"Sudden lane change swerve, other guy apparently didn't notice until it was too late to stop.  Dunno if they had eyes front the whole time with the big distraction coming in, but stopping suddenly enough probably would have gotten them rear ended instead."

  He blinks at the Blissian.  He knows they are supposed to be all hugs and rainbows, but the why was pretty obvious.

"Sure thing."  The driver turns the vehicle around and begins to exit the city.

"Sounds about right," the officer answers David, "Happens all the time.  And I hear the same excuses every time.  Thank you for helping, sir.  I'll take it from here."

Another officer is approaching.

"I wasn't gunna hit him," the embarrassed aggressor answers Y'naro, "Just fake him out is all.  I was getting tired of his insults so I just wanted to shut him up."

"You're a terrible liar," Distracted Face retorts, "You're not fool'n anyone.  The real reason you were resorting to punches is because you know I was right and you ran out of lies to come back with."

Aggressive Face takes offense and starts shouting insults and accusations back at Distracted Face.  First Cop tries to calm things down.  Second Cop puts on a satisfied smile, casually unsnaps the strap over his handcuffs, and begins twirling around his finger while he approaches, whistling merrily.  First Cop looks annoyed when he notices.

Y'naro says, "Shhh..." as he holds up hands to both. "I believe him. I reacted quickly, but I doubt this man would punch you right in front of a police officer."

Aiu trots over to the scene and perks her ears. She says, "I can help, if I am permitted to."

  "Making him want to punch you more isn't helping matters." Even if he can understand the temptation.

  He looks over to the approaching Grenu,  "I'm sure someone would appreciate help, though it is that second bit that seems the hard part."

"I doubt he would have the guts to," Distracted Face answers Y'naro, "Now that he knows there's one here."

First Cop is confused by Aiu's offer.  "How?"

"I'll take you on any time!" Angry Face shouts, "You're the one using the cops to hide behind!"

Happy Cop happy sighs.  "Ah, the joy of putting idiots like you behind bars is why I joined the police force.  You're under arrest for assault, disturbing the peace, impeding traffic..."

As he rattles off charges, he reaches to cuff Angry Face, who looks like he won't cooperate with being cuffed.  Happy Cop looks overjoyed, lowering his stance a bit to prepare for slamming Angry Face's face in the pavement when he inevitably resists.

"I wouldn't," First Cop warns Angry Face sternly, unheeded.

Aiu says, "I am an Oracle of Gog. I can see a person's past if they permit me, and thus I could determine what really happened pretty easily. But if this guy actually goes for assaulting a police officer... I guess there really isn't a need..." She knows Angry Face has grabbed ALL the attention, so she keeps an eye on Distracted Face. She realizes, though, that Angry Face could be angry about much more than the accident.

Y'naro says, "Please calm down... and comply with the police. Non compliance will only hurt you unnecessarily. I will gladly be a witness for you to make sure you do not see jail time if you comply with the officer."

Y'naro stays close to angry face, giving him a concerned look.

  "I already pity you for the 'saw that coming, am I an oracle?' jokes about today you'll get."

  Now as for Happy Cop, there's the look of a guy who considers the ensuing paperwork totally worth it.  "Sometimes you just have to stand back and let them hurt themselves."  well okay, you don't have to.  But it can make things go so much smoother (for you) sometimes.

Angry Face is so weirded out by Aiu's claim of being an oracle that all the fight that was left in him vanishes, so he gets cuffed without incident.

"Oracle what?"

Even Distracted Face is sweatdropping in spite of his enemy not falling for being baited into a resisting arrest charge.

First Cop answers Y'naro, "That won't be necessary.  Worst he'll get is a traffic ticket.  I'll be a witness if there's any unexpected complications."

To Aiu he says, "Thanks...  That was very helpful, apparently."

Happy is bewildered too now that his fun's been spoiled.

To Distracted Face he says, "Alright you too.  Same charges.  Let's go."

Distracted Face is shocked.  "What?!  I didn't do any of that stuff!"

The cop laughs.  "If I had a credit for every time...  So we're just imagining you standing in the middle of the street arguing?  Or is it you that's imagining that your not here and you need mental help?  Either way, it's up to you if you want to come along of if you want to be cuffed and charged with resisting arrest?"

