Second Game

[break_the_nine]

[The moment Leos was dragged back to base it was clear things were going to be pretty bad. Why? Because his handler was chewing him out royally right there in the hangar.]

Lana-



Pale Rider is being put into repairs again Leos, and not only that your actions are having PROGTECH question your competence. They are planning to drop your sponsorship altogether because of your childish, undisciplined and impulsive behavior-

He was there Lana! Hustler One... Nineball... He was there! I had to-

[This was punctuated by a tremendously hard slap that sent Leos to the ground with a cry. That definitely left a mark, and that whimper he let out was more along the lines of a kicked puppy than the wild, anger driven animal that had been out in the field. Lana didn't even raise her voice as she proceeded to tear into him like a frigid wind with a side order of ice cold rain.]

Cause irreparable damage to several of Pale Rider's systems for the sake of revenge. Revenge I may add that you aren't even prepared to take because of how under-trained, inexperienced and ill equipped you are. Not to mention your immaturity and utter lack of ability to maintain focus on a designated objective.

You. are. pathetic. I'm locking down the Pale Rider after its repairs are complete and speaking to PROGTECH about suspending your access to the Arena for the time being. Until you can actually learn to grow up as well as use a machine without completely destroying it, don't you dare so much as even get five feet of that Armored Core.

[Lana does a precise turn without even looking back at Leos, who looked up at her with a piteous expression on his face.]



Lana... Lana wait...'m sorry... please don't go... don't be mad... please..?

[No dice, she just walks out the closest exit, leaving Leos to slump to the ground.]

[Do you go after Lana? Or Stick with Leos?]

Comments

[tiger_ken]

[Doot.

That's the sound of a pudding cup against the side of Leos' face, handed by Ken. He doesn't pause to chat, instead merely moving past to go after Lana...]

Not exactly supportive, are you?

[break_the_nine]

My job is to ensure Leos' progress goes smoothly as well as to take care of the administrative work between him and the Progtech Corporation.

What isn't my job is to hold his hand and coddle him whenever he makes a mistake. Especially one on a scale such as this. While the situation was under control, it was despite his presence rather than assisted by it.

[Her tone remains absolutely level as she looks you dead in the eye Ken.]

Tell me, how exactly would you impress the fact on a childish and irresponsible person like him that they had essentially made a costly mistake and ensure that it stays in their mind.

[tiger_ken]

Probably not that different from how you did, really. I just said you weren't exactly supportive, not that you were wrong.

[Ken shrugs a bit, before raising an index finger as he considers something.]

But the thing is, just beating people over the head when they do something wrong won't encourage them to grow up. It just makes them either uncertain or rebellious, which won't help you at all.

[break_the_nine]

Perhaps, but simply talking wouldn't be able to get through to Leos. His mentality makes attempts to do so futile at best.

[tiger_ken]

Talk to him whilst offering pudding then? I get he's... odd, but he can be receptive with the right incentive.

[break_the_nine]

Using a carrot on a stick will only get so far. And I doubt that it would be an effective solution in the long run either.

Furthermore, as much as he enjoys sharing around sweets, I doubt that would be an adequate incentive... not with the one thing he has his heart set on.

[tiger_ken]

You use it as a starting point. The pudding gets him in a better, receptive mood, and then you start explaining where he did wrong, and where he has to do right.

Right now, the only reason he has to improve is just going to piss him off.

[break_the_nine]

You've never had to deal with Leos for extended periods of time have you?

[tiger_ken]

...I could try and tolerate it if you'd rather not?

[Ken admittedly looks a little sheepish at the thought.]