The Queen of all Saiyans was currently standing around awkwardly in the middle of the Tuffle Capital, disguised as an entirely different Saiyan, garbed in one of the edgiest and threatening ways imaginable. There was one thing on Amara's mind at that moment: "How did it come to this." The answer was quite simple. Still feeling like the better half of her soul was stuck in Otherworld and struggling under the tense pressure of being Queen during political turmoil, she figured the easiest thing to do would be to take a break. A break from being herself that is.
In contrast to the stoic long-haired woman of sour disposition was the inked redhead ribbing her in the stomach. "Ay, Chaya, it's a market for a reason. People usually buy things here." The looks of varying emotions the surrounding Tuffles gave them didn't help her confidence in the situation at all, 'Chaya' sighed. "And it was YOUR idea to come to the market. Didn't take you for a window shopper." The low-class guffawed, chest puffing out: "Oi, I'll have you know I gotta pretty sweet paycheck now. Can afford somethin' other than my weekend shots with the boys now."
Of course, two Saiyans causing a slight commotion in Hatchi when tensions were at a record high would be cause for concern for most. Time would tell if anyone decided to stop by to see what was happening.
A couple of rumours reached the mercenary crews ears regarding the potential havoc being brewed here in Hatchi. Since it was only fair that they get some proper eyes on the situation for themselves before making any proper plans for being hired on for the Queens little Destron program, they decided to come out here to the Tuffle controlled side of the planet. That, and the ship needed a few new parts to replace some of the burnt out or damaged ones, and Tuffle parts were of a far better caliber than Saiyan parts. Or at least would definitely last a hell of a lot longer.
All in all so far, aside from the underlying tension that you could practically cut with a sharpened wit, everything seemed pretty normal. Erbia folded his hands behind his head as he looked around the market, wandering around from stall to stall. Korla had a shopping list going already and was using Rassica as the pack mule, on account of her losing the rock paper scissors match with Erbia. Something caught the Herans eye, causing an eyebrow to be raised along with it. "Oi Korla, I'm going to check out the stalls down that way, see if I can't find those... what did you call them again? Turbo venture power simulators?" he called over.
The Broljin sighed and looked over towards the Heran, briefly catching sight of what had probably sparked his interests. "Turbonic venturi power assimilators aye. Doubt you'll find a complete model from the stalls, but if you can find some spare manifolds for them then go ahead." she corrected, nodding his way. Erbia nodded back before continuing on his lazy walk through the stalls, peering at each of them to see if any of them actually had those kinds of parts... at least until he arrived close to the very edgy looking Saiyan and their pal.
"If the idea was to help ease the tension," he mused as he sidled up next-ish to them, looking for all the world like he was looking at some nearby stalls, "then looking like something out of a Tuffle war-time propaganda holofilm was probably not the best getup to go for." Erbia pointed out with a chuckle towards the end of his statement. "I think you're giving some of the kids nightmares~" the Heran continued, glancing over at some nearby Tuffle kids before going "Boo!" and quickly raising his hands. He chuckled as they ran off and away, lowering his hands and shrugging at the vendor closest who was doing their best to not look at all amused.
If Hatchi City houses one of the most advanced technologies in the entire galaxy, you bet Russ is gonna stick his nose in their business and geek out like a science kid receiving their first chemistry set. The jovial blue half-breed took a walk in the Capital Market to go sightseeing, ignoring some of the curious looks the passerby's given him. Russ saw a food vendor selling fruit he's never heard of back on Earth, its abnormal qualities raised his interest. 'Amazing...I've never seen fruit like this before, it looks fresh and raw unlike the processed stuff back home. Do the Tuffles own a greenhouse? Or do they have one of those indoor chambers stimulating geothermal heat in isolated field gardens?' it was oddly specific but everything here is other-worldly compared to what Russ is used to.
Sticking both hands in his pockets the man continued further into the market and watched a Tuffle couple striking a deal with a hardware merchant. 'I wonder if they sell a portable atom stabilizer for unstable molecules, it will come in handy for creating indestructible weather-adapting outfits...Do they take Earth currency?' He forgot to convert his money into Plant economy, a newbie mistake. Russ saw a glimpse of a Heran with two ladies tagging along and doing their own shopping. 'Is that Erbia, Rassica, and Korla?' Excited to see his soup acquaintances, the cobalt Saiyan approached the captain who split off from his subordinates to converse with two other Saiyans, one of them dressed up in spooky clothing.
"Hey Erbia, long time no see. What brings you and the girls in town?" he greeted with hands resting behind his head and a smile. His eyes shifted to the disguised queen of Saiyans and gave a quick analysis of her attire, Russ has never been one to judge people's clothes but it does look distracting for most people. "Nice outfit, you a fan of Metalcore music? I'm Russ." Introducing himself with a carefree attitude.
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Marimba: Yep. Better than ever too.
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Rhuba: I wish I saw Marimba talk more in the Discord.
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Yakito: Marimbus will perish by my hands.
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Chomei: Marimbus will persevere by my hands.
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Rhuba: Why is he preserving your hand?
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Pom: Maybe he likes it?
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Marimba: It'll come in handy some day
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Mister Steel: Chomei's estate is vast, and marriage into the family can only benefit Marimba with access to cattle, pasture land, and much grain to feed his armies.