The Random Scenes Thread

[PFA]

Have you ever had this random desire to write a scene involving your characters that has nothing to do with anything, but is too long for a random Taco post, and too irrelevant to put into a story, roleplay, or scrapbook? I know I have. ?_?

This is a thread for posting such scenes! Whether it's just random derp or srs bsns you don't know what else to with, you can post it here for the world to see and enjoy!


A few guidelines:

• Please post your scenes in a spoiler box, particularly if they're fairly long. Easier on the scrollbar and all. :3
  
• Speaking of spoiler boxes, do remember to note if there are any particular spoilers for anything. But I think we all know that by now.
  
• Since I'm allowing all sorts of scenes, you might want to mention whether your scene is just random derp, srs bsns, or somewhere in-between.

And that's all I can think of. Have at it!

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And just a little something to start us off...

The Missing Lute (mostly derp, no spoilers)

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{PFA's Dramatis Personae, living room}

"Hey, guys?"

Eh? *looks up as Hasaki walks into the room* What?

I can't find my lute. Did you guys do something with it?

Your lute? Why would we want your lute?

I don't know, but someone took it.

Took it? Are you sure you didn't misplace it?

I didn't misplace it. I always put it in the same place.

Oh no, it's the mystery of the missing lute! Better go investigate, Ema.

I'm on it!

(...I was kidding.)

Hasaki, can you show me where you left it?

Yeah, sure. *leads the way*

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{Hasaki's room}

*shows the spot where his lute normally is* I put it right there. But now it's gone.

Hm... maybe I can find out if anyone's entered this room recently... *starts looking for fingerprints*

Um... isn't this going to take a while? I'd like to get my lute back...

Don't worry, this shouldn't take long at all! We can solve this case with the power of science! *sprays luminol for no reason*

...Maybe I'll go ask the others. *heads out of the room*

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{Game room}

*coloring* ~

*playing cards with Apollo* Do you have any 9s?

Go fish. (Why can't we play something else for once?)

*walks into the room* Hey guys, have any of you seen my lute?

Huh? *picks up a card* Your lute?

...I thought you had it. Why, is it missing?

Yeah, I think someone took it.

! Took it?

Yeah, and I'd like to get it back. None of you have it, do you?

Of course not. PFAmommy says it's bad to take other people's things.

None of us have your lute, Hasaki. We don't know where it is.

But then where did it go? You don't think a thief broke in and took it, do you?

Are you sure you haven't just misplaced it? This building is pretty secure...

I didn't misplace it! I always leave it in the same place! I—

"Eep! I found something!"

! What? *runs back into the hall*

(Found something...?) *sets down his cards and follows Hasaki*

*also*

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{Hallway}

*is crouched in the hallway with a bottle of luminol in hand* There's blood on the floor!

Blood?! Why is there blood on the floor?! Did someone hurt my lute?!

I don't know, but I found this drop of blood on the floor... it looks pretty old...

...Just one drop? It's probably just from Larry hitting his head or something.

Polly! What if this is serious?!

Well, like I said, it looks pretty old... and something's weird about it, like maybe—

"Ahem."

! *glances up*

*standing in the doorway next to Ema, peering down at her* ...If you're looking for Herr Hasaki's lute, then why exactly are you checking the hallway for blood?

...Um... it doesn't hurt to be thorough?

*sigh* ...Have you asked Larry yet? Chances are he borrowed it for whatever reason.

{Klavier's mind}
Yeah man, I'm totally going to be a rock star! *discorded sounds from the lute* ...Okay, now how to I plug this up to the amp?
{/Klavier's mind}

Knowing him, I would think that would be where you looked first.

...That's a good point. I'll go find him. *heads off to the kitchen* Hey, Larry...?

(I still wonder why there's blood on the floor, though...) *follows*

*the others also follow*

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{Kitchen}

I-I swear, man, I didn't do it!!

Well, somebody had to. I know I left it there.

You can't just go blaming it on me! Polly, you're a lawyer, right?! Prove to them I'm innocent!

(...To be honest, I have my doubts.)

Well, you don't happen to know what happened to it, then, do you? Herr Hasaki says he can't find it...

I don't know anything about that, I swear!

*stares intently at Larry* ...

H-hey, don't look at me like that, man! I'm serious!

...Well, he seems to be telling the truth...

But if he's telling the truth, then who took it? Whoever went into Hasaki's room didn't touch anything else...

Maybe we can ask Kay? She has a habit of flying in through windows lately...

But why would she take my lute, of all things?

...Maybe she has a newfound taste for music?

But then why—

"Hey, Hasaki! I think I hear your lute!"

!!! *turns back to face the voice* What?! Where?!

I thought I heard a note from your lute. It sounded like it was coming from the basement. *swishes tail*

...The basement? Why would it be in the basement?

We have to hurry so we can catch the culprit! *rushes toward the basement stairs*

Hey, wait! *follows*

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{Basement}

*Hasaki's lute leans against the wall, with the crickets examining it*

Cricket 1: *chirp chirp, chirp chirp?*

Cricket 2: *chirp chirp...* o.o;

Cricket 3: *chirp chirp!* :I *chirp chirp chirp!*

Cricket 1: *chirp* >_>

Cricket 2: *chirp?* ?_?

