[ Her explanation softens his expression, and he nods. That's essentially what he expected her rationale to be, and he finds it sweet. It makes perfect sense to him, though he wouldn't express it straightforwardly. So, instead, he just skips over the first part to answer her question. ]
Mm... The latter, mostly. I can watch over the world, so I knew a little about it, since it's pretty prolific. But what I learned when I got summoned filled the gaps.
[ He follows along after her without complaint, though he does look around as they go to make sure to note the route. ]
It's a good invention. Humanity's had a lot of 'em, but photography has been one I think of as especially positive.
It's a way to capture memories. Because even if you have a good one, I think there aren't too many people who can recall all the little details. And whether you were a part of those memories or not, seeing them kind of helps you understand the subject a little more.
Pretty much. I got a better memory than most, but I still like the idea of having something to show for it. I'm not much for dwelling in the past, after all.
[ Which might be odd or ironic, considering, but he seems perfectly sincere. Maybe unsurprisingly, the way a god thinks can be a bit... odd, to put it lightly. But despite that soft, sincere sentiment, it doesn't last long. It's like he's allergic to it. ]
—Besides. Would like to see what kinda shit people get up to here. Don't know the term for it, but catchin' people in a photograph when they aren't paying attention to ya? That's what I'd want to add. Real genuine stuff.
[ He pauses, because it feels silly to him all of the sudden. It’s a sort of sentimentality he’s really not supposed to hold, but luckily, he’s incredibly stubborn. So, he laughs it off with a wave of his hand. ]
Well, a real feelin’ of a memory, to use your explanation. So, yeah, let’s take some candid shots once I’m properly armed. I’ll help ya have plenty to put on the board so it doesn’t look lonely when it first goes up.
Don't get me wrong, I have plenty of photos to stick up on my own, but.
[ But. ]
It's going to be an experience for everyone, so the more people participate, the better! And speaking of being armed--
[ She takes a sharp left now, into a shop that manages to look incredibly cozy, for all of the sharp and sleek-looking technology that greets them as soon as they walk in. March offers a cheery wave to a bored but chic-looking lady manning the counter. ]
Nothing for me today, but we're getting this first-timer a camera! Don't worry, I know where they are!
[ Oh, quick! Tezcatlipoca’s surprised that it’s so close, but, hey, that’s convenient. As soon as they step inside, he’s looking around with open interest. When he’s not throwing water bottles at people, he can be nice, apparently. Even charmingly so. ]
Woah— There’s a bunch.
[ It’s more than he expected, clearly, but that’s what happens when you only know cameras conceptually rather than literally. He just follows after March, since she’s the expert here. ]
Damn, glad you’re picking… I don’t think I realized cameras were this complicated.
Don't underestimate cameras! They're here for all sorts of specialties, and I know we could use the implants, but I like the feel of something solid in my hands.
[ A firm nod. ]
So do you like long shots, for example? Like for backgrounds.
Yeah, the implants are kinda cool, but I also kinda hate it. Would be one thing if it was basically just a phone, but I'm not a fan of the shock collar feature.
[ Most people would learn the intended lesson to behave and stop thinking about murdering your teammates, but also, consider: no. ]
Hm... I think I'd prefer it focus more on people. Background doesn't matter so much, so long as you get a general sense of where it is, yeah? It's the people that are worth remembering more than the place, since the place is gonna stick around. Generally speaking.
[ He’s not imagining it, and though he notices, he doesn’t comment on it. It’s not even that he knows he won’t have anything helpful to say to her, but it’s more that it’s well-trodden ground at this point. The Outsiders can have their laments, but so long as they keep pushing forward, that’s what he cares about. He doesn’t see the need to give her that push, at least not at the moment.
…Besides. The topic at hand is more fun, at least in his definition of “fun”. ]
Yeah. Not surprised you don’t know about it. You strike me as the kinda person that ain’t gonna trigger it.
[ she’s a good bean, basically… ]
Found out right away, myself. Hell, not long after we met, in fact. Ran into Izou, got to talkin’ and realized we were technically enemies, and— [ He waves a hand dismissively ] He draws his sword, I draw my gun, and we both get zapped before we can kill each other. LILITH doesn’t want us to have any fun, apparently.
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Mm... The latter, mostly. I can watch over the world, so I knew a little about it, since it's pretty prolific. But what I learned when I got summoned filled the gaps.
[ He follows along after her without complaint, though he does look around as they go to make sure to note the route. ]
It's a good invention. Humanity's had a lot of 'em, but photography has been one I think of as especially positive.
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It's a way to capture memories. Because even if you have a good one, I think there aren't too many people who can recall all the little details. And whether you were a part of those memories or not, seeing them kind of helps you understand the subject a little more.
At least, that's how I see it.
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[ Which might be odd or ironic, considering, but he seems perfectly sincere. Maybe unsurprisingly, the way a god thinks can be a bit... odd, to put it lightly. But despite that soft, sincere sentiment, it doesn't last long. It's like he's allergic to it. ]
—Besides. Would like to see what kinda shit people get up to here. Don't know the term for it, but catchin' people in a photograph when they aren't paying attention to ya? That's what I'd want to add. Real genuine stuff.
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[ He gets it! A comrade! ]
We can go around and see what we can catch, once you've got a camera of your own. How's that?
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[ He pauses, because it feels silly to him all of the sudden. It’s a sort of sentimentality he’s really not supposed to hold, but luckily, he’s incredibly stubborn. So, he laughs it off with a wave of his hand. ]
Well, a real feelin’ of a memory, to use your explanation. So, yeah, let’s take some candid shots once I’m properly armed. I’ll help ya have plenty to put on the board so it doesn’t look lonely when it first goes up.
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[ But. ]
It's going to be an experience for everyone, so the more people participate, the better! And speaking of being armed--
[ She takes a sharp left now, into a shop that manages to look incredibly cozy, for all of the sharp and sleek-looking technology that greets them as soon as they walk in. March offers a cheery wave to a bored but chic-looking lady manning the counter. ]
Nothing for me today, but we're getting this first-timer a camera! Don't worry, I know where they are!
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Woah— There’s a bunch.
[ It’s more than he expected, clearly, but that’s what happens when you only know cameras conceptually rather than literally. He just follows after March, since she’s the expert here. ]
Damn, glad you’re picking… I don’t think I realized cameras were this complicated.
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[ A firm nod. ]
So do you like long shots, for example? Like for backgrounds.
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[ Most people would learn the intended lesson to behave and stop thinking about murdering your teammates, but also, consider: no. ]
Hm... I think I'd prefer it focus more on people. Background doesn't matter so much, so long as you get a general sense of where it is, yeah? It's the people that are worth remembering more than the place, since the place is gonna stick around. Generally speaking.
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[ He's imagining it if he sees her shoulders slump a bit, she's fine-- ]
--Wait, it's got a shock collar part??
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…Besides. The topic at hand is more fun, at least in his definition of “fun”. ]
Yeah. Not surprised you don’t know about it. You strike me as the kinda person that ain’t gonna trigger it.
[ she’s a good bean, basically… ]
Found out right away, myself. Hell, not long after we met, in fact. Ran into Izou, got to talkin’ and realized we were technically enemies, and— [ He waves a hand dismissively ] He draws his sword, I draw my gun, and we both get zapped before we can kill each other. LILITH doesn’t want us to have any fun, apparently.