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Post by Ayami on Aug 13, 2020 4:01:58 GMT
[West City, Saturday 11:30 AM] [Thread PL: 85] Well this was a first for the Elfen! It was her day off from chores. A casual saturday for most, and thankfully her grandma didnt train people on the weekends. Ayami had free reign to do as she pleased for a change! Even more surprising was that her grandmother OK'd the trip here on the condition that Koji hang around the city as well for her safety. He normally would have objected but... West City was an interesting place. Besides, the two agreed to split up, so he wasn't stuck babysitting the gearhead all day. As the two adopted siblings stepped off of the bus into West City's bus station terminal, Koji gave Ayami a pat on the shoulder, looking her right in the eye."Don't forget to keep your belongings secure. Keep your phone where you can easily reach it, and answer it when it rings! And sis, for the love of kami...Don't go to the south side of the city. It's seedy as hell and Gramma will flip if you get hurt by some shitty wannabe thug.""I thought all the criminals in this town were pansies?""They are. Gramma doesn't like us getting into uneccesary fights remember?""Okay, okayyy. I won't topple the criminal underworld...Yet."The elder brother gave her a thumns up and a smile before walking off to go explore the town. He stopped suddenly however, looking back at the elfen girl."Almost forgot. Don't buy anything weird. Just souvenirs.""Just souvenirs!"She gave her adopted brother her best grin and a thumbs up, showing that she could DEFINITELY be trusted this time, and that she absolutely, totally, won't buy a 1:1 scale Gekidan Mecha plushy this time. He just...Gives a sigh and a nod before continuing to walk off."Finally, after 10,000 years I'm FREEEEEEE!"West city was hers to explore! And explore she did! She perused the city's most popular shops and parks, really taking in the freedom! She visited the world's biggest Capsule Arcade naturally and spent two whole hours and an entire roll of coins in that place! But all that hardcore record breaking on DDR made her...Thirsty. She came across a snowcone stand and waved to the tender!"Coconut flavor please! Oh, oh, oh! Put chocolate sauce on top too! It's delicious!!!"Ayami handed over a zenny bill to the man tending the stand, watching with pure excitement as he scooped ice into a cup and slowly, deftly, expertly began to mix in the requested flavors, creating only the most perfect and mouth watering treat imaginable. The man soon finished creating the snowcone and handed it off to the mechanic with a smile."Thank you very much!!!"And so with snowcone in hand Ayami walked through the nearby park, taking a seat at a bench overlooking a beautiful fountain adorned with amazing statuettes. She chomped down on a spoonfull of coconut and chocolate flavored ice, listening to a pair of men hold a conversation on the bench next to her, the sounds of water pouring into more water serving as a calming backdrop."Didja hear about that kingpin?""No, should I have?" "Well, maybe not but You'll never BELIEVE what happened to him. So this absolute nutcase decked out in a FULL SUIT OF ARMOR walks into a ramen shop...""Sounds like the set up to a great punchline..."Ayami simply thinks to herself under her breath, choosing not to listen to the rest of their conversation and instead watched the water dance on the fountain, enjoying her icy treat until the very last bite had been taken. With her treat finished she began to wrack her brain, trying to decide how exactly to spend the rest of her time here in West City. She still had about four hours left until she had to meet up with Koji again. That was a lot of free time to kill! But...How to do the time killing was the big question."Maybe I could! ... Mmm no already did that. Oh I could buy! ... No Koji would get mad. OOOHH I COULD ALWAYS-...Nooo that's on the south side of the city...Hrmmm...."The elfen girl continued to press her mind for answers, quickly growing frustrated. She threw her arms up and gave a loud huff, falling back onto the soft grass of the park after having spent ten solid minutes wandering around."A whole big city and I can't even find anything to DO! Why's it gotta suck here?! Why can't I have a sign from the Patron Deity?! Just one! I won't ask again I swear! Ughhh!"The tempermental water elfen closed her eyes, her arms and legs splayed out freely. The visitors to the park passed by giving her odd looks, some even wondering if an ambulance needed to be called. After a moment of just not thinking at all, the currently emptyheaded mechanic opened her eyes...And staring her right in the face was a distant capsule corp sign rising above the city's skyscrapers. Suddenly an idea came upon her like a truck slamming into an isekai protagonist."That Zeni girl was with Capsule corp! I bet I could get a personal tour of the whole HQ if I asked her nicely!!! It's ingenius, it's beautiful! It's...Ten billion percent guaranteed to work!!! Nyehehehe~"Suddenly Ayami brought her knees up to her chest and her palms over her head planted firmly against the grass. With a rapid push Ayami used momentum to instantly bring her right back onto her feet!"Capsule Corp here I come!!!"Ayami ran off at high speeds, reaching the HQ in a matter of moments! There it sat in front of her. The second most important place in her entire life. The front door of THE Capsule Corp HQ...Did she dare enter the threshold into these hallowed halls? Was she really prepared to set foot in the place of her dreams...?"