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[grandpaladin]

Ah, now it is working! Wonderful!

[The huge, booming voice on the other end of the TAB pauses for a moment, gathering up his thoughts. And when he speaks again, you can almost hear the grin on his face.]

Hello. To you I have not met, I am Reinhardt Wilhelm. And I, too, have come to give some words in this time. When we are still mourning the loss of our space homes. Our real homes. And our friends.

[He clears his throat. What he says next is pretty cheesy, but there's no doubt he believes in what he says, completely.]

Things can be destroyed. But as long as the people, as long as we are strong, my friends, we can always rebuild.

And, if you find yourself in need of some strength -- [Here, Reinhardt laughs, though it's not his usual, booming one, it's more solemn.] -- call for me. And I will be your shield. I have strength to spare.

...

I just winked there. You cannot see it, but I did.

[click.]

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[neverheardofhim]

[No coin? The dwarf was starting to like the man more and more.]

A drink or two then? Something, anything for the inevitable trouble.

[grandpaladin]

A drink? [And here Reinhardt bellows out a laugh.] You, my friend, have a deal.

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[grandpaladin]

[Ah, and here comes the naysayers. Reinhardt almost wishes he were surprised. Regardless, he keeps his tone light, and confident.]

You do not have to be. Some people find comfort in words -- I only wish them to be able to take it.

[Even if it hurts to hear someone who sounds like a child be so cynical.]

[brokeassgoing]

A HUMAN SHIELD?!? DUDE SIGN ME THE FUCK UP!

....You don't bite people's faces off and say its a kiss on the cheek do ya?

[grandpaladin]

[This would be the moment where Reinhardt sends along a picture -- probably taken by Lucio or Angela -- of him in full armor. Hammer in hand. He's probably posing dramatically.]

I would say no -- that has never happened. Hard to bite through the helmet!

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[inconsequence]

[Buddy, "cynical" does not even begin to cover it.]

Then perhaps consider hiring a speechwriter.

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[grandpaladin]

[That hurts.]

[But the words make him laugh.]

Ah, well. I tried!

[brokeassgoing]

[do you hear that excited squeal-- how can you not that's right in your ear]

HOOOLLLLY SHIT! LOOKIT YOU! ONE HARD BOILED MOTHERFUCKER.

Okay next question, were ya born in a test tube in some underground kingergarden? These are normal questions on any resume, cross my heart.

[grandpaladin]

[Jeeeezus Chris Weepinbell.]

Hah! Not hardly! Only Germany, my friend! German engineering and lucky genetics!

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[inconsequence]

[Someone who laughs easily, or perhaps someone who laughs to cover the sting of unkind words. How familiar. How disappointing.]

And you consider that enough? Trying, and then failing after?

[brokeassgoing]

Germany huh! It's almost like we're related but only in the hardboiled part and the possibly German part. So what's it gonna cost to get ya to look after two people?

[tearsinajar]

You seem pretty patient to me.

[ She used to hate public speaking. Absolutely hate it. Then things took a turn and she somehow ended up on TV. ]

Maybe you are a leader, just not at the front of Overwatch.

[grammascookies]

You do have plenty of strength to spare, don't you? But try not to work yourself too hard for others. If you do, you will not have any time for yourself.

[grandpaladin]

I will take that as a compliment!

[There's another laugh.]

I don't think so. But thank you.

[grandpaladin]

Cost?

Why would you think it would cost something? We are all in this together, aren't we?

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[grandpaladin]

If it helps one person, it hardly seems a failure, my friend.

[grandpaladin]

Ah, yes... time to myself to study the rocks!

[He laughs, though it's warm as ever.]

Don't worry, Ana. I will be careful.

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[inconsequence]

That would have to depend upon your definition of "help."

["Friend." Presumably that is a figure of speech, if a hideously innaccurate one.]

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[grandpaladin]

Inspiration is a form of help, for some.

[Shhhh child. Let the battle grandpa call you friend.]

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[inconsequence]

[Better idea: Do Not. Chara's tone is one of dull observation.]

You are a very "up" person.

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[grandpaladin]

[See, when someone says Reinhardt No, his answer is always Reinhardt Yes.]

Thank you! I do my best.

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[inconsequence]

Who evidently lacks a grasp of basic concepts such as "sarcasm."

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[grandpaladin]

[That produces another loud, echoing laugh.]

That may be true! Oh well!

[tearsinajar]

[ Fine, in her mind he could be a leader figure. ]

Well. I'd say you could go head to head with Steve on the motivational speeches.

[grammascookies]

Please do. The last thing you need is me jamming darts in your or, heavens forbid, having me drag you to Dr. Ziegler.