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S6     FANTOM, the organization that employs androids such as S6 against the existential threat of the Nullborn. It's not...actually inside the city of Indus at all. The Bunker structure is built on the exterior of the colossal, defensive wall surrounding the city, hanging on like a fashionable accessory. Sleek and aerodynamic and filled with windows, and yet armored and occupied by the city's most lethal fighting machines.

    Access from outside is through a heavily protected and armored elevator system recessed into the Wall itself. The android S6 is present, her eyes concealed behind an opaque black visor, greeting arrivals with a curt nod but no words.

    Other androids are also present, bearing the appearances of both men and women, all having the same ephemeral aesthetic as S6. Two of them share a quiet conversation about their field operations, while a third polishes the blade of an outsized greatsword he seems to favor, periodically pausing to inspect the cutting edges. The arrival of humans (or apparent humans) is treated with momentary curiosity, but the robotic soldiers quickly return to minding their own business.

    Even the guards, burly androids in heavy futuristic armor, one with an axe and the other with an enormous autocannon, briefly regard the newcomers before returning to their duty-- presumably, keeping watch for any approaching enemy forces. This location would be vulnerable, after all, so it stands to reason it would be heavily protected.
Shigure     Shigure isn't human, but looks like it at least in passing. She steps out of the lift car, and nods back to S6 in kind, before her luminous blue eyes scan across the rest of the Androids gathered. A close inspection of her eyes would show them shifting and rotating like camera lenses... and odd thing for a human-like to have. She then waits for introductions, or at least someone else to break the silence.
Majima Goro     "Ha cha cha, ah haaa cha ahh..."
Majima is dancing. That is to say, he's dancing at least towards the entrance to the FANTOM base, occasionally slipping between something resembling moonwalking, and something not entirely unlike traditional American Hip-hop. Arms going back and forth and the like. Does he have a clue what this is about? Nah. But if he has to spend another hour staring at Nishida's internet search results for sewage treatment, he's going to break something.     At any rate, he's left looking around a bit, slowly ceasing his musical diversion. "...Ya know, I didn't bother askin' 'zactly where I was supposed to be goin' or doin'. Guess I kind assumed somethin'd be blowin' up or something, ya know? Somethin' convenient and obvious." Gloved fingers stroke his chin, and the man cracks his neck side to side.

"...Ya'd think if they're invitin' us, they'd send someone ta meet us, eh?"
Staren     Staren steps off the lift car and looks around curiously. He's NOT in the new formal clothes from the other day, but he's still incorportating fashion advice from the other other day, and a bit of his own experimentation: The labcoat is calf-length, the pants are black (these two things together make it harder to see that they're still cargo pants) and the boots at least appear to be simple work boots.

    "Maybe it's more of a self-guided tour thing?" Staren observes, to Majima. "...Is everyone here androids?"

    He starts searching for wireless networks to connect to -- maybe there's an internet he can start learning basic information from?
Reiji Arisu Reiji definitely is human. Maybe the only human, if you don't count Majima.

And who would count Majima?

He's Majima.

The exorcist arrives alongside the observant boat-spirit-girl, having been invited alongside all the others to pay a visit to what is, as far as he's been told, a somewhat... interesting world.

"Hm, are they /all/ androids?" Reiji asks, peering around at the various masked individuals lounging about in the common area. "It's been awhile since I've seen so many in one place." He gives his host a glance as well, "So, we've come. I don't suppose you invited us over just for tea and pleasant conversation, S6?"
S6     "Yes," S6 turns her head suddenly towards Staren and Reiji's matching questions, "All members of FANTOM are androids. You will find no citizens of Indus on this side of the Wall. Our commander, I1, receives orders from the Indus council and distributes them to us as needed." Her gaze turns away, across the arriving Majima to the more familiar Shigure, "We rarely go into the city ourselves, although certain functions necessitate it."

    Majima mentions introductions, and the first to respond to him is actually one of the guards, the android with the cannon, "Preserver 22, Model 6c." The cannon is shouldered, "Call me P22. She's P18," A gesture to his cohort, who simply nods. Mr Greatsword on the elevator distractedly says, "Striker 31."

    The chatty male android doesn't respond, but the female of that duo glances up, "R13, nice to meet you. Are you with S6?"

    "I1 wants to meet some of the multiversal agents who've been helping with the Nullborn," S6 explains to her cohort. A nod is returned, and the woman returns to her own conversation.