... Of course I am!!!"The water elfen confidently stepped through the sliding doors, entering in from the warm sun and into the airconditioned, fancily decorated lobby of Capsule Corp HQ.It was everything she hoped it would be and yet so much more. She shed a single tear as she took in the sights. Wiping it away."No, no... No tears. Not yet."The place was amazing!!! It was so much more modern than any other building Ayami had ever been in! The walls had monitors displaying animated imagery — each animated image advertising one of Capsule Corp's inexhaustible catalogue of items. In various spots potted plants lined the floors, lending a warm "natural" energy to the otherwise cool lobby. The back wall featured glass elevators going up and up and UP! All of them carrying important looking employees to and from their workplaces. The waiting area was spacious yet minimalistic. Comfy chairs lined up on a red carpet with magazine racks placed about. Each magazine covering something relevant to the company of course!There were several TVs set up around the waiting area to preoccupy one's time where magazines might fail. Each tv tuned to a different channel. Sports, News, finance... Lots of mature choices! Finally towards the back of the lobby but stopping short of the elevator area was the reception desk. A massive sprawling mahogany desk with solid gold highlights. Computers and holographic monitors lined the desk, each manned by a receptionist of which there seemed to number about five. They were all pretty busy, typing away at their computers."Whoa... So this is innovation..."Ayami approached the reception desk, each step soundless as she walked across the very plush carpet of the lobby's floor. At the station she approached sat a Namekian, either too occupied or too uncaring to notice the Elfen approach. Though she was persistant! With a clearing of her throat and the ringing of a bell placed firmly on the desk she caught his attention and he looked up at her from his work."Can I...Help you with something?"Ayami gave him an excited nod in response, wasting no time stating her business and who she was here for."Yeah my friend-Uh... My associate is working here today. I've got very important business with her. Her name's Zeni!"... The namekian raised an eyebrow at Ayami as she gave a very..."Convincing" reason for being here. He typed some information into his computer for a moment before responding."Right... And what's your name? I need to check with the official schedule.""My name's Ayami! I'm only the most ingenius inventor of our generation! Please, no autographs. I'm a busy woman!"The Namekian receptionist resumed typing into his computer after taking her information, shaking his head after hitting the enter key."Uhhh... No. No I'm not seeing an..."Azumi" on our schedule."Ayami's only response was a logical first step to freeing herself of this troublesome issue! She responded by... ... Faceplanting the solid mahogany desk in defeat, causing a loud "THUNK" to ring out across the entire lobby. Those sitting in the waiting area all dropped their magazines in shock. And the employees wandering to and fro' all stopped to stare at the poor Elfen girl who had...Left a massive dent in the desk from the impact. The Namekian receptionist himself went from an expression of uncaring to one of...Concern."Uh...Miss? Are you okay?"
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Post by Zeni on Aug 13, 2020 4:52:30 GMT
Meanwhile, in the lab... Zeni was running a few routine tests. It was really nothing major, just something they wanted to do as part of her field testing. The Android really got up to a lot of crazy stuff in a short span of time, so they wanted to make sure no major damage happened and there weren't any kinks to be worked out. Fortunately, they had gotten pretty used to running maintenance, and there really was nothing wrong with her.
Soon enough, the Android is given the green light to cut loose, which causes her to let out an almost exaggerated sigh worthy of Ayami. Gemini can't help but chuckle at that." I know that they want you to act professional for all this... But it's not that bad, right?" , the scientist asks.
The Android then finally makes her way over to her mother. " It's always so stuffy! And they really don't seem to share my humor for practical jokes..." Gemini only gives her a gentle pat on the head in response. " They take their jobs seriously. They also want to make sure you're okay, too." Conceding defeat, Zeni gives an understanding nod. Still, she was free now, that means she could do something a little more exciting! However, just as she makes her way to the door leading out of the lab, it slides open with a hiss as a woman with long blue hair enters." Oh, Zeni. I was just coming to notify you and the team that there was someone at the lobby asking about you." This was Athena, the "Prototype" that essentially served as the base for Zeni. It causes the much newer model to perk up. " Oh?! Who was it?" Athena pauses for a moment. " 'Azumi'?"" That name prompts Zeni to bring a hand to her chin as she thinks it over for a moment... Azumi... Where'd she hear that name before? Suddenly, it hits her! " IT MUST BE AYAMI!" Zeni shouts that out, and before anyone can even process what the hell all that was about, she already shot out of the lab, and was making her way through all of the halls. You could practically hear the roar of her boosters growing lower from the lobby.
And then, she bursts through one of the doors and immediately surges towards Ayami! She tackles the Elfen into what can only be described as a giant bear hug." Ayami! You came!" That was a thing that just happened for everyone in the lobby.
