Okora then lifted a hand out of the water, a green sphere already resting underneath it. Turning her hand over, she let the sphere roll off her open palm and onto the water, a small ripple effect flowing away from its position as it floated on the water before Okora.Oh no. Whatever shall I do? The big, bad, "pure" Aschen thinks she's scary! Look, lady, you can't even hold a candle to me, so cool it before you become the problem.
Sesame inhaled deeply, the force of her inhale pulling the sphere of energy toward her location, causing the sphere to float into her hands. As she cupped the sphere, she pressed her palms together, smothering the sphere into dissolving.
She's posturing, Okora. I can't sense any power coming from her that's worth a look.
Okora responded,I see,
Great! So she's trying to threaten us without being able to back it up? Well, whatever floats her boat.
The half machine woman switched the pair of arms that was being used to hold the towel up as she motioned with the now free pair as she gave her take.
She is an Aschen. They're quite proud of themselves, and are very widespread. I've been watching them closely, and I'm impressed by what I observe of their society as far as their hardiness goes. They do seem to be in a decline though. It is quite worrisome at times.
Shakaurduraug spoke with a cryptic tone, prompting Nyst to reply once again.They fight others too often. They even fight each other. Ever the foe of prosperity, strife never ceases to bring ruin to all.
So they feel everything is a big injustice toward themselves? I mean, there are few other justified reasons to fight others.
With a mocking tone and a faux serious look, Okora continued.They're just pompous. I've worked for a few Aschen, as an anonymous contractor. They're ridiculously paranoid. It's almost as if they feel some inquisition is out to get each and every one of them at all times.
After all, "Nobody expects the Xeno Inquisition!"
The girls all giggled again at Amelia after Okora's mocking comment, however, they stopped when Demor, Jaune, Liam and Iviri, all entered the water with their own monologues, to which the girls listened quietly. It seemed none of them were taking the Aschen lady seriously, and likely weren't going to take Demor seriously either until his poor attempt at throwing compliments opened him up to potential mockery. Thankfully, Jaune's commentary spared Demor for now.
Okora focused her attention on Iviri from where she sat. Narrowing her eyes, she took a mental note as a small smirk crossed her face. She turned her attention back to Jaune's riveting commentary as the other girls had done. Once the conversation was finished, the girls went back to their idle small talk, though they kept sharp for any moves the men tried.