12/11/16

My 4th Reading Reviews video should be up in a bit, before then have another helping of Jaynix meeting another Xenoform! I've actually almost completed this story already. I did add in a few chapters since I forgot a few of the Xenoforms in NLA but I'm 99% sure I got them all now.

L

"Kruse…you said you were gonna introduce me to a Xeno not fawn over new weapons."

Kruse continued looking through the promotional images of a new line of Wrothian Photon Sabers.

"I…will…be…right…with…you…"

"Kruse. You're hopeless."

The man said nothing, prompting Jaynix to shake her head and turn, bumping into someone.

"Shit! My bad, I…"

Her eyes moved up and up and up to see a friendly blue man. With a big smile, he nodded to her.

"No worries my lady! We're afraid we were lost in our thoughts! Forgive us!"

She shook her head "Don't worry about it…damn. You're tall."

Laughing the Xeno bowed to her "We are called L. We do not believe we have met you before."

"Most likely not."

L smiled "Well since this is our first meeting we'd like you to know that we are pleased to eat you."

Jaynix tilted her head, thinking. Did she hear what she thought she heard?

"I don't think you said quite what it is you wanted to."

L shook his head "Perish the thought! We merely greeted you as is a custom! May we have your name?"

Jaynix thought for a few more moments before shrugging "Well, a hello is a hello as odd as it sounds. My name's Jaynix."

L tapped his chin "Jaynix. Ah yes, we'd heard from Kruse during one of his visits that he found someone new! In that case we are through the moons to make your acquaintance."

Jaynix began chuckling "You're a funny guy."

"We aspire to entertain!"

Jaynix was now laughing "This girl considers herself entertained. Anyway, L. If you don't mind me asking…what are you?"

L tilted his head "Ah! You seek to learn of us!"

Jaynix shrugged "If I'm being honest, I seek to learn of everyone. I've only been in the city a few days so all the Xenoforms here are new to me."

L nodded "We see! Well, our full name is L'cirufe but free feel to call us L as everyone does."

"L'cirufe? Hm…though I doubt that's the weirdest name I'll be coming across."

L shook his head "It most likely is not. However, we are afraid that we are the only living being of our kind here on Mira."

Jaynix's eyes widened "Sole…survivor?"

L thought for a few moments before nodding "Sole survivor? Yes. We suppose that is what we are but despite that we are jolly as holly to have met the humans and all the other lifeforms in this fair city and not just because we turned quite the profit."

He winked at her, bringing a smile to her face "Much like the Nopon, you like your money eh?"

L chuckled "We do indeed. We are a provider of many crafts and we carry the widest of arrays of things. Things none could ever find elsewhere. Cross our fingers and all that. Would you like to see our store?"

Jaynix nodded, following L as he walked over to the end of Armory Alley, gesturing to a rather…unique looking storefront. Her eyes immediately went to the device floating in place.

He saw her gaze and smiled "This is our greatest feet. Elma, Kruse and Lin aided us in the construction by gathering many materials. Are you familiar with gear slots?"

"Yeah. We add in specialized augments to enhance our weapon and armor's capabilities."

"Well! This device can add in more slots to any weapon or armor be it for Ground or Skell gear! All it takes is some Miranium and you can watch and be astounded!"

Jaynix whistled "That's badass…afraid I don't have any Miranium on me though. Haven't gotten to that part yet. But I'll drop by if I get the chance. Thanks for the tip, L."

"We look ahead to your patronage! Though there is plenty more here you can buy with the finest credits."

Jaynix looked at the other wares "You're stuff really is unique…I don't know what any of this is."

L laughed "If we had the time we'd love to explain the benefits of all our wares but we were actually in the middle of jogging an errand. So perhaps another time."

Jaynix nodded "Sure. Another time. See you around L!"

"We will indeed catch sight of you again!"

With a bow, L walked off, greeting Kruse as he passed by the BLADE. Kruse watched L leave before turning to Jaynix who crossed her arms.

"Sorry. Got a bit sidetracked. Anyway, that was L. He-"

"Yeah. I know. I had a very enlightening conversation with him. No thanks to you, Short Stuff."

"Oh…sorry I…"

Kruse trailed off before giving Jaynix an odd look. "Short Stuff?"

"Yeah. Short Stuff." Jaynix walked over to him and put a hand over her head. Keeping her hand straight she moved it over Kruse's head showing that she had at least an inch on him.

"Seriously? It's a negligible-"

"Sorry! Can't hear you down there, Short Stuff."

Smiling she turned and walked off, leaving an exasperated Kruse to call out after her.

"Hey! Please tell me this isn't going to become a thing."

Jaynix looked back at him with a deceptive smile before continuing on her way.

Kruse shook his head and whispered "Of course it is…"