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[The video clicks on with some fumbles, some readjustment as Hella realizes what she looks like in the playback on the device and just sort of. Stares at her apparent reflection. It's really weird, but she's been laying low and trying to figure out this thing for almost a month now so she thinks she's sort of got it.

She certainly looks out of place, in full dark scalemail armor and with scars on her face and a very serious expression. She doesn't shift from full serious mode when she finally begins to talk, but she sounds more awkward than stern.]

Hey. I'm Hella. I've been quiet, I guess. But I'm new here, relatively speaking.

[She pulls a lock of red hair behind her ears, her bangs the only hair outside of her usual bun today.]

I noticed you all have a monster problem. Apparently it happens once every month? Anyway, we should be coming upon a month of my being here soon, and I'm... willing to offer my services.

[She holds up a sword, the hilt of it embellished with red jewels, the center one being the largest and bleeding into a white diamond-like color in the center. If anyone has any ability to sense dead things or magic, this thing is giving off a severe ghostlike energy.

Because of all the powerful dead people and gods and stars living in it.]

I'm really good at killing things. I also live near the colosseum. I can kill anything that comes through that Door.

[Said with full confidence.]

If you're worried about someone arriving and want to check it out but don't do well in dangerous situations, I'll guard you. For trade, maybe. Or favors.

[If anything, Adaire's taught her the value of owed favors. Though Hella still doesn't have the patience to wait on collecting.]

I'll hear any offers now. Thank you.

[She fumbles with the phone a bit more, and finally shuts it off.]

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[...This is not where Jo was expecting this conversation to go.]

What works for a friend might not work for you.

...Yeah.

[Hella puts her fist to her mouth, breathing in deep over her knuckles.]

I'm not the meddling type. But I'm sort of stuck here, I guess. Might be going stir-crazy.

I had trouble adjusting too. [Sometimes she still gets the itch under her skin and wishes she could go anywhere but the rest of the city. ]

Have you thought about getting involved with the Guard? [Jo wouldn't do well in it, it felt too close to being a cop, but maybe Hella would.]

...You're not the first to suggest that.

["There's a reason Hella isn't in the military, and it's because she doesn't know how to act."]

I don't do well with structure. If that makes sense.

[Jo laughs quietly.]

Yeah. I think it's overrated.

Are you also in the Guard, or are you just their recruiter?

[Though Hella's just teasing, if the small smile on her face is any indication.]

[Jo laughs as she shakes her head.]

I just know it's an option.

I don't fault you for thinking I'd do well. I'm good at killing things. But, uh, despite my advertisement, I'm not that good at protecting things.

[Jo nods, looking a little bit like she understands the concept.]

It's good to know your limits.

Yeah. I'll think about it, I guess. Though I guess I don't have to sign up for anything to just go around killing monsters and making sure people don't get themselves killed.

Not at all. [Jo smiles, just barely.]

Lots of us help out without being on the Guard.

That definitely seems more my style.

Mine too. [She laughs quietly.]

Just watch your back.

[Adaire's usually the best one for the job of watching their backs, but since she's not here...]

I think I can manage that. You do the same.

Will do. [Jo nods.]

See you around.

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