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Nothing Compares 2 U (Video)

Cayde again. I know it's been a minute since I last did my job, but no worries. Your gun safety campaign spokesman is here with hottest of pro-tips for ya when it comes to keepin' your armaments safe and sound.

That bein'?

Don't get slammed into an alternate universe that takes your shiny toys at the door. I know, I know, it's too late for all of us but point is I wanted to wax nostalgic about my baby. Ace of Spades. Custom job by my buddy Banshee and the, ah, help of my Hunters. Tex Mechanica frame. Active radar. Range for miles. Firefly procs on kill. And best of all? Flashy paint job. Thing of beauty, that cannon is.

Now I'm told that misery loves company, so do me a solid and tell me about your favorite weapon.

'Cept you Jedi folks. You get to tell me 'bout your second favorites 'coz I already know about the laser swords and you don't let me play with 'em.

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Earth? [Surprised blink.] That must be...strange, for you. Is there anything familiar?

Strange in a good way, I'd say. Not a whole lot is the same because we had a near-total apocalypse a long while back, and we're not exactly up and on our feet just yet.

There's some good news. [Take what you can get, right?]

What happened? You don't have to answer if you don't want to, I'm just curious.

To be overly glib about it? A cosmic force of Darkness came to settle a score with a cosmic force of Light that had decided to grace the system with its presence.

[Well that's...

Interesting.

As he might be able to tell that much of her thoughts by the rapid few blinks and long silence.]

I...see...

[Another few beats.]

Before you were brought here, were things starting to recover? Not back on your feet is one thing, still flat on your back is another.

Relatively speaking? Well, it's better than it was ... but the fact of the matter is, we're still down to one last City.

[The wince is rather noticeable.]

...I'm sorry.

Your sympathies are noted and appreciated. I believe in us, though, that we'll forge a brighter future.

I'm sure you will. I just wish I could help, somehow.

What, and let you Jedi and Jedi-adjacent types have a monopoly on galaxy-saving heroics?

[He earns that laugh!]

I wouldn't call it a monopoly! I've known plenty of non-Force sensitives who have done a great deal of good.

[Just as planned. The whole 'end of all things' thing is a real bummer. And he hates to be a bummer.]

So've I. Well, that's not what we call it where I'm from, but there are those of us gifted with the Light in a way that's like the Force. Sorta. Ish?

[So she's learning. She appreciates that outlook.]

Is anyone from your world here who is? I'd be interested in learning more, if they- or you- are willing to teach me.

You're looking at him. What is it you wanna know?

Anything you're willing to share. Maybe we should meet in person though.

I'm game for it. Where do you fancy meetin' up?

I'm a bit new here, so I only really know downtown Maurtia Falls. Would somewhere here work for you?

That's perfect, actually. I'll have my Ghost ping you with the location of a little hole in the wall I'm fond of. See ya there in 10-ish?

[And, true to his word, she'll shortly receive a text with directions to a no-name bar that he's made himself a regular at.]

I'll be there!

[The directions are fairly easy to follow and she'll be there right about on time. There's one primary question (not related to Light or Dark) at the front of her mind though.

Is this guy all machine, or is there flesh within? She hopes to find the answer to that when she sees him in person.]

[Cayde arrives fashionably late and ponies up the bar to order a couple of shots before making his way over to her.

He is wholly covered, except for his face. There's no sign of flesh there—when he speaks one can make out the shape of his voice modulator at the back of his throat when it's lit up by the light that flickers whenever he vocalizes.

So why a robot's ordering whisky is anyone's guess.]

Howdy there! I see you found the place alright.

[He sets the drinks down and extends a hand.]

Cayde-6 of the Vanguard. You?

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[She's used to people being late, so isn't all that annoyed- more like she makes sure to appear patient and releases any frustration to the Force. She's counting on this encounter being interesting, if not informative.

In person and up close, Ahsoka notices the modulator and how it lights up when he speaks. So. Robot. That was definitely interesting, considering he'd said he had access to what his world calls the Light.]

Your 'Ghost?' gave good directions.

[She stands with a little smile and slight bow before clasping hands for a shake. She doesn't have a problem with mechanicals.]

Ahsoka Tano. It's nice to meet you.

Pleasure.

[He opens his palm and conjures his Ghost to him, something that resembles a small drone housed in a stellated octohedron shell. She bobbles a wordless greeting at Ashoka.]

This here's my Ghost, Sundance.

[She bows to the little drone in return, smile widening.]

Hello Sundance, it's nice to meet you too.

[Her shell flutters and rotates on it's axis; she seems pleased. Cayde, meanwhile, drains his shot.]

Now, I'm not what you'd call a scholar or nothin' but I have talked shop with you Force-folk before.

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