    The platform rumbles, then begins to rise at a steady pace. Every hundred feet or so, it seems, there's a heavy blast door that has to open, and by the noise once passed-- that same blast door closes once the lift has moved past it. S6 folds her arms gently, head tilting forward as she regards those present. Two from the Paladins and two from the Concord, huh...

    "I can't speak for the commander, but I suspect it has to do with your willingness to fight the Nullborn yourselves." When Staren starts prodding around for wifi signals, S6's POD responds;
    -DATABASE ACCESS REQUEST RECEIVED-
    -DIGITAL HANDSHAKE IN PROGRESS-
    -APPROVED-
    -STAGE 1 ACCESS GRANTED-

    Basic access. The bulk of what he'll be able to pull is what would typically be 'public information' in most cultures. General history, a tourism-ish map of the city of Indus, and the like. The resources on FANTOM are scant and read like military recruitment advertising, while info on androids reads more like advertising a new computer or car. It also confusingly can't seem to agree on whether to call them Magic Dolls, Greater Golems, or Androids.
Majima Goro Majima Goro is not, in fact, entirely sure what the 'Nullborn' are. However, it'd be somewhat crass and pointless and not even funny to point this out at the moment. So, instead, he taps his head, clicking his fingers to S6. "Ya got one heck of a tower here, eh?"
He waves as one of the blast doors open. "...How often do ya gotta use /that/ many doors? This whole thing sounds like a real party. Neheheheh!" He cackles loudly and obnoxiously. Then he pulls out a cigarette, pausing a moment in case anyone's going to start complaining about that.
Shigure     Shigure nods to the androids that introduce themselves. She responds in kind, speaking generally to them. "Shiratsuyu-class Destroyer. Second ship, Shigure. A pleasure to meet you." She bows formally, Majima would notice she speaks in a slightly outdated dialect of japanese, sounding a bit like a middle-aged woman rather than the highschooler she looks like. As the lift starts to move, the girl settles against the side, and looks to S6. "I am always willing to assist my allies. The Fifth Strike Squadron feels the same way, as do most of the Hikari Defense Alliance." she remarks, her voice surprisingly soft, but equally surprisingly able to carry across the entire space like she were speaking directly to everyone there.
Reiji Arisu "Please put those away," Reiji says to the Majima in the room. "It's a habit I'm trying to quit, you see. I'd rather avoid the temptation if possible."

At least it's a decent reason! Halfway decent, anyway.

The brief flurry of introductions is over quickly. It seems like most of the people here regard their guests as little more than curiosities- they're all awful quick to return to whatever conversation had been interrupted. "So," Reiji asks in S6's direction, "I'm guessing the 'S' in your name stands for Striker as well? Are all your fellows' names similar?"

They're expected to fight, then. Reiji shrugs, having apparently expected that it was something along those lines. "While we're on the way, maybe you could tell us more about these Nullborn? What exactly are they, that the city requires so much fortification?"
Staren     Staren looks over at S6 as she speaks. "They don't let you guys live as part of their society? Hmm... Yes, let's go meet this mysterious leader."

    When he sees he's got a net connection, he starts looking through it to work out the basic history of this world. Is it even an Earth? "Yeah... I remember the Nullborn coming up before..." He stares off into space for a moment. "An invading force that feeds on magic and life energy. Some of them look like animals, but they're not. But what /are/ they? And why did they need androids to fight them?"
S6     S6's head tilts towards Majima for a quiet moment when he asks about the fortifications. Reiji's questioning follows a similar line of thought, and she puts the answer off for a moment to address Shigure first-- the simpler response, "I appreciate your unit's contribution against the Drakos. That sector of Old Indus has been quiet for the time being. I look forward to working together on future operations."

    Her gaze shifts to the three men with similar questions, and she approaches Reiji's first. Even if Staren covers part of it, she offers more detail: "The Nullborn are an alien force invading our world through the Null Zones. They consume magic, including life energies. Higher ranked Nullborn officers are large and powerful foes--" Lifting a hand, she gestures, "Fortifications like this are necessary to ensure safety against something so lethal to humans."

    Hand lowering, she addresses the second part, "Humans fought them initially. Human soldiers can easily match lower ranked Nullborn. However it is the more powerful officers and their unconventional tactics that led to many lost battles in the invasion's early years."

