The Giantess and the flesh-eating Fish

~PIRAHNA~
*She carefully examines the reflection in the mirror before her, coldly assessing the figure, the makeup, the clothes....everything had to be perfect, it always did....she hadn't been quite this obsessed before the battle, she had always taken cares with her appearance, but the little things didn't matter then...back then she had counted solely on her 'skills'.... now, now she spent forever getting ready, just to go down to have a cup of tea...no-one can see her undone, no-one will ever see her like that again...She carefully fixes a stray strand of hair then smiles at her image* Perfect *She heads out her door, softly muttering under her breath, almost like a prayer* thank you Rikky.

~TYTAN~
*Having been watching T.V. in nothing but her Bra and Panties, she gets a little frustrated at the plight of the television. EVERY channel known to man, and a few that aren't, at her disposal and there's still -nothing- on.... She tosses the controller at the T.V. Shattering the small object into a thousand pieces with the force she put behind it. Biting down on her lip slightly, she presses a small button next to her.* Anoother conrrroller sent to my room please...*And over the crystal clear unit.* {Requisitions.}ANOTHEER OOONE? *His voice laden with a French accent, a stark contrast to her Russian...* DA!!! ANOOOTHER OOOOONE! *Trying to match his accent, cutting him off in the middle of his sentence as she stands and removes her finger from the button. Walking over to her closet, she pulls out her suit, sliding her form into it. She walks to the door, and from there to the hall.* Lock. *The door locks behind her.... Wondering what in the -hell- she is going to do today, HUNTING assignments had been coming slower. She starts to make her way slowly to the coffee room.*

~PIRAHNA~
*She walks slowly down the hallways acknowledging each and every male she passes with a smile or nod. Some, the few she hasn't taken yet, she stops to talk briefly with. She enjoys the venomous looks some of the women throw at her as she looks at 'their' man.....she chuckles to herself. They know as well as she, that she could have any of the men she wanted....they are her toys, but also her power, for without them nearby some of the women would surely kill her....She enters the coffee shop and pauses momentarily as she surveys the few patrons. She moves towards a table a waiter reaching it almost before her, a pot of her customary herbal tea in his hand.* Thank you, Henri.

~TYTAN~
*Reaching the doorway of the Lounge in a few moments, she orders the door to open, then steps within. Almost shyly looking around the room for familiar faces. Perhaps Amber... Or Jacque, even though she hadn't really known him that well. Sighing as she sees no one she knows. Though she does see Rika.... Another Hunter. Many people here hated her, seeing as most of the men in the damned place have -HAD- her at some time or another. But... She is sitting right -NEXT- to her normal seat. With a soft sigh, she makes her way over. Tapping the bar slightly to get Henri's attention, though the 'tender is droooling over Rika... This could get rather annoying quickly... Tapping again, yet to be ignored by the man once more. So she resorts to something that usually works no matter what, she slams her fist down on the counter, splintering some of the wood.* Comrade Henri!! Coulllld you rejoin worlllld for a moment and get me a drrrink? Thhen ye can slobber all ooover youuurself some more. *Barely having his attention, he simply fills a glass absently and almost throws it at her, still enraptured by Rika...*

~PIRAHNA~
*She makes a brief note of the Russian as she enters the lounge...what was her name? Typhoid? Typhoon? something like that anyhow....then just as quickly dismisses her and continues to look around....she had sort of been hoping to find Warpole....her interest in him had piqued lately, she had always 'toyed' with him when she wanted something, but she had never taken it further. Now that he had a new body however....She smirks as your fist impacts with the counter, finally drawing Henri's attention....she didn't want him anyhow, he had never appealed to her...he was just useful*

~TYTAN~
*She glances out of the corner of her eye at Piranha, seeing the snide little given smirk... Perhaps she should change this pretty little lady into a mound of jell-o'ed bones and skin... something not beyond her ability, or beyond her at all... But, determined to be polite to another Hunter. Even one who, unlike her, hadn't caught that many R.UN.ers... Even some big name ones like MICA.* Thaaank you Henri...