Distracted Face grumbles and follows.  First Cop sighs.  "Just cause he's always smiling doesn't mean he's the nice cop.  Thanks again, everyone.  I'll stay here and help direct traffic.  Looks like Joker's got those two handled."

Aiu and Y'naro both wave to the cops and get out of the way of things.

Y'naro watches the people go and turns to Dave with a smile. "Sometimes, you do have to watch people hurt themselves. But not today, thankfully."

Aiu nods to Dave. "Thanks for the sympathies. My name is Aiu. What may I call you two?"

Y'naro holds a hand forward in a traditional blissian greeting (the "STOP!" pose kinda). "Honored, Aiu. My name is Y'naro."

  "I will definitely take the smaller amount of idiocy in exchange for the smaller amount of slapstick.  As for Introductions, you can call me Dave."

  We're sure there is a traditional Deksharr greeting, but even if his player remembered what that was Daminicaverius wouldn't care right now.

A morbidly obese but well-dressed man easily recognizable as the city's mayor approaches, licking his fingers.  In his other hand is an open variety box of doughnuts, one of each kind missing, but the rest still there.

"Oh my oh my!  Such distinguished guests!  Care for a bite?"

He offers the box to the group.  "Take as much or as little as you like.  I'm stuffed at the moment myself.  Oh!  Where are my other manners?  You were all exchanging introductions.  Mayor Addleworth at your service.  I've been called to the courthouse to receive the infamous prisoner.  I would be honored if you all would join me as my V.I.P."

Y'naro is quick to add, "I am honored to meet you also, Dave."

Aiu nods and says, "Nice t'meet you both."

Then Addleworth shows up!

Aiu says, "Oh! Thank you!" and wiggles her nose to sniff at the doughnuts before grabbing one with her mouth. OM!

Y'naro says, "Yes. Thank you. I would be honored." he curiously looks at the doughnuts and asks, "What are these?"

Aiu pauses from nomming her doughnut to stare at Y'naro in disbelief.

  While not exactly kind and polite thoughts, if someone as fat as that was offering snacks instead of keeping all of them, they must have been serious.

  He can understand why Aiu and Y'naro would get consideration, but assumes he's not intended unless it was a broad case of 'eh, may as well bring whoever is nearby'.  "Maybe I'll grab one later, after Y'naro works out which flavor he likes more."

  Blissian's clearly prefer blood donuts-wait wrong bunny.

Addleworth raises his eyebrows in surprise at Y'Naro's question, but quickly beams as he considers the joy of witnessing someone's first taste of one of his favorite treats.

He smiles and nods to Dave.  "Thoughtful of you, my good man!"

To Y'Naro he answers, "This is a variety box of popular doughnut flavors!  The ingredients of this tasty dessert are 100% vegetarian!  Four, sugar, vegetable oil, and so on.  Perhaps you've tried cake?  Doughnuts are like a cake that won't crumble in your hand.  Very convenient for a person on the go or for sharing where a table isn't handy.  If you'd like to have one of each to decide a favorite or just for variety, by all means, enjoy!"

Y'naro thanks Dave and Addleworth, and then tears off bite-sized pieces of each flavor. With each one, he seems impressed.

Aiu says, "Can we eat and walk? We should probably be at the courthouse earlier than later."

Y'naro nods and says, "Lead the way, Addleworth. I think they are all so good... I can not decide."

  "I will be surprised if the cause for all the excitement reaches their destination any time soon compared to us. But we should probably eat and walk at the same time, yes."  Outside of them arriving just fast enough to keep the thread moving.

Addleworth was watching Y'naro with an expectant smile like someone watching a friend open the gift they just gave.

He nods to Aiu, "Oh yes yes yes.  Good point good point."

He beams at Y'naro's indecisiveness and leads the way as he was asked.

"Yes!  So glad you enjoy them all.  I can't pick a favorite either."

He offers the box again to Dave.  "There's plenty for all.  You're probably right about arrival times.  Part of why I allowed myself to cross the street for a snack rather than use the cafeteria.  Nevertheless, being ahead of time will allow us to take a quick tour if you'd like.  But we should get to know one another a little better either way.  I can get us started.  My name is Albert Julius Addleworth and this is my fourth term as mayor of this fine city.  The job is mostly a P.R. one, which suits me fine.  Less paperwork.  Outside work, I am a culinary enthusiast and antique vehicle miniatures.  How about yourselves?"