    Her arms lift, folding neatly together, "Androids came about as a way to adapt to the strength of the enemy, and one or two solitary units have a much easier time adapting to changing battle conditions or enemy strategy than a larger platoon consisting of dozens of soldiers." She shrugs, "As android technology advances, we have become such a concern to the enemy that they have been escalating as well, after all this time."
Shigure     "That creature was about on par with a Flagship Abyssal... not quite as strong as a Demon or Princess, but still a formidable foe, not to be taken lightly." replies Shigure to S6. "It has been my experience that quiet actually means dangerous. Just because you cannot see something happening, does not mean it is not happening."

    The Destroyer girl then looks at the three men in the lift and takes them in quietly. She knows Staren and Reiji, the former from their time together in the Union, and the latter from Paladin operations, and more recently the convoy escort into London. Majima is a rogue element, and earns a more lengthy gaze as the shipgirl tries to gauge him.
Majima Goro     Majima shrug dramatically, putting the cigarettes away. "Ehhh. Well, if ya say so, I'll let it go."

He crosses his arms, tapping his fingers on his elbow as S6 speaks. There's a bunch of business about Abyssals being brought up--he's still not entirely clear on that, but the whole 'these girls are boats' thing /really/ throws him for a loop. Not a big deal. He adjusts his eyepatch a moment.

As Shigure stares, though, he grins widely, spreading his arms apart. "Eh? Ya need somethin'?" He asks, cackling wildly again. "..But arright, yeah, ya sayin' they're rampin' shit up, so that's why ya callin' in Elites, eh? Ya hopin' ya can win the arms race 'fore it gets too crazy." S6 gets his attention for that final line.
Staren     "Interesting." Staren replies. "On my world, to deal with mightier threats, humans found ways to enhance their own strength, whether through bodily augmentation, high-tech weapons and armor, or harnessing the once-lost power of magic. I wonder what pushed one society towards that, and another towards creating combat androids? And combat androids that are /people/, at that?"

    "...Ah, I see." Staren must be reading things in his cybernetic HUD. "Not enough people left to make large armies. Is there any promising research into how the null zones form and expand?"
Reiji Arisu "Thanks," Reiji asides to the guy who is VERY OBVIOUSLY probably some kind of Yakuza or something like that. Maybe a Triad? It's hard to tell, they all dress kind of gaudily.

"They drain away magical energies...?" Reiji seems somewhat... uncomfortable at the thought. For someone whose life has been spent fully immersed in and taught to manipulate the living forces of nature itself, the thought is disquieting to say the least. "I see. It makes sense that humanity would develop a mechanized solution, then. But my fellow visitor does raise an interesting point. You're bringing in elites to fight these things, but how long before they evolve to match us? Are there any plans to deal with the problem on a more permanent basis?"

"The Null Zones seem like an interesting place to start," he suggests, glancing Staren-ward. "If sealed off or eliminated, that could solve the issue, but I assume that there are reasons as to why that has not yet been done."
S6     "I am unfamiliar," S6 admits to Shigure, "I shall defer to your expertise on this comparison." A thoughtful noise, "Although regarding that factory, the Inspectors have been keeping an eye on the area. Limited nullborn activity suggests no attempts by a new officer to try and move in. Not yet, anyway."

    To Goro, "Correct. As the Null Zone expands, more dangerous Nullborn emerge from them." She inclines her head slightly, "Although we do not yet understand what creates these areas. It is a region completely bereft of magical energy. The centers of larger Null Zones will even drain my power source-- so I imagine it drains living beings as well just by being there." With a shake of her head, she adds, "The current theory is that it may be a result of the process through which Nullborn are invading our world. A side-effect. Some sort of bleed-through from their world. Something like that seems likely to me."

    The lift reaches the top of its journey, blast doors sliding open. The assorted androids file out and break off on their own. S6 hesitates, though, head lowered. After an awkward pause, she steps forward and disembarks as well.

    Everyone encountered within this facility has the same aesthetic as S6 herself. Almost impossibly attractive, by many standards. A preference for dark colors, uniforms featuring black and red, the same style of black visor.

    "Null zones are geographical areas. Quarantines have been attempted, but as the zone grows, it overruns the quarantine line. Permanent fortifications cannot be maintained like this. Zones also appear in new locations frequently enough that this is not a feasible solution."

    "We are not 'bringing in' Elites," a new voice answers. S6 stops immediately, her posture shifting to something far closer to Attention than her usual poise. The source is a white-haired woman in an ostentatious uniform reminiscent of a military officer, though lacking in any sort of medal pins. It's S6 who identifies this newcomer.

