[network] @CaptSteveRogers; Night 112; video; To those who die please try to understand [open]

[starsandtights]

[Steve looks wrecked.]

There was an anomaly, it—got Yukio.

I've already informed Shiro. I just thought—I dunno how well anybody knows the kid, I just thought. People should know.

So.

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[swatsflies]

Thanks.
This sucks.

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[starsandtights]

Yeah.

Too many people have died recently. Too many in general, but these last few days especially.

[swatsflies]

It's been pretty shitty.
It's one thing losing friends in battle, but this isn't like that.
If only we can figure out how to frickin' hit them back.

[starsandtights]

Yes. That. If we could just fight the damn things.

I've got my fireplace poker rubble-coated now, but I didn't even get the chance to use it. Not that it did a lot for Vriska but maybe I could've at least distracted the thing.

[swatsflies]

I don't think it would have made a difference.
It doesn't slow them down.
Not even setting them on fire slows them down.
Maybe a shield from the metal could push them back.

YOU'RE HILARIOUS.

[starsandtights]

[Steve stops and thinks about this for a bit.]

You know, I've thought about this before. I actually prefer to fight with a shield. Could probably find a piece the right size and shape, even if it wouldn't look pretty. Couldn't figure out how to attach a handle or straps to it in a way that was practical, so I gave up on the idea. But you're right, a piercing weapon impacts them but doesn't stop them, we need a brute force approach, a wall of metal with some muscle behind. Then we can hit them. Slow them down at least.

Might have to put more thought into it, see what I can come up with.

[swatsflies]

You used to fight with a shield?
I found pieces of metal the size of someone's chest inside the rubble.
Bending metal into any shape isn't hard with hot enough fire.
I'll keep my eyes open for anything that can be used as solder

[starsandtights]

Yep. Wish I had it with me. But I guess they would've just taken it away. Kinda relieved I wasn't carrying it at the time they grabbed me, so it's safe at home. [Priorities. KEEP HIS PRECIOUS BABY SAFE.]

The trick is getting the fire hot enough, and having the right tools to work with it. Also there's the risk of ruining the metal's temper. ...Shape's not too important if I'm just using it to hit things, though.

Solder's a good thought if we can manage it. Thank you. ...We know the building material vs. itself can be scratched, or ground to powder with a hell of a lot of effort. Maybe I can drill some holes.

[swatsflies]

They let me keep my gloves.
Might be because they're made from dragon skin.

You don't have to explain, man.
I've done silversmithing. Mostly jewelry though.
Good luck with the project though. Let me know if you figure it out.