Cricket 3: *chirp chirp!* *chirp* *hops over to the lute, tugging at one of the stings*

Crickets: *chirp chirp!* O___O

Cricket 3: *chirp chirp...* >_>; *chirp chirp!* *tugs sharply*

*twang*

Crickets: ...

Cricket 3: *chirps that note* :3

Crickets: *chirp!* *chirp that note some more*

*comes barreling down the stairs* Stop, thief!

Crickets: !!!

*screeching halt* What the—

*follows Hasaki down the stairs, the others in tow* ...The crickets?

Ha! See? I told you I was innocent!

...Um... guys? What are you doing with my lute?

Crickets: *frantic chirping!* D:

Aw you guys, you know taking other people's things without asking isn't nice!

Crickets: *chirp* :<

(...Well, it's not like they could ask. ...And how on earth did they get it down the stairs?!)

*chuckles softly, kneeling down to greet the crickets* I'm sure you only had the best intentions, but I think Herr Hasaki would like his lute back now.

Crickets: *chirp defeatedly* :<

Cricket 3: *chirp chirp!* *tugs at the string again*

*twang*

Cricket 3: *chirps the note* ?

...Um...

...That sounded a bit out-of-tune.

...Come to think of it, that did sound a bit flat. ...Are you guys trying to tune my lute?

Cricket 3: *chirp chirp!* *hops up to one of the tuning knobs*

Aw, how nice! They were trying to be helpful.

*chuckles* Well, I appreciate it, but you don't have to take it down to the basement next time.

Crickets: *chirp...* :/

(Seriously, how the heck did they do that?)

*carefully picks up the lute, letting the cricket hop off* Thanks, guys, but I can take it from here. Hey, and then we can play a song afterwards!

Crickets: *chirp!*

*chuckles and heads back upstairs*

*watches the others head off, still in puzzled thought* ... (...Thieving crickets. Who knew.) *shrugs and follows them*

[Chloemew]

SPOILER: Click to show

{One morning in the ~Robot Master House~}

*aimlessly shuffling down the corridor to the living room* _{Bored bored bored. I wish there was something for me to set fire to.} *enters the living room, yawning*

*lying down in the middle of the room, staring at the ceiling*

...

*sits up and stares at Heatman* Herro

...What.

*gets up and stares at him*

*takes a few steps back* ...How did you get in here?

Hug. *lumbers towards Heatman, his arms oustretched*

*turns and flees, running back down the corridor and up the stairs at the end of it* Metaaaaaaalllllllllll!

*comes running out of his room* ...Heat? What's going on?

That weird microwave guy got in somehow.

"Microwave guy"...? *pauses and scowls* ...Ah. Him. *sighs, closing his eyes and shaking his head wearily* I'm sure you can handle him, Heat.

But he's annoying.

That's not my problem. *heads back to his room* You can sort him out on your own. I'd rather avoid having to put up with him if possible.

But-

*ignores him and goes in to his room, closing the door behind him*

...

I wuv you brother

What the heck? Where did you- hey! Get off me! I'm not your brother!

What the- *runs back downstairs*

*has Airman in a very tight hug*

Heat! Don't just stand there, get this guy off me!

*hesitates, then smirks a little* ...Nah. I'm sure you're "awesome" enough to deal with him by yourself. *walks off*

You little- get back here!

*walks down the stairs, sighing irritably* What is going on down here? I'm trying to get my beauty sleep, I'll have you know!

*turns to look at Geminiman and gasps loudly* SHINY

Ngh- *flinches as he notices Mike and grimaces, quickly running back up the stairs*

...No more shiny *looks back at Airman*

*has already fled*

Ooh, are we playing hide and seek? *goes over to a random door and kicks it open* I found you!

*jumps and spins round* What the [fluffy bunnies]?!

I'm playing hide and seek. Want to help?

What the [heck] do you think you're doing?!

You're mean. You're not supposed to use bad words.

...Are you for real? Get the [fluffy bunnies] out of my room, [butt]face.

I'm not playing with you any more *slams the door shut and turns around*

*standing behind him* Come on little guy, you're not supposed to be in here. *grabs Mike and picks him up, heading towards the front door*

I can fly!

*follows them over, looking faintly amused* You should have left him in there.

That wouldn't have been very nice, Snake. Needle would have shot him without a moment's hesitation.

So? He would have annoyed Needle beforehand. Two birds, one stone.

*sighs but doesn't comment and opens the front door, placing Mike outside* Now you stay out here, alright?

Yes mummy.

_...Mummy? *quickly closes the door and heads back to his room*

Pfft. I- *glances at the window and flinches* What the-

*staring inside, his expression unmoving*

*blinks* _{...There is something seriously wrong with that guy.} *walks off, looking slightly unnerved*

*continues to stare through the window for ALL ETERNITY the next few hours*

~THE END~

[PFA]

I don't know, but I had this random desire to write a scene involving my lesser-known side characters. ?_? (And one I was going to add like two years ago but never did and probably never will.)