    "Commander."

    "Model 18A," is the curt response. I1 folds her arms behind her back, regarding the quartet accompanying the android, "Your assistance has been welcome, though unplanned." One hand unfolds, gesturing to the bank of windows overlooking the ruins of Old Indus, "Welcome to FANTOM. I am I1, the commander of this defense force. I've been looking forward to meeting the humans who have the strength of will and body to fight Nullborn on their own terms. Indus itself has been bereft of such talents for some time, now."
Majima Goro Majima is basically the sketchiest looking human being. It's entirely true and inarguable. Still, he listens to the banter back and forth. Most of it goes over his head, his expression vaguely vacant as the discussion of energies, draining, something about whatever a Drakos is. Who knows? Not him. That's definitely who.

"..eh? Sure, whatever ya wanna call it, then." There's a dismissive handwave, and a gaze around the facility.
"Majima Goro, president of Majima Construction." He reaches into his pocket, drawing forth a business card. It's made out of steel, engraved with his name, company, various means of contact--the sort of things you expect on a business card. He steps forward to pass it over to I1, his expression growing more serious.

"Eh, the more I hear, the more I ain't gonna promise any incredible results, but I ain't missin' out on at least tryin', eh? Nehehe!"
Shigure     "Pay it no mind. I am merely comparing a being I am familiar with to these. It helps bring my team up to speed to have a reference they are familiar with also." replies Shigure, following S6 out of the lift when it comes to a stop. It seems she's lost interest in Majima, though the eyepatched man does get a few glances occasionally. Like she's maintaining contact on an unknown.

    When I1 shows up, S6 isn't the only one to shift to a more formal military posture. "A minor correction if I may, Commander." she says, eyes locked forwards, out the windows beyond the Commandroid. "I am not human. I am more akin to a spirit... a Tsukumogami if you are familiar. A 'Tool Spirit' of a warship from my world's past. We refer to ourselves as Kanmusu... or Fleet Daughters."
Reiji Arisu Expanding geographical areas utterly bereft of magical energy? That's... Not normal. All worlds have /something/, don't they? It's a rare one indeed that could possess the ability to invade another reality while simultaneously being devoid of natural energies of its own. Some kind of parasite-realm, maybe...?

"Reiji Arisu, exorcist and geomantic specialist with the Paladins. It's a pleasure, commander I1. Please let me know if we can be of any assistance with regards to your monster problem. These sorts of creatures, and reality-corrosion in general- is one of my areas of expertise."

One matter still bothers him, however.

"'Model 18A?'" Reiji asks, quirking a brow at this new and clearly high-ranking android. "I'm sorry, who are you referring to? I believe this is S6, is it not?"
Staren     Staren gives Majima a curious look when his fellow Hand doesn't mention the rank. Huh, well, if he doesn't want to bring it up there might be a reason.

    Staren does, though, because any other titles he could try to claim are connected to dead organizations and the Multiverse for the most past has never heard of his home city except through him. "Staren Wiremu, Hand of the Concord." Staren smiles briefly and extends a hand to shake.

    "Half-human." Staren's ears and tail twitch. "I haven't personally faced the Nullborn yet, but I'd be happy to help. Whether directly or by finding force multipliers your people can use. Perhaps some sort of mobile, self-extending quarantine structure that can move with the null zones and delay the nullborns' escape, allowing you more choice over when and where to engage them?"
S6     I1 lingers on Shigure when she explains what she is. A hand lifts, tapping her chin thoughtfully, "I see. So you're rather similar to us. We, too, are tools of warfare." That same hand flicks the fingers out dismissively, "But you don't answer to my command structure, so there's no need for that formality. You are guests, not subordinates."

    That same hand accepts Majima's...steel business card. The tiny plate is examined, flipped over to check the back, and only once it's determined to be benign does she tucket it into a breast pocket, "Even a construction worker has such courage. Incredible."

    "Striker 6, Model 18A," S6 advises for Reiji's benefit, "My full designation." It seems to be like how some people refer to others by their last name, in a super formal fashion.

