Sixth Jiggy | [Voice/Action] | Backdated to the 21st

[talontrot]

[Sometime after the announcement for the latest mission goes up, this particularly raucous, squawking voice sounds over the journal.

Kazooie sounds nothing short of exultant, and possibly a tad more arrogant than usual.]

Looks like the Malnosso-guys got good taste for once!

[She smirks into the journal - it looks kind of silly, with a beak.] Guess who's going on this awesome mission? That's right - me! Only makes sense that they'd pick a real hero for the job. This monster thing sounds like it needs one heck of a beatdown! So I'll just have to give it one.

[She's not so sure on being accompanied by the creepy droids, though.]

Those dumb-bots they're sendin' with us had better not try anything funny, or I'll turn 'em into scrap.

[Yes, she is entirely too cocky. Judging by her casual-sounding air, this whole concept - going into a completely-new place to face a foreign hellbeast - is old hat to her. But she's probably exaggerating her own abilities by... a lot.]

Wonder if they'll let me bring a few Nests of Eggs with me? Or maybe my backpack? They'd better give us plenty of cool stuff if they want us to kick butt for 'em!

And what else do you guys usually bring on these missions, anyway? Gotta make sure I'm ready to go. Usually I'd just get Banjo to do that for me...

[After her little chat with the villagers, Kazooie will head out, intent on making the rounds in the village and saying hi to anybody she needs to meet before her mission. In particular, she'll be seeking out these people she's supposed to go with, if she hasn't talked to them already.

Also, her friends. Gotta reassure them that she'll be just fine... even if she isn't entirely cognizant of what she's going to be up against. But she's a hero, right? She can do it - no matter what the odds are, she'll make it. She's done it before; she'll do it again, as many times as it takes.

That's what being a hero is all about!]

Comments

[voice]

[asquiet]

Well someone's got a mighty fine ego on them.

[Nezumi isn't too amused by this squawking.]

[voice]

[talontrot]

[Who would be? Kazooie bragging is usually just irritating.]

Well, I'm a hero! I don't deserve anything less.

Besides, they're sending me against a real tough monster! That must mean they know I'm awesome.

[... Or they know she's expendable, but she doesn't think that way.]

[voice]

[asquiet]

Idiot. You're just a body for them. Do you really think they chose you because they value you?

[Nezumi will just have to tell her that, then.]

[voice]

[talontrot]

[Good. Someone has to.]

Heck yeah! They choose other people who're gonna do good at what they're makin' 'em do. Most of the time, anyway.

Seems, if this mission-thing is so important, they're gonna send their best guys on it!

[voice]

[asquiet]

[Nezumi's pretty sure Kazooie is the most annoying thing he's met in a long time.]

Then if you're so good, you must have been chosen a lot. Hmm?

[Voice]

[fearless_leader]

Cockiness is a good way to get yourself killed quickly.

[Voice]

[talontrot]

[Spoilsport.]

Hasn't stopped me yet! And if you think you're awesome, you'll be awesome.

[... Yeah, Kazooie, no. It doesn't always work that way.]

[Voice]

[fearless_leader]

[It's his job to be a spoilsport.]

Not all the time. Over confidence can be a bad thing. You need to be ready to react to what comes at you, and ready for any surprises.

[Voice]

[talontrot]

[Well, he's sure good at it...]

I'm ready for anything! When you're a hero, you gotta be. Can't save the world with anything less, right?

[voice.]

[deceives]

[ Good taste? Oh please. You get an optic roll on his end. ]

I didn't realize they were asking for entertainment on these missions.

[ Troll, troll, troll. ]

[voice.]

[talontrot]

If the monster in that building that we're gonna fight is anywhere near as ugly and dumb as you, then it's no wonder they needed twelve of us to make sure it was gone for good! That much ugliness and dumbness could put even an awesome hero like me outta commission.

... But not long enough to kick serious monster butt!

[Trolling right back, of course.]

And hey, what kinda hero would I be if I didn't know how to be strong and entertaining?

[voice.]

[deceives]

[ Just an annoyed growl. ] I'll have you know that I am one of sleekest and fastest of my kind! And if I were dumb overtaking the Decepticons would have been harder. Thankfully my insight and resourcefulness is unmatched. [ Megatron was dumber so there. ] I could should you how a real threat would act, and how quickly you would fail, but I rather not waste my time.

[ He hopes you get eaten by that monster Kazooie! ]

You are no hero that I am familiar with. You must not be much outside your little world.

[voice.]

[talontrot]

[She seriously doubts that Starscream overtook much of anything...]

