With Jallee out of the way for the moment, Zasz could focus on damage control in regards to Alex. However, her expression was anything but what he expected. He thought she'd be more...upset. Perhaps she was and merely had a better hold of any outbursts she might have wanted to give him. With how she'd been rambling on though, he had to question just how accurate his guess was. The mechanic's grin was met in kind, a break in an otherwise stoic stare to match her in response. Of course there were doubts to be had, but Zasz appreciated the forced optimism all the same. "I don't partake in salvaging vessels as often as you seem to be thinking I do. It's all situational, and most of the time about as exciting as siting through a warp." A roll of his singular organic ocular at what he said next before it even left his mouth. "This isn't the best first impression, but believe me when I say I am relatively safe company to be around." The fascination his guest had at his revealed augments did not go unnoticed, but he remained silent on the topic for now. Whether or not she was a technofetishist, which he was not entirely certain on being a word, was under some scrutiny by Zasz. All the same though, he enjoyed the gleam in her eyes, her excitement palatable to him. In fact it was rather pleasant to have another appreciate the less than socially acceptable choice he'd made to improve and advance his body.
While Alex danced about inspecting his person, Zasz was far less mobile and let her do so freely. Really outside of his hunts and jobs, the man was quite a static individual. "Who knows, maybe she did materialize aboard my craft at some point or another. What suite of strange metaphysical abilities she possesses are a mystery to me, apart from practically being a living flame." Whether or not Zasz was serious was yet to be determined considering that even with the removal of his mask he still kept a deadpan restraint over his features. Still, the slaver gave a dismissive wave of his hand turning around to glance over in the direction at his once again subdued captive. "Ah, I'm not too sure about what she is in her personal life other than royalty for some far off world." Helmet still in his grasp he stepped back over to the couch where Jallee lay still, quietly gritting his teeth at the trouble she caused him thus far. The irritation in his voice was clear as could be, but he would let himself be hung up on his anger, not with someone else looking on. A listless sigh, he regained that monotone drone that eerily matched his vocal modulator."I kidnapped her." Zasz stated bluntly, without much room for it to be taken any other way. Alex would have her judgements about him sooner or later, best to air one of the bigger skeletons in his closet. "I accept contracts for a fee when people require my kind of touch with all sorts of situations." Leaning down, one thick arm was shoved between the cushions searching for where a discarded pack of cigarettes should have been hiding. Sure enough a crumpled case was retrieved, with but a few sole sticks remaining. "I was meant to keep her out of the picture for a spell, then drop her back off when whatever political intrigue she was involved in blew over." Pressing the end of one cigarette to the hothead's temple he was visibly delighted in how embers sparked in reaction, but the emotion faded as fast as it came, the man simply resuming his explanation. "Some fault falls on me for merely scanning the dossier I have on the princess. I probably would have taken better care to not leave her unattended." In between scarred lips he took a lungful of smoke while returning his attention back to Alex. "Jallee. That's her name, and yes, she has quite the reason to be cross with me." Zasz wasn't one to ramble on, especially in crucial moments such as this, but there was plenty to discuss, and Alex never seemed to stop working that brain of hers even for a second. In his eyes it seemed best to provide the redhead with as much as he could for her to chew on to keep her from wondering what her solitary savior kept hidden in the dark corners of the Greenhouse.
Through flared nostrils at the thought of her nimble fingers running through his circuits he exhaled a plume of grey. "One day, if you decided to stick around, I'm sure you'll get to see the whole package." Tapping metallic digits against his chest as though overstating that he was the prize at the end of the line. The complexity of Zasz's modifications were nothing short of a technical marvel, and the list was kept as it exclusive as it came to those that were allowed a closer inspection. "For now though, If you want to take a crack at my helm go ahead. I'm pretty sure she all but scorched the optic sensors though." Extending the busted piece of hardware off to Alex he'd hope it would be but one more distraction to keep her stay in the Greenhouse properly occupied. "A replacement won't be too hard to come by once I have a chance." As long as he weren't thrust into an oxygen starved environment or exposed to toxic fumes, Zasz didn't see an immediate need for his complete suit other than to appease that itching sensation that he was baring a face that most were not privy to gaze upon. Right, the clothing situation. Considering the recent event that had unfolded, and not to mention that Alex was up and out of bed, it seemed difficult to explain that he'd had to wander off without her to fetch something for her to wear. "Oh? It looks like your managing fine with that blanket currently." The man did not have himself a snicker at his deflective joke, but there was a mocking raise of his eyebrows given while he walked on by Alex with a motion for her to follow him. Getting her something proper to wear was on the backburner. She'd have to prance around in the buff for a at least another hour by his calculations.