Unlikely Encounters (not spoilers, maybe theory fuel though, kind of neutral but more derp)

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{Somewhere outside of town...}

*sits hidden in a tree* ... (Tanlion... he hides himself so well. There has to be a way to chase him down.) (He has to pay for betraying us!)

...

*in the distance, someone can be heard humming what sounds like The Great Revival*

...? *moves quietly through the trees, trying to find the source of the voice*

"Hmm hm-m hmmm~ Hm-m-m! Hmm hm-m hmmm~"

(Who is that...?) *tries to get a better look*

*walking down a path, with a slight bounce in her step* Da dada daaaa~ The scenery here is so pretty! I should come back here more often~

... (What is this girl doing wandering by herself all the way out here? Doesn't she know that—)

*ROAR*

Eep! What was that?! *clamors back* Are there... bears in these woods?!

... *sighs, climbing down from the tree* Excuse me, miss, but—

!!! Wh-who's there?! *pulls out a knife, gripping the hilt with both hands and pointing it in the direction of Varin's voice* I'm warning you, I'll use this for self-defense! A-and I know a prosecutor, too!

Whoa! What the blazes do you think you're doing with that thing?!

Wh-who are you?!

Can you calm down?! I'm not going to hurt you!

... ... *lowers the knife slightly* ...You're not?

No, not unless you force me to.

... *points the knife at him again* You didn't answer my question. Who are you?

...My name is Varin. Now who are you and what are you doing here?

...What does it matter to you?

Because you're going to get yourself killed if you're not careful!

!!! *takes a step back* I-I can call the cops! I'm warning you!

I don't mean by me, you idiot! (Though at this rate, it's tempting...)

Wh-what do you want from me?!

*sigh* ...I'm only trying to warn you. These woods are dangerous. ...You don't want to be here.

...Dangerous? How dangerous?

Trust me, you don't want to know. ...You should go home.

... W-well, Mr. Varin, if it's so dangerous, then why are you out here?

... My home is the forest.

...What are you, Tarzan?

*'d* I don't want to talk about that. My point is, I've been out here for quite some time, and I know how to fend for myself. You, however... it's pretty obvious you've never actually used that knife.

... *glances at the knife uncertainly* ...Um.

...And I'd rather a girl like you not get hurt.

... *smiles, lowering the knife* Hey, you look really tough and scary, but...

(...Scary?)

...You're actually a nice guy! Hee hee, it reminds me of my brother~

...Er.

Alright then! I've decided I can trust you... for now, anyway. *puts the knife away* So then, Varin, you're big and strong, right? Perhaps you can protect me on my way back home~?

... (That was fast.) ...I... suppose.

Hee hee! You sound like my brother, too~ *starts leading the way* Have you met him? I bet you'd like him~

... (Actually, I have met a man who looks a lot like you, but all I remember of him was the sword pointed at me...) ...What is your name, anyway?

Miley. Miley Edgeworth.

("Edgeworth"... sounds vaguely familiar.) ...It's nice to meet you.

You too! So what is it you do, anyway?

...I've been... looking for someone.

Aw, how sweet!

...

As for me, I haven't been doing a lot since I managed to track down my long-lost brother a while ago. It was nice meeting him in person after hearing about him for so long...

...Your long-lost brother?

Uh-huh! His name is Miles. Like I said, you might like him. I've only seen him once since then, though... he didn't recognize me at all. It was weird.

...Perhaps he's forgotten.

I don't know... it wasn't all that long ago when I met him. I don't know why he'd forget... ...And I haven't been able to catch him again since then. I've been so busy with work and such, and whenever I'm not, he is. Oh well...

Mm. *continues walking*

...But enough about me. What about you? Have any siblings?

Nope. I was always an only child.

Aw, that's too bad. It was kind of lonely not being able to meet my brother for twenty years.

... (I've known lonelier.)

Um... um... So, you said something about living in the forest? What's that like?

...It's kind of a long story.

Well, it's a long way home~

...

...You know, you're really quiet like my brother, too.

I have my reasons.

...I guess everyone has their reasons for things like that.

... How much farther until we get to your house?

Hm? Oh, um—

"Oh, excuse me..."

...? *look over*

*walks up to them* Can you two tell me where I am? I seem to have gotten a bit lost.

...Well, we're about a mile off from Tabloid Town.

...Tabloid Town? The name is unfamiliar to me...

...Well, you must be new here, then. What's your name?

...I'm Jun. Who are you?

...Varin.

Miley. Nice to meet you, Jun! So where do you come from?

It's nice to meet you, too. I come from the city of Shan Jiao.

Shan Jiao, huh...? Never heard of it...

...Are you sure? It's one of the largest cities on Yosei Isle, if just for the—

*interrupts* You must have travelled here from another world.

*blinks* ...Another world?

You'd be surprised. It happens a lot here.

But... but that is impossible, isn't it?

You'd be surprised what is possible!

...I... I must be dreaming...

*trots up to Jun and pinches her* Pinch!

Ow! What was that for?!

