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[Rosh is dominating this musebox.

I mean.

Pyrope raised her head to 'look' up at the tower she'd reached with the three boys. The tang of the Glyph Energy was very sharp here, and she knew she'd be able to recognize the scent later on.

She wondered what it looked like. Probably big and intimidating. In her mind's eye, she saw something like a ziggurat rising out of the earth. How accurate was she? Probably not very, but the sharp tang in the air reminded her of some of the more magical areas back home.

Tapping her cane against the ground, she leaned back and beamed at her companions.]

Well, here we are! The Glyph Tower of the Residental District. It really smells quite sharp here, eh?

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I will say! [Little Seth has his face buried in his pamphlet, his tongue is poking out slightly in concentration. Next to that tower, he looked even shorter.]

Says 'ere that there are switches and to keep them flipped?

That's what I heard! You'll need to describe them for me, boys. I'm just your backup.

Seems easy enough. Three towers, three switches to pop.

...shall I head towards another tower on my own? It will save us much time.

Not on your own! [She waggles a finger at him.]

If Seth and Mlenar think they could handle this one on their own, we'll head over to the other districts, okay?

[ Will nods, falling silent again, while Mlenar grins and moves to put his arm over Seth's shoulder. ]

Don't worry about us! I can protect Seth just fine!

[She hasn't seen the way Seth clings to him, but she could feel how close he hung around him and draw the same conclusion. She gave a small nod.] All right then, Mlenar. I'll delegate this to you, shall I? I'm sure you'll do fine when you're not under my watchful eye anyway.

[Oh yes, she said it. She smiles, and then walks over to Will.]

Come on. Trade next, and then we can swing down by the Industrial one.

[ Mlenar gives a small "heh" and gives the two of them a two-fingered salute.

Will straightens up and nods, ready to follow without question. ]

[Will.

Will.

You need to lead the way, Will.]

[ BUT....... ]

[She.

Can't.

See.

Where.

To.

Go.

William.]

[ BUT YOU'RE BLIND AND THUS HAVE CRAZY SENSES......

he'll realize this, however, and suddenly feel foolish, nervously, and slowly, moving over to her side and extending a hand to her. ]

Lady Pyrope, if it would be easier for you, and if you would not mind trusting a creature like myself- if you would like to ride on the back of my abdomen it might be an easier trip for you.

[She looks surprised.

... And then touched. A smile curves her lips.]

I've never ridden a spiderman before. [She smirks.] I bet you'll be better than the last man I did.

[Before Will has time to roll his eyes and groan (or blush and stutter or just Not Get It), she's tapping over to him and smoothing her hand along the hair on his abdomen. After a few touches, she hauls herself up, careful but spry.]

Where do you want me to put my hands?

[ he does not even get it. he just assumes she literally has ridden on a human before. he must have been a large human... he's not even assuming anything is wrong as Mlenar snorts and covers his mouth.

he's already lowered himself as she's moved towards him, and stands slowly as she sits on his 'back'. ]

With my armour, it will be difficult to hold my middle, but I assure you I will not move fast enough to jolt you.

[ the little dip in his 'back' is kind of like a saddle almost, so she should be okay. ]

[Mlenar and Seth might see Pyrope's blindfold crease as she winks one eye, but that's about it. She puts her hands on Will's shoulders, feeling the thick metal of his armour, and settles back into an easy riding posture. It's not remotely similar to riding a horse, but you went with what you knew.]

All right then, off we go! Seth, Mlenar, if you need help, shout over these things. [She waves her Ivytwine at them.]

You kids play safe now.

[ snorting again. ]

Bye bye! [Seth gives an energetic wave, sighing as soon as they are out of sight]

Mlenar... 'Ave you ever seen such a man before?

Nope- that's some high fantasy shit where I'm from! He looks like he could snap me like a twig. That guy is ripped.

You are no scared of anything are you? [He grins] Come on, we are beat them to turning on our tower! [Since, they are already there and all... No contest really]

..--some things.

[ he's afraid of a lot, actually. not that he shows it if he can help it. time to get to work, though. ]

So I wonder if there's a huge button thats like 'turn me on'. Thaaat'd be...helpful.

[The back of Seth's neck gives an irritating pulse. There is a parasite in there that feeds of fears and weaknesses. So you do have some Mlenar? Interesting.]

Ah no no, look at picture! [Seth points to the diagram in the leaflet] There is this thing ey? This red bit need to be like this!

Red bit. Got it.

[ let's get down to business then. ]

[Seth nods, sticking close to Mlenar until they eventually find what they are looking for.]

Is so quiet, I get the creeps ey? It make me no want to touch anything... [Implying that if anyone is going to flick this switch from W to R then it's going to be Mlenar.]

It's fine! I'll touch everything.

[ 'sup towers ]

[Seth grins to himself. He can't resist a little teasing and it might be a good time to judge whether or not Mlenar is openly inclined to other boys.] Oho? You will touch everything ey? For now I think best you just touch switch si? We can do the rest later.