Capsule 012 💊 | Video

[rassera]

[This is a really...odd question to ask. And Kaneda knows it. But something's been on his mind as of late, especially with his new job working out the way it is. Boredom begets creativity, and thus the feed opens up to our favourite biker teen sitting at his desk in Neo Tokyo, sliding back and forth on his rolling stool as he plays with a thumbtack.

Poking his skin lightly with the tip. It makes no impression, and it's as if it were going into silly putty rather than actual skin.]


Does...anyone know where to get something that can block my powers? I don't know, like a magic bracelet or something?

[He has his reasons.


He totally has his reasons.]


I want a tattoo.


[They're related, honest.]

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[rassera]

Good question. It's gotta be something cool enough to match me, you know?

I don't know...maybe like a dragon on my arm. Or words on my back.

[You can tell he looked into this.]

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[assays]

Hmm. A dragon would be quite an interesting one to look at.

But the words? If you found something that inspired you, be it recent or something from years ago, then that could work.

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[rassera]

That WOULD be pretty cool...



I'd have to get someone to look it over though, if it's English.

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[assays]

Understandable. Especially if you want it to be accurate.

Would you stop at just one tattoo?

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[rassera]

I'm not sure....

I mean, if it really works? You bet I might.

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[assays]

Okay.

Aside from that, how have you been?

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[rassera]

Aw, were you worried about me, Peggy?

[Shut up, idiot.]


Been pretty good, the summer heat's finally going away and I'm not about to die all the time. Can't complain.

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[assays]

Always.

[A smile.]

Yes, I'm also glad for the colder weather coming in too. I haven't been up to much apart from taking my classes.

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[rassera]

Taking classes?

You're going to school? Or are we talking like--

[He holds his fists up in a somewhat 'boxing' looking pose.]


Those kind of classes?

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[assays]

The latter. I'm still teaching self defense.

[She looks thoughtful for a moment.]

Although, going to a class might be something I'd be interested in.

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[rassera]

Yeah? I mean...I know a friend of mine does that but...

If they don't make you, why go?


[Because not everyone went to your shithole of a school back home, Kaneda.]

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[assays]

Because I would like to learn something new. I think I'd enjoy it.

[Provided she found a class that appealed to her.]

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[rassera]

[Well,]

Well, guess you got me there. Classrooms are so boring, though, I'd rather just try and do it, you know?


That's how I'm learning English.

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[assays]

I can understand why you would consider classrooms a boring environment. There were times when I thought that myself - back when I was in school.

[A pause.]

Is anyone else helping you to learn English?

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[rassera]

My girlfriend, mostly. She makes me go one day a week without the communicator so I can get a feel for it.

Riku too.



But other than that, nah.

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[assays]

Well, if you need any other guidance I would be more than happy to offer it to you.

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[rassera]

...You know what, maybe I'll take you up on that.


I could use more practice.

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[assays]

Let me know what you decide.

Either way, you will have my full support.

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[rassera]

[There's a cocky, two fingered salute.]

I'll hit you up later, yeah?


Keep an eye out--or hey, maybe I'll stop by. You're still next door, right?

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[assays]

Yes, I am. I haven't moved house.

[She smiles.]

I look forward to hearing from you, Kaneda. Take care, okay?

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[rassera]

[Her smile gets one in return.]


I'll keep in touch.