~PIRAHNA~
*her eyes continue their circuit, finally coming to rest on you before swinging to her tea cup....she knows this one detests her, they all do...she takes a sip, her eyes once more circling the room, searching.....it seems as if the two that intrigue her the most at this point are the ones that always manage to avoid her, maybe she should arrange it so that she does run into them...Pole intrigues her, but James, a smile crosses her lips, she thinks that she scares him. He is a challenge...her gaze once again rests upon you as she finishes her survey of the room...oh well, nothing better here, its either her or henri...and he bores me….she smiles and puts her cup down* Bonjour madam, j' mappelle Rika *She loves that language and she loves testing people, seeing just how ignorant they are, how much they admit to not knowing...that was the reason she was so good at her job, she just loved pulling stuff from people*

~TYTAN~
*She looks over her shoulder at the woman.* Nyet, Das wiernen foern. *She smiles. Two could play at the language game. Loving her own language actually seeing as she finds the Frenchies to be nothing short of annoying. She raises the cup to her lips and takes some of what Henri gave her. Raising a brow to it slightly, then looking at Henri with a bit of contempt... she wanted Vodka, not -WATER-.*

~PIRAHNA~
*she chuckles and switches languages* Wie lastig! Du dumm *she takes a sip of tea* okay then, English it shall be...I assume you can speak that?

~TYTAN~
*She simply looks over her shoulder at the woman. Trying hard -not- to bring a scowl to her face. Of -course she could speak English. It's what she was speaking when she entered. And when she told Henri thank you.* Yeees... Indeed I can Comrade. I speak very gooood Engliiish.*she was going to say more, but in the interests of ''Unit Peace'' she holds her tongue... she could turn Rika into mince meat in a matter of nano-seconds, and would do so if the woman taunted her much further. But, if she was stupid enough not to notice that she's pushing the edgy Russian too far... so be it.*

~PIRAHNA~
*very good English? yeah right a two year old speaks it better, hell, my Russian is better than her English...her expression remains pleasant, not betraying the thoughts that rail in her mind* Then perhaps you would be so kind as to give me your name, seeing as how I have already introduced myself.

*~TYTAN~
She nods slightly.* My name is Natalia. I already knew your name Rika... I took the liberty of reading all the files on Hunters wheeen I arriiiived. *Though she'd heard of the woman entirely by her....''REPUTATION'' far before she ever read the file. And even her files said, ''Does not work well with other females..'' Nothing she'd seen so far had gone against that edict.*

~PIRAHNA~
Nice name *She called her a hunter? she detested being called that, though technically she was. She avoided the usual hunter field work and instead specialized in interrogation and espionage...she was never a fighter and damn well knew it, her thoughts still don't show...she struggles to come up with a topic * when did you transfer here?

~TYTAN~
*She thinks for a moment. Not wanting to give the woman anything to laugh at her or chide her about. Seeing as all it will bring is Rikas quick destruction. But not finding the words, after all, English is still a very new language to her, no matter how many self classes she's taken now.* I come heeeeere about fooour months ago. *Looking as though she really pulled those words from her very soul. Jaw having to contort somewhat, in a way guys would find poutfully cute, to make some of the words come out in English instead of Russian.* How long haaave you beeen stationed in this plaaaace?

~PIRAHNA~
*She watches you struggle with the words, almost, not quite feeling sympathy...she remembers the long hours she put in trying to drop her brogue, it wasn't easy* You have the vowels too long *her tone almost mocking as she corrects you...whether she does it out of spite, or in a subconscious effort to help even she isn't sure* Since the American base was blown by those vermin. *that was not an easy memory, her one and only attempt at going for a kill....she's not doing that again...never*

~TYTAN~
*She had read about the base being destroyed by the R.UN.ers. She hears the mocking tone of Rikas beratement due to her language difficulty, allowing her face to lower to the counter slightly. Her Red hair, as fiery as her temper as the lab technicians had found out, covering her fast angering face which she tries so hard to conceal. Though trying to remain civil. This cat fight would be something like a Bengal tiger attacking an ordinary house kitten.* Perhaaaaps you were lucky to escape alive, from whaaaaaat I hear it waaas a verrry brutal fight. *The statement both a jab, and a fact.*

~PIRAHNA~
*She can tell that she is angering you, unfortunately that is a trait she cannot alter.....even when she was at her nicest and honestly trying to make friends women would turn on her so she developed a bit of an attitude in defence...angering you doesn't matter to her, within seconds she would have defenders….Henri was already hovering, and a few others had been watching* Yes it was horrid, many didn't get out, I cannot wait for the day when we go back.

