OOC: HD REMIX

IC: *Enters* Hello, er... Em, right? It's been a while...

Hey, welcome!

*He stops for a moment and stares at Rom's face.*

You're... um...
Ah, damn it, sorry. I'm bad with names. What's yours again?

It's Rom. I don't blame you for not remembering.

Ah, right...
Anyways, what can I do for ya? Need anything specific?

Well, I was thinking about upgrading my chestpiece so it can handle darkness more, specifically.

Is that possible?

Hmm... well, normally I can't personally, because that'd require blessing said armor...
But I happen to have recently gotten an add-on to the main building thanks to a certain goddess, who also happened to have the ability to do so. So... yes, I certainly can make some darkness-resistance armor.

Perfect... I'll take it!

Alright. Well, the process is pretty simple... so it'll be 1200Â¥.

Here you go... *Hands him a small bag with the 1200 ¥ inside, while fiddling with his phone excitedly*

Okay, here goes.

*Em takes the chestpiece into a room left of the main room. After a few seconds, a loud CLANK can be heard from the space he entered, before Em returns.
The chestpiece seems to be exuding a little bit of light.*

There you go!

*Puts the chestpiece on for a second* Whoa... This is perfect... *Takes it off and puts it in his bag* Thanks! *Leaves a 300Â¥ tip and runs out*

*subtly bumps thread*

*Gamma walks in with a sigh, holding his staff. It seems a good half meter shorter, and cut off roughly on one end*

Didn't think you'd be opening this place again so soon. Well, you know by now the sort of thing I use. Looks like I need another replacement.

Gods, at this point, you might as well make them your self. It'd save time AND money...
Do you want a straight replacement, or do you want something new? I know it's a bit of an obvious answer with you, but I like checking.

*Em leans on the counter, waiting for Gamma's reply.*

*Gamma sighs and shakes his head*

I would if I could, but I have no idea how to make em, and the last shop I was at didn't have anything like it. Ended up getting a fake ax as a replacement. Silly, right?
Anyways, just another solid piece of metal's all I need.

Fair enough, although these are pretty simple to make even with basic equipment. Granted, the better quality comes from better molding.
Anyways, one staff, comin' right up.

*Em pops into the back room for a second, before bringing out an identical staff to what the broken one held in his hands used to be.*

After you broke the last one, I figured it'd happen again considering how basic these things are, so I started making more.

*Gamma looks at Em for a moment, eyebrow raised, and puts the broken staff back on his back*
Seriously? You've made more of these things just for me? I'm SOOOOOO flattered.
J... Just tell me how much it is, business as usual and all.

*Em snickers a little, before returning to a regular cheery face.*

I can't tell whether you're trying to be comical or not, so I think I'll just take the comment as such.
And besides, I DO have down time, y'know. I gotta keep myself busy somehow, and making weapons happens to be just that.
And 500 yen, that's all.

*Gamma reaches into his wallet and pulls out 500 yen*

That's really cheap actually. I mean, I guess its simple business, but kinda expected more.

*Em shrugs.*

They're cheap to make, frankly. You chose a pretty simple weapon to wield.

Hey, can I get an upgrade?

*Gamma sighs and accepts the new rod as he walks towards the door*

Well, simplicity is part of the point. Its solid, dependable..... I'd say durable but it seems I'm the only one whose weapon actually breaks.

*Em waves to Gamma before he slams his hand down on the counter, looking the new customer straight in the face,*

Specify, Cat. I don't do vague shit. If you come here, to my shop, you better know your stuff, or at least gimme something more than, "Upgrade me pls!"

Alright. I want this Raygun upgraded with iron sights and platinum plated grips, with cryo and fire modes.

Maybe throw solar energy functionality in there.

I would also like this lightsaber upgraded with with a platinum plated grip, and boosted energy intake.

OOC: TFW you wrote the whole things and then more gets posted.
IC:
Hmm... if I can take a look at the inner workings, I can get those alt. modes done easy... And thanks to PK, I have experience with lightsabers now...
Alright, I'm on it.

*Em grabs the gun swiftly, and heads into a room past the main one. Sparks can be seen flying out, before a large BZZAP! is heard, and a large yellow light flashes from where Em went. Returning, the gun looks to be about the same as before, plus with the specifications made. In his off hand, he holds a long shiny rod, with a grip made to fit Space Cat's hand.*

Whew, done. Surprisingly simple circuitry, all things considered, although those changes required some custom parts to be fitted. That'll be 12500 yen.

