soul_campaign | 001 ✚ Video ✚ May 15th, Evening

[Looks like the feed is focused in on the shadow of someone changing. It's being projected on the wall and the silhouette is striking. Tightly fitting into something that might be a size too small even as they pull up a stocking]

On orientation, it was to my understanding I wasn't here for civil affairs.

[They're adjusting their top and seem to be struggling momentarily]

Still, now that the rescue is complete and things have settled down, I'm interested in some field research. This requires an assistant though...

[Footsteps before young children might have to look away. The breasts are only visible for a moment before the communicator is picked up, one cross eye gazing into the feed]

A Weapon specifically. I'd prefer one ready to go 24/7, but I suppose I'll be lenient and allow for try outs. Who knows? I might make an exception.

[Filtered to the Watch]

Since we will be working together, I'll have to take a moment to be formal. Call me Valentine. I'm assigned to the Outer Residential District Two for shift two.

[Filtered to Painwheel]

I'm was expecting you and this is where you decide to run off? You're proving to further be a disappointment, Painwheel.

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Not yet. It was a chaotic arrival and introduction considering the kidnappings.

I see. Well... would you consider yourself ready to try?

[A part of him feels that it's too soon to let her wield him, but waiting isn't a smart thing to do when you're in the midst of a war. He had to know if he could count on her in an emergency. Besides that, Eve and Keroro were already a pair. She was the only one unpaired in his district.]

[Honestly, she doesn't know what to expect from a resonance. Still, if one must experience it to fully learn then so be it.]

Yes, I would.

Take my hand, then.

[He holds out his hand to her. And when she takes it, he'll transform into a five-foot long scarlet sword with an ornate sabre hilt-- the Rapier.]

[Take his hand... That would be necessary, wouldn't it. Reaching out, Valentine takes hold of his outstretched hand, watching with fascination as he transformed into a Rapier. And he wasn't a parasite... interesting... Not exactly a Weapon she would prefer to use, but it would do.]

[... Odd. Even for this size, he felt a little weighed.]

[Although nowadays Genesis finds it easier to work with others, he still isn't the best weapon for new meisters. He resonates enough with Valentine to lessen the weight of his blade, but he doesn't think it's enough to unlock his elemental abilities.]

How does it feel?

[Resonation is met with momentary resistance, mostly from a quip of surprise. How strange, but fascinating. It takes a moment, but she manages to get her soul to balance and level, but not exactly. He's stronger after all.]

... Decent. Clearly, I'm lacking experience.

Decent is better than painful, though. A bad resonance can hurt you. And this will improve the more you get to practice.

Is that right? The information was conveniently left out of the tour.

Yes, that is correct. I've hurt a few potential Meisters because of that when I was new to the city.

I'm not surprised.

[Since souls can be read and give away information. She'll have to find out how to mold hers accordingly without divulging too much of herself.]

[He transforms back from his weapon form. Unfortunately for Valentine, the little time they spent resonating allowed Genesis a little peek at her soul-- and something tells him that there's something there he should be wary of.

It was a bit of a darkness similar to two of his past Meisters. To Valentine's favor, though, that was more of a feeling. Genesis wasn't as strong as a Meister with Soul Perception when it came to reading souls.]

In the same way, a Meister can hurt a weapon if they can't resonate well.

[Must still be a presence of the Skull Heart. Still, she wasn't going to say anything about it. Valentine only stared at the re-formed Genesis]

I'll follow strict protocols to make sure that doesn't happen.

The nature of the soul is unpredictable, Valentine. Even if you follow the strictest protocols, there will be things that may not be in your control. Just a little something for you to keep in mind as you seek out a partner.

Right...

[She doesn't seem surprised, only more fascinated. Still, she was going to be picky]

If you need anything, you can contact me.

[Genesis smiles at her as he steps off the edge of the roof.]

If something comes up, I will.

[She smirks under her mask and watches. What is he doing? Well, she isn't moving to stop him because it seems explicit, like he's done it before.]

[At first, it seems as if he's gone into a freefall, but his landing sounds just like a light footstep. If she looks down to see him, she'd probably see him walking away casually, but there are a few large black feathers on the ground where he landed.]

[She does. What an interesting man she has for her zone leader. Well, they'll have to talk more later... for now, she flash steps away. Time to get back to work.]

001 ✚ Video ✚ May 15th, Evening

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