Well if you felt that, you must be awake~

... *raises an eyebrow*

Nn... *rubs her arm* ...Well, if it is true, and this is another world, then do either of you know how I can get back home?

Sure! I was trying to go home, too. We can help each other!

... (What have I gotten myself into.)

...I suppose that could work. *follows Miley and Varin*

*walks ahead with a bounce in her step* ~ So why don't you tell us about yourself, Jun!

...I don't know what there is to tell. There isn't much particularly remarkable about me.

Aw, come on, I'm sure there's something~ Like ooh! You're some kind of elf, right?

...Technically, I am a Yosei.

That's cool, that's cool. So how about family? Got any siblings? I was just telling Varin here about my long-lost brother...

...I do have a sister, however, she lives out of town. I don't see her much.

Oh, that's cool! I wonder what it's like to have a sister? Of course, I didn't even know what it was like to have a brother until recently...

(It must be really important to her if she won't shut up about it.)

So what else? Good friends? Romantic interests?

Ugh. Don't remind me about him.

...Oh. Um... bad experience?

*sigh* I had a boyfriend once, but then came this stupid game. He won the competition, and became exceedingly famous for it. ...The attention got to his head after that. He was paying more attention to his fans and his game than he was to me. ...So we broke up.

Oh wow... I'm so sorry.

Eh... it was a while ago. You move on.

Still... I didn't mean to bring it up. Now I feel bad.

No, it's alright. You didn't know.

Yeah... you know, my last experience with a guy went downhill, too. I thought we were going to get married, but he chickened out.

Oh dear... I'm sorry.

No, it's alright. We went out to dinner afterwards, so at least he was pretty nice about it.

Oh? That is nice.

Yeah, it was~

(Someone please make them stop talking... please...)

Oh! I think I can see the way home. *points*

(Ah, finally.)

Thanks for taking me home, Varin! Maybe I'll see you guys around~ *waves and heads off*

*waves* Goodbye! Thank you!

*brief wave* ...I guess I have to take you home now.

I would like that. So, Mr. Varin, maybe you can tell me about yourself as we travel?

... Let's just go. *starts walking at a quickened pace*

H-hey! Wait! *follows after*

[Omni]

The first one is a repost from my scrapbook.

On the Here Be Robots thread, Glyph visited Dr. Light's laboratory. She helped him with a part of his upgraded Robot designs shortly before leaving. Later, she was visiting the Hunter Base. A Maverick Hunter was injured badly. She recognizes some of the exposed parts as the design she suggested, and learns that her design is still used a century after she suggested it, when the age of the Robot Masters and such is long past. This scene occurred in-between, shortly after she left:

SPOILER: Click to show

*Glyph teleports off*

... Dr. Light?

Yes, Roll?

*looks at the papers again* I recognize the design. This is for MegaMan, isn't it?

*surprised* Very good. Yes, this is for MegaMan

But why now? And why haven't you told us about it?

... Do you remember how MegaMan came home recently, and he was upset?

... *nod* He didn't want to do anything but be alone with you for awhile... and even now he likes to stay in his room.

*nods back* I won't go into detail, but basically he was asked some really hard questions that shook him up pretty badly.

(Omni note: See here to here, or at least this post.)

One of them... well... it reminded me that I'm not going to be here forever. I'm already starting to slow down as it is.



Things are already hard in the world, they're likely going to get harder, and if I can't do repairs... Well, I want him to be as ready as he possibly could be. As for why I didn't tell you, you could say I wanted it to be a surprise.

But Doctor, I don't want you to go.

.oO (Neither does your brother.) I'm sorry, Roll, but that's the natural way of things. I can't change that.

... *comes up and gives a hug, whimpering slightly*

*hugs back as well as he can in the seat* I wouldn't worry too much. I think I've got at least a few years left in me, and I'll try to hold on as long as I can. Alright?

...

I just want to make use of what time I have left and try to make sure we're prepared for when it does happen. Okay?

... Okay. I love you... dad.

*smiles, touched* *gets out of the chair just to hug her more closely and gives her a kiss on the forehead. I love you too... sweetheart.

Naturally, this one takes place not too long afterward:

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*dusting*

*chasing after a fly with a swatter* *takes a swipe near Roll*

*jumps* Rock!

Sorry! *continues chasing*

*continues dusting*

...

Dr. Light: *walks into the room*

*stop what they're doing and look over*

Dr. Light: Rock, Roll, there's something that I want to talk to you about.

*know it's going to be about his will or something*

Dr. Light: It has to do with custody...

Custody?

But... we can take care of ourselves!

Dr. Light: Maybe. But you are still children. Things would be difficult without someone around. And I don't want you to be alone.

We'll have Auto!

Dr. Light: ... Yes, but I don't think he'll... be enough.

But I don't want to be with someone else...

Dr. Light: That is out of my control. The government is going to make sure you go to someone whether we like it or not. I am not going to have you two just taken in by the government. And I am certainly not letting you be auctioned off to the highest bidder!

*obviously don't like those ideas*

Dr. Light: *sigh* However, I can control where you go. I'm going to do my best to make sure that you go to someone who will care for you, as you.

