raisetheearth | [Video] [Shepherd's Haven]

[The feed shows a young man who looks to be in his late teens or early twenties; it could honestly go either way. Suffice it to say he's around Tony's age, and he's super excited and shirtless despite the brisk weather in the southern hemisphere.]

S-so. How about these goo things, huh?

[A twitchy smile. Despite being Numbered now, for a long time he wasn't, and he's still paying some penance for a past crime. He feels like he hasn't quite earned Network privileges yet, in other words.]

I'm Luca D-Dantonio. Uh. Some of you might remember me from the thing with Al-Albero. But even before I got my Number, you guys were great to me. No boss ever treated me like that, so uh. I hope that there was never any doubt or anything but I want you guys and the newbies to know that I'm on your side, OK? I'm loyal. If anyone can say anything about me it's that. I'll even fix your stuff up for you, my Other was some kind of mechanic I think.

Oh...! Oh, also, one of my echoes says that m-my guy's name was Nux. I kind of like that. Simple. You can call me that. I'd actually kind of like it b-better if it's OK to ask for.

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I got bad memories too. I feel you. Sorry about that.

W-wait! You don't have to apologize... to me.

[It's not like it was his fault. So, why worry? Was he really that sad about it...?

So... does that means that they should start over? Rakka will just shake her head, getting those bad memories out of there.]

Uhh... so...

I... I feel like I should though. Being mixed up in all of that, I mean, someone should apologize. Numbered had it really hard for awhile even c-compared to now and I c-contributed to that.

So sorry, I mean it.

Yeah, we did... [Rakka knew that firsthand.] W-we had to go through a lot before people liked us again, and I guess... there's people out there that still don't like the Numbered being around.

But... I want to accept your apology. I think you really mean it.

[She put on a tiny smile. She could trust in Luca's empathy.]

Well those people are dumb idiots. And I d-do really mean it. I meant it even before I got mine.

They are kind of idiots... [Bleh. Terrible memories, why were they talking about this?] Okay! I-I trust you, you just want to help us.

What, just like that? D-did I really convince you?

W-well, no.... [It was mostly to get him to stop apologizing like that.]

But! I'm willing to give you a chance! So all you have to do is not prove me wrong!

Got it! That's great then!

[Even though he's a little sad that she's not really convinced.]

[Sorry, Luca. She's had bad times.]

Y-yeah!

[....]

So, uh, how are you?

[Terrible times. He knows. He gets it.]

I'm good!

...how are you? Now? After all that stuff, you're better, yeah?

I-I'm fine now! Much better, after everything that happened.

[Considering that the Earth's continued existence was threatened a year ago, there was nowhere to go but up, right? She heartily appreciated his concern, too.]

Everything in Shepard's Haven has been so nice... uh, up until now, at least.

Yeah! Uh, I like it here too. Good way to stay busy, stay useful, and safe of course.

Do you need help whacking 'em? I'm getting good at it!

Yes, really safe and nice. It's good, having a new home.

Uhh [She smirks sheepishly.] We already tried that... I think I have some stains that will never come out.

Oh man. That's really rough. Nothing expensive I hope.

Well... not really...

[Expensive as in emotional value? yes....]

Huh? What got wrecked?

O-oh, just some clothes! It didn't really matter!

[They were just expensive in the emotional way.... Never had Rakka worn such a soft shirt before, it was cute too! Now it was the most disgusting tinge of Algae green...]

Clothes matter! I mean... I know I go around shirtless around a lot but it's just because I work enough to get warm. I know that they're important to most other p-people.

If... someone asks me to stop, I'll p-put on a jacket or something.

Maybe Woodend's got something like it, huh?

Uh, yeah, you sure do.

[It's almost impossible to not notice that, though Luca certainly wasn't Rakka's type.]

I'm hoping so! I'm going there with my, um, girlfriend later.

Yeah? Great, you can look then. D'you need someone to come along for some extra protection or to carry things back?

[It's no secret that Nux loves traveling between Shepherd's Haven and the surroundimg towns, even when he doesn't absolutely need to go on a supply run.]

Ah... thank you, for the offer! But I think I'll be fine.

[She has Raye, who is - no offense, Luca - stronger in every way.]

No problem! Let me know if you change your mind or something. How are you getting there?

I will! [Thank you, nice gang biker person. But Rakka will not be needing your particular help.]

I already have a ride - Raye is gonna help me.

Does Raye have a bike? If she wants an upgrade I'd be happy to take a look at it!

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