Identity Story |
| Speaker | Dialogue | |
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 Liu Section 6 Gregor |
Unfair? Why don’t ya go ahead and tell me what’s so unfair about this, pal? Got me all curious now. | |
| The child tossed the fellow he grabbed by the collar aside, then sat in front of the one who spoke to him, bringing their gazes together. | ||
 ??? Wincing Ruffian |
Hrngh… I mean, isn’t it damn weird that you can shoot fire from your fists? | |
Liu Section 6 Gregor |
Any ol’ run-of-the-mill Fixer gets themselves a weapon from some workshop, and you think this is what’s weird? | |
Liu Section 6 Gregor |
‘Sides, I didn’t use any of that fire magic when I knocked you flat, so what gives? | |
??? Wincing Ruffian |
Magic, my ass… | |
Liu Section 6 Gregor |
Look, pal… You’re just too weak, simple as. D’you really think it’s a good idea to pick fights with random guys passing by, eh? | |
??? Wincing Ruffian |
That’s it! That’s the damn problem! | |
| In adjusting his glasses, the child raised a questioning eyebrow. | ||
??? Wincing Ruffian |
How does it make sense for a scraggly prune like you to beat up eight healthy young people? | |
Liu Section 6 Gregor |
Prune, huh… | |
| The child’s brows furrowed a little, but only for a passing moment. | ||
| This wouldn’t be the first time he’d heard such a remark, and it certainly wasn’t going to be the last. | ||
Liu Section 6 Gregor |
Listen, youngster… You’ve got much nicer words around—experienced, maybe veteran—you hear me? | |
??? Wincing Ruffian |
And—And you’re short as hell, too! | |
Liu Section 6 Gregor |
Short… | |
??? Wincing Ruffian |
Plus you look like a total mess! | |
Liu Section 6 Gregor |
Whoa, now… That’s not true at all… | |
??? Wincing Ruffian |
Yes it is, no cap! Your beard’s on that five-month shadow, and your hair’s a damn bird’s nest! You— | |
| Thwack. | ||
| A flame flickered from the fist that struck the child who was now lying on the floor, charring that grounded hair. | ||
| The one who threw the punch took a creased cigarette to his mouth and lit its tip with his burning fist. | ||
Liu Section 6 Gregor |
Well… Saved myself the trouble of grabbing a lighter. | |
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