Aiu trots like a happy doggy. Because she is happy. What? She got to her destination ahead of schedule and has been fed a doughnut from the mayor of the city! What more could you ask for? OK, so a princess like her could ask for a lot more, but she is out and about on an alien world for the first time and things are going her way.

Y'naro is a bit surprised by the level of excitement this guy has over food. But the guy describes himself as a culinary enthusiast, so it makes sense.

Sooo much Blissian culture going on right now. Addleworth is sharing. More than that, he is giving Y'naro an opportunity to share. And everyone gets to share and share alike. And Addleworth is happy just to see others happy. Y'naro loves this guy.

Y'naro smiles, takes one of the flavors at random and offers it to Dave. "Here, Dave. Al just said there is plenty, so please have some."

Meanwhile, Aiu shares with Addlworth a bit about herself. "I am Global Oracle Aiu of Planet Gog. I was sent on this assignment because of my unique talents of fortune telling being more... interstellar than my peers. My work is my life!" That last part said proudly.

Following Aiu and Addleworth's examples, Y'naro says, "I am Mender Y'naro. I like to learn all kinds of facts. For example; did you know that the reason Serulian Sand turns blue during a sunset is because the mineral is mostly crystal that refracts all but the blue spectrum of light?"
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  "Thanks, Y'naro" Donut get! Omn nom.   You regain 12 HP.   "I... was just in the area, basically."

  Just because you have the qualifications to work as... basically any part of the Battleduster crew, doesn't mean much when you're an unaffiliated civilian at the moment.

Addleworth looks impressed.  "A mender!  And an oracle!"

He lowers his voice and whispers with a wink to Dave, "And a secret agent."

"Such prestigious guests!"

He raises an eyebrow at Y'naro's trivia.  "Fascinating.  Sounds like quite the beautiful sight!  Well I hop you'll find the tour interesting.  There's a lot of history to be learned.  Lot of history."

Addleworth badges into an unimpressive looking employees only door.  The security officer inside smiles.

"Welcome back, sir.  May I have the names of your guests for their visitor badges, please?"

"Certainly!  A safety measure in case of fire," He explains, "Having a roll of everyone in the building helped save 3 lives in the unfortunate fire 72 years ago."

And now I can understand this reference.

Y'naro looks real excited at the prospect of learning some history! "Oh boy! I'm so excited! Which reminds me; did you know that when Drevinjer get excited, their heart rate increases 1.01 times the rate that the average Blissian heart rates increases from excitement? It's because the water content in their body is 1.01 times that of a Blissian."

After the bunny and puppy give their names, Y'naro looks over at Dave. "But what is it you do, Dave?"

Aiu doesn't interject lest she speak for Dave. And she is getting amusement from watching how people handle each other.
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  "Daminicaverius" Yes their player had to copy paste their own name, shut up names are haaaaaaard.

  "Not too much of late.  I spent a lot of time being bounced around from position to position when I actually was in military service.  A secret agent would have at least been paid better, for starters."

Badges are handed out, complete with convenient lanyards.  Addleworth smiles at Y'naro's excitement.  "Fascinating!  Now correct me if I'm wrong, a Drevinjer is a half-Blissian?"

He ohs at Dave's answer and looks impressed.  "A military man!  I'll bet you have a very lengthy resume."

For Y'naro's sake he throws another random factoid about the building being dedicated in honor of Cpt James Morrison of the Starship Cheeta.  This was back when starship naming conventions were different...

Y'naro soaks up the info like a sponge and looks to be enjoying it thoroughly. "Oh! Nono... Drevinjer are people who were made through Blissian science. Oft times, they are clones, but sometimes, their DNA is rearranged to be something else."

Aiu raises an eyebrow at Y'naro, but doesn't comment. She then looks to Dave. "Look on the bright side; when it comes to things like secret agents, they pay you better because you are at more risk of dying."

  "The actual job part of the resume is... less than impressive."

  Flashback segment, GO!

  'congratulations on completing your basic training' Desk job.
  'Congratulations on surviving your desert commando training' Desk Job.
  'This is how you disarm a neutron bomb'.  Desk job.
  'Congratulations on surviving your snow commando training' Desk job.
  'Now the most important thing about piloting a RH119 is-'  Desk job.

  This joke is already overly drawn out, abort flashback!

  "True, I only had to fill out the paperwork after something exploded, not be near the explosion... usually"