— If I was already different after I received the Dino Gem, when Drago started talking, things became even more different. Either he talks to me, or he opens his mouth when I least expect it. —
Drago: — And did you ever forbid me from speaking? No —
— If avoiding boring me means Drago is a chatterbox, then yes, you're right. —
Trent had laughed too, and Drago just grunted in response to them laughing.
"Drago probably keeps you from getting bored doesn't he, Trent?"
Tiny bit of humor from the martial artist.
"I'd assume so anyway with all of his unexpected remarks."
Brief giggle with her new friends.
— He always likes to say something like that, usually because he wants to show that he's always on my radar, or just because he's enjoyed annoying me ever since he developed a conscience. —
Drago: — Probably both. —
"Believe it or not, I've still been given compliments after sustaining such injuries from battle."
She turns her attention to Trent.
"I don't think Drago is talking about you and I, but rather others who can be a bit too extreme, haha!"
Drago: — What I'm saying is, I don't understand why you guys care so much about keeping a good face. Because, for example, if someone gave Trent a black eye, would he look good? —
— That's not the point, Drago. —
"Still, it doesn't change the fact you hold a great deal of modesty. Similar to myself, in fact," she said with a nod of her head.
Copper optics move towards his morpher.
"What do you mean, Drago?"
— Thank you. But as I said before, I've never considered myself an attractive guy, since Ranger duty has always come first, helping those in need. —
Drago: — I don't understand you humans. —
Chun-Li shook her head with a scoff. "As far as he's concerned, he's the only person in the world fitting that description."
Then a deviation from the topic of the Shadaloo member.
"Don't forget yourself too Trent," she said this modestly. Warm smile, and motion of her hand.
"Humanity is fortunate to have some brilliant minds willing to bring about so much as he did. So many, unfortunately, resort to using it for evil. Whether that's for monetary gain or malicious self interests like power or conquest."
— The video in question isn't very long, but it was important for Dr. Cain to have learned about Dr. Light and what he had done. He was a robot creator long before I was even born, and Dr. Light was a brilliant genius in what he sought to bring to the world. —
"He's full of himself. He thinks his beauty alone is enough to gain any women's attention. Someone can be beautiful as possible, but if they have a rotten personality it means nothing."
She stood by this vehemently. Serious expression on her face.
This seemed to make Trent imagine that Vega seemed like someone who might have been spoiled enough as a child to think he was a ladies' man.
— This guy is really weird. Or maybe weird isn't even the right word. —
"Sounds good to me, X!"
She knew he fought so hard for peace from the times they've crossed paths in the past. To be able to help someone so courageous was a great honor to her !
— Sounds like an excellent idea. I guarantee I'll show you the recording file Dr. Light made in case anyone finds the lab. —
X keeps this recording to this day in Dr. Cain's lab, who managed to transfer the file to the computer.
"He is definitely is. Vega is a lethal villain who works for a terrorist organization known as Shadaloo. As if that wasn't bad enough, he's a total womanizer and egotistical about his looks."
"Thank you, that means a lot! I don't keep up with all the latest fashion trends, so sometimes I'm not sure if my outfits are any good."
Then a momentary grimace at the question about Vega.
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"I'll admit, I do end up getting that type of attention from time to time. Mostly from strangers or creeps like Vega. Thankfully, those who are close to me are respectful and understand my outfits aren't for seducing. Merely a way of me expressing myself with fashion."
An idea then came to mind. Exuberated expression on her face.
"That's it! What if we record you sharing your thoughts to him? I've heard many theories on disruptions of the timeline, so perhaps taking you to him might not be a good idea after all."
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"For sure! I may not be an expert in fashion, but it's as good as any outfit I've ever seen from those who put a lot of effort into it."
Easygoing giggle after.
"Neither am I, though I've definitely run into many who are. I could never tolerate so much attention on myself."
— Did you really like it? —
Trent smiled slightly, surprised, but pleased to see that Chun-Li liked his Sunday outfit.
— Thank you. But I'm not the seductive type; But I was just trying to look attractive and respectful. But thanks again, Chun-Li. —
"Hmm. Similar to how you and I are from different points in time, maybe I could find him in my era? Though, if you've found closure, I wouldn't wish to overstep any boundaries."
— But... I suppose he's just a spirit. —
This was a supposed thought X believed, since after one of Sigma's falls, X had heard a voice telling him to wait a little longer.