    The Commander regards Reiji and Staren with the same thoughtful expression, though. "Indus researchers would no doubt enjoy your impressions on the nature of Null Zones. If you want to assist, mister Arisu, I suggest you commence field observations at your earliest convenience." Towards Staren, she quicks an eyebrow, "That sounds remarkably complex, with many points of possible failure. Workshop that. In the meantime, something more easily and quickly implemented would go a long way in turning this war around."
Shigure     "My apologies. I come from a very similar structure, and as the human shorecrew like to say, 'old habits die hard'." Shigure relaxes a little then, falling into 'parade rest', which seems to be a fairly standard for her. "Kanmusu fight to bring peace to the oceans of our homeworld, against the forces of the Abyssal Navy... they are twisted reflections of Kanmusu, filled with anger, hate and sorrow... Many of us believe we have a doppleganger amongst the Abyssals, who represents our own darkness."
Majima Goro Majima Goro lets out a long sigh, extending his hand. "Eh. I've gotten inta some crazy shit 'fore, eh?" He considers.

"...Eh? Is it that complex? Sounds like ya would just need some kinda convoy on wheels, trucks 'n shit, but magic ain't my thing." He's not taking anything resembling a formal stance. This man has not the slightest whit of military in him, apparently.
Reiji Arisu "Ah, I see," Reiji nods. "That would make sense, then. My apologies about the confusion." But ultimately, it's a tangent. More important is...!

"Of course, I can begin right away if you prefer," Reiji answers the commander, inclining his head in a practiced, respectful gesture. "S6 has been of great assistance to our organization in recent months. I figure it's only about time that her aid was reciprocated. However, I'd like to request an escort if any are available. I'll need a guide to educate me on the local terrain and conditions if I'm to make any decent headway."
Staren     Staren shrugs. "Just kinda spitballing examples, I don't know what's possible until I see what's already known here. I do like quick and easy, though. Efficient use of effort and resources for the most gain in power, that's part of what got me where I am today..."

    To Majima he comments, "Interesting, but I'm not sure a convoy would really help slow down the nullborn. Perhaps rather than a physical wall, drone weapons platforms controlled by nonmagic AI that won't die when the zone expands..."
S6     "I've paid close attention to multiversal operations," I1 nods once to Reiji, "On the matter of esorts, I agree." Her gaze slides briefly to S6, who nods once with a purposeful sound. "Striker Six will accompany you on this venture. Record everything to the POD, it will be relayed appropriately."

    At the mention of combat drones, S6's POD chimes in Staren's direction. S6 glances at it, while I1 regards the scientist, "Forward the blueprints and we will see to manufacturing. If the intention is nonmagical, we will also need to convert standard power sources to something these drones will be able to use. This is something I can direct research on personally."

    The commander regards Shigure last, stroking her chin as she considers the description given, "I appreciate the explanation. Your experiences with strong enemies have no doubt been useful for you going forward, though it sounds like such encounters are quite emotionally charged. Therein lies the difference, androids such as us don't have that luxury. Though it seems the Nullborn are more like humans in that regard. They do display anger, at least. Though some have observed other analagous behaviors."
Staren     Staren nods, "I can send you all kinds of designs, but I think observing their intended area of operation with Reiji will help to find the optimal solition."
Majima Goro Majima Goro wasn't directly mentioned, but he wasn't adding anything of incredible tactical value nonetheless. "... Well. Heh. ...When ya need it built, lemme know, eh, Staren? ...I'm gonna have ta start hirin' on like crazy at this rate."
Reiji Arisu "Sounds like a plan," Reiji says with a nod. "I'm not sure if there's going to be an /optimal/ solution, per-se. If you haven't had a human come out and take a look at these things in person for a while though, my talents should be able to provide a wealth of new information."

He turns toward S6 and extends a hand, "Looks like we'll be working together for a while. I'm in your care."
Shigure     "I can contact one of my team to join the reconnaisance efforts. She has a floatplane scout." remarks Shigure. She looks between Reiji, S6, and Staren. "A coordinated effort would offer better results. Yuudachi and I can also utilize surface scan radar, though the fidelity does leave something to be desired."

    A glance to Majima. "I may be able to assign steel and bauxite supply if needed... we have had a surplus at Hikari lately."
S6     I1 considers Majima once more, "In the realm of construction, there's little I can think of. You may be best served offering your services within Indus itself. Perhaps there are building projects in the city that would benefit from your attention." Though the proliferation of magitech might make that a challenge.

    To the remainder, the Commander nods once, "Then it is decided. I look forward to reviewing your findings." She glances towards S6, "I17 will be your operator for this endeavor. Synchronize your POD and depart at your earliest convenience." Silver eyes shift, looking over the quartet of non-natives before her. A thoughtful noise is let out, before I1 simply nods, "Staren, Shigure, Majima, and Reiji-- Thank you for this opportunity and for your desire to continue assisting. FANTOM will not waste your efforts." She nods a second time, more firmly, "For the Glory of Mankind."