But... who?

Dr. Light: *smiles* I'm sure you remember Dr. Cossack.

*suddenly brighten up* We'll get to stay with him?

Dr. Light: *smiles more* I haven't mentioned it to him yet – I wanted to check with you first – but if he agrees, then certainly.

Yay!

Dr. Light: I'm sure he's a good candidate. Younger, similar goals... we worked together...

I hear he's been making some good stuff!

I want to see Kalinka again!

Dr. Light: *laughs softly* I'll call him.

*run up to the computer, talking about what it might be like, and start getting the video conferencing software ready before Dr. Light sits down*

[PFA]

We can... uh... probably pretend this is happening in a different timeframe than the present. :'D

Crazies in L.A. (mostly derp, no spoilers)

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{At a power facility in Los Angeles...}

*munchmunch* ...So after struggling for a while, our killer shoved him in... and the faulty lines broke, electrocuting him.

(Interesting how I come back to a case involving electrocution, of all things...) ...And by the time they switched off the generator, he was dead.

Yeah. Considering how powerful the currents that go through this building are... he didn't stand a chance.

Hm... *thinks on this*

"...don't know about this... what if it's dangerous?"

"Well, there are other people here, so it can't be that bad, right?"

...? *glances up* Herr Forehead?

Gah! Oh, uh... hi, Mr. Gavin.

Hey, this is a police investigation. *tosses a snackoo* You two aren't supposed to be here, you know.

*snackoo'd* (...Oh yeah. I've missed that.) Hi, Ema. Sorry, I didn't know you guys were still here.

We could come back later...

Well—

"HOLD IT! Don't let him get away just yet!"

...? *glances back in the direction of the voice* (What the heck?)

*runs in* Don't you run from me, Mr. Prosecutor! I know how to prove it this time!

Ach nein...

<sub>...What? Who is this guy?

I don't know, but he's been harassing me about this ever since I got back...</sub> *sighs, playing with hair* This isn't about your ridiculous claims again, is it, sir?

You won't think it's so ridiculous when you see this. *holds up a small yellow device*

...? What's that?

...Is that... an AC detector?

This here detects electricity. *waves it around* And I'm going to prove that *points at Klavier* you are the warlock with the lightning powers!

!!

*stares at the man, tensing slightly but trying not to show it* ...Do you realize how absurd your claims are, sir?

Oh, you won't think it's absurd when you see this. *switches on the AC detector, pointing it himself* See? Nothing. Now watch this. *moves closer to Klavier, pointing the AC detector at him*

*glares* Get away from me.

*the AC detector reacts, the LED glowing faintly*

!

See, see? It didn't react to me, but it reacts to him. Now why is that? It's because he's a warlock.

...!

(This isn't good! Quick, Justice, do something! Uh... uh...) Y-you... Prosecutor Gavin, I can't believe you!

Herr Forehead, what—

How could you have hidden something like this from us this whole time?! Why, this opens up a whole new window of possibilities! Like... ...Like maybe YOU are the one who committed the murder!

!!!

*the AC detector gets louder*

*smirks triumphantly at this*

How can you even...?!

...! *tenses, his aura shifting as he struggles to concentrate* Just... go on, prove me wrong! Prove me wrong! (Preferably before you kill me, please...!)

*suddenly, it dawns!* *snags the AC detector* Give me that.

Wha—

*walks over to Apollo, holding the detector in front of him*

*it makes noise in recognition, LED glowing brightly*

! It's reacting!

Well well. It looks like your singling me out isn't as solid as you thought, is it?

I-I don't trust you! You're probably messing with it with your sorcery!

Well, if you don't trust me... *hands the AC detector to Ema*

Wha—

*steps back* Go on, Fräulein. You do the honors.

... *sticks a snackoo in her mouth and holds the detector in front of Apollo* ?

*nothing*

...Huh?

*munchmunch* ...It's not doing anything now.

Aha, aha! See? You prove nothing, warlock!

*glares at Apollo*

G-gah!

*the AC detector resumes making noise, LED glowing*

Mmmrh! *swallows* It just suddenly spiked!

!! What?! That's impossible!

Hey, can I try? *takes the AC detector from Ema*

Hey—

*glances at it for a moment* (Alright, Mr. Gavin showed me how to do this once... just charge the air around it.) *turns to the man, holding the AC detector in front of him as she discreetly concentrates*

*silence for a moment, then the detector again begins reacting*

! I-impossible!

Huh... weird, now it's reacting to you, too. Sorry, sir, I think this is broken.

No way! You're all in cahoots! You're messing with it!

So... what, now you're accusing us all of sorcery?

Or maybe you just don't have the magic touch!

Th-this is madness! *points at Apollo and Trucy* You're in cahoots! You're ALL in cahoots!

_{What on earth...?}

*plays with hair* You do realize it's dangerous to harass a prosecutor, ja? If I were you, I would put this ridiculous matter to rest.

NEVER! I'll prove it yet, warlock! I'll show them all what you— Ack! *snackoo'd*

I'm getting tired of this. You're interfering with a police investigation. Get out.

