"What sort?" Delta asks, because those are things he can achieve quickly. There is an armory here. "Perhaps I should get something other than a taser."
'Guns, ideally. And a knife. I can use most short and mid ranged guns.' Sniping was North and Wyoming's area. 'Taser's a good start. Have you used any other weapons before?'
Yeah, well they've already established Delta's smarter than his father. 'I recommend learning. While I will of course do everything I can to protect you, it doesn't hurt to know how to defend yourself.'
And perhaps a decent way to build up some trust. Obedience in stressful situations too.
With that in mind Delta goes into his room to retrieve some clothes. He changes quickly and returns, looking around for better shoes to go outside. "Are you okay with going to see the pool house now?"
"If that's okay with you," Delta says. Really, trusting York is about all he can do. Easy? No. But his life hasn't been easy since he was first told he was getting a Hawk. "You should have a weapon. And those I don't have the clout to overnight."
'It's okay with me. Would you prefer she met us at the house or your rooms?' He'll feel more secure once he can provide Delta ranged defence, especially as most Hawks will themselves carry guns.
"How about here, in my room," Delta suggests. Makes them more secure the whole way through, doesn't it? "In fact, you could go with her to look over the armory if you want. I can stay here."
No guarantee the room is safe from his father. After all, he has Merlins. Delta nods his agreement. He can and will wait. He is more than willing to wait.
"Thank you. For taking this seriously so soon. You're... not what I'd imagined I would get. And I'm thankful for that."
'Could you bring them to Delta's room? We'd rather be kitted before heading out,' he says to Psi.
'Most decent Hawks with prior experience would be taking this seriously, but I'll agree I'm not exactly par of the course. I'm... glad that it works with you.'
"Would most Hawks with prior experience care so much about how to account for my feelings in all of this?" Delta counters. They would do the job, but Delta just knows they wouldn't have York's heart.
He considers for a moment. 'No,' he replies eventually. 'Some would, I'm not unique in that way. But after so short a time as we've had, most wouldn't.'
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'Ideally, I could do with a weapon.' It's been strange going without even a pistol this long.
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With that in mind Delta goes into his room to retrieve some clothes. He changes quickly and returns, looking around for better shoes to go outside. "Are you okay with going to see the pool house now?"
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But that can wait until after they've visited the house. 'Yes.'
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"You... should message Phi. She might have a gun you can have for now.">
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'Hey, Phi. Don't suppose you have any guns I could borrow? Or know where I could acquire some?'
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'Phi's offering to meet us with weapons at the house,' he tells Delta once he's switched back to the main comms.
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"Thank you. For taking this seriously so soon. You're... not what I'd imagined I would get. And I'm thankful for that."
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'Most decent Hawks with prior experience would be taking this seriously, but I'll agree I'm not exactly par of the course. I'm... glad that it works with you.'
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"Would most Hawks with prior experience care so much about how to account for my feelings in all of this?" Delta counters. They would do the job, but Delta just knows they wouldn't have York's heart.
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But Delta is adjusting to living with his situation. York has bren... enlightening.
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