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Post by Ayami on Aug 13, 2020 16:44:57 GMT
The lobby had been rendered completely silent from the unexpected action of the elfen mechanic, even the calm music playing had stopped somehow. You could even swear the spot where her head impacted was now several inches lower than the rest of the desk. The Namekian receptionist considered approaching her... ... Up until the distant sound of jet boosters echoed into the lobby, slowly growing louder."... What's that soun-"Suddenly the doors burst open and a flying green blur flew past, grabbing Ayami and uttering only one audible message: "Ayami you came!" The pwople panicked and quickly ducked for cover. The receptionist himself got down under his desk as the impact rang out. Ayami let out a breathless grunt as solid steel hit her going over one hundred miles per hour! The pair tumble across the floor as Ayami latches on tightly, reciprocating the hug. Although...It wasn't until they finally stopped that Ayami finally recognized the one that was doing the bear hug! The dizziness slowly subsided and as the room stopped spinning Zeni came into clear focus!"...Heheh. Sure did!"The elfen gave Zeni a bright smile and patted her on the head, clearly unphased by that massive tackle she had just been subjected to. The poor unfortunate souls who had been subjected to the outlandish scene slowly got up from their hiding spots, shocked that someone just got hit by...A regular girl...? Ayami herself was way too glad at this turn of events to really ever be shocked."I came to West City on a day trip and decided to pay you a visit! This is a pretty nice place you got here!"Provided the android eventually released her from the hug, Ayami would hop back up to her feet, dusting herself off. She just gives the receptionist a cocky grin."Toldja it was important business!"The namekian was...Really conflicted. One part of him wanted to roll his eyes in annoyance. The other part was simply baffled that she WASN'T some freeloader just trying to sneak into Capsule corp. Well...She WAS but she had actual authorization evidently...He elected simply to nod slowly, a scowl of pure confusion splayed across his face."Hey Zeni, did you see the Namekian guy?""I'm right here you know."Ayami leans in close to Zeni, covering her mouth and whispering to the android in a tone that was...Still entirely audible to everyone in the lobby due to the crushing silence that followed in the pair's wake."I think that means he doesn't have a penis, Zeni."The receptionist grumbled, trying to just...Focus on work. He knew good and well getting involved would just lead to trouble. He WASN'T ready for more of this mess.He wasn't the only one. Everyone else there in the lobby desperately attempted to resume work, even despite the oddity of the two standing by a now cratered mahogany desk. Still...Ayami wasn't one to recognize shame! She grinned towards the android, continuing their conversation!"So! Do you live here or is this just like...A work space? I'm happy to see ya by the way! OH! I got a gift for you, hold out your hand!"... Yep, despite everything that had occured in the span of two minutes Ayami was cometely unphased and still her ever cheerful self.
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Post by Zeni on Aug 13, 2020 19:01:55 GMT
Understandably, everyone in the lobby had been sent into hiding to shield themselves against what they could justifiably assume was a dangerous attack. But, it was simply an excitable Android greeting an equally energetic friend! Ayami took the resulting impact in stride, a testament to just how strong she was, really. And without missing a beat responds in a casual way. It prompts Zeni to grin, something about this Elfen just worked beautifully off of herself." Yep! Capsule Corp's HQ is one of the fanciest places on Earth! This is just the lobby too, wait until you see everything that goes on here." , the Android gives her response. Exchanging greetings in the lobby filled with perturbed people that were slowly getting back to their usual day. After that, Ayami commented to the Namekian about this so obviously being important business.
The Android decides to chime in as well. " Yeah! And her name isn't Azumi. It's Ayami!" Poor guy, he was just trying to do his job, and now he was having to deal with two eccentric girls. One of which began to "whisper" to the other about seeing the Namekian. It was such a failed attempt that he even pointed it out by saying he was right there.
Zeni, however, was playing along and listening to Ayami with rapt attention. And then the bombshell drops, causing the Android to try and stifle her own laughter. " Eunuchs..." , she whispers back. But y'know. Total silence in the lobby... You really had to feel bad for the poor receptionist.
But in any case, even in the midst of all these stares and people trying to desperately get back to work... And in the wake of the newly cratered mahogany desk, because neither of them felt shame... Their conversation turns exactly what the HQ was like for Zeni. Oh, and that Ayami apparently had a gift!
Zeni would eagerly hold out a hand just as instructed." It's my home and my workspace! So I have to make sure to get you acquainted with it all!" , the Android replies while doing a poor job of hiding her excitement over that gift.
