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[Well that gets a delighted hoot out of Aloy. She's pretty sure Kalim understands the assignment.]
Who'd guess a carpet is nimble?
Who'd guess a carpet is nimble?
I - it's definitely something...!
[ be cool beta, you've died worse ways than this-- ]
[ be cool beta, you've died worse ways than this-- ]
[That's all Aloy needs to hear. She cranks the top off a beer bottle, then holds out a hand.]
Rag?
Rag?
[ he'll level off a bit, and then they can cruise. surely that's a little easier for Beta? ]
In the story of the charming thief back home, the magic carpet helps him escape from so much trouble. It's really amazing!
In the story of the charming thief back home, the magic carpet helps him escape from so much trouble. It's really amazing!
[Aloy will. Try reaching out to Beta's shoulder, to help her feel secure.]
...Wait, if you have the carpet. What's this "charming thief" named?
...Wait, if you have the carpet. What's this "charming thief" named?
Let's see...should just put it in, right?
[Mumbling and cramming the rag into the bottle. Yeah, that should do it.]
[Mumbling and cramming the rag into the bottle. Yeah, that should do it.]
I'm okay.
[ she's more interested in this development. ]
Is this thief you?
[ she's more interested in this development. ]
Is this thief you?
Or maybe it is the hair that holds the power.
[ twist twist twist ]
[ twist twist twist ]
[Seeing this, and not mentioning the 15 rocks in her pockets.]
Like directing a machine's attention. Makes sense.
Like directing a machine's attention. Makes sense.
Then they could have let you grow it out, and let you take Nemesis on.
Ready. I'll toss it over there.
[Indicating where she's decided it's okay to toss a test bottle, before she holds it out for Ellie.]
[Indicating where she's decided it's okay to toss a test bottle, before she holds it out for Ellie.]
Too much risk I'd become you and ruin everything for them.
Pulling wires out of your quarters to make a bowstring. Coming after them with a weapon in no time.
[Hauling back, and...hup! Smash! FWOOSH.
Fuck that bit of grass in particular.
Aloy gives an impressed whistle.]
Fuck that bit of grass in particular.
Aloy gives an impressed whistle.]
It would have been satisfying. Still, I might not have gotten to meet you. I wouldn't trade that for anything.
The Odyssey still would have reached Earth, wouldn't it?
Pretty good. Where did you learn that, again?
[Oh. She's watching the flames, quiet for a moment.]
I learned from an outcast hunter. Rost.
I learned from an outcast hunter. Rost.
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