Ngh...! *snags the AC detector from Trucy* This isn't over! *runs off*

... *once he's out of earshot* Well, that was... odd.

Tell me about it! What on earth just happened? I don't think I've ever seen an AC detector do that before...

!

*just chuckles calmly* Fräulein Skye... we are at a power facility. No doubt that man's detector was just picking up on some stray electric energy.

(Oh yeah! Why didn't I think of that?)

... *looks between the three of them for a few puzzled moments* ... ... ...Eh. *stuffs a snackoo in her mouth* I guess.

Yeah, that guy seemed to be a bit... weird, anyway.

Uh-huh. It's not like "Gavin is secretly a warlock" makes any more sense, right?

*chuckles knowingly* Come now, don't tease the poor man. At any rate, the two of you should move along. This is still a police investigation, after all.

Ah, yeah, sorry. Come on, Trucy.

*tosses a snackoo* And hurry up. We've got a lot of work to do.

Ack— *snackoo'd* We're going, we're going! *grabs Trucy's wrist and hurries off*

*waves at Klavier and Ema as they head off* See you later!

*waves* *then turns to Ema* Now, where were we?

Well, frankly, I could ask you a few questions about how strange you were acting just earlier...

*meepface*

...But we have work to do right now. *munches a snackoo* So... I believe we were discussing how the victim died.

*adjusts jacket* (This might be harder than I thought it would be...) *ahem* ...Ja, I believe we were.

*turns to examine something* So we figured out how he was killed, we just need to establish why. It's to my understanding that... *continues on*

[PFA]

Perspectives (Apollo Justice spoilers, Unexpected Consequences refs -- serious)

SPOILER: Click to show

{PFA's Dramatis Personae
May 22nd}

...I guess I'm a little concerned about him is all.

Yeah... I know what you mean. I feel pretty bad for him, after all that's happened...

... *tries to distract himself from this conversation with his book* (I wish they would stop talking about Kristoph for once...)

*sigh* If only there were something more I could do... I feel as though he's suffering more than he needs to me.

*grumbles* _{...That was his sentence, you know.}

... What was that, Herr Forehead?

Nothing. *continues reading*

... *turns to Klavier* You don't think there's something we can do?

*sigh* Well, I spoke to Fräulein Ky about it... hopefully something should be done about it soon.

Hopefully... he doesn't deserve to go through that.

...ngh.

...I get the distinct impression this conversation displeases you, Herr Forehead.

...I just wonder if you're being too soft on him.

It's a very serious thing. I don't wish him to die again.

Of course not... but you give the impression you wish he hadn't been punished at all.

...Perhaps that is true.

*looks away from the book, glaring back at Klavier* He broke the law. That has to be punished.

I'm aware of that. ...I just wish he had never been dragged down to darkness in the first place.

Well, he has. We can't change the past. _{No matter how crazy messed up the timelines may be here.}

I know, but... perhaps we can change the future.

...You still think he can be redeemed.

... *glances over at Klavier*

...And you don't.

*sigh* ...I don't know. Maybe he can. But... I just don't think it's that easy.

...Polly...

He's been the epitome of evil—

That most certainly is not true.

...for, what, seven years? It just doesn't seem like the kind of thing you can turn around in one day.

Herr Forehead... *sighs, walking closer to him* ...You're right. It's not something you can turn around in one day. That is why he is struggling.

He's struggling because he's evil.

*slams a fist into the arm of the chair*

*drops the book* !!

He is struggling because of people like YOU, Apollo Justice.

Guys...!

I think it would be a lot easier for him if you just gave him a chance.

You...?!

Guys, please don't fight...!

*takes some deep breaths, calming back down* ...Look. I understand how you feel. I understand that you feel as though he betrayed you... ...I know exactly how that feels.

...

You see him as the mentor who betrayed you and left you on your own. You see him as a monster. ...But when I look at him right now... I see the brother I had seven years ago. And he is in pain. ...And I think that he deserves a chance.

...

*glare* And I would appreciate it if you kept your shallow mistrust to yourself. Verstehst?

Okay, okay! I get it!

Good. I expect no need to discuss this in the future, ja? *walks away, passing Trucy and disappearing into the hall*

... ... Ngh. _{So much simpler before all this...}

...Polly...

...If it's about Kristoph, I don't want to hear it right now. *picks up the book, standing up and walking off into the kitchen*

... ...

---

{PFA's Dramatis Personae
June 1}

*Kristoph is visiting the DP, playing music with his brother*

*Starts it off by playing a scale and then entering the song*

*plays the guitar part*

*The two parts work well together, almost like a woven melody*

*Looks particularly happy as he plays*

*listens with keen interest* ~

*glances at Trucy, raising an eyebrow* (I wonder if I should mention that to him...) *pause* ... (...it does sound good, though...)

*before long, everyone seems to be listening with great interest*

*seems pleased by this*

*Also pleased, ends up having his attention absorbed by the song, getting really into it as he plays* ~

*the song is a more relaxed song, seeming to give off a certain air of peace*

... *listening*

*Is, again, more content playing music than he seems to be elsewhere; a bit less uptight and more natural*

*glances between the Gavins thoughtfully* ...