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Post by Ayami on Aug 13, 2020 19:47:10 GMT
Ayami was absolutely blown away by Zeni's words! The rest of Capsule corp was even more modern than the lobby?! For someone who only ever worked around greasy gritty second hand "junk" parts, Ayami was a complete stranger to the concept of sterile labs and cold efficient factory lines. But the concept of them absolutely amazed her and filled her mind with pure wonder! She hopped in place as Zeni spoke, barely able to contain herself as the android gave her a small teaser of what was to come!"A girl can only handle so much excitement Zeni!!! The rest of this place must be like...Super Space Age!!!"Ayami of course shared a giggle with the android. Not really knowing what a Eunuch was... ... But still being amused none the less. The two were both so eccentric that she kinda just 'got' it without needing to understand. It was almost like a psychic connection! ... Without any mysticism. Or actual psychic powers. That being said...It was clear from how the android practically vibrated in excitement that getting a gift was the biggest joy she had all day! The elfen wasted no time digging into her pockets to find the gift. And after a moment of rummaging around..."Aha! Here it is!"The water mechanic pulled her fist from her pocket, hovering it over Zeni's extended hand. Without any fanfare to speak of, Ayami's fist opened up, and a keychain dropped into the android's waiting hands! It was a stainless steelkeyring with a chain connecting it to a mini plushy. A mini plushy of what you ask? A cute anime mascot of course! One from a popular Earth show. One of those "magical girl" shows... A little blue lion with a crown and a winning smile!"I hope you like it! I won it at a Capsule Arcade! Isn't it great?! I watch that show all the time! 'GO MIMIZUKI-CHAN! DEFEAT THE DARK WITCH!'"Still... It seems this place wasn't just a home, or even a place of work...But both! Ayami was actually rather surprised by this fact. She had studied up on Capsule Corp's history a LOT growing up."I knew this place used to be a mansion when the Brief family ran the company...I had no clue it still was! I thought they restructured the place. Oh you gotta show me where you live in here! I wanna see it!"Honestly, Ayami's excitement was almost enough to rival Zeni's own bottomless optimism...
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Post by Zeni on Aug 13, 2020 20:09:33 GMT
Ayami remarked that the rest of Capsule Corp must be like something out of the Super Space Age. Honestly... That wasn't too far off the mark! They were even developing space ships here, after all. And these things were fast! You could close incredible distances in hardly any time at all. " Should I take that as a hint that you want to see our spaceship development first?" , the Android asks.
Of course, she was still just as eager as ever for that gift, and it seems the Elfen had finally found it, and although there was no fanfare on the deliver, Zeni was nonetheless mesmerized by it. Sure, it was just a little bobble for a keychain. But it was a gift from her friend, too! It was a wonderful little way to celebrate their friendship in her opinion. Plus, it was something important to Ayami as well. As shown when she explains the show it came from, and all! " Wow! It really is cool! Thank you, Ayami!" Now she just needed to find something to attach it too! Hmm... For now, she'd pocket it into her backpack. She had plenty of time to work out where to put it later. Maybe she could even ask Ayami for some pointers later. For now, it was time for them to hang out and have fun!" Oh, in that case, we'll start with the Robotics Lab! Gemini and Athena should still be there!" With that, Zeni gently grabs Ayami's hand and begins leading the way. With that, the lobby FINALLY starts to quiet down like everyone had gotten used to. Although everyone was likely left with the sneaking suspicion that it wouldn't be a quiet day for the HQ, either..." So, you have plenty of time for all of this, right? I'd hate to keep you waiting and get you in trouble with your Grandma again!"
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Post by Ayami on Aug 13, 2020 22:25:25 GMT
Ayami let out a very audible gasp of surprise! So they even made spaceships here?! Ayami knew space travel was possible of course, but she had never explored such an avenue personally. To her knowledge she had never been off of Earth either! But if they had a spaceship development lab...It was something she wanted in on!!!"Spaceships?! That's amazing! We got a little space pod at my home, but...I've never touched it. Gramma says it's not even operational now, but...I think she just doesn't want me gettin' hurt. Space ships though...That must be a massive lab to hold something that large!"Ayami grinned, she rubbed the back of her head, fingers parting pink locks of hair as she did so. She blushed lightly as she was getting a little bashful over the appreciation. Giving Zeni something she liked, and seeing her appreciate the gift like she did...It felt nice. The elfen had never really gotten an opportunity to give gifts to friends before. She usually just gave her inventions to her family. It wasn't QUITE the same feeling, even if the action was the same."Heheh... Well y'know it's a little spontanious, but I think it's cute so...It fits ya!"With all that set aside it seems it was time to start their exclusive tour of Capsule Corp HQ, all starting with the Robotics Lab... Wait, the robotics lab? ... Ooohh right, her home...She's an android. The Elfen girl was quick to forget because of how life-like Zeni was."So that lab's your home huh? Is it...Comfy? I can't wait to see it! I've never been in a lab before. And I guess I'm gonna get to meet your parents too! Honestly seems like a nice bonus t'me!"Ayami grins brightly, taking hold of the android's hand and following along. She didn't want to admit it, but...She was a little nervous about meeting Gemini abd Athena. What were they like? The mechanic only had a few basic descriptions to go off of. She knew Athena was a "prototype". And Gemini? She was a genius — No, a super genius. Honestly Ayami was intimidated. She was nowhere near that level, she wouldn't be for a while either. Still...The clean white corridors and the grip of Zeni's hand on the Elfen's own hand calmed her nerves and kept her from getting cold feet. Zeni's question only further helped to calm her."Hah? Oh! Oh right, the time! No no I've got another four hours before I have to leave! That's plenty of time... Besides, I'm not gonna pass up a provate tour of Capsule Corp! I'd not miss something like this even if the world were against me!"Ayami gives a proud grin to the android, her passion over technogy was respectable, that much was for sure!
