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Souls of Steel: A Giant Mecha RP

For Mai and Jake, the week seemed to go on as normal though for the both them, each faced some individual challenges.

Mai's lack of "Seven" was the first problem. Although she was only in a coma for roughly a day or slightly less, she had requested to be cleared for duty ASAP. She had a feeling too that Lorenzo would have done the same. For him, it seemed there was no rest for the weary or wicked.

That had reminded her of her Helldiver commander, Caulder, before things changed.

Either way, without "Seven" keeping her in line, Mai's behavior was that of depression. Sure, she was much more talkative to the other pilots outside of training now but inside, even more so with the simulations, Mai seemed to have some disregard for safety. In a sense, that's what had happened on Joppa when she had thought that those two remaining Cruxi were going to...destory her. She "pushed" Seven out and went crazy and went on one last reckless assault before she went out.

It was because of this that some or perhaps all the pilots, from Mai's view anyway, were showing more concern than when she was letting "Seven" do most of the normal stuff around base and in combat. And she was sure that since Jake was here, they were more than aware of her split-personality problem.

Still, she did follow protocol when ordered so it wasn't like she was constantly causing problems around base.

Jake, though, had his "mixed" bag of affairs. Jake had no trouble with the squad leader Katya in his view. Though he did have to stop the rhymes sometimes since it did tend to bother her. Still, he did help her with planning strategies and enemy information during sim runs so in terms of cooperation, he felt he was gaining her trust to some extents. Jason and Serah were a "mixed" bag so to speak. While he did have fun sharing and listening to their kinds of music, Jake had sensed that neither fully trusted him. Probably due to how much he had already known of them before even meeting him.

He was from a "Recon" division so yeah, making friends tended to get rough in that regard. At the same time, he knew that "unity" was needed in this squad so he did his best to help.

From Sigma and Iota to Mai's unstable personality and helping other squad members like Katya and Ariin's unique condition, Jake had the busy week.

Then this day came when he and the others were called by Captain Ritsu to the briefing hall. Mai was rather surprised about the "child" but she knew better when she saw her rank on the uniform.

For Jake, though, he knew Squad Sigma was going to get some attention but wasn't expecting THESE new additions. Another thing he had tried to do during the week was to talk about their last battle at Leviticus. Despite all the collateral damage there, he had told the squad members that they none the less repelled the Cruxi so the squad would be probably getting some "special attention" at some point.

But these three...even Jake knew better than to be too nosy while they were around.

Needless to say, Jake didn't ask any questions so he kept to himself.

Mai did the same too but her mind wondered on the little girl who was now her superior. Mai knew some of the things that were done to try to win the war with the Cruxi...from the Helldivers division to what Sigma, Iota and their sisters went through...experimentations with frameworks...

What was that little girl forced into to get to this point? What did SHE endure to wind up here in the war?

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@Ammokkx@Apollosarcher@AtomicNut@Evil Snowman@Dragoknighte@Mr Rage@Gate Keeper@DarkRecon@Jasonhero

A new Sergeant has appeared! Also, everyone who participated in the simulation collab get a +8% to Experience and +2% to Synchro. Serah and Jason get +3% to Synchro for their collab, Sigma gets +1% Synchro for Lorenzo-collab, and Serah and Mai/Jake get +2% for a bit of back-and-forth. If any stat goes over 100% mark it as 100%.

@Ariamis

So is that %2 towards sync only or exp? Stupid question I suppose considering there isn't any EXP gained from convo's but just making sure.

Also, since it's been a week from the new characters showing up, I think a sum up is needed for Mai and Jake. If you all want to, some or all of the characters may have already figured out the whole thing between "Mai" and "Seven" but due to Mai's perhaps instablity and "Seven" M.I.A. for whatever reason, some may show concern since Mai seems a bit reckless. Jake, though, I'd imagine some or all would be suspicious of his presence there. Him being from a "Recon" division and his Recon drones, some may think he's replacing a certain pilot or perhaps an informant for the higher ups within military.

Just shooting some idea's here.

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Mai shouldn't have been surprised when Serah skirtted around her question about the casualties of war. For her, it was just another fact of life.

But Mai respected Serah's wishes not to talk about it. Sooner or later, she'd hear about it from someone though.

Still, she was surprised that she was asking about her relationship with Jake and not about what he was talking about in terms of her "condition".

"...well...I'm sure that's the reason he transfered here. But remember. He's with the "Recon" division. For them, it's all about information warefare. Their job's may sound like the...well "crap" work but in this war with the Cruxi, it now actually means something...they always like using new stuff against us so...kind of his job to help analyze such enemy units, weapons and such", Mai said, actually sounding normal for a change.

Mai looked at Jake in line with the other random members of the base in the cafeteria and noted that he may be there for awhile.

She then looked back at Serah.