Cigarette down to but a nub of a dull cherry, he let it fall to crush it under his boot, only a brief pause to turn around and taunt Alex with his challenge. "Since you seem so adamant about keeping busy, how about I show you to your tools so you can make good on all of those claims to fix up my clunker of a spaceship?" That and a pass through his actual greenhouse was necessary to pick up a little treat for his unconscious Ifrit. Two birds with one stone, and Zasz was all about efficiency when possible. Towards the control room he'd carry himself to where the only easy means to access the other floors was located. Exiting the common room put them in a small connecting corridor with a set of stairs leading up and down on one side, and the service elevator on the other. Of course he'd choose the easiest means to go but one floor down, and there he was waiting for Alex to get into the cramped cylinder with him. "Going down."
While Alex danced about inspecting his person, Zasz was far less mobile and let her do so freely. Really outside of his hunts and jobs, the man was quite a static individual. "Who knows, maybe she did materialize aboard my craft at some point or another. What suite of strange metaphysical abilities she possesses are a mystery to me, apart from practically being a living flame." Whether or not Zasz was serious was yet to be determined considering that even with the removal of his mask he still kept a deadpan restraint over his features. Still, the slaver gave a dismissive wave of his hand turning around to glance over in the direction at his once again subdued captive. "Ah, I'm not too sure about what she is in her personal life other than royalty for some far off world." Helmet still in his grasp he stepped back over to the couch where Jallee lay still, quietly gritting his teeth at the trouble she caused him thus far. The irritation in his voice was clear as could be, but he would let himself be hung up on his anger, not with someone else looking on. A listless sigh, he regained that monotone drone that eerily matched his vocal modulator."I kidnapped her." Zasz stated bluntly, without much room for it to be taken any other way. Alex would have her judgements about him sooner or later, best to air one of the bigger skeletons in his closet. "I accept contracts for a fee when people require my kind of touch with all sorts of situations." Leaning down, one thick arm was shoved between the cushions searching for where a discarded pack of cigarettes should have been hiding. Sure enough a crumpled case was retrieved, with but a few sole sticks remaining. "I was meant to keep her out of the picture for a spell, then drop her back off when whatever political intrigue she was involved in blew over." Pressing the end of one cigarette to the hothead's temple he was visibly delighted in how embers sparked in reaction, but the emotion faded as fast as it came, the man simply resuming his explanation. "Some fault falls on me for merely scanning the dossier I have on the princess. I probably would have taken better care to not leave her unattended." In between scarred lips he took a lungful of smoke while returning his attention back to Alex. "Jallee. That's her name, and yes, she has quite the reason to be cross with me." Zasz wasn't one to ramble on, especially in crucial moments such as this, but there was plenty to discuss, and Alex never seemed to stop working that brain of hers even for a second. In his eyes it seemed best to provide the redhead with as much as he could for her to chew on to keep her from wondering what her solitary savior kept hidden in the dark corners of the Greenhouse.
Through flared nostrils at the thought of her nimble fingers running through his circuits he exhaled a plume of grey. "One day, if you decided to stick around, I'm sure you'll get to see the whole package." Tapping metallic digits against his chest as though overstating that he was the prize at the end of the line. The complexity of Zasz's modifications were nothing short of a technical marvel, and the list was kept as it exclusive as it came to those that were allowed a closer inspection. "For now though, If you want to take a crack at my helm go ahead. I'm pretty sure she all but scorched the optic sensors though." Extending the busted piece of hardware off to Alex he'd hope it would be but one more distraction to keep her stay in the Greenhouse properly occupied. "A replacement won't be too hard to come by once I have a chance." As long as he weren't thrust into an oxygen starved environment or exposed to toxic fumes, Zasz didn't see an immediate need for his complete suit other than to appease that itching sensation that he was baring a face that most were not privy to gaze upon. Right, the clothing situation. Considering the recent event that had unfolded, and not to mention that Alex was up and out of bed, it seemed difficult to explain that he'd had to wander off without her to fetch something for her to wear. "Oh? It looks like your managing fine with that blanket currently." The man did not have himself a snicker at his deflective joke, but there was a mocking raise of his eyebrows given while he walked on by Alex with a motion for her to follow him. Getting her something proper to wear was on the backburner. She'd have to prance around in the buff for a at least another hour by his calculations.
Cigarette down to but a nub of a dull cherry, he let it fall to crush it under his boot, only a brief pause to turn around and taunt Alex with his challenge. "Since you seem so adamant about keeping busy, how about I show you to your tools so you can make good on all of those claims to fix up my clunker of a spaceship?" That and a pass through his actual greenhouse was necessary to pick up a little treat for his unconscious Ifrit. Two birds with one stone, and Zasz was all about efficiency when possible. Towards the control room he'd carry himself to where the only easy means to access the other floors was located. Exiting the common room put them in a small connecting corridor with a set of stairs leading up and down on one side, and the service elevator on the other. Of course he'd choose the easiest means to go but one floor down, and there he was waiting for Alex to get into the cramped cylinder with him. "Going down."
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