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Post by Ticoga on Jan 5, 2021 2:30:36 GMT -6
"So, tell me again what we're doing, sir?" Marma asks, glancing at Ticoga as the pair walk alongside a small hoversled. On the sled are some of the supplies Ticoga had brought along after they briefly returned to the Direption. Everything is situated in temperature controlled containers and large flasks; food, recipes, and handpicked fruits and vegetables that inexplicably could grow even on Arcose are kept within a special container.
"Queen Kayen has an agreement with this planet's governmental leader. A President, they were calling it." Ticoga replies evenly, hands clasped behind his back as he walks confidently. "My intention is to meet this leader, and see what kind of being they are. To strike a deal with Kayen and avoid invasion is quite a task. I imagine this President Hofferson is rather capable, if not intelligent."
"Okay, but what about all this?" Marma asks, looking at the containers. "Are you planning to coo- is that an Earthling mobile cooker???"
"Indeed it is! An interesting find, wouldn't you agree?" Ticoga grins. "To think so few civilizations consider the convenience of the ability to cook nearly anywhere?"
Ticoga stops and turns to the hoversled.
"I made certain to select the best ingredients, in addition to purchasing a number of Earthling sweeteners." Ticoga takes out two jars, one is filled with a thick, golden substance, and the other is filled with a green-tinged water, filled with what appears to be plants and plant fibers of various unknown species. "I am told that this substance, honey they called it, is very sweet and best used in moderation. I am curious of how well it blends with Aufrillo Ver Zandiska tea that my people make back on Arcose."
"You're planning to serve the President Tea?" Marma asks, looking amused. She spots other ingredients in boxes. "And you're planning on baking too?"
"If I am permitted, yes." Ticoga replies, continuing on the way.
It takes a bit of time, but eventually the pair come upon the castle at last. The castle isn't particularly impressive, but it didn't need to be. There are a number of mechanical guards on the grounds, and several change direction to intercept Ticoga and Marma's advance. The pair stop as the guards settle between them and the entrance.
"Good greetings, I am Ticoga." the Arcosian calls out, in case the controller of these machines was listening. "I, and my associate Marma, wish to offer the President of Earth our good will. We arrive unannounced, as I am unclear on how to make such an announcement. May I have word with the protector of this castle?"
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Post by Carro Hofferson on Jan 6, 2021 0:35:12 GMT -6
A HEALTHIER VIEWCARRO's PL: 100 (NOT YET PRESENT) || LEO's PL: 1,800,000 (200k BASE || x9)
The triad of spiderlike drones standing in front of Ticoga and Marma appeared to exchange glanced, pixelated eyes narrowed with slight confusion as they beeped and buzzed to one another in binary-speech, indiscernible to all but themselves and their creators. The bots huddled together, one of them projecting a holographic screen of sorts, sifting between rows of text with times and dates labeled on them. It looked like some sort of calendar? The machines exchanged some low, droning clicks as they held their ground.
Before any of the Plexbit drones could give the man a file on how to make an appointment, though, the ground began to shake slightly. What first may have appeared to be a burning meteor descending from the clouds took the form of a colossal, metallic feline- LEO. Her name wasn't an uncommon word uttered in both reverence and fear in the cosmos, many claiming her to be the current strongest being in the galaxy. And there was the mighty, fifty-foot tall mecha herself, casually yawning as she plopped onto the grass behind the gates to King's Castle and scratching behind one of her ears with a claw, yet to notice her guests at the gates.
One of the robots that skittered up to their leader, though, was quick to beep out something to LEO, causing her to shift her green eyes towards Ticoga. "...I see." She spoke back to the drone, this time in common speech that could be understood by the bystanders. "I'll handle it. Stand by unless I signal for your return."
One casual step over the towering fence was all it took for LEO to approach the two off-worlders. "Unfortunately, unannounced visitors are a common occurrence for Earth's elected leader... He is a very busy man, if you were not aware. Usually we prefer that meetings are scheduled in advance on Earth, unless they are urgent in nature." She crouched down somewhat with her words, lowering her hulking body to be on a lower and slightly less imposing level. Though the two were outsiders and unknowingly rude in their spontaneous request to meet the President, LEO still held herself politely and professionally. "State your identification, allegiance, and intent truthfully if your matter is of a pressing nature, and I can consider letting you meet with Carro."
LEO appears! Her Life Link (x9P) and Soulbound [UT2] are active, putting her at a PL of 1.8mil
Her PL CAN BE SENSED, and feels very similar to Carro's ki!
Carro is not yet present, but will appear shortly!
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Post by Ticoga on Jan 6, 2021 1:04:48 GMT -6
Ticoga and Marma watch as something massive drops down from above. Marma shouts and covers her head, thinking that there was about to be a terrible impact. Ticoga, unaware of Marma's reaction, watches with interest as the towering figure seems to casually speak with the castle's mechanical guards.
"Well then, I've not seen a being like this before. Intriguing..." he mutters, tilting his head as the metallic being begins speaking to them. He waits for the being to finish speaking before saying anything himself.
And with a polite bow, he begins.
"Good greetings, guardian! Forgive our lack of tact - our being unaware of how to establish such appointments is not an excuse." Ticoga replies, straightening his posture and clasping his hands behind his back. "There is, in fact, no urgency to our arrival. We have neither been commanded, nor command to pass. I am called Ticoga, and this young miss is my associate, Marma. Our allegiance is to one another, though my people have been conquered by the Saiyan Kingdom - so it would be sufficient to say that I am subservient to Queen Kayen."
