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[reachnotflexibility]

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[captain_by_the_book]

I'm looking for something a little more discreet than my blaster. Didn't you mention you work in weapons research now? I'm looking for help to modify something small that won't get confiscated if you're searched. A watch, maybe./span>

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[reachnotflexibility]

A watch? I've never made something that small. I could try, but getting a powerful shot from something that small might be tough without a mass effect field. Guns tend to be a certain size for a reason.


[Then again, he does have his omni-tool on him with its microfabricator, so he might be able to rig something up.]

Actually, maybe not as tough as I thought. Give me a couple of days.

Can I ask what this is for?

[ He'll do it either way for Cassian, but damn if he isn't curious. ]

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[captain_by_the_book]

If you can't make it as effective as a regular weapon that's fine, I can work with surprise instead of lethal force if I must.

I've been starting to get myself involved in bounty hunting despite my best intentions not to. But this place is different. You run into enemies with powers you don't understand and can't match. I'm not arrogant enough to believe this can't backfire on me.

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[reachnotflexibility]

That makes sense. I'll see what I can do.

I might be able to make you an omni-tool similar to mine and customize a couple of tech abilities in it. It's a hard light holographic interface so it's only visible when you activate it. I always have mine on me but you can't tell. I think you'd like it.

((ooc:if you want an omni-tool too send me a pp to discuss abilities and whatnot))

[captain_by_the_book]

Yes, I would like that very much. Something which you can always carry on you without it catching attention is exactly what I'm looking for. And what I've seen of your omni-tool is more than impressive.

I'd appreciate it. Very much so.

[reachnotflexibility]

They are pretty useful. That won’t be a free job, though. Nothing too expensive since it’ll take a bit of time for me to figure it out, but it’s a little more complicated than a watch.

Are there any specific abilities you want it to have? Outside of its normal functions, that is.

((ooc: It’s decision time!))

[captain_by_the_book]

Do you think you could add in some kind of shock tool? That'd be useful to incapacitate, if you want to interrogate later. And if we're talking pure wishful thinking, some high-powered fire capability, and something to make slicing doors easier. Tell me if that's possible.

[OOC: He's talking about Neural Shock, Incinerate and Decryption. ]

Using tech names here bc I feel like he would? idk it's easier to keep track of

[reachnotflexibility]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I can do most of that. Neural Shock can paralyze someone and Incinerate packs a punch - it's a high explosive. Not great for covert ops, but it'll certainly knock a guy down. It might take a bit of time; I've seen them both done but I don't have them equipped to my omni-tool so it'll take a bit of tinkering.

The slicing door part might be tough. Your blade is sharp, but I don't know if it's that sharp. If you're looking to get through a door that's electronically locked, though, I can do that. Decryption is a pretty easy install.

Speaking of your blade, anything special you want there or just a basic one?

((ooc: On the Omni-tool wiki page there's a list of blade powers for ideas. You can go with one of them or make something up.))

[captain_by_the_book]

That sounds perfect, yes. And I don't mind waiting, I appreciate that you're taking the time to do this for me at all.

A blade - a normal one? Not too long or unwieldy, maybe a little curved. I'm going to use it in close combat. A last resort weapon.

[reachnotflexibility]

That's mostly what they're for. The blades aren't usually too long, and they're definitely not unwieldy - it's a hard light holo so you barely feel the weight. It's not a blade you hold separately. Hold on.

[He sends a picture of his it's not his but we'll pretend it is.]

It projects from the omni-tool itself. I can change the shape of it a little, though. You talking curved like a scimitar or do you want something more?

[captain_by_the_book]

Just slightly curved, like a scimitar is fine, thank you. Not too much, so it's still handy for stabbing, though I expect to be using it more for slicing.

Would you practice with me once it's done? I've never used a blade attached to the wrist.

[reachnotflexibility]

No problem.

I can try? Usually the blades aren't used as swords so much as a last minute melee if something gets too close. Not a bad idea, though I think I'll program it to something less lethal for our match since neither of us really know what we're doing. That would just be a sad way to go.

[captain_by_the_book]

I did not mean stabbing as a sword. More... close-range. Stabbing people. Slicing throats.

I'd hoped to avoid being that precise, but it is what it is.

[reachnotflexibility]

Oh, then that's definitely not a problem. Once I, you know, actually figure out how to do this.

Yeah, I'd rather not take my chances. Just in case. I'm pretty sure people won't take kindly to one of us killing the other.

[captain_by_the_book]

I'd rather not either. I'm all for extreme training methods, but the price demanded is too high.

[reachnotflexibility]

Yeah, even if it's not permanent. Dying really isn't on my bucket list.

[captain_by_the_book]

Good. Something else we have in common.

Keep me updated on the progress, but don't worry if it takes longer.