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[araignee_du_soir]

[Widowmaker had finally extracted herself from all the rigamarole that surrounded a new arrival to make her way to the Mess Hall. With a cup of something almost as blue as the color of her skin sitting on the table before her along with her rifle in its shorter Assault mode, she set the omnicom up so she didn't have to hold it in her hand.

What she did have in her hand was the ring they'd given her upon taking that oath. As if an oath was binding...]

I can certainly understand the need for a vetting process, but it appears to be rather pointless to subject would-be saviors to such repetitive examinations when the results do not change. What is the phrase...? [She idly rolled the ring between her fingers as she thought a moment.] Ah, yes. 'Beggars can't be choosers.'

Perhaps I am simply... special. [There was a slight upturn of her lips at that last word.]

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[kingtyrantranger]

Violet Beauregard?

[araignee_du_soir]

No.

[Such a succinct response without a hint of offense or even acknowledgement of the name.]

[kingtyrantranger]

Sorry.

[There go his chances at finding a date for Bouncing Boy.]

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[vata]

If you're here, you're special. That's the slogan, anyway.

Better get used to it.

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[araignee_du_soir]

I know I'm special. Regardless, there's only so much poking and prodding by doctors and scientists a woman is willing to endure.

[vata]

Maybe I can help with that.

This place isn't so bad once you get used to it mija. I could show you around, give you a tour of the highlights.

[vata]

No doctors, no scientists, cross my heart. :)

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[zippity]

[IS THIS PLACE FUCKING WITH HER???? First Reaper, now Widowmaker. Why.

Oooh, she's so mad. She manages to translate it into looking vaguely unimpressed.]

You're somethin', alright.

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[araignee_du_soir]

[There's a profound moment of silence as Widowmaker takes in the presence of one(1) Tracer.

And then she laughs. Slow and familiar. Oh, this was rich.]

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[zippity]

Don't know what you're so chipper 'bout. You're not 'bout to get away with any of your usual rubbish now that you're here.

[agnominal]

Protocol is necessary.

[araignee_du_soir]

There is protocol and then there is excessive testing. Some of us are not fond of needles.

[She started mentally checking off how many people were going to defend the extensive vetting process. It would give her a good idea of how rigid these people were going to be.]

[agnominal]

There will undoubtedly be worse ahead of us. If you're having second thoughts, now would be the time to reconsider.

[ Oh, she just hit the jackpot when it came to 'must always follow the rules'. He has his reasons. ]

[touchmydragon]

Are we not all special in our own ways? That, in turn, makes us all equal.

[araignee_du_soir]

[The younger Shimada. Perhaps he could eventually be persuaded to Talon's side, to lead his family back into glory in spite of his elder brother. A long term project to consider.]

Some would disagree.

[touchmydragon]

As they are free to. There is no harm in differing opinions, especially on so small a matter.

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[mylawn]

Seems like they'll take just about anyone, huh?

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[araignee_du_soir]

Perhaps. Perhaps they're smart enough to realize that they need a certain kind that can make the choices others cannot.

Regardless, the repetitive testing was both annoying and pointless.

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[fantasmaniac]

Looks like you're already creating a stir.

[ not like he's one to talk. ]

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[araignee_du_soir]

[There he was. She'd been wondering when he would materialize.]

My mere presence is apparently disruptive and all I have done is try this tacky blue drink. I do not recommend it.

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[iamresponding]

[The man that appears on the screen looks pretty ordinary, other than the light scar down the right side of his face.]

[Rich has been quiet. Paying attention to the little arguments going on. The kind of outrage Tracer was showing only comes with seeing something horrible happen to someone that didn't deserve it, so with that accusation of murder, he figures that it means Widowmaker really is trouble.]

[But he's used to trouble... especially trouble with brightly colored skin. His brain can't help but make the comparison; she's even got the same haughty tone as Gamora. She was never so dispassionate, though.]

Even if you hadn't openly admitted it, you've got "wet work" written all over you, with big ol' capital W's.

[His eyes flicker over the screen, taking in the details of the gun. It looks like an assault rifle but "single target elimation..." he'd hazard a guess that it converts to a sniper rifle somehow.]

So don't expect anyone to roll out the welcome mat. Even Legion Leadership won't hesitate to toss you off the team and into the clink if you step an inch out of line.

[He arches a brow.]

...But I assume you're smart enough to understand that. Just like I assume that even a coldblooded assassin might think the end of existence is a teensy little problem.

[So that leaves the 'what next?' Already, he can tell there are people losing sight of the big picture -- and he gets it. He does. But sometimes the murderous maniac you'd normally try to get into a prison cell fast enough to break the sound barrier is exactly who you need when you're in a cosmic-scale conflict. An impending apocalypse makes for strange bedfellows.]

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[araignee_du_soir]

Oui, monsieur. I understand the gravity of the situation quite well.

[Finally, someone that seemed to understand that it took all sorts to handle a problem as big as the one looming over this dimension - the good, the bad and those that fall in between. Acknowledge what she was, give the standard issued threat then move on; this man was already on the overgrown path of earning her respect. He even knew what wetwork was. How nice.]

It is why I chose to join. [She couldn't rightfully put the fate of Talon solely in the hands of another. She was built for action.] Consider it a vested interest in the defeat of this... extra-dimensional being.

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[ordinarily]

... Anyone ever tell you you're really good with words?

Like, really good?

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[muroieda]

Postin' a video of herself bein' all deep and mopey over a colorful drink? HAH! Classic Widowmaker. I love it!

[So many people he knows here! The universe is such a small, vast place.]

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[araignee_du_soir]

[She was annoyed, not mopey. She wasn't Reaper. And the seeing the demolition expert made her even more annoyed. Sure, he could be useful, but he was the epitome of a 'loose cannon'. If he didn't end up with a fire or explosion related power, she would drink the entire tacky blue drink someone had foisted on her as a joke.]

Junkrat. [A slight incline of her head.] Lighting your tail on fire already?

[To someone that didn't know any better, that sounded almost playful.]