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Post by Zeni on Aug 13, 2020 23:55:14 GMT
The Android was a little surprised to hear that Ayami's family had an old space pod. " Really? Wow, if you ever wanted to, you could probably bring it to Capsule Corp and we could fix it right up!" , Zeni replies with a smile, clearly already enjoying the time she was spending with her friend." Oh, but Spaceship Development here is massive! We don't just make pods, but huge ships that multiple people can fit on too! We cover a whole wide range of things!" , she then leans closer to Ayami, whispering. " We're also planning some upgrades for them too. Pretty soon, people can buy those." Nothing like having a friend on the inside that could give you info like that, huh? It was probably like a dream come true for Ayami! Although when the Elfen mentioned that the gift was cute, and how it fit Zeni... She couldn't help but blush at that. For some reason, the Android really liked being complimented like that. " Hehe... You think so?" The conversation moves along as they continue through the hall. This time concerning the lab and her parents. " Well, it's nice most times. But when they're doing routine maintenance, it's always a little stuffy. "Zeni, be professional!", "Zeni, don't play with that Scouter!"" She airs out a little of the frustrations, but shrugs. " But I understand they just want to make sure I'm doing okay too. Plus, no one's really mean or anything! Gemini and Athena make sure they're nice to me even if they're just doing their jobs." The Android is also relieved to hear that they have plenty of time to spend together. No rush jobs or anything like that! Although, knowing these two... They could probably spend hours together and the time would just fly by. " That's good to hear! Oh, the Robotics Lab isn't very far now!"
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Post by Ayami on Aug 14, 2020 3:06:59 GMT
Zeni was offering to help fix up their old space pod? Well...Ayami was torn to be honest. She had always gotten odd feelings from that pod. It was so strange... No other technology affected her like that space pod did. She just got this unshakable feeling that she knew more about the pod than she was really aware of. For just a short moment her expression changed to one of worry... ... But she quickly smiled again, not wanting to worry the android girl about things that were honestly silly."Really? How much would that cost? I'll be honest I've uh...Never looked into it so it might be expensive to repair!"Still...At least she couldn't linger on those odd feelings for long. The space development branch sounded gargantuan! She couldn't really hide her excitement...Miles of technology all in one spot!!! How much better could things get?!"Interesting...To fit ships that large you'd have to have an underground segment. But I guess if you developed them in capsules...Hmmm..."Ayami's eyes widened however as she was just let in on development secrets! The idea of it...The taboo nature, the forbidden knowledge! She was sweating a little just thinking about it...Oh not out of fear — Out of excitement! She could barely contain herself being let in on future products!"WHOA, REALLY?!"... And she accidentally shouted out loud enough that her voice echoed down the hall. The sound of "WHOA, REALLY?!" travelling through corridors and making scientists drop important papers everywhere! ... Ayami coughed silently, aware for once of just how loud she was. ... Honestly after a moment of awkward silence from the Elfen she started giggling from how absurd that just was."Well...Yeah I think so! You an' that keychain are made for each other!"Ayami would grin jokingly as she gave the android a thumbs up with her free hand. Zeni was definitely cute...But no way was Ayami gonna admit that so brazenly! But...Ayami had to admit that she was being pretty smooth right now. Usually she'd say something dumb and make people think she was weird!She listened intently to Zeni speaking about her "home life". Honestly it was...Interesting to hear how an android handled day to day life. But at the same time the Elfen was kinda amused at how much "maintenance" sounded like "Martial arts school"."Oh I FEEL that, Zen. My gramma makes me teach little kids martial arts at our place. But they're so... LAME! "Oh Ayami you can't show the children your inventions", "Ayami stop doing a handstand on the Patron Deity's head", "Ayami sit up straight", "Ayami you're not holding the meditation pose correctly". Sheesh! I can't have any fun at home sometimes!"Ayami then gives a defeated sigh, ultimately agreeing with the android. They certainly had a lot in common."... But I guess she just wants me to grow up right. Me an' my bro are all the family she has left. She wants to keep us safe."Ayami thinks in silence as they walk the corridor towards the robotics labs...But she panics realizing she said something WAY too heavy!"U-uh it's nothin' bad! I'm not trying to ruin the mood or anythin'!"On the bright side, Zeni mentioning the lab was close meant things wouldn't linger on what she said for much longer. And certainly enough they strolled right uo a door marked "Robotics""Oh there's no way I can contain my excitement! Ya gotta show me! No fanfare I just gotta check this out!"Ayami was WAY excited. Getting to see what modern robotics were like, the conditions they worked in, where Zeni lived? It all raced through her mind, making it impossible for the excitable elfen to stand still!