Thanks. I'll make a recommendation to my partners. *Space_Cat types something on his arm console, and a stack of bills appears on the counter.*

Would you prefer payment in credits?

C-cash is fine... I don't even think we take credits.
Thank you for the business.

*he enters wearing a winged cybernetic suit and carrying a duffel bag*

Hey Eme. Got some augments I like for you to install.

*puts the bag on the counter and unzips it to reveal 15 bundles of 10k dollars*

I need a mobile and compact 3D ammo printer and Mircolattice and Titanium suit frame.

*Walks in holding rebellion and showing ebony and ivory* So you fix things?

OOC: Guess I missed people. Whoops...
IC:
*Em quickly opens up his shop, ready for customers.*

Let's see if they show up...

OOC: YOU THINK YOU CAN TAKE OVER UNTOUCHABLE?!?!?!

OOC: Bitch I've been open longer than you've had an account.

(Homura walks into the building with Madoka in tow, then spots the racks of weapons and looking around in wonder at all of it)

Wow Em-san you made all of these weapons yourself!? I don't know a thing about building guns or swords or any of it but that must be lots of work right?

(She looks at Madoka and sighs)
Anyways Madoka um I guess I still need to hear what you know about magical girls...

*Em waves, smiling as they walk in.*

Heh, I made most of 'em. A good chunk are just from scavenging or... other means...
But yeah, it can be hard work for some weapons. Like this baby for example.

*Em pulls out a large blue object from below the counter. Pressing a button, it extends into a scythe, and with another button press it gains a second blade on the other end.*

Ahh, I'm proud of this one. Shame it doesn't see much usage anymore...
So, do you have anything in mind?

(She stares at the scythe in surprise and shakes her head)

Like I said at the Gym I've really got no clue what I'm doing... I just know that I haven't really got much skill with anything and I'm especially bad at close range.

(She looks around at the guns nervously)

I guess guns are my best bet right? That's what Mami-senpai always thought anyways. And oh don't worry too much about them being heavy I'm stronger than I look!

Hmm... well, even if you are strong, I still think starting small is for the best if you're inexperienced.

*Em exits the counter space, and joins the other 2 in the main room. He grabs a pistol from a rack, and some ammunition for it, handing them both to Homura.*

How about that?

(She shakes her head and pulls her pistol out from her shield) It's the one thing I already have actually... I'm not the best shot but well I just need to practice more, no um I need something stronger...

(Homura sighs and looks crestfallen)

Honestly my magic is utterly worthless for doing damage so I can't rely on that to cut through tougher foes. That's why the pistol won't really cut it.

(She bows to him) Um sorry for being a bother Em-san!

*Madoka followed Homura into the shop, smiling as she looks around. She was confused, but took in the atmosphere anyway*
So many weapons! they're not magical though. These were designed to kill...
Well... I only know what Kyubei told me. It's a magical girls job to protect the innocent and take their grief seeds!
But... Is there something you know that I dont, Homura-chan?

*Em puts a hand on the back of his neck, looking a bit embarrassed.*

I-it's not like that. It was my mistake. I didn't realize you had experience with firearms already. Don't worry about it.

*He relaxes, leaning on a rack of swords.*

So, what's this magic you have? If it's not good for attacking, it must have other ways of being used in combat, right?

(A scene of Kyoko and Sayaka tearing into one and other plays in her mind) Really all weapons are for killing... (She stares down at her shield) Except mine apparently.

(Homura looks very depressed for a moment before trying to shrug it off)

Kyubey... He's not what he seems Madoka and well, (she rubs her forehead) How can I put this.

I guess the first thing to know is don't ever ever let your soul gem go totally dark... (She grimaces) If that happens we di..

(she shakes her head) No that's a lie I'll tell you the truth Madoka, there are two ways for a Witch to be born.

You know the first well, (she looks a bit sick) Familiars. But the second... If our soul gems are fully clouded then that's what happens Madoka.

It's why neither of us can stop fighting even if we want to...

(She smiles and pulls the shorter girl into a hug and smiles)

But don't worry about it Madoka no matter what happens I'll make sure we're always okay!

(Homura turns her head over to Em while still holding onto Madoka)

And you're fine Em-san I should of told you from the start, now as for my magic well... It lets me stop the flow of time actually, I can't control time in other ways though I've tried.

Wait, you can stop time? Can you move during it? If so, that opens up tons of possibilities for combat...
How long does it last?

(She ponders his question about length) As long as I have enough magic to keep it going... But about 10 seconds before I have to burn up a grief seed to keep my soul gem clean.