Pah! You're just scared that a dumb ol' robot wouldn't kick nearly as much butt as a real hero.

And not being familiar with me shows how dumb you really are! I'm famous!

[... If you like video games, anyway.]

[thelittlemacthatcould]

A mission?

[He wishes he shared Kazooie's confidence, but he cannot help worrying for the well-being of his friends no matter how well-equipped they may be for dangerous missions.]

... You take care a' y'self, okay?

[talontrot]

[No sweat, Mac. She'll totally make it through. If only so her mun can dramatically off her later.]

No problem, Mac! I'll come back safe and sound, and with some of those points-things to spend too!

[thelittlemacthatcould]

[He's tempted to ask what she considers spending them on, but decides that's better left for another time. Like when she returns.]

'kay. [Nod. An' then y'can tell 'bout what y'thinkin' a' spendin' them points on. ...When're y'leavin'?

[talontrot]

Tomorrow! [Yeah, what is forethought and planning?] Got enough time to scrape my junk together and then head out.

Should probably ask the bakery guy to make some poppyseed muffins for when I get back! [Because there's no way she can fail.]

[Voice]

[eyesofremorse]

[That's one of the other people going on this mission? She sounds... awfully confident. Arrogant, even. That's not necessarily a good thing; pride comes before a fall, after all. And that's especially true in regards to something like this. Going by the information provided so far, this sounded like a rather dangerous mission.

Still, despite that, Joshua's voice is calm when he speaks up. If they're in this together, there's no need to risk antagonizing her.]

I can't say if they'll let us request anything, but it might be a good idea to bring items you think could be useful.

[Considering what they know about the mission so far...] You could, for example, bring something that can counteract poisoning. [He's been working on preparing a few different antidotes himself, at least, just in case one might work if someone is affected by one of the unknown toxins.

...He hasn't quite noticed the journal's snapshot just yet, it seems.]

[Voice]

[talontrot]

[Joshua is right to think that Kazooie is... arrogant, to say the least. In fact, it may not even be the most accurate description - she's literally driven by her ego.

But hey, this is a good suggestion, even if she won't admit it. A voice of reason who isn't disagreeing with her is a nice change.]

Poisoning, huh? That's never really happened to me, 'cept the time in Glitter Gulch Mine with the really gross air.

[...] Oh, and stinky cheese.

That monster can't be worse than that cheese, ugh.

[Voice]

[eyesofremorse]

[That actually sounds like an apt comparison to him... except for the bit about cheese. That just sounds ridiculous. Cheese can't possibly be as bad as poisonous air, can it...?]

If the toxins the Malnosso mentioned are airborne, it's probably going to be similar to that mine. [And that's what he suspects based on the information available, honestly. Airborne toxins could easily affect someone if they aren't equipped with anything to prevent inhaling them, so that'd explain the Malnosso's insistence on a healer capable of dealing with poison.

...

There's a moment of awkward silence before the reply actually ends, as if Joshua was considering saying something else but ultimately decided against it. As... weird as that cheese comment was, he's not sure if he really wants to ask about it, even if he's a little curious.]

[Voice]

[talontrot]

[Be glad you have not smelled that cheese, Joshua. It is foul.

Obliviousness to awkwardness, Kazooie prattles on.]

Maybe there's gonna be like... some puzzle! Where we have to go in and out of the place with the gross air and some other place with not-gross air!

Mumbo coulda just fixed it with magic, I bet...

[Voice] FINALLY TAGGING THIS FUCKING POST

[i_am_not_cute]

Wow, you're going on a mission, huh? What kind of mission is it?

[Voice]

[talontrot]

[Her voice is triumphant when she replies.]

I'm gonna go off to fight some big ugly monster thing taking over a building the Malnosso-guys have! It's tough so they're only sending powerful hero-types!

[Voice]

[i_am_not_cute]

[She laughs.]

I'm sure you'll do just fine! You should still be careful, though. Everyone makes mistakes, especially when they're overconfident. [The advice isn't delivered in a condescending, pointed tone, like it might be if someone else were talking to Kazooie; Pao-Lin's just speaking in general, and perhaps in her own personal experience.]

[Voice] | this becomes sad if I think of Bride-Lin

[talontrot]

[That's actually the best way to get the idea across to Kazooie; Pao-Lin's casual tone and the way she's phrasing it helps take the insecurity off of Kazooie in general.

She makes a little hum, almost musical, as she considers it.]

Don't worry, Pao-Lin. I'll be careful. I'll come back fine, just watch!