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Post by Zeni on Aug 14, 2020 23:34:41 GMT
The Android was slightly aware of the fact that Ayami seemed a little touchy when it came to that pod. Zeni wondered why that was, but chose not to comment on it for now. Instead, she listened to what the Elfen had to say about it, namely asking how much it might cost to actually fix it up. She thinks it over for a moment. " Well... It's hard to say without seeing the ship personally. But if it's like the space pods we develop here, it might be around 3,000 Zenny." , she explains.
After that, Ayami began to theorize about how the ship development worked. Not bad guesses, all in all. Supposing that the work might be done underground, or even in capsules. Or a mixture of both! " Well, I might just be able to show you how it works sometime! Just make sure you don't leak any of it to anyone, okay? Keep it strictly hush-hush!" , the Android replies. Not that she expected Ayami would go carelessly leaking any of this stuff, but still.
Though, not long after that, Ayami yells out in such a way that it feels like the HQ might start shaking from it. Of course, that didn't happen! But it was somewhat amusing to imagine that she had a set of vocal chords that powerful on her. " Really!" That aside, once Ayami returned to the subject of how that keychain was practically made for Zeni... She couldn't help but continue blushing as she fishes it out of her backpack and looks it over. A blue lion with a crown... " You know, the mascot kinda looks Knightly, doesn't it?" Afterwards, Ayami starts describing how her own home-life is pretty similar in regards to how overbearing it can get. It really just did seem like they didn't want them to have fun! They both knew better, of course. Ayami even saying as such after getting it all off her chest, and apologizing about 'ruining the mood', Zeni just waves that off. " Don't worry about it! Family cares about us, we all know that. We just have to vent about how silly it is from time to time!" Finally, they arrive at the door of the Robotics Lab! Zeni then performs a short hop over to the door, and just like that it slides open with a hiss! The Android then steps inside with Ayami. What lies inside was a large room filled with all kinds of expensive-looking and incredibly hi-tech equipment! This was nothing less than the very cutting edge, which only made sense. It was Capsule Corp after all!" So here's the first stop on our tour! The Robotics Lab! It's headed by Gemini and Athena. Well, sort of. Gemini is the project leader, but she has Athena helping her with pretty much anything that goes on in here." , Zeni explains with a grin.
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Post by Ayami on Aug 15, 2020 4:23:31 GMT
3,000 zenny...Ouch! While she certainly wasn't gonna be vocal about it, that was definitely a steep price for the elfen. She wasn't "poor" persay...She just didn't get a very big allowance. Still...If she sold a few inventions of hers she did math in her head trying to figure averages and calculate just how easily she could reach that number. It was...More reachable than Ayami had actually anticipated. Morbid curiosity filled her mind as her throat went dry. She forced out her next words with a vague hint of timidness behind them, and if Zeni was paying attention she could likely notice the elfen's grip on her hand tighten very slightly..."W...Well, I could probably bring that much! But...I ain't got a way to transport the thing. I don't even know how the people in my village moved it where it is now to be pretty honest with ya..."Still, all this talk about a potential visit to the spaceship wing...It went a long ways to calm her nerves in regards to that weirdo space pod of hers! She finally relaxed, her shoulders dropping down, the grip on the android's hand loosening, and Ayami's voice losing any tone of concern."Ooohhh...Top secret stuff huh? You can trust me! I'll take this secret to the grave yo!"Ayami grinned, clearly joking about the grave thing. Though she WAS serious aboit keeping quiet over their production. As an inventor she understood the problem with spoiling a surprise reveal! The android could definitely trust her with these secrets. She might've been a little eccentric but she definitely wasn't a liar!The space pod issue aside...Ayami honestly enjoyed talking to Zeni. She may have been an android but to the water elfen Zeni felt like a lot more. She was just as much an individual as everyone else, and Ayami intended on making sure she was treated like one dammit! She couldn't help but continue laughing playfully as Zeni brought up how the lion looked. The mechanic rubbed her chin, nodding."Now that ya mention it...He kinda does huh?! Well, he'll protect you on his honor as a knight!"Ayami closed her eyes as she grinned just a little brighter, giving a silly bit of sentimentality to the keychain by declaring that the mascot was Zeni's knight in shining armor! She rubbed the back of her head as Zeni accepted the elfen's apology, still feeling a little ashamed about letting slip how her parents...Kinda weren't around. Still...If Zeni wasn't bothered by it, then neither was Ayami! She gave a happy nod to the android as the doors to the lab slid open with a hissing sound. She was taken by surprise as the pair stepped into a room that almost felt like it had been sent back in time from the distant future.Space age monitors, pristine white walls, blinking lights on machines that were alien to the Elfen, and not a single speck of dust to be seen...Ayami was "assaulted" by the room's decontamination systems and let out a surprisingly cute squeek of shock, having not expected that to happen!"W...Wow Zen! This is your home?! It's...Like the set of a sci-fi movie!"The Elfen would be forgiven for thinking that. She had never seen a white so flawlessly devoid of grime or dirt in her entire life. Chances are high she'd never see this outside of Capsule corp, either. She observed every computer, every whirring beeping and clicking machine there. She then stepped over to a strange "pod"-like table."So is this where you sleep? It kinda looks like a bed...Sorta!"To say she was amazed was an understatement. The technology on display far surpassed her knowledge of tech in general, and as such it stands to reason that it also far surpassed what she expected to see... Still there was one thing of importance on her mind."So...Where's your mom? -Uh...Gemini I mean!"The person who headed this whole project. Someone that likely would have a boundless pool of knowledge for Ayami to absorb!