Technically I can go longer but that... (She blanches behind Madoka's head) It would cause side effects and well I'm not about to test my real limit.

(She tilts her head to the side at the odd question)

Yes of course I can Em-san! It'd be useless if not wouldn't it? Oh and also if I'm touching someone when I use it they can move too till I let go!

...I see...
So... Kyubei tricked all of us... thats... that's unforgivable...!
*Madoka seems angry, but it's a far cry from learning the hard way*
Even then though... I wanna protect innocent people, and especially Homura-chan!
*Madoka smiles and hugs Homura happily while blushing*
We'll both do our best, Homura-chan... There will always be a way to make things right, like what Mami-san said! as long as Homura-chan is with me, I can...
*Madoka remembered that they were in public and that Em was looking at them, so she let go while blushing*
U-umm... I'm sorry, shopkeep-san. That was rude of us...

*Em smirks.*

I've got an idea.

*He grabs a ton of knives from a nearby rack, putting them all in a bag and handing it to Homura.*

There ya go, now you can use that stopped time effectively.

I, Dio, make my appearance in your humble armory.

(The great Dio steps in with a cocky grin on his face.)

I, Dio, would like to buy a few, couple, bunch of millions of knives, I, Dio, will be having a barbecue with all of my companions.

*Em stands in shock for a second as DIO enters his armory, before going to the back room and bringing out several large cases filled with identical knives.*

There ya go. If you're paying, it'll be one million yen.

(She giggles at Madoka's embarrassment and shrugs) I don't really think Em-san minds us Madoka, he seems like a pretty laid back person to me.

(She glances down at the knives in a bit of apprehension)

Um I won't say they're not effective but I really don't like getting close... I guess I could toss them but then why not just stick to guns?

(She stows one into her shield and smiles at him in thanks)

I'll keep one though I can't always be far and that's much better than a golf club!

I, Dio, will not pay for these knives. Because I, Dio, am the KING of the world.

(Dio just stands there.)

I, Dio, hope it is not a problem if I, Dio, take these knives and never give them back to you?

(...menacingly.)

Do you understand what I, Dio, is telling you right now, Armory man?

O-Okay... I'll trust him if you will, Homura-chan!
*Madoka hugs Homura like her shyness was never there*

O-oh, right...

*Em tosses the bag of knifes he gave to Homura on top of Dio's stack of cases, turning to him.*

Yeah, yeah, take 'em. I know your shtick already.

*He turns back to Homura.*

Well, I do have another idea.

*He picks up a shotgun and a sniper rifle from a rack and hands them to Homura, along with ammo.*

With your stopped time, you can easily get in close with this thing and use it at maximum effectiveness. Alternatively, a sniper rifle could be good as well due to being able to stop time and aim as well as change locations, making you hard to track, especially at longer distances.

*Warps in*
Yo.

(She looks at both weapons for a moment before deciding... To get both)

How much for them Em-san? I've gotten a bit of money and this is what I've been saving it for so might as well go all in, I can just store them in my shield and use both.

(She grins as Madoka grabs hold of her)

Madoka... Thanks for being here for me, I don't think you have any idea how much that mean.

I, Dio, shall comeback to this place once more, so I, Dio, can find ways to get rid of that BLOODY Jonathan and that bloody Joseph.

(The Great Dio laughs.)

I, Dio, will PUNCH them in the clitoris.

(And in the blink of an eye, the Great Dio is suddenly gone without a trace.)

OOC: I have to go super soon, so I'll ask we wrap things up quickly.

*Em smiles to Homura.*

Take 'em. I rarely sell those these days, so I've got no issue with it. Besides, we see a fair bit of combat here, so we need all the help we can get.

*He turns to Shinji.*

Yo Shinj. What can I do ya for?

(She bows deeply in thanks) Oh that's very kind of you Em-san! I um... Yes actually I do need the help thank you very much.

I mean it'd be normal to do some silly thing where I pretend to refuse for a while but I'm not really normal and I'm fine with that!

(Homura tosses the weapons into her shield with a grin on her face)

I wasn't expecting this but really thank you... I guess I'll get some ammo though that I really can pay for without trouble.

*he walks in holding a bag and wearing a exo-suit with a mobile jetpack*

I am back Eme. I notice you weren't here so I came back. And I go some upgrades.

*drops the bag on the counter and unzips to reveal huge sums of money about 100,000 k dollers*

I just need a mobile and compact 3D ammo printer for my Hydra minigun and Mircolattice and Titanium suit frame.

OOC: Well I guess everyone else is ded? I'd usually exit or something but meh time to go to GYM again I guess.