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[peridiot]

[Peridot clears her throat, as disaffected as she usually tries to present herself over the network.]

Has anyone seen the Gem with the designation of Tektite? I have matters to discuss with her; I'd be appreciative of any assistance.

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[irishthor]

Another Gem? Like you?

[He really needs to start paying attention.]

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[peridiot]

Yes. She changes shape and her gem is hidden. That explains why if you saw her, you may not have recognized her.

She's usually a tall human-like creature or a...quadruped...of some kind. With teeth. And a snout. She's grey and black in both forms.

[Hmm, this is starting to sound like someone describing a lost pet...]

I haven't seen her in weeks. Usually she pesters me more frequently.

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[irishthor]

I see.

[He frowns. This isn't sounding good.]

I can go look for... her? If you'd like?

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[peridiot]

She's dangerous. She's a Fusion Weapon. I...wouldn't want you to get hurt, if she doesn't want to be found.

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[irishthor]

I'll be fine. I'm good at not being seen.

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[peridiot]

...so is she.

Just. Be careful?

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[irishthor]

I will. I'll let you know.

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[peridiot]

[Hesitantly, as though she's still not quite familiar with the words or their usage:] ...thank you.

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[irishthor]

My pleasure.

[A smile, there, as he reaches for the console commands.

A few hours later, the feed starts again, and Shay seems a bit out of breath.]

I couldn't find her, not in Keelial.

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[peridiot]

...oh.

[Peridot hunches her shoulders and frowns a little bit, but that's the only reaction. It's a weird look on her.]

Thank you for looking.

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[irishthor]

I'm sorry.

[It's a weird look, but he knows what it means.]

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[peridiot]

...why?

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[irishthor]

Well, she was your friend? Or accquaintance at least.

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[peridiot]

I told you. Gems don't have friends.

[But she sounds uncertain.]

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[irishthor]

I thought we were friends.

[There's no emotion to that, just stating a fact.]