~TYTAN~
*she knew they were there... -And- knew that she would bust through them as easily as a Juggernaught through a concrete wall. Blast them aside and be at her in a moment. Most of them didn't know what she was capable of...* Haaaave you caught any yet? I myseeelf haaave caught two R.UN.ers. One a notorious one, and the other an unfortunate catch in an airport. *She glances at each of the men hovering, flexing her muscles, which were not over-proportionate just power advanced. Eyes telling each that she doesn't even see them as a spark of a threat. Most of them knew her undeniable strength from watching her practice sessions.*

~PIRAHNA~
*she almost sneers...almost...catching runners was beneath her, why would she dirty her hands with that vermin? It was bad enough when she had to question them* 'caught any'? That isn't my job. I interrogate.

~SHIFTER~
*After spending the day with Becka they had returned to the Base. Getting the problem of Becka's room straightened out. Feeling better than she had since coming to the base she wandered into the coffee shop/lounge. Seeing several she knew of from the files. Natalia she had met once. The other woman she had heard whispers about. Walking over to the counter she asks for a soda. Henri intent on Rika ignores her like he had Natalia. Unlike Natalia she isn't forceful. Still almost afraid of people.*

~TYTAN~
*Her eyes shifting to Toshi, remembering the girl from the one time they met. And seeing how Henri is slobbering on himself yet again. She sighs and reaches behind the counter. Sliding a bottle of something down the counter, whatever she happened to get her hands on. Trying her best attempt to smile, though she really just wants to kill Rika on the spot at the moment.*

~PIRAHNA~
*briefly makes a note of the new arrival then dismisses her swiftly*

~TYTAN~
*So she was what Pole called a ''DeskJobber'' one that doesn't actually do any real work or catching, seeing as Hunters are allowed to interrogate their own caught R.UN.ers as well. This dulls some of her fire.* Weeeeeell... I vill make sure to catch one especially for you to interrogate. *Raising a glass of Vodka to the woman's health, though the statement had been both a compliment, and a jagged insult.* Cheers comrade. *She backs the shot without any sign of revulsion or impact.*

~SHIFTER~
*She smiles shyly at Natalia. Taking the bottle of Coke.* Thanks..

~PIRAHNA~
* A sweet smile crosses her face, one tainted with vinegar *Please don't go to any effort on my behalf *She finishes off her tea, stopping Henri before he rushes to refill it* well I think I have had enough chit chat for an evening I think I will be off...Auf Weidersehen *she stands* or perhaps you would prefer Dosvedanya?

~TYTAN~
*She smiles at Rika, knowing this to be a good clincher. It would at least, show that she was highly intelligent, perhaps she would get respect out of this jab.* Oh, iiit vould be nooo effort at all comrade.... No effoooort. *smiling sweetly, though venom is just behind her lips.* Dosvedanya indeed dear Rika... *she nods to the young girl.* Niet... Iiit was nothiiing. 'was the leeast I could doo for a siiister.*Seeing as she believed in all women being sisters. Though some were less sisterly than others, glancing at Rika pointedly with this thought.* I dooo hope thaaaat the small miishap with your bands diiid not bring about bad thiings when laaast we met?

~SHIFTER~
Natalia: *She was surprised the other had remembered her. Most had a habit of dismissing her. Or remembering her only as Pole's ward.* No.. Just some additional adjusments had to me made.

~PIRAHNA~
It may turn out interesting. cailleach cu, perhaps we will meet again *She inwardly chuckles as she switches to her native tongue, a language few at the base knew, it was too old and too rarely used for any to bother with....She turns and heads out of the lounge, not even acknowledging the males as she passes them*

~TYTAN~
*She smiles after Rika. No doubt she had just been insulted, though she doesn't care, she'd gotten her point across as far as she was concerned. And at least she knew she commanded enough respect that Rika wouldn't insult her openly. no one in this room could conceivably stop her had she the intent to kill the Barbie girl.*
Toshi:*She nods, real concern having been put into the girls malfunctioned bands.* I vas hopeing that everythiing would be alriight.*She had conected with so few in he time here. Having hope to have made some friends. In truth, the only one she had really connected to was Amber.*

~SHIFTER~
Natalia: *Smiles as the other showed real concern and interest* They are still working on the bands. No one here really knows how the work. *Frowning she fidgets with the bands.* I would hate to end up back in a sealed sterile lab with only Pole for company again..

~TYTAN~
*What a lonely life she seemed to live. In her village back in Russia, she too had lived a lonely life seeing as all the men were made to become soldiers.* I vould viiisit you iiif they tollld me where you vere... No one should goo wiithout friends.

