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Captain Serpentine considered the fact that the two of them were out scrounging for energy to gather a grand success, akin to the types of feats for which others won Academy Awards or the Nobel Prize. Getting Buddingtonite to do anything had been a difficult task of late, so when the ginger had asked his partner if he was up for hunting, the florist immediately agreed. Even the whining, ear-grinding as it ever was, was an improvement over the sour silence that his friend had previously been exuding. He let his partner chatter, nodding here and there to show that he was listening.

His eyes watched the streets carefully for any sign of movement other than their own. Thus far, he saw nothing. Even the easiest of hunting spots, dive bars and hang outs for the homeless, were strangely empty. Yes, the Shades had certainly made their lives more difficult. He flicked his whip idly against the pavement, snorting at his partner's description of punishment. He was not impressed with Apatite, though they had never met, due to Buddingtonite's discussions of her.

Then he felt a familar tingle and jerked his head up, rainbow hair falling out of his eyes as he peered into the dark. "Buddy. Senshi?"

Buddingtonite could have gone on all night with his little tirade and the only thing he'd have to show for it was a dry mouth and exhaustion, had Serpentine not directed his attention to the familiar twinge of a nearby Order aura. Like Serpentine, he could sense that it was that of a Senshi, and it was enough to silence the captain's rambling, if only for a short while.

Like his partner, he summoned his weapon and stood at attention, stepping closer and closer to Serpentine as he muttered below his breath. "Oh, but senshi still venture out despite the danger. Of course! Can't make things easy for us."

Once he steadied his nerves and the hand that held his boomerang wasn't shaking so profusely, Buddingtonite called out to the nearby senshi, knowing her to be nearby but unable to pinpoint his or her exact location, nor what intention he or she held in their heart. "Alright, we know you're out there... lurking, just out of sight. Show yourself now and I'm sure my friend and I can settle this matter peacefully."

He knew it wouldn't be what Serpentine wanted, but Buddingtonite was willing to offer a chance to their possible assailant, should he either recognize them or meant no harm. In which case, he'd be glad to allow his friend to have all the glory, as he gave Serpentine a silent nod. He knew what to do...

Sirius stayed where she was for a while wondering how many senshi's in their right mind would come out of their hiding place to two negas, whether they put their weapons away or not. However she knew it meant they weren't going to attack and there was a small part of her that trusted Buddingtonite and so she moved along the building she was on and sat with her legs dangling off the edge of the building. She could be seen obviously now but didn't say anything, she just looked at the strange nega who she didn't know.

"Starting to think you are stalking me." She eventually said turning her gaze to Buddingtonite. "I don't know whether I should be flattered or not?" She smiled and jumped down. She trusted him to keep the strange nega under control and worse case scenario, she knew how to look after herself.

"Any reason for the friend though?" She looked slightly suspicious but smiled again. She wasn't completely relaxed but she was more then she probably should have been around two negas!



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Serpentine's eyes followed the Senshi as she moved, first to dangle her feet from the edge of the building, and then traveling down to speak with his partner. Obviously, they knew each other, so this project must have been one upon which Buddingtonite had been working for some time. She expressed understandable concerns, but he was rather impressed that she had the courage to come down at all. She had an interesting look - the fur especially caught his eye.

All the same, he was obviously uncomfortable with the situation and made no effort to hide it. Even under the familiar hug of his shoulder could not make him totally relax. However, he would never knowingly sabotage his partner's work. The green-and-gold clad captain gave a quick, stiff bow - there was no way he was going to offer a White Moon Senshi his hand. Still, he knew it was expected that he say something so he struck with trying to get information, "Sirius. The Dog Star?"

Astronomy was not exactly his strong suit, but he was pretty sure that was correct. Maybe she would give away more information that could be useful to Buddingtonite through confirming it. If not, then at least it was not an agressive question. He was trying his very best, but "nice" was not his normal state.

It would be much, much easier to be nice, though, if she were not the enemy. But that was his partner's department, not his.

Buddingtonite was pleased that his partner and friend seemed to be willing to play along, and sometimes, that's all a man could ask for. He himself had played wing man before and knew that it couldn't have been an easy task for one such as Serpentine to take up a role, but the fact that he wasn't quick to strike Sirius and blow whatever chance they might have, was good enough for him. It gave him the warm and fuzzy feeling, as well as relief, to know that he wouldn't have to resort to fighting this night.

"Dangerous but only to our enemies that seek to do harm to either ourselves or the civilians we're vowed to protect," Buddingtonite said, answering for Serpentine, grateful for his compliance but ever weary that he could not control whatever was on his mind and what may come out of his mouth. Better to cut him off entirely or resort to cleaning the mess, but Serpentine was efficient and taciturn, which made Buddingtonite's task all the easier. "They're the ones that put themselves in harm's way whenever it's deemed necessary, to do what the rest of us screamish ones are too afraid to do. They can always be relied upon, isn't that right, Serpentine?"

He flashed his friend a wink, before once again turning to the Senshi of Canines, unable to resist his smile from being seen as his mind wandered to his beloved hound at home. "So, what brings you out here tonight? Anything important, or just looking for some company to roll with?"

It would never occur to Sirius that one of the nega's here might be gay and find flirting a little uncomfortable, it was just something that wouldn't fit together in her brain.

"Oh don't worry, I'm not scared. I could easily contain you both if needed without even moving." She smiled as she spoke. She wasn't scared or even nervous if it were the two of them, she was pretty sure Buddingtonite was safe and his friend well, it was only one.

"So basically they are the ones to do the dirty jobs that everyone doesn't like, kind of like toilet cleaners..." probably not the best thing to try and make sense but hey who wanted to be a toilet cleaner? Not her that was for sure.

"I was hanging. I find hanging on buildings always seems to bring someone along, twice now though it has been you. I really do think you are stalking me..."



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Serpentine was staring directly ahead, trying his very best not to react to the comment about being a toilet cleaner. On the one hand, it angered him, a small spark appearing in his gaze. He had been working odd jobs his entire life, but he had never been reduced to... a toilet cleaner. And even if he had been, then it was nothing to be looked down upon if it kept food on the table. On the other hand... no, there was no on the other hand. His thoughts shot into his voice, "It would be unnecessary, if not for your kind."

The quieter Captain caught the look thrown at him and silenced himself... but he was not exactly sure what Buddingtonite wanted him to do. The Senshi seemed far more interested in his ginger partner than in him - and the boomerang wielding Captain was the only one with true training and experience in trying to sweet talk the enemy. "You seem strong. Confident. Desirable assets, even in a Senshi," Serpentine finally said. He did not know if it was the right thing to say, but he was fairly certain that his statements could not hurt his partner's work. It was certainly less insulting than the comparison made about him. "Potentially useful, if misguided. Worthy of interest."

Flattery was not his strong suit, so he stuck only to the traits he had seen demonstrated thus far. No, he could not resist sticking in a jab against the White Moon (and Senshi in general) in his statements. He might also be coming on a little a strong in terms of the potential for her to change sides - he lacked Buddingtonite's subtle touch. But he said it without the venom that had previously tainted his tone. Maybe he had done more harm than good in trying to offer support. All the same, the haughty Captain kept is head held high. He had done his best.