Cho yelped as he got swept into the most crushing bear hug of his life, prompting Kris (who was sandwiched between the Viking and her boss' chest) to protest.

[color=25a8ba]"Hey you lunkhead get offa me don't make me make the boss shoot you -"[/color]

[b]"Relax, Kris, he's a friend now. Chill."[/b]

He gave the submachine gun a little pat on the holographic sight, which made its trembling calm down noticeably. He looked back up and smiled sheepishly, most likely trying to not look weird while four men pondered why someone was talking to a gun.

[quote=Kolskegg]“This. . . this is the sorcerer I spoke of! This is Cho of the Ruins.”[/quote]

[b]"Fancy title for a man. I prefer being called a Reaper nowadays. But it's nice to see you too, Kol."[/b]

He smiled and clapped Kolskegg on the shoulder, relaxing a fair bit as he sized up the other three men in front of him.

[quote=JT]“Whew bud, helluva load out. What are you hunting, dragons?”[/quote]

Cho laughed and shook his head, gently adjusting Tac where he hung on his shoulder.

[b]"Nah, pirates. Some space corp wanted me to shut down a bunch of marauders taking down their ships on one of their trading routes. You won't believe how much metal this guy can eat through."[/b]

He gave Tac a pat and the rifle chuckled.

[color=9ec5e2]" 'Ey you did most of the work boss. I just helped."[/color]

[quote=Jake]“Well anyone who almost kicked this lug's ass deserves a beer.”[/quote]

He smiled and caught the beer one of the other three men tossed at him, simultaneously shaking the huge man's hand with his own.

[quote=Steve]“Sorry bud. Can’t be too careful around here ya know? General Freedom but you can call me Steve.”[/quote]

[b]"Nice meeting you Steve. Cho Sun-Jin, but everyone calls me Cho. And if you're wondering why I'm talking to my weapons, let me introduce you to my team."[/b]

Cho pointed to the knife seated within a scabbard attached to his back rigging.

[b]"That's Barr, my trusty knife. Say hi, Barr."[/b]

The knife rattled in its scabbard and an eye on the hilt opened, its gaze sweeping slowly across the four men. When he spoke his voice was muffled by the leather scabbard, but still audible enough for the other men to hear.

[color=c79dd7]"Nice meetin' ya'll."[/color]

Cho drew his pistol and flipped him around onto his palm, letting the four men take a look at the demonic-looking thing.

[b]"This here's Hek. He's the oldest."[/b]

The pistol rumbled audibly and settled into Cho's palm.

[color=ba2525]"A pleasure to make your acquaintance, sires."[/color]

He shook his head and smiled as he stowed the pistol back in his holster.

[b]"Now Kol, I'm sure you're familiar with these next two, though they weren't alive at the time. This here's Kris."[/b]

Cho lifted the Vector submachine gun slung across his chest, and the eye within the holographic sight swiveled and laid sight on the four men. The gun giggled(?!) and hopped a little in his hands.

[color=25a8ba]"Yo!"[/color]

[b]"She's a lively one. And, last but not least, the leader of this little bunch, and a weapon I'm sure you're very familiar with, Kol, meet Tac."[/b]

Cho let Kris rest against his chest and unslung Tac from his shoulder. The sniper rifle peered up at the four assembled men, and his compensator molded into what was easily recognisable as a smile.

[color=9ec5e2]"G'afternoon chaps! Fancy seeing you again, Kol! Boss man here's told stories to us about you! Mainly about how he got into a fight with you and how you kicked his ars- "[/color]

Cho quickly clamped a hand over the rifle's muzzle and grinned sheepishly.

[b]"He gets talkative with friends."[/b]

He slung Tac across his back again and stuffed his hand in his pocket when the man named Steve spoke.

[quote=Steve]“Well come on Cho, party’s about to start and another brother is always welcome.”[/quote]

[quote=Kolskegg]“Verily, you must join us Cho. We must drink to the All-Father for providing us such a glorious fight. I am going to learn of this Football my companions speak of. Let us rest and share drink and stories and the companionship of friends. It shall be as if we were in Valhalla itself.”[/quote]

With beer in hand, Cho drew Barr and popped the cap off the bottle. He resheathed the knife and took a long, refreshing swig, sighing in relief after. He smiled as he took off his gloves, stowing them in a pocket while he unzipped his combat vest.

After all, he was on vacation.

[b]"And you, my friend, are going to tell me how you met these three fine gentlemen. I'm guessing you guys hail from Earth?"[/b]