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Post by Zeni on Aug 16, 2020 1:40:01 GMT
Ayami first commented on how expensive that was, and her doubts on even being able to transport it from where it was. Both fair concerns, really. " Oh, don't worry! Provided it's financially viable for you, we could make it work, even if we have to come by ourselves and pick it up!" , Zeni explains with a smile. Only a group as successful as Capsule Corp could make a claim like that...
After that, the Elfen then promises that she would keep the secret, and that was certainly relieving for Zeni to hear. It meant that their whole tour could continue unimpeded! Although she wasn't so much of a fan of the whole 'to the grave' thing. Ayami was much too young to be talking like that! Fortunately, it seemed to be little more than just a jest, and things moved along to what the little keychain mascot looked like.
Ayami had opted to agree with Zeni's assessment of the little guy, even saying that he would protect the Android on his honor as a Knight! Sure, it WAS just a little bobble that someone could put on their set of keys and think nothing more about. But sentimental value was a thing too... And hey, you never know. It really could end up being a good luck charm. The Android couldn't help but smile as bright as Ayami did when she thought about it like that. This really was going to be a cherished gift for her.
But now, they were onto the main course! The Elfen commenting that the lab looked like something out of a sci fi movie, Zeni couldn't help but giggle at that assessment. " You know, I wouldn't be too surprised to hear that we actually help out with some movies like that. Innovation in all fields, after all!" , the Android mused aloud over her friend's comment.
But then there was that pod-like table, which the Android approached as well. " That's pretty much what it is! Sometimes I sleep in it so they can perform maintenance on me. I'm told that it would be especially useful if they ever had to perform critical repairs." , she then pauses for a moment. " But, they're also hoping that it never comes to that too!" Now, there was just one last question nagging at Ayami's mind... And as she asked it, she would indeed get an answer. But it wasn't from Zeni. Instead, it came from another woman in the room. " Oh, I'm right over here." That was the voice belonging to none other than Gemini, who was actually just sitting right in plain sight at her desk, but was watching how the two had interacted with each other, and seeing what kind of person Ayami was for herself. Judging by the kind smile on her face, she had gotten a good impression. " I take it you're a friend of Zeni's?"
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Post by Ayami on Aug 16, 2020 4:41:28 GMT
Ayami's heart almost melted as she watched the android's smile grow brighter and brighter over the gift. Although it occured to her after the fact that Zeni...Probably didn't have a key to put on this. Her backpack looked like some seriously solid steel...Hmmm...The elfen wracked her brain as an idea grew ito overtake her thoughts...Though it was regardless an idea she would have to note for later and share with Zeni once their tour of Capsule Corp was over. Right now the more dominant focus was on Zeni's home!"... Y'know now that you mention it, I think Capsule Corp did assist on that one movie, uh...What was it called...O-Oh yeah! "Mr. Satan: Evolution". It was kind of a flop though. He doesn't even have a daughter in that movie. And Goku is a teenager! The hell kinda spices were they on anyway?"Loyalty to source material aside, it seems Ayami was correct in assuming this was like a "bed" of sorts for Zeni. Although the elfen noticed one thing in particular as she peered into the glass front..."It doesn't look very comfy. Doncha need a pillow or somethin'? I would! My head goes all tilted if I don't prop it up, super uncomfortable! ... Uh-"It occured to her only AFTER she ranted about sleeping posture that she had gone entirely off topic. She clears her throat, grinning as if that didn't just happen."S-Sorry, I got a lil' ahead of myself there. So they do maintenance on you here huh...? Do they hafta open you up, or do those plugs I see attach and allow for hands-free maintenance? I've never worked on an android before...Or robotics at all admittedly. But I bet it's a pretty delicate process! This's nothing like what I work with at home!"The elfen listened as Zeni mentioned the bed's OTHER function...It definitely worried Ayami to hear. She didn't want something bad to happen to her friend. They hadn't even gotten to do all the things friends do yet! She rubs the back of her head, looking down at the pod with concern."I...Hope it doesn't come to that either."Still...At least the elfen mechanic had little time to worry about "what-ifs" in this case. Gemini chimed in at just the right time to draw Ayami's focus AWAY from the bad things. And draw away from them she did. Ayami raised her hands up to her mouth, covering them as she desperately wanted to shout in glee. Ayami wasted little time in answering Gemini's question."Yes...I am...!!!"No...No, play it cool Ayami! You've gotta impress Gemini! Ayami opted in that moment to bring an arm around the android's shoulder, pulling her in and then pointing to herself proudly."...In fact, we're not JUST friends. We're the best friends on the entire planet—— No, no. In the entire galaxy!!!"The elfen released Zeni from her grip and immediately zipped over to Gemini as if she had closed the gap by teleportation...But in reality it was far more comical. She was just that fast when excited! She had a billion questions for the scientist!"My name's Ayami!!! I'm an inventor just like you! I've got soooo many questions!!! Oh, oh! I wanna know what your first creation was! How'd you get started at Capsule Corp?! What's yer IQ? Mine's pretty high! It's ten billion, nyehe! What's your favorite invention ever? Is it Zeni? I bet it's Zeni!"... If she was allowed to ask EVERY question on her mind they would likely be here until the next morning.
