[Closed with @Mar ] Sharing Secrets

Mar had been crossing through the plaza herself, on her way to the Lobby. She had been looking to train herself a little more in these ink battles; on top of battling without proper armour, she had yet to learn of all the diverse weapons Inklings had used, which meant she still was unsure how to properly combat them.

Another thing Mar also had to learn, was to quit staring downward while walking in crowded areas. As such, it wasn't much of a stretch to say that the following collision was her fault. It moreso startled her than it did any harm to her, and she squeaked as her Octoshot rang out a sharp 'CLACK' when it hit the pavement.

It took her but a moment to realize just what had happened, but she snapped right to attention upon seeing Radie's body on the ground. Immediately her heart slammed in her throat as she knelt down to help him. "Oh- oh my, I'm so sorry!! I-I wasn't watching where I was going! Are you oka--" Mar suddenly cut herself off.

The affliction on Radie's skin caught her attention. It was easily recognizable to her-- she herself had gotten the same reaction when she first came into contact with certain inks.

With his hat slipping off... Was this boy also...?

"Oh, no... You need to come with me right now...!"

When it came to handling her own kind, Mar always became severely nervous; that is, when having to interact with them in Inkopolis. If things looked too suspicious to bystanders, then their cover would be blown, and who knows what would happen next. Maybe it was selfish of her, but she preferred to stay away from other Octolings in the city for that purpose alone.

But this... she had to do something.

Having acted on impulse, Mar had helped the boy up, and grabbed her own equipment as well. She pulled him away, through the crowds, and into one of the many alleyways hidden away in the area. Once there, Mar stopped, and took a quick look around.

It didn't seem populated at all, and they were hidden away fairly decently due to the shadows the surrounding buildings cast. Maybe it was safe...

"I-I know this is abrupt... But if you don't mind my asking..." She started, turning back to face Radie. "What is it you're doing here in Inkopolis? It's much too dangerous here. Especially with your injuries..." Mar gestured briefly to those horrible red splotches scattered across Radie's skin. 

Mar couldn't help but wince a little seeing how he had tied his tentacles. It wasn't uncommon for some Octarians to do them up in fancy ways, but this seemed hastily and carelessly done. As glad as she was that he hadn't been 'found out' as it were, Mar definitely still felt a need to help this boy.

With a slightly-forced smile, Mar glanced around briefly to make sure they were alone.

"Don't worry. I'm not an Agent." She whispered, removing her Bell Hat and allowing one of her tentacles to transform. It regained its fatter shape, losing its dark magenta stripes in place of black. Mar was very clearly an Octoling, just like him. Once that was shown, Mar changed it back.

"I'm an Infiltrator. I've been sent by the military to live in Inkopolis and gather information on Inkling lifestyle. But..." she wasn't sure she should admit that she was slacking on the job; making friends and enjoying herself instead of jotting notes.

"...But I'm only here from obligation! Do you have any idea how dangerous it is to be here? Especially without proper training..." she trailed off, worried about her tone of voice. "Um... Not that it's a bad thing to want to live here, just... Do it responsibly..."