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[color=FF8c00]Rank 5
32 / 50 EXP[/color]
Benedict ([@Dark Cloud])
[b][u]Midgar
SOU Hideout[/u][/b][/center]
Raz's heart swelled hearing those familiar names listed off to him. Some of them he didn't recognize, but it seems that most of the people in charge of Psych-OSF were fellow Psychonauts! Sasha, Milla, Coach, even Zanotto. Ford wasn't one of the names, though since Raz had a direct line to him it wouldn't be hard to find wherever he's at. But if Truman was here, then maybe...

[color=FF8c00]"If we need to get in with one of the organizations, we're totally covered,"[/color] Raz said to the group. [color=FF8c00]"The Psych-OSF! It's practically being run by the Grand Head of the Psychonauts, I can definitely have everyone join up! In theory, at least."[/color] He gestured to the team at large, maybe a bit [i]too[/i] large for a batch of new recruits. [color=FF8c00]"Even if we decide to do something else, I... I really need to go to the Mother- sorry, [i]Other[/i]lobe. To make sure everyone's okay..."[/color] Raz rubbed his arm and looked to the floor. The fears and anxieties started to bubble up again. It wasn't like he doubted everyone could take care of themselves - he'd read enough Psychic Tales to know that the Psychonauts could handle anything thrown their way - but emotion always got in the way of logical thought. You didn't have to be a mind-reader to know that.

Raz tried to shake the thoughts off. [color=FF8c00]"Plus, we also have a third option: the Midgar government itself. We [i]do[/i] have a high-ranking member of their 'Public Security Division', after all. He might put in a good word for some of us to come onboard."[/color]

With Benedict as a focus of the conversation now, Raz walked over to the old strategist, looking up with a mix of apprehension and sheepishness. [color=FF8c00]"That is, if you're willing to join us, the Seekers. I'm still pretty new to the team, and I don't really have a lot of authority here or anything, but it is a pretty dangerous job, hunting down these Guardians and freeing the world again. Not to say you couldn't hold your own. My ribs are still bruised from that kick you gave me earlier."[/color] Raz rubbed his chest, though he gave a little smile to show it was (mostly) a ribbing.

Pun intended.

[color=FF8c00]"Speaking of which, I think we got off on the wrong foot back then,"[/color] Raz continued, the pun this time unintended. [color=FF8c00]"Galeem seems to make people act super aggressively, more than they usually are, so back on the trucks you weren't really yourself. No hard feelings from me at least."[/color] He offered Benedict a gloved hand, held up for a shake, and smiled wide. [color=FF8c00]"I'm Razputin Aquato. Nice to meet you for real!"[hr][center]456 Words
+1 EXP[/center][/color]