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Post by Zeni on Aug 16, 2020 21:05:29 GMT
Ayami seems to be running with the idea that Capsule Corp helped out with a movie, and then drops the name of it. Sure enough, once Zeni checked the database... But man, even the script seemed pretty bad. But, there were diehard Mr. Satan fans out there, even to this day and age. That city was STILL named after him, after all. " No kidding. What kind of insult is 'Geeko', anyway?" Maybe there was a reason that movie hadn't been shown recently. Not even Capsule Corp seemed to want to bring it up these days. The conversation moves along to the sleeping pod, with Ayami commenting that it doesn't seem very comfy, especially because of a lack of pillow. " It's actually a lot more comfortable than it looks! You almost practically sink into all of that padding." Although Ayami clears her throat afterwards, seeming to realize that things went slightly off-topic. Not that the Android minded, of course! The Elfen does express her concern over that other use hopefully not being needed, though... " Don't worry. I can handle any form of combat no problem! That means I can defend myself, too." Soon after that, it appears that Ayami was taken off guard by Gemini! The Elfen tried to play it cool... Keyword being tried, and moreso from her own unique perspective. Because she then pulls the Android closer and proclaims that they're the best friends in the entire galaxy! Zeni can't help but giggle about that. But considering how good of a mood it put her in, it was pretty clear that she wasn't objecting to the claim either.
But now, Ayami was turning into a pure ball of excitable energy. Releasing Zeni and then seemingly vanishing from the spot and appearing right in front of Gemini's desk. Now, the Scientist didn't have the same raw energy that the Elfen did, but she certainly seemed to be capable of keeping up with her and answering those questions, because..." My first creation was a potato gun, I got started at Capsule Corp right after I graduated with honors, 200, and yes. My favorite invention is Zeni!" , she answered all of that with a calm smile.
And she didn't look annoyed in the slightest!
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Post by Ayami on Aug 16, 2020 22:08:36 GMT
The sigh of relief Ayami let out after Zeni's reassurance that it would take more than a few hits to render her in "critical condition" was audible enough that one could swear the walls of the lab reverberated the noise. Still, despite how exaggerated it was, it was obvious that she was genuinely relieved to know that. That aside, the padding was plush huh...? The elfen rubbed her chin, wondering just how nice it really was."Maybe I'll have to try it myself sometime if it's really as comfy as you say...For science naturally!"She grinned as she looked back at Zeni, clearly just joking around about it. But as she turned back around to face Gemini she was met with an onslaught of answers! Gemini answered every last question posed to her somehow...Ayami fell flat on her back in surprise in an almost comical exaggeration!"Gwaaaah?! Nobody's ever answered all my questions that fast befoooore!"... Evidently Ayami was accutely aware of the absolute deluge of questions she always aimed at people she was curious about. After a second of lying on the floor in a stunned silence, Ayami leapt back up onto her feet!"Hup!"... And returned to grinning as per usual! The elfen was quite terrible at hiding the sheer excitement radiating off of her...Someone deep into inventing that understood her?! Has Ayami met her true fated mentor?!"I'm so EXCITED to meet you! Zeni's told me everything about you! Please lemme learn under you! I wanna know how to become a super genius! Your mastery knows no bounds!!!"The entire time Ayami was hopping on one foot and then the other in an excited rythm...It was quite amazing that Gemini wasn't shaken in the slightest to be honest."Becoming an unmatched engineer is my ultimate dream! I wanna wow everyone with innovation!!!"The elfen glanced around the room, wanting to know more about this place! If these two knew then she wanted to share in their knowledge!"What all goes on here besides maintenance? D'ya ever make other things? Artificial Intelligence maybe?! I've never been able to grasp that but I know I'm close! What's a daily routine like in the robotics lab?"
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