*eventually, the song ends*

*applauds* That was great!

Danke.

*the others applaud as well*

*takes a bow* Danke, danke. *straightens, sending an amused glance at Apollo* ...Herr Forehead.

*snaps self out of whatever thoughts he was in* I, uh... it sounded good.

*Amused*

*adjusts vest self-consciously*

*Starts playing something on his own*

*glances at Kristoph as he plays*

*It's this song*

*listens thoughtfully* ...

*Noticeably plays the chorus part with great emphasis, his aura shifting somewhat to one of sorrow as the song continues and his expression turning very thoughtful*

*also listening, noticing this*

*shifts, as if a bit uncomfortable* ...

*Eventually lets the song fade as it ends, notes almost hanging in the air*

*smiles slightly, clapping softly* You play well, Mr. Gavin. Both of you.

Mmm. Danke. *Lets the piano fade as well* The notes express something very special. Music conveys that which words alone cannot cover.

*shifts in his seat, looking rather noticeably uncomfortable now*

Perhaps Klavier has told you as much, ja? *Slight smile, though his eyes do not reflect this* How the music sets free that which the heart carries and the tongue dare not profess.

*nods, looking rather thoughtful herself* Yeah...

...

*Glances over at Apollo* …Something on your mind, Master Justice?

...No. *horrible lies*

… *Adjusts his glasses, looking down them as he frowns* Your expression clearly reads otherwise.

... *glances at Kristoph for a moment* ...

…?

... *gets up out of his seat* I should, uh. Go attend to the... thing. *leaves the room*

...?

...

*Raises an eyebrow as he leaves* …I hope I didn't say something wrong.

*shrug* I dunno. Hard to tell with him.

---

{Apollo's room
Later that day}

*mumblefrumble* _{...complicated... so much more simple before...}

*there is a knock on the door* "...Polly?"

*siiigh* What is it, Trucy?

"...Um... is it okay if I come in?"

...I guess.

*opens the door, cautiously stepping inside* Um... are you... okay?

...I've been better.

*frowns, closing the door behind her* ...Is it about Kristo—

Of course it's about Kristoph. When isn't it about Kristoph?!

... ... *glances at the ground* I know how you feel... I really want to trust him, but sometimes I just wonder... *trails off*

Well, I have the exact opposite problem. I don't want to trust him.

... ... But you wonder.

Nngh! It's so complicated and... and confusing! All Kristoph has ever been to me is a calm, collected mentor, or a... a complete psychopath! This new Kristoph is so completely different I don't even... ...gngh. It's kind of jarring, to be frank.

...It's like he's a completely different person, and yet... you know it's the same person. Right?

...Maybe. I'm not sure even I know what I think anymore.

*deep breath* ... *walks over* Hey... I'm sorry if I've been bugging you about it, but I feel like you should really talk to him yourself if it bothers you that much.

...I tried once. It was... disorienting. ...Frankly, at the moment, I'd much rather stay out of the way and not have to deal with it. Though what with you and Klavier... *trails off*

... Hey... I'm really sorry, okay? I don't want you to think it was something personal when I helped defend him...

...

...It's just... you're right. He feels like a different person, and not the man who... *trails off* ... ...

...He feels like someone who's helpless and hurt, right?

...Yeah. And I know Prosecutor Gavin cares about him, and... well...

... *sigh* ...I guess I understand where you're coming from. You know as well as I do what happens when Gavins get upset. It's just... I don't know. I guess I just feel like something's got to give eventually.

... ... I hope it doesn't. I really, really hope.

...I think we'd all like that, Trucy.

...!

...It's just... I have trouble expecting it after knowing what kind of things he's done.

...Yeah, I guess.

...nngh. Sorry for rambling; I guess there's a lot on my mind right now.

No... it's fine. ... ... _{I wonder...}

*glances back at her* You say something?

*swallows quietly* ...No. It's nothing.

... (You of all people, Trucy...)

... I think I should go talk to the others... *heads back toward the door, quietly leaving*

...Sure. Go do that. _{I have a headache...} *sighs, deciding to lie down for a while and attempt to clear his thoughts*

[Omni]

This one's for MoDEoN. Has spoilers for MoDEoN.

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I'm sure some of you remember when Sigma painfully healed and transformed Bass, whilst Zero seems to be sleeping. An observant reader may have noticed that the next time Bass and Zero are seen, they both wake up, and as Bass gets up, he has to be careful around Zero's claws... because he's wrapped in them. (As Bass himself later says, Zero seems to think he's a teddy bear.)

Considering the behavior of the two beforehand, this may come across as odd.

Also, Bass uses the word 'another' when making a silent complaint about his design.

The following scene is what happened in-between.

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*still sleeping*

*rubs his new hand, which still hurts* ... All that and you're still asleep?

*no response*

... *upset sigh* *rests his head one one hand, looking away from the corner he's sitting in* I never liked you, you know. I told the Doctor that he didn't need to make any more junk Robots now that he had me. I asked him if he was joking when he told me that a girly, long-haired Robot was 'his greatest invention.' He'd always been a little crazy... made some pretty stupid designs. He got one right. What were the odds of him making another good one?