"...Serah...you should know...I'm not exactly "normal"...didn't you even question what Jake was talking about when he briefly metioned my "condition"...or for that matter, why I'm not talking all serious or drone-like right now?", Mai then asked.

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Checking in. I'm alive. I was hoping perhaps Ammo would have posted a response from Serah if he wanted to do an old-fashioned back and forth posting there but eh, worse case, we can sum up something.

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Mai was suddenly approached by Serah. Jake seemed to understand what was going on though and allowed her to help lead her to a table.

Jake himself had temporarily left after Mai was sat down by Serah so he could find his own chair.

"...don't worry...I'm fine Serah...more or less", Mai said.

"...oh so this is Serah Gene? Oh I'm so mean", Jake said with a rhyme.

Giving a polite cough, Jake then said, "Sorry. Just like to rap and rhyme sometimes. Name's Jake Armstrong. Reconissance division and newest pilot to your squad. Sorry if I'm nosy about people's name's and such but...kind of my job."

"...Jake...your scaring her", Mai then said.

"Hey. Just telling the truth. These days, just too many lies going around", Jake responded.

Looking at Serah, Jake said, "My bad though. Anyways, Mai was briefly in my division back in the day when she was "bouncing around" division to division. She and I are sorta buddies."

"...it wasn't for very long. "Seven" never got along with you", Mai then said.

"Whoa whoa...first off, is anyone "aware" of your condition?", Jake then asks.

Mai looked down at the table. She closed her eyes then said, "...some most likely...if I remember right...I think Harold and Daniel picked up on it when I spoke to them about my framework's classified parts on a private line...I think Zim picked up on it too during the...battle..."

Shaking her head, Mai then looked at Serah.

"...Serah...this is a depressing question but...I need to know...who did we lose? My memory is still jumbled...I know we lost one en route to the battlefield due to some space sickness but I forget who...then I landed in Joppa..."

Jake shook his head then said, "Mai. Were here for food. Not heartbreak."

"...then do as Serah says and leave us...I won't do anything "crazy"...Some ice cream will be fine if they have any", Mai then said.

Letting out a sigh, Jake said, "Well nice to meet'cha Serah Gene. But keep and eye on her like a laser beam."

On that, Jake left the table to fetch Mai and himself some food.

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Well with Mai and Jake, I'm up for a collab if anyone wishes. Just let me know eiher here or PM.

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Sorry if I've been lagging all. Been busy. I'll read up when I get a chance.

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Well if anyone wants to chat up either Jake or Mai, they're heading for the cafeteria. I'll do back-and-forth posting if anything. Just getting it out there.

Also just showing that i'm alive here. Not alot of OOC's from others at the moment.

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Hi all. I made a post. Basically, Mai's mysteriously back at base with Jake as escort but as it show's, she's not in a stable frame of mind of sorts.

Besides possibly Jason and Serah, anyone who wishes to "follow" or "notice" her can do so. Open door basically.

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Meanwhile, near the front of the base, two individuals can be seen. Though one with a headset around his neck is clearly seen as the new cadet in squad Sigma, Jake Armstrong.

However, it was the redheaded girl he was leading in that would more than likely turn heads. At the moment though, she seemed different. More...frightened than anything. But at the same time, determined.

"...Mai. I really think you should be recovering", Jake said as she continued to lead.

"I know Jake...but even though I don't like it, duty calls", Mai said, even sounding normal for a change.

And Jake knew why too. Much like he had been doing his "recon" homework on the cadets around squad sigma, it didn't take him much time to know the rumors about Mai "Seven" Twilight. Even back in the day when she was in his reconnisance division.

But it was the fact that...Mai and "Seven" were two different people that confirmed the reason why she was who she was. Why Mai was able to actually go out there and fight. To even take lives when ordered to.

Split personalities. And Seven was born due to the training in the first division she was in though not even Jake knew the full circumstances behind that. The "Helldivers" division. Even though Jake knew that the name comes from a digital game from a very old console back in the day, the name itself tells what kind of a division it was. But the seven pilots there were considered the best back in it's day.

But it was when it's director, Caulder, suddenly changed when he started making his pilots use some..."top secret" weapon or something even he had trouble finding information on. Just that it was "classified".

But now...it seems that it wasn't "Seven" that he was escorting into the base. It was the real Mai Twilight.

"...well let's go eat. I know your beat", Jake said with a rhyme.

Jake knew Mai was different when she chuckled at that. Back then, Seven had just glanced coldy at him.

"...Jake. Thank you but...you know being around me is trouble...I...don't exactly have a...good mindset", Mai then said.

And Jake knew why too. When he found out why Mai let "Seven" run the show most of the time. Why she only showed up on occassion.

Jake simply said, "Come on. Were almost at the cafeteria. I'll fill you in. Though I imagine the other cadets would want to talk to you as well."

"I know...just not about the...battle and what...happened...", Mai slowly said as she let Jake lead her into the cafeteria.