[She actually shows up a few minutes early, if only to inspect the tree and make sure it's the right one. There's plenty that's unusual around here, after all.]
[ A few minutes later, they reach a couple of boulders sitting in the middle of a clearing. They're taller than Hakuno, but they have plenty of protrusions and footholds to use while climbing. ]
These should be suitable for a beginner. [ An artificial climbing wall would be better, but they don't have those here.
He lifts his peacoat a bit so he detach the bag of climbing chalk from his belt, opening it and holding it out so Hakuno and see what's inside. ]
This is climbing chalk; you put it on your hands to absorb sweat and improve your grip.
[ Akechi removes his gloves and slides them into his pocket before coating his palms and reattaching the bag to his belt. He walks over to one of the boulders, looking it up and down. ]
Before you start climbing, it's a good idea to survey the rock and visualize the route to the top. Think of it as a puzzle that needs to be solved, and try to pick the most efficient path.
Yes. [ He reaches for the first hold. ] I'll give you a demonstration, so pay attention to how I move.
[ With that, he pulls himself up and starts climbing, his movements fluid. ]
One common newbie mistake is to get as close to the boulder as possible. So don't hug the rock; keep a little distance between you and the boulder, just enough to keep your hips centered over your feet. This will give you more stability.
[Hakuno is very experienced at following movements, keeping a sharp eye inexactly how he shifts his weight, the curve of his spine, the angle of his arms. It's a bit different from trying to figure out an attack pattern, but she thinks she's gotten the idea.]
...right.
[She moves forward, carefully taking her first grips and heaving herself up with one foot, following after him at a careful, faltering pace.]
[ Sunsu is like Christmas, and Christmas means PRESENTS. Jumin sends her high-quality copies of their photos, as requested. He made 3 copies of each one for her, just in case. Meanwhile, these toys are for Beech and Kata. He still doesn't know who Kata's Lancer parent is but dammit, he is taking responsibility for his actions. Attached are heartfelt holiday cards for them and a note for Hakuno.
Please deliver these to Beech and Kata safely. I can only imagine what your Servant will do when he finds them. -Jumin
But he can't give them presents and ignore Robin entirely. That's just rude. So he got him a new comfortable pair of boots.
Tell your Servant these are from you. He wouldn't wear them otherwise. -Jumin
[there's a box left at Hakuno's door with her name on it during the Sunsu festival; it contains a pair of reasonably well-made soft leather shoes, and a dumb cute planter with a healthy succulent in it. the note tucked in with them just says Keep walking forward, right? and is unsigned.]
[Hakuno will find a small parcel addressed to her. Inside is a warm blanket and a curious little device that fits in one's palm or pocket.
A small note included with it reads: Dress Module: prevents damage to clothing. Effective under all known conditions. The utilitarian bent, and the tidy handwriting, might suggest who it's from]
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I'd like to teach you the basics of rock climbing today, if you're not busy.
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[She actually shows up a few minutes early, if only to inspect the tree and make sure it's the right one. There's plenty that's unusual around here, after all.]
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Ah, I hope you weren't waiting long. [ He inclines his head in greeting as he approaches her, offering the girl a charming smile. ]
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[She smiles back and shakes her head.]
Thanks for agreeing to help me with this in the first place.
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[ That said, he'll motion for her to follow him. ]
The boulders aren't far from here. Let's go, Kishinami-san.
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[She follows after him, beginning to feel a bit excited.]
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These should be suitable for a beginner. [ An artificial climbing wall would be better, but they don't have those here.
He lifts his peacoat a bit so he detach the bag of climbing chalk from his belt, opening it and holding it out so Hakuno and see what's inside. ]
This is climbing chalk; you put it on your hands to absorb sweat and improve your grip.
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Yes, I've heard about that. You clap it on, right?
[She rubs her chin.]
Did you have that on you when you came?
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I got the chalk in Aimintas, actually.
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[She coats her palms and passes it back, careful not to smear any on her own uniforms.]
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Before you start climbing, it's a good idea to survey the rock and visualize the route to the top. Think of it as a puzzle that needs to be solved, and try to pick the most efficient path.
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[She had to suss out the attack patterns of enemy programs and wind her way through the Labyrinth plenty of times, after all.]
So, let's see... Step there, first, maybe?
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[ With that, he pulls himself up and starts climbing, his movements fluid. ]
One common newbie mistake is to get as close to the boulder as possible. So don't hug the rock; keep a little distance between you and the boulder, just enough to keep your hips centered over your feet. This will give you more stability.
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...right.
[She moves forward, carefully taking her first grips and heaving herself up with one foot, following after him at a careful, faltering pace.]
the opposite of a fetch quest
Please deliver these to Beech and Kata safely. I can only imagine what your Servant will do when he finds them. -Jumin
But he can't give them presents and ignore Robin entirely. That's just rude. So he got him a new comfortable pair of boots.
Tell your Servant these are from you. He wouldn't wear them otherwise. -Jumin
Thanks for being his personal Santa, Hakuno!!
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A small note included with it reads: Dress Module: prevents damage to clothing. Effective under all known conditions. The utilitarian bent, and the tidy handwriting, might suggest who it's from]