Ticoga turns and gestures at the hoversled while Marma gawks at LEO.
"My intentions are peaceful - it was in our hope to speak with this world's leader as a matter of both study, and to offer good graces to a being whom protects this world against a galaxy of threats beyond the stars." Ticoga announces. Though Ticoga would not know, or understand the significance - he does wear the battle jacket of the World Trade Fleet, and its symbol still exists emblazoned over his left pectoral. "I have brought with me ingredients native to Arcose, as well as locally purchased ingredients with the hope that during our time on Earth, I could possibly cook a meal for the President."
Ticoga turns back to LEO, smiling.
"I am quite proud of my ability to cook, and selfishly hope to serve my recipes here without consideration of the Saiyan Kingdom's oversight or permission." Ticoga says honestly. "Essentially, a meal and a discussion to learn about this President Carro. Selfish though my request certainly is. May I in turn ask your own identity? I am not familiar with your species."
Marma looks sideways at Ticoga.
"You're really long winded... you could have just said you want to cook for the President and talk to them..." Marma mumbles, a bit embarrassed by the Arcosian's insistence on speaking so much at every opportunity.
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Post by Carro Hofferson on Jan 7, 2021 14:49:55 GMT -6
CARRO's PL: 100 || LEO's PL: 1,800,000 (200k BASE || x9)
Leo couldn't suppress an audible sigh at the mention of the non-urgent nature of the offworld duo's meeting. But in a way it was also a relief- she wasn't sure how Carro would be able to stomach handling another galactic crisis if that had been the nature of Ticoga's intent instead. A peaceful guest was a nice change of pace.
LEO raised a brow at the mention of casual cooking and chatter, humming in thought. Normally she'd dismiss such a trivial meeting when they had much more important things that needed to be done, but...
Introductions were still in order first, though. "I am LEO. I am the President's partner and our planet's head defender." She introduced herself with a small bow of her head in response, returning the respectful gesture. "Unfortunately, many of our uninvited 'guests' in recent months haven't been very peaceful... I can say I appreciate your honesty and nonviolent intentions, though." There was technically the possibility that the Arcosian was lying, but even in that case, LEO had confidence in her ability to swiftly handle such an event.
"Normally, I would be inclined to ask you to properly schedule a meeting and head off for now, but..." LEO gazed back towards King's Castle with a deep sigh. "To say Carro has been stressed and overworked as of late is an undeserving understatement. I've made many attempts to get him some proper rest or at least take care of himself for a short while, but..." A low huff and growl finished LEO's thoughts on her partner's lack of self-care. "So long as you, of course, remain peaceful, I suppose I can make an exception and allow you to make an attempt. Our kitchen has, well... been a bit emptied by a visit from your Queen not long ago, though..."
Regardless, LEO pushed the gates to the tower's courtyard open, allowing the two to enter. "I digress- welcome to King's Castle."
Meanwhile, inside, Carro stumbled down one of the halls, many blueprints and folders tucked beneath his arms. He was scheduled for another shift at Crop Co in thirty minutes, but he could get a bit of work done now, too. And he still had to freshen up! With his blue suit scuffed and unbuttoned slightly and hair still in desperate need of combing, Carro had his work cut out for him every hour of the day...
He was passing through the entry hall when one of the doors swung open- revealing LEO, of course, and two others that he didn't recognize. He froze like a deer in headlights for a moment, glancing up to his partner as she silently glared at him with an odd sense of... smugness? "Uh, hey 'Lee." He waved to his partner, glancing between her, Ticoga, and Marma uncertainly. "...Oh sweet Kais above, I-I didn't forget an appointment, did I?"
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Post by Ticoga on Jan 7, 2021 16:56:37 GMT -6
Ticoga smiles friendlily as LEO replies, and nods appreciatively as the massive android chooses to admit them - despite the uncouthness of the situation.
"We are grateful for the opportunity, Head Defender. I assure you, that my intentions are peaceful and non-political. We are not here as representatives, but I understand that it can be construed as such." Ticoga replies, bowing his head placatingly. "If your President is indeed overworked, I know specifically the kind of tea I can offer. Arcosian Aufrillo Ver Zandiska Tea is a special blend, designed for the upper classes of the Clan hierarchy to aid them in times of duress. I am sure it will help here too."
As Ticoga was about to go on about the kinds of foods he was prepared to make, a diminutive being appears through the doors. As LEO suggested, the person was terribly unkempt, clearly in a rush and lacking proper time to rest. Marma, seeing the President holding so much, blinks and walks over towards him.
"That's a lot to carry for one person, I can help, if you permit it." Marma offers.
"You must be President Carro Hofferson, I am apologetic and admit that our arrival was neither scheduled, nor announced." Ticoga says, also stepping over towards Carro. Ticoga offers a hand to shake, by way of greeting. "Good greetings, President Hofferson, I am Ticoga, former slave worker of the World Trade Fleet, and now subservient to Queen Kayen of the Saiyan Kingdom."
Ticoga smiles.
"I have come unofficially to offer you various food and drink, most native to Arcose, and hope to engage in a general discussion." Ticoga continues. "My intentions are peaceful, and unrelated to any governmental efforts galactic spanning. I am confident in my capabilities as a cook, and would like to offer you my best works, hopefully in a way that will aid in alleviating your great stress."
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