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[lemontree]

[ The device is held by someone who is clearly still learning how to use it. The visual is bits and pieces of a young woman, one who eventually gets the camera pointed at her face... more or less. Her head is in the bottom of the view, partially cut off by the angle so that most of the image is ceiling. ]

I have now seen the arrival of new captives for myself. It has only been weeks since I was brought here, but this helps to confirm that things really are as you all say.

[ It's been hard to swallow the story that everyone tells, but a month is more than enough time to see it all in action, much as she hates to admit it. ]

I am Daenerys Stormborn of House Targaryen, rightful heir to the Iron Throne. ... I am many other things, too, but there are no titles that carry weight in Hadriel. There is no Iron Throne, there is no war between the Great Houses. There is only the war between those beings that call themselves gods and we who are their prisoners. [ Her mouth flattens unhappily, jaw tight in clear defiance. ] I have much to say about these gods, but that is not a matter for this - message.

[ What are the little boxes called, anyway? Hopefully, it's actually sending out her words, or else she'll feel more ridiculous than she already does. ]

I am asking for the aid of someone who can fight. I am no warrior, and I don't need to be taught the skills for myself. Rather, I need a guard. This place is dangerous more often than it isn't, and not one soldier from my armies arrived at my side. [ Dany's expression softens a little: this is a request that isn't likely to have any results. ] ... I do not ask for service out of loyalty, as I am owed none from any of you. I realize, too, that there are few ways that such work could be repaid in a place like this. All the same, I'm not able to defend myself from the monsters that make their home here, and so... I must ask.

[ Nothing comes without a price, which makes this difficult, given that she has nothing to pay with. ]

I have no confidence in my ability to speak on this device, so if you are near the center of the city, in the middle of the houses and shops, you can find me nearby. ... You have my thanks.

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[lemontree]

[ She wonders at the blindfold, but doesn't question it yet. He seems enthusiastic, at least, and she admits a little smile. ]

I kept away from the pit, but I believe you. [ Why not, right? ] What is your name?

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[9_s]

〈She responded! A pretty human responded to him!

9S's excitement showed in the smile tugging at the corner of his lips as he spoke. His voice brimmed with enthusiasm.〉

Thank you for believing me, ma'am!

I'm YoRHa No.9 Type S or 9S for short.

I can't believe you're really talking with me, this is incredible!

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[lemontree]

"9S?" [ Not a name that she's ever heard of, but this is not the kind of place that she could ever have dreamed into reality. As such, she continues to smile faintly. ] Why would I not speak with you? You are responding to my request. I am not deserving of your thanks.

[ Yet. ]

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[9_s]

I think you are!

And, if you do want someone to fight, I can definitely do that!

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[lemontree]

Are you sure? [ It's not a small request, after all. ] If that's true, then... thank you. I will call on you if there are more monsters.

[ That was. Much easier than she expected. ]

What would you ask in return?

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[9_s]

Absolutely! I was made for fighting!

Well, that's not completely true, I was more made for gathering intelligence, but I can fight.

In return? Hm... I'd like you to take me shopping! I've always wanted to try it.

[lemontree]

[ "I was made for fighting." It reminds her of the Unsullied... albeit, 9S is much more emotional than them. All the same, there's a little ping of sadness. ]

Why do you say you were made for fighting? Or... for intelligence?

[ Is he more like one of Varys' 'little birds,' then? ]

Shopping? [ That surprises a little laugh out of her. ] ... Of course, if you like. I only have a little experience with it, myself.

[9_s]

〈The question didn't seem to phase 9S as he calmly explained himself.〉

I say I was made for intelligence, and fighting, because I was. I was designed to be able to scout and survey large areas to relay data back to the commander. It's true that sometimes I wish I wasn't the Scanner model, it can get lonely, but I can't change what I am.

〈The talk of shopping distracted him from his rather sad origins and excitement filled his features.〉

Really? You will go shopping with me? You promise?

I will buy you something! I don't know what yet, what do people like? Hm... maybe food or a T-shirt!

[lemontree]

Do you mean to say that you aren't human? [ Well, that's. Something. ] I have little experience with... these things.

[ Though, this - Hadriel - is the most exposure she's had to different kinds of 'people.' ]

I promise. [ Dany's smile softens again. ] You are already helping to protect me, you don't need to buy anything for me, too.

[9_s]

No Ma'am, although I have always wanted to meet with a human. Now I'm exposed to so many, I don't know what to do with myself.

〈He smiled, with a hint of a nervous chuckle. For someone inhuman, he certainly displayed a lot of human mannerisms.〉

What if it was a really nice T-shirt? Maybe then?

[lemontree]

Well, I hope that your experience is a positive one. Human beings can be very good, but also very terrible.

[ She knows from experience(s). ]

... All right. That would be fine. [ It seems to delight him, imagining shopping for her, and she isn't looking to crush his dreams. ] Thank you, 9S.