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[deal_me_in]

Would tablecloth be too much?

[The view is from the bar looking across at the rest of the establishment that most by now would recognize as The Deep End. A pair of boots are crossed there just at the edge of the camera's frame, propped up on the counter. The whole image jolts with the sound of a snicker.]

-pff. Yeah, I don't even know why I asked. Not the kinda vibe I'm going for here. Maybe some of the tables just need some polishing. Any takers?

By the way, how long's frozen pizza last? I figure I should ask that before I offer leftovers...

[Faintly from the doorway there's the sound of...well, it's difficult to tell at first but clearly it catches the Hunter's attention as the video swings towards the entrance to the bar.]

Sundance, you hear that? I mean, call me crazy but I coulda swor-

[The video blurs as Cayde stands up rather abruptly, the tablet angled oddly as he forgets he's been recording, but it captures a strangely shaped shadow at the doorway that clucks and bobs along. One can barely register what it is as it enters before there's an exclamation from the Exo and the tablet's abandoned in a dizzying fumble.

It lands on the floor showing the Exo gently scooping up a brown hen before the tablet tips over and blacks out.]

Comments

[renoreactor]

[Reno's eyes light up and there's an extreme close up of her smiling face.]

There you are! And is that your pet? That's so cool! Hi, Colonel!

[deal_me_in]

[Somehow that metal face grins. That much is undeniable. Amber light spills out of his throat whenever he opens his mouth to speak.]

She is a Class-A battle hen and a veteran of the Red War.

[He sets the chicken down to let her wander about the counter.]

[renoreactor]

_{[That only brings about an excited gasp and an even brighter sparkle to her wide violet eyes. There's no incredulity to be found on this girl, oh no. Cayde could've brought out a banana slug and she'd be just as impressed.]}

Woooooow! A battle hen! Enterprise has an eagle, but I didn't know hens could fight too! Did she get any medals?

[deal_me_in]

[The Exo laughs. He likes Reno already.]

Well no, but she deserves 'em. Someone did make her a cute little Hunter hood and a horn to match me but I guess she left her stuff at home.

[renoreactor]

_{[Mission accomplished. Another friend made! Her eyes trail after the Colonel, following the hen as they bob along the table.]}

Yeah, most of my own costume parts are at home too-

_{[Cayde could practically see the lightbulb go off above her head.]}

Heyyyy, I know! I can make new ones for her!

[deal_me_in]

[He is easily encouraged. Or is he the encourager?

The answer is yes.]

Yeah?! That would be amazing.

[renoreactor]

_{[Her head tilts over as she tries to get a better view of Cayde's hood.]}

I'll need measurements, materials might be tricky but there should be cloth, not sure about the dyes, but... yeah, we can do it!

[deal_me_in]

The local department store has a bunch of clothes to scavenge from, although they're all kind of the long side and got extra arms, but there's plenty to work with at least! Or you could talk to Lark- she's our resident fabric expert and tailor.

[renoreactor]

If I can't find any scissors, I'll go check with her then! Thanks for the heads up, and I'll let you know when you can bring in the Colonel for measurements!

[deal_me_in]

Well, I've got plenty of knives if all you need's a blade. Look forward to it though! Or you can drop by the bar, I may or may not be around.

Oh! The name's Cayde, by the way.

[renoreactor]

_{[The camera pulls back to get a better view of the girl winking back.]}

I'm Reno, its a pleasure! I might have to meet you sooner rather than later if I can't find anything, a knife would come in handy!

[deal_me_in]

Heh! I can definitely hook you up, in that case. You just let me know, Reno.

[renoreactor]

Will do! I'll see you both soon!

_{[She tilts her glance at the camera again to get one last look of the Colonel.]}

A war hen, that's just so cool!

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