~SHIFTER~
Natalia: Thanks.. I think this time they would have to. Not that we could be in physical contact.. Pole is the only one I could touch before.. *Frowning she realized that now even Pole would be denied her. He was no longer incased in metal.*

~TYTAN~
Toshi:*She nods. she would indeed visit the girl if she was imprisoned in any sort of containment.* Touching iiis not always necessary.*Rmembering the very short relationship she had over the letters from a guy friend of hers from the front.* Sometimes, all thaat is requierd is to know somone is theeeere

~SHIFTER~
Natalia: *Smiles as she shakes her head. To someone that touch was taken for granted the complete loss could not be understood. She knew what it was like. Now that she could move and touch.. She didn't know if she could go back.* Touch is very necessary..

~TYTAN~
Toshi:*She can't know the girls pains and difficulties. Only what her own experiences have proven.* Then shaaall ve?*She holds out her hand in friendship, this time remembering -not- to squeeze to tightly.* Not maaany friends haaave I made iiin thiiis place.

~SHIFTER~
Natalia: *Despite what she had said about touch she is still hesitant to touch another. Slowly she reaches out to carefully take the other girls hand.* I would like to be friends.. I have only 2 others in this place. *Grins as she thinks of Becka.* One I made only yesterday..

~TYTAN~
Toshi:*She closes her hand slowly around the girls. Making sure not to put to much strength into it. Though it still comes off as firm, but not a crushing firm... Th concentration showing on her face. Touch is har for her as well, seeing as she normally hurts the one she's touching. This stops certain....... intimate moments. Even though she's never been to -that- point.* You are my seecond friend iiin thiiis place. Amber you met laaaast week. She iiiis my friend as well.*The concentration still showing on her face, the grip getting a little tighter as her seemingly boundles strength actually fights her self control.. She releases the girls hand quickly. Embaressment showing on her face.* I...I am sorry...*Actually breathing a bit havy from the exertion it took -not- to use strength.* Iiit iiis hard.

~SHIFTER~
*Knowing about the others strength she is surprised how light, almost gentle the handshake is. Nodding she did remember Amber. Although she had not seen the other girl since then. As the grip on her hand gets tighter she wonders if she should pull away. Hearing of others whose hands had been broken accidentally. Just as she is ready to pull away though Natalia breaks the handshake.* I know.. I find it hard to touch for fear of shifting.

~TYTAN~
*She shakes her head.* I can not touch wiithout huurting people.*A slight chuckle escapes her though.* I haave brken so many remote controls that the repaair men do not answer, they just send.*She laughs a bit more at the after thought of that.* Peerhaps iiit is god to be known.*She gets a bit solemn again.* Though iiit makes certaaain moments....*Looking for the words.* Diiificult.*Hoping that Toshi knows what she means.*

~SHIFTER~
*Having been raised in a sealed environment she doesn't understand what she meant. Not that she didn't know about relationships. She just doesn't understand what is being implied. Her life has been spent in a lab where the facts and straight talk were used. Frowning she shakes her head.* Difficult?

~TYTAN~
*She nods... Hopeing she wouldn't have to explain -too- deep.* Touching... *Searching for the English words...* Men.*She redens deeply, this actually something that women didn't talk about much in her part of the country.* Certain... siiituations could get dangerous.*Actually downright messy and deadly....*

~SHIFTER~
*For a few minutes she is confused. Then understanding creeps in. Reddening worse than Nat.* Oh...

~TYTAN~
*She lets the silence float in the air... too embarrased. Perhaps by what might have been pictured by Toshi, or by what she herself has pictured. Standing slowly.* I haaaave to go.. My shiiift iiis iiin a few minutes.*She sighs.* Perhaaps we can get togeeether soon. Maybe iin my room or yours. I liiike talking to you.*She smiles sweetly once, moving a lock of hair behind her ear.*

~SHIFTER~
*Smiling she nods* I would like that.. Call me.. I.. I don't have any shifts yet so I'm always free.. *She was embarrased that she didn't do anything around the base. Pole and the doctors though were not yet confident enough in the braclets to let her out yet.*

~TYTAN~
*She nods.* I'll do thaaaat.*Smileing as she waves slightly.* Dasvedanya.*Turning around, she walks out of the lounge, eyes of men following her now that Rika is no longer about. Honestly wondering why the hell they hadn't notice her come in in the first place. Walking down the hall, she reports to the Hunter on Guard, then takes up her shift.*