't post

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He huffs out a laugh. ]

So how many people have managed to see what lies beneath? [ He says it with a slightly dramatic voice, though obviously he's not referencing the movie of the same title. 2000's. ]

I'm guessin' at least three people, not includin' yourself. Maybe four.

oh i thought u just didnt like me :c

[stealwithit]

[ She tilts her head at him. ]

You mean around here, or in general?

Either way, it's a secret.

[nostalgiabomb]

In general.

But now that you've made the distinction, I clearly should've started a separate tally.

[stealwithit]

Sure. Doesn't mean I've shown anyone here, though. Just that I consider being here to be a weird anomaly in my life.

[ she shrugs. ]

[nostalgiabomb]

Anomaly. I guess that's one way of putting it. Makes it sound scientific, huh?

[stealwithit]

I mean, what else is it but scientific? A porting device brings people in from different dimensions, granting them mysterious powers that may or may not differ from the ones they already have... I can't even imagine the amount of science and tech that goes into something like that.

[ Careful, Kasumi, your nerd is showing. ]

Or it could just be magic. Who knows?

[nostalgiabomb]

I imagine with your know-how and skills, you could probably break into the Porter facility and get a closer eye at the tech.

[stealwithit]

[ Her lip turns at a corner, into a smirk. ]

Thanks, Quill. I was looking for more ways to piss the government off and get them to go after me.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ Despite the disapproving glare, there's a touch of good humor in his eyes. ]

Been havin' fun lately, huh?

[stealwithit]

[ She leans forward a little, diverting her gaze away and trying to flag the bartender down because hell if they finally go on this promised drinks date (or whatever it is) and then forget to actually get drinks. After that, she turns back to Peter. ]

Sure. It's not really my style of work, but it's something to do, you know?

[nostalgiabomb]

[ When the bartender arrives, Peter just orders a beer; he waits until Kasumi's order is received and the man leaves before he responds. ]

Kasumi. [ Not Goto. ] Knitting is something to do. Whatever you've got goin' on? Totally not that.

[stealwithit]

Well, yeah, but..

Come on. You know what it's like to be doing things, being on the run, kicking ass--right? Don't you miss it?

[nostalgiabomb]

... Well, yeah, but--

[ He doesn't continue, but his, "It's not the same," is pretty obvious. ]

[stealwithit]

[ the bartender returns momentarily with Peter's beer and whatever peach-colored cocktail Kasumi ordered. Because of course she would. ]

I know it's not at all the same, but it's way better than sitting around at some job for eight hours every day.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ His mouth draws into a thin line momentarily, then-- ]

You need back-up?

[stealwithit]

--Are you offering?

[nostalgiabomb]

I might be. If only because you paint such a pretty picture.

[stealwithit]

[ she takes a sip of her drink with a playful little grin. ]

Sweet talker. Think you can keep up, huh?

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He sees your grin and raises you a flirty smirk. ]

Don't be too jealous if I show you up, Goto.

[stealwithit]

We'll see about that, Quill.

Good to know you're itching for some action after all, hmm? I was wondering if you'd start getting into trouble eventually.

[nostalgiabomb]

Oh? Were you hoping to sweep in like my knight in shining hoodie to rescue me?

[stealwithit]

Nah. You're a big boy, you can take care of yourself.

[nostalgiabomb]

Damn. Was kinda lookin' forward to seein' you go all badass mama bear on my behalf.