[Testing? Hunter raises an eyebrow, and glances over at Jun. So these guys weren't attacking anyone?]
So you were irresponsibly running illegal tests of mechanical equipment in a public area? [He scoffs.] Give us one reason why we shouldn't turn you into the proper authorities.
[The gnomes look between each other, before shrugging at one another like they expected this guy to know the obvious answer: "'cause the human cops don't think gnomes exist?".
There's a distorted sound from Jun's modulator, likely him clearing his throat awkwardly]
...They have a point. Gnomes are considered fictional by most humans.
[Well...that idea made Hunter happy at least. The gnomes are just mostly confused and whispering to each other, wondering what this dude's deal is.]
Alright, I'll contact them.
[Jun will pull out a phone and spend a few moments sending text messages back and forth to Zodiac...and also trying to get through their automated service. It's a thing]
...They said they'll send someone.
[Probably whatever poor intern got the short straw lets be real here]
[Hunter ignores the whispering. It's really easy to do that, when things going mostly smoothly and they're coming across 9in his mind) as authoritative.]
Excellent! [He spins his staff confidently, then points at the gnomes.]
We'll supervise you lot until they arrive, then hand you off to the proper authorities!
[This is so great, it reminds him of a successful mission back home!!]
[Jun meanwhile sees no issue with any of this. They were given a mission, and they were now well on their way to completing said mission. So this is a win in his book and he has no reason to protest against Hunter's direction.]
Understood.
[He'll take a couple steps back but continues to stand, keeping an eye on the Gnomes as he does so. The gnomes meanwhile know better than try to get away on foot with their tiny legs, so they just keep giving incredulous and muttering to each other as this is going on.
Eventually that poor Zodiac intern will come, with a car with some child seats. They look less like authority and more...completely bewildered at this scene (three gnomes? two guys in white hoods? a giant mech??>
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So you were irresponsibly running illegal tests of mechanical equipment in a public area? [He scoffs.] Give us one reason why we shouldn't turn you into the proper authorities.
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There's a distorted sound from Jun's modulator, likely him clearing his throat awkwardly]
...They have a point. Gnomes are considered fictional by most humans.
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Well. He turns his head so his mask faces Jun. There is a distinct aura of not helping radiating off of him.]
That - that doesn't matter! We'll find authorities that do think you exist.
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Zodiac?
[He doesn't know if they are technically authority, but they did dispatch them on this quest]
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[Hunter jabs a finger excitedly in Jun's direction.]
Zodiac! We'll inform Zodiac and they'll take appropriate measures to punish you!
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Alright, I'll contact them.
[Jun will pull out a phone and spend a few moments sending text messages back and forth to Zodiac...and also trying to get through their automated service. It's a thing]
...They said they'll send someone.
[Probably whatever poor intern got the short straw lets be real here]
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Excellent! [He spins his staff confidently, then points at the gnomes.]
We'll supervise you lot until they arrive, then hand you off to the proper authorities!
[This is so great, it reminds him of a successful mission back home!!]
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Understood.
[He'll take a couple steps back but continues to stand, keeping an eye on the Gnomes as he does so. The gnomes meanwhile know better than try to get away on foot with their tiny legs, so they just keep giving incredulous and muttering to each other as this is going on.
Eventually that poor Zodiac intern will come, with a car with some child seats. They look less like authority and more...completely bewildered at this scene (three gnomes? two guys in white hoods? a giant mech??>
This poor intern was prepared for none of this. ]