itsjustcambot | Sixth Link

[ Cambot zeroes in on the sound of voices coming from the theatrical deck. A closer look reveals Namine sitting at a table and trying to draw, while her shadow hangs over her shoulder, speaking in a low voice.]

I know I’m not her--that I never could be her.

I never wanted that.

[She stands and begins to pack up her things, carefully looking around as she does so. When she sees Cambot she looks right into the camera for a moment before going back to her work. The shadow hisses again, grinning. Namine turns back toward it.]

I did what I could to fix that--to help both of them.

[Her voice is a little less sure now, and she starts to move towards the door to the stairwell.

Her shadow hisses again. Namine turns again so Cambot can’t see her face, but her voice is clearly upset.]

What happened with the Replica was an accident! I just wanted them to stop fighting!

[She turns again to leave and her shadow hisses angrily. Then it sees Cambot, opens its mouth to show green goo...

The next time the feed opens, the theatrical deck is trashed, with what looks like the shadow buried under some of the wood that had been neatly piled up on one side of the room. Namine looks a little worse for wear, leaning against the wall as she tries to catch her breath. She looks pale, and there’s already an obvious bruise on her cheek, as well as her arms and legs.]

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Namine? What happened?

It attacked me...I think it's unconscious now.

I was just trying to get away long enough to find one of the others...

[She might just still be recovering from the surprise of the attack. She hadn't expected a physical fight.]

Are you okay?

[She nods, recovering quickly.]

I am. I just need to catch my breath.

Namine! Namine, dear, are you alright? Don't worry, I'll be there in just a moment!

[True to her word, Rarity arrives a few minutes later, already in full-on protective mode. That shade won't hurt Namine any more - not while she's around.]

[Namine might just be a little shell-shocked. She hadn't expected an attack like that, for some reason.]

I think so. Just a little tired.

[She's about to say Rarity doesn't need to come--she's going to be leaving as soon as she catches her breath--but the pony arrives before she can say so.]

[Protective mode won't allow for anything less, really. Rarity trots up to Namine, putting herself between the girl and the downed shade.] If you're tired, we ought to get you back to your room so you can rest. I would be more than happy to take care of...[she gestures to the shade] that for you.

[Namine looks relieved at the offer of help.]

I-If you're sure. Kaldur said he'd come help, too.

[Really, it's a little embarrassing to have to ask others to take care of this for her when they've taken care of their own shades as well, but while she'll do what she needs to to evade capture/attack, killing blows are rather beyond her. Even for things like this.]

I'm quite certain. [Anything for her friends, after all.] Kaldur and I can handle it.

Now, are you sure you're alright? Do I need to ask Pinkie Pie to bring the first aid kit?

[Namine looks relieved.]

Thank you. Riku might be coming, too...

I don't think I need a first aid kit; I just needed to catch my breath.

[She's looking a little better.]

[Kaldur enters the room not much later, glancing cautiously at the downed Shade before looking to Namine and Rarity]

Then the Shade is still unconscious. You two are all right?

We're fine.

[The wood clatters as the shadow starts moving and manages to stand.]

[...At which point Riku comes in, quickly spotting the rising shade and slowly unsheathes the sword at his belt. He was glad he'd taken Roxas's advice. Now he'd get a chance to try it out. Riku carefully took up his typical battle stance, one hand stretched towards his opponent with his other held over his head, pointing the sword towards the shade. His breathing seemed slightly off.]

Oh good. I'm not late to the party.

N-Nami!

[Namine puts on her best "reassuring the worried kidlet" smile--picked up from a few memories of Sora's where his mom had had to tell him she was fine, even when she wasn't.]

I'll be okay. Just let me catch my breath and I'll come right back to the room.

...Okay.

[Even if she's okay, she can't help but still worry about her.]

I'll be there soon. Just...Be careful about going out on your own?

[She doesn't want to think about Sami running into another shade]

Okay... I-I'll be waiting.

[and she'll be true to her word once she gets back.]

[Once things are taken care of, Cambot shows Nami on her way back to her room.]

[Kaldur is staring into the screen with a look of deep concern and a little horror. He never pegged Namine as a fighter so he is a little worried about the outcome, especially after seeing that ooze.]

I know asking this is ridiculous but are you all right?

[Fortunately the goo was first used to knock Cambot out, and Namine made avoiding it a priority in the scuffle. Just one green splotch on her dress.]

I'm okay. Just need to catch my breath.

Mostly I was trying to avoid it and get away...

[She's eyeing the wood pile warily.]

[Still in concerned mode]

Then you are unharmed? Do you need any assistance...dispatching of it? The way it was spewing green goo is not very assuring.

[She nods, looking warily at the pile of wood.]

Yes. Some help would be good, actually. I think it's just knocked out.

I'm not sure what the green goo does, but it doesn't look good.

Then I shall see what I can do. I will be their shortly.

Thank you.

Namine! [He looks as concerned as he does baffled.] ...You took it out.

I...I don't know. It's not fading...

[She's eyeing the woodpile warily, but the shadow remains unconscious for the moment.]

I just meant to get away and find someone to help...

It's out cold, right now, it counts. [As he stands from his desk, he tries to hide a shallow, sharp inhale. He sounds a little strained.] I'll be there in a minute. Theatrical deck, right?

RIku, you're still hurt! You don't have to--Rarity and Kaldur are going to help.

[She's happy he wants to help, but she doesn't want him to get hurt worse.]

I've been hurt a lot worse than this. If I can walk, I can fight.

[Not necessarily true, he knows, but good enough.]

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Help is on the way--prepare for incoming Kaldur and Riku.

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Two men, a girl, and a pony. Sounds like a sitcom.

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[video] - thread or handwave or continue?

All convene at the Rarity thread?

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Teaming up on shadow in the Rarity thread?

You bet. ;)