chroma | catchall for vin

[countermeasures]

i haven't had coffee yet so this won't be pretty yet

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[countermeasures]

Yes. We will.

[...she looks away.]

I've been able to defend myself in certain situations, but... usually when I've managed to catch someone by surprise. I think if it came to a fight and someone was aware I was trying to defend myself from them, I would struggle.

[allomantic]

[she hesitates for a moment, but:]

I would teach you, if you wanted to learn.

[countermeasures]

[ !

she looks surprised by that, for a moment, and then touched.]

...I'd like that. Thank you, Miss Vin.

[allomantic]

[she nods.]

It seems pragmatic. I wish we had better weapons to show you, though...

[countermeasures]

We all have those strangely-colored knives, at least. It's probably better to start me with something light and easy to carry.

[...]

If we're able to get ahold of the residents again... maybe I can do Steel a favor and ask for a weapon in exchange. Of all of them, they seem like the most likely to have one, don't you think?

[allomantic]

Oh... That is a good idea. I'll try as well, if we're able to see them soon. I'd be able to teach you the most about using daggers or knives.

[countermeasures]

...I really appreciate that you're willing to teach me, Miss Vin.

[allomantic]

[she shrugs.]

It is not such a big deal...

[countermeasures]

Maybe it's not, but that doesn't stop me from appreciating it.

[allomantic]

[huff.]

You are very persistent, aren't you?

[countermeasures]

I hear that a lot.

[allomantic]

It is... typically not a bad thing.

[unless she's being persistently thanked.]

[countermeasures]

Only "typically," hmm?

[allomantic]

Mm... When it does not involve gratefulness for things that are only common sense.

[countermeasures]

[she laughs a little]

Maybe it's common sense, but... it's not always so common for people to be that willing to help. At least, it hasn't been in my experience.

[usually she has to identify something they want from her in exchange for their help first.]

[allomantic]

Nor mine. But...

[a shrug.]

Perhaps I would like to change that.

[countermeasures]

[she smiles]

...that's a very nice thought, Miss Vin.

[she almost says "thank you," but catches herself. they literally JUST went over this.]

[allomantic]

...I imagine most people here would say the same.

[countermeasures]

...I hope so. That's the impression I get from most of us, and I'd prefer not to be wrong about it.

[allomantic]

Yes. Most people here are... uncommonly kind.

[countermeasures]

[she nods]

...sometimes it makes me wonder what the catch is.

[allomantic]

...I had not taken you for a cynic.

[she doesn't sound displeased, though - only curious.]

[countermeasures]

I've dealt with enough people that have feigned kindness when they've had malice in their hearts that it's hard not to wonder, even when I don't want to.

[allomantic]

...It has not stopped you from reaching out to others, though.

[countermeasures]

I've tried hard not to let it.