    For the Glory of Mankind," S6 repeats when the commander excuses herself. After a moment, the android relaxes her posture, turning to her companions, "She's not often this approachable. She must have been excited to meet you all."
Shigure     "May we find victory on the dawn's horizon." replies Shigure, snapping a military salute. When the commander leaves, the destroyergirl nods to S6. "She reminds me a bit of our flagship. Nagato can be very stoic and hard to approach at times." she remarks, then looks to Reiji. "It seems we will be working together again. Kuma has recovered from her wounds. Fortunately the cut did not breach her fuel tank or magazine."
Majima Goro Majima Goro, being part of mankind, just kind of looks at his hands, twisting them about a bit, before shrugging with a smile.
"...eh, I ain't got any kinda clever motto for that shit. Let's do this, eh?"
He makes little gun-clicky motions with his hands, before looking to the others.
"Eh? She's normally more rigid than that? That's gotta be a sight ta see, eh? ...though, I guess ya don't 'zactly go out for drinks, under the circumstances..."

There's a pause. "But yeah. ...Actually, that sounds like a deal, eh? I could fix some crap up 'round here, especially if ya got androids willin' ta help with whatever weird kinda wirin' ya use."
Staren     Staren nods back to I1. "Of course."

    He doesn't really have much else to say at the moment. He needs to go make field observations with Reiji.

    In the meantime though, Staren will send a variety of drone designs from tiny spy drones to a four-legged tank. A couple of general-purpose human designs are included for comparison with android technology, although Staren's not sending over the designs for his personal combat body or anything like that. Also: Nanofabrication, batteries, computers... Staren wants to get a handle on how different local tech is from what he's used to working with.
Reiji Arisu 'For the Glory of Mankind' huh? Reiji dips into a respectful bow, wondering how much of that motto is truly sincere, and how much of that loyalty has simply been ingrained into their programming. He dearly hopes it's the former. "You will have our report as soon as we can prepare it. Thank you for arranging this meeting; I hope that we can work well together."

"She did strike me as the type," he says to Shigure as the commander heads off. "I wonder if she has the same reaction to cute things that the Admiral does. Hrm." Next time, he will have to bring... What, like a red panda or something? Maybe a chipmunk will do in a pinch. "I'm glad to hear Kuma is doing better. Those kinds of injuries are no joke. While I'm sure you are all rather resistant to mundane infections, I can't rule out that monsters from /that/ place might carry something a little more virulent."
S6     S6's gaze shifts between the various personalities around her, at least as much as can be inferred through the visor obscuring her eyes. After a moment, she dips her face downward, reaching up to touch the visor as one would adjust glasses. It disappears in a flicker of golden sparks, "Androids...do not perform such tasks within Indus. There are automata that do these things. You would benefit most from recruiting their owners for that sort of work, mister Goro."

    Something to do with I1's comment about androids being 'tools of warfare', no doubt. But at least now S6's silver eyes can be seen.

    Staren's dives into the local internet reveals the whole place runs on magic. Magic powers everything, like a replacement for electricity. The designs he's able to pull up from public archives are all quite old devices but also seem to be ludicrously effecient, like this society has been doing this for a very, very long time that even their outdated things are so well-developed. In this context, a lifelike android like S6 or those met earlier aren't so far-fetched...

    But the resident example of this technology simply nods once, "I will confer with I17. I believe I know a good candidate zone for this study and will cross-reference with her records before committing the route."
Majima Goro Majima Goro taps his head. "...Eh? ...Arright, that..sounds like it's a several hour story. I ain't gonna press on that just now, eh?"

Robots, y'know? He can't read 'em. Absolutely no clue how that works out. "...well, eh, guess I'll...put up some posters or shit, see what happens." He shrugs, reaching into his pocket and pulling out some sort of can of ...looks like a nutritional meal replacement of some kind, labelled 'Nutriment of the Conquering Emperor' on the side. He cracks the can open, chugging it back.

"...So, Staren, ya findin' anythin' interesting there?" He turns to his colleague in the Concord, stretching out with an exaggerated yawn.
Shigure     "Contact me when you have finalized the plan. I shall marshall my unit. Yuudachi and Kuma will be assigned to your call as a matter of priority." says Shigure to S6. "For the time being I should return to the anchorage."