[Open] She's never tailed anyone before but is pretty sure it can't be that hard

[diediediediediedie]

[The big question hanging over everything for Peridot was "now what?"

She was stuck in a big human city, ordered to destroy shadow monsters who may or may not pop out at any time with hypothetical powers she has no idea how to use. Most of her own Gem abilities are gone, she has no need of most of the services in the city, and she can't go anywhere.

So what was she meant to do now?

Her training tells her that if she has no idea AT ALL what to do, then she should gather information...but what would that look like? Tracking someone in the hopes that THEY'LL have a clue?

...Yes, apparently. Well, shards.

Perhaps she could tail a likely looking suspect and watch what they do. See if she can catch them working out their powers. It's just a matter of waiting for someone to come by and follow them for a distance.

Of course, that all depends on someone magic walking by...]

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[diediediediediedie]

[Peridot does not respond to the robot's threat. It's just a robot, and you have to show it who's the boss.

What she DOES respond to is the flashing of the lights, which makes her let go and watch, before turning to Daniel.]

How are you doing that?!

[mechanacet]

[Daniel is currently crippled, and not expecting the sudden release from the person (He still hasn't actually seen Peridot yet) holding him. As such, he proptly loses what little balance he had left and falls to the floor, slightly stunned. As he does so, the lights stop their flickering.

Cam remains on Daniel's shoulder, except they have produced a Cam-sized greatsword from somewhere and is holding it in a posture that suggests that they know how to use it. (Well, Cam is the more physically capable of the two, even if he is only about a foot tall. They're built well.) Daniel has no idea what he did, he wasn't even aware of his doing it.] W-what do you mean? What am I doing? [The poor hobbled goofball is still somewhat startled.]

[diediediediediedie]

The flashing lights! How did you do that? Is that magic?! Show it to me!

[Peridot cares nothing for his obvious pain or his complete discombobulation. The sword from the robot draws her attention, but she doesn't seem especially intimidated. It's still just a robot, clearly a personal protection droid. Once she gets to owner to show her his trick, the robot will power down.]

Sorry about the late reply, I got distracted and then kept forgetting ><

[mechanacet]

What are you talking about? What flashing lights? [Daniel continues to be startled and in pain, he landed on his broken foot and jarred it, lending to his continued lack of awareness of his surroundings as he stares at his poor foot numbly. The lights around them have not started flickering or anything again either.

Cam has taken up a position between Peridot and Daniel, deactivating their magnetic feet in order to jump down. They hold their sword in an easy manner that suggests that Peridot will not have a fun time if Cam is forced to use it. That is, if Peridot is even paying attention to the small metallic centaur.]

Happens! Don't worry about it

[diediediediediedie]

The ones that were just flashing! Did you not see it?

[Peridot doesn't especially notice his distress, because it is Not Her Problem. The little robot, however, is aiming to become her problem and thus must be monitored. She crushes her own all the time, and she is not above smashing this one with her foot either if it makes a move.]

[mechanacet]

No! I didn't! [At this point, Daniel doesn't really care who or even what this strange green gem person is, he wants away from her before she has a chance to become properly violent.

Cam is not helping matters by being threatening. His stance just seems to scream "Come and have a go if you think you're hard enough."]

[diediediediediedie]

Hmph. I should have known. Clod.

[Well, that was fruitless. And that little robot has run out of chances. Peridot lifts her foot, fully intending to crush the little robot under it.]

[mechanacet]

Attempt at assault detected. Initiating non-lethal response. [Cam hasn't been authorized to use lethal force. Yet. But this doesn't mean they can't defend themselves. In fact, one of the perks of Cam being the size they are, is that others tend to underestimate them when it comes to fighting.

If Peridot does stomp down, she'll find herself blocked by the blade of Cam's greatsword, which is currently crackling with electricity. Cam will follow this up by beating her with the flat of their blade with surprising strength.

Needless to say, Daniel is watching this with a sort of stunned expression, it's been a while since someone insulted his intelligence, and he's someone torn between being insulted, and being amused.]

[diediediediediedie]

[She's shocked to find her attempt to crush the thing blocked. Literally, shocked. It's not exactly Gem disruptor levels of pain, but it smarts. She hops back on one foot and stumbles backwards.

But she isn't exactly helpless. Gems are generally pretty strong, and while Peridot isn't at FULL strength, she only takes a couple of whacks before she grabs the sword and attempts to wrestle it out of it's hands, Daniel apparently completely forgotten.]

[mechanacet]

[Now unnoticed, Daniel has finally had a chance to take stock of the situation he and Cam are now in. The strange green lady is unsuccessfully (so far) attempting to wrestle Cam's sword away. While being electrocuted. Concentrating on the blade, he feels a sharp headache come on as he ups the voltage. Severely.

Cam is not above fighting dirty, as they take any shots that present themselves, up to, and including attempting to punch Peridot in the face. They also have the advantage of being small, allowing them to climb all over Peridot as and when they can.

Needless to say, The locals are avoiding the street-brawl. Though some are looking on with disapproval.

Daniel slowly climbs to his feet with the assistance of his cane. All he can really do at this point is watch.]

[diediediediediedie]

[OK, OK, this is much, much harder than Peridot anticipated it being. The electricity stings and she can no longer hold on. Dropping the robot and scrambling backward is her only option at this moment.

She struggles to her feet, realizing she's outmatched. The only thing she can do now is run from the scene, except it's highly likely she'll collide with Daniel with the angle she's taken off in. It pays to watch where you're going instead of what you're running from, but who knows what that thing is capable of?]

[mechanacet]

[Daniel manages to raise his head from standing up just in time to take a faceful of Peridot's foot. he gives a yelp that sounds like a cross between a cry of pain and him saying "What the hell?!?" as he falls down again, giving Peridot a clear path of escape.

As soon as Peridot is making her intention to leave the area as expeditiously as possible clear, Cam nimbly detaches themself from her and jumps down to the ground, trotting over to their once again floored companion and watching carefully as Peridot leaves. It is unclear how a small robot with a camera for a head manages to convey menace in a look, but Cam somehow manages to do so.]