Zzz...

Didn't want to get caught up in this, either. Don't know what connection you have with him, but that guy... 's trying to use me as his puppet, with some strings that double as a leash and a noose. If he doesn't like something, he tugs. I've been following consciously... but only because I want to stay sane.

*shifts a little to get more comfortable*

*looks at Zero again* *another sigh* *looks over and sees his own, somewhat sinister, black-and-purple wings* ... We do almost match, don't we? I guess it makes sense... the same energy is involved. *looks back over away from the corner* Still... I'm starting to wonder if maybe you were supposed to surpass me in every way. Maybe he actually based you off of me. If so, then I guess he did something right... Maybe he made two good Robots after all... *looks at Zero* I-

*looking up at Bass curiously*

... How much of that did you hear?

*continues looking up at Bass curiously*

... *sigh* Maybe you've got the right idea. ... I guess I am pretty tired after all that, and I don't know what'll be going on later. Could stand to sleep over this stuff... get rid of my headache and calm down... ... *starts cautiously approaching Zero*

*no real reaction, just continues looking up at Bass curiously*

*continues* *starts lying down when he's a few feet in front of Zero* *ends up propped up against his head-fins* Those things must be even bigger than before. *with some difficulty, sits back up* One problem with my design... hard to sleep comfortably... *starts to settle with lying on his side, partially on his belly*

*a clawed hand reaches over Bass and pulls him backwards*

Wha-!

*clutches Bass to his chest*

Gnh... claws... *tries to get out of Zero's grasp*

*grabs tighter, with both hands/arms*

... Fine. I guess I'll try to get comfortable here. _{Claws... Ugh...} ... ... *yawn* zzz...

Zzz...

[PFA]

So I was bored on the Taco and tried to see if I could roll two dice and make a random scene. Then I ended up doing a bunch since they all ended up being short.

Dice Rolls (neutral/derp, some loosely implied PW spoilers but nothing new)

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~Cheryl and Pearl~

*walk in*

Pearl! Hi, Pearl! *swishes tail*

Oh! Hi, Cheryl.

Hey, you want to color? I have some crayons~!

Um... okay~

*they proceed to draw happy pictures of all their friends*

Look! *displays her picture* I drew Mr. Hair and his brother~

*displays hers* I drew Mystic Mia and Mr. Godot living happily ever after in their magical castle~~

*giggles and proceeds to draw Larry doing something stupid* ~

*proceeds to draw Phoenix/Maya* ~

---

~Maya and Mia~

*walks in*

*appears*

Sis! Hi, Sis!

Hello, Maya. How are you doing today?

I'm great! Pearly's off playing with her friend, so I thought I'd take a walk. How are you?

I'm doing well, thank you. I'm glad to hear you're well.

Hee hee! And how's Mr. Godot~?

*chuckles* He's fine.

Hee hee! It's going to be great~ Hey, want to walk with me?

I'd love to.

*the two walk around the neighborhood and talk for a while*

---

~Gumshoe and Larry~

*walk in*

Hey! It's you!

Ack! I didn't do it, man!

Don't lie to me, pal! I saw the way you were eyeing Maggey the other day!

I'M SORRYYYYYY *flees*

*chases!*

---

~Peffa and the crickets~

*walks in*

Crickets: *ride in on the halfweed* *chirp!*

...Uh.

Crickets: *chirp chirp, chirp chirp* *chirp chirp?* :3

I, uh... I can't understand what you're saying, sorry.

Crickets: *chirp* :<

...

...

Crickets: ... *chirp*

---

~Hasaki and Peffa~

*walks in* Oh, there you guys went.

Crickets: *chirp!*

Wait... aren't you that lutist from the Dramatis Personae?

Uh-huh. I'm Hasaki. You're... the ninja, right? Peffa?

That's right. It's nice to meet you again.

Yeah. ...

...

Crickets: ... *chirp*

---

~Mia and Kindle~

*walks in* ...usually pretty quiet around here...

Hey, look! *points ahead*

Eh? *glances over* Oh, it's you guys.

You're... you're the woman from the Dramatis Personae, aren't you?

Yep. I'm Kindleflare. And you're Mia Fey?

That's right. So how are you doing?

Eh, I'm alright. Thought I'd get away from the DP for a while for some peace and quiet. You?

We're doing well, thank you.

"We" as in you and Maya, or as in you and the boyfriend?

*chuckles* Both, thank you for asking. So how is Trucy doing? Has she been keeping in practice?

She's been pretty cheery for the past couple days, actually. And yeah, she's been having a lot of fun with light manipulation.

That's good. I'm glad. And what about Apollo?

Heh. Trucy trains with him. It's pretty funny, really.

*laughs, amused* Of course.

By the way, you know he has a staff now?

Oh? Does he?

Yeah. Piers gave it to him, I think. He's been having fun with it, though.

Well, that's good. It should prove useful.

So how's Pearly doing? Still playing with Cheryl?

Should be. Last I checked