Oh. Hmm. [an easy mistake to make, but at least Percy is here to correct her before saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. She can't help but give him a quizzical look] Balance in what respect?
[the lack of enthusiasm is noted and she resists clucking her tongue; instead, she looks sympathetic] Is your Bonded that useless, then?
[ Do you need her to talk to them? She'll put the fear of Vox Machina into them for you if you want. ]
Sounds like a great partnership, especially if you've got a place like this together. Do you get a lot of work from people here? Mirror-people, or otherwise?
Mirrorbound, they call us. Mostly them, but a fair amount, yes. There's always a need for weapons, as I'm sure you've noticed.
[ Is he neatly sidestepping the entire conversation about bonds? Yes, probably. Though it's not exactly a surprise to anyone that Percy would much rather talk about his work. ]
The occasional odd project here and there. And we've collaborated on a few things. [ The almost boyish smile that flickers across his face likely makes it clear what sorts of projects those are. ]
I did, though I hadn't truly realised the extent of their need until they opened the hunts. Is it only you two that offer such service?
[ She noticed that side step, too, a knowing gleam in her eyes measuring Percy. Before letting it go - he will tell her, if he's willing, only when he's ready, and she has enough patience to wait for it.
(In spite of knowing that, back home, there is--was--a very real chance that there is no time left at all.
And if Pike fails..)
No. She's not going to think about that right now.
Seeing Percy smile, brief and small as it is, earns one in return, and Vex carefully perches herself on the corner of her work table, mindful not to sit on her wings as she did so. She has always liked listening to him talk about his projects, knowing he had no objections to questions if there was something she did not understand.]
We're the only ones that build them, as far as I know. There are other sellers around.
[ And oh the things they have. Finding guns readily on sale had been a shock to the system, and one he still hasn't entirely decided how to feel about yet. Mainly he just tries not to think about it, but what else is new.
As for the rest, he grins again and leans back against the edge of a table. ]
Ballistas. Two of them so far, one for the wall here and one for the Outpost. We've gotten rather good at putting them together now, if we find someplace else in need. [ Or even if there isn't a need, really. ]
[ Honestly he can't remember which of them started it. It hardly seemed to matter, once they actually started working, fitting near-seamlessly together over the project. There's a reason they've managed to share this one workspace for as long as they have.
Percy might sound just a little fond when he talks about Hiccup. ]
A few different things. Requests, mainly. [ He pauses, briefly. ] And I've been trying to get back into doing clockworks.
Well, mirrors didn't provide much of a choice, I suppose. But, I'm glad. You seem to have fallen on your feet.
[ ..Not bringing that up is very much appreciated. ]
I can think of a few worse habits. [and lest he think she means more guns, she wiggles her eyebrows suggestively instead] You could be following in Scanlan's foot steps, after all.
[ That gets the reaction she wanted, and Vex laughs. There's a note of relief behind it, and she can't help but give a fond smile of her own. There's no one else she'd share such with but him, even if she hasn't realised that, yet. ]
I'm going to hold you to that, Percy. Make sure you stay that way for me.
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[the lack of enthusiasm is noted and she resists clucking her tongue; instead, she looks sympathetic] Is your Bonded that useless, then?
[ Do you need her to talk to them? She'll put the fear of Vox Machina into them for you if you want. ]
Sounds like a great partnership, especially if you've got a place like this together. Do you get a lot of work from people here? Mirror-people, or otherwise?
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[ Is he neatly sidestepping the entire conversation about bonds? Yes, probably. Though it's not exactly a surprise to anyone that Percy would much rather talk about his work. ]
The occasional odd project here and there. And we've collaborated on a few things. [ The almost boyish smile that flickers across his face likely makes it clear what sorts of projects those are. ]
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[ She noticed that side step, too, a knowing gleam in her eyes measuring Percy. Before letting it go - he will tell her, if he's willing, only when he's ready, and she has enough patience to wait for it.
(In spite of knowing that, back home, there is--was--a very real chance that there is no time left at all.
And if Pike fails..)
No. She's not going to think about that right now.
Seeing Percy smile, brief and small as it is, earns one in return, and Vex carefully perches herself on the corner of her work table, mindful not to sit on her wings as she did so. She has always liked listening to him talk about his projects, knowing he had no objections to questions if there was something she did not understand.]
Tell me about them?
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[ And oh the things they have. Finding guns readily on sale had been a shock to the system, and one he still hasn't entirely decided how to feel about yet. Mainly he just tries not to think about it, but what else is new.
As for the rest, he grins again and leans back against the edge of a table. ]
Ballistas. Two of them so far, one for the wall here and one for the Outpost. We've gotten rather good at putting them together now, if we find someplace else in need. [ Or even if there isn't a need, really. ]
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[ This desk has clutter, in the way a mind organised to build would consider efficient, but no plans are visible to Vex at first glance. ]
Really? That does sound fun to have. [she tilts her head, meeting that grin with one of her own] Your idea, or Hiccup's?
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[ Honestly he can't remember which of them started it. It hardly seemed to matter, once they actually started working, fitting near-seamlessly together over the project. There's a reason they've managed to share this one workspace for as long as they have.
Percy might sound just a little fond when he talks about Hiccup. ]
A few different things. Requests, mainly. [ He pauses, briefly. ] And I've been trying to get back into doing clockworks.
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[ And she's glad for it. Especially when he's been separated from vox machina so long, from his point of view. ]
Clockworks included in those requests? Or just for personal projects?
[ ...she can't see any guns, aside from those he had on him in the forest. That bodes well, right? ]
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[ He's managing, at least. It's easier when you're fairly certain you have nothing to go back to.
But that is very much not something he's going to bring up with Vex. ]
Personal projects, mainly. Getting back into the habit. [ Of making things without a specific purpose. Surprisingly difficult. ]
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[ ..Not bringing that up is very much appreciated. ]
I can think of a few worse habits. [and lest he think she means more guns, she wiggles her eyebrows suggestively instead] You could be following in Scanlan's foot steps, after all.
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I'm not even certain which steps you mean, but no thank you to all of them.
[ With that mental image out of the way, his expression melts into something fonder without much conscious thought. ]
I'm alright, Vex. I promise.
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I'm going to hold you to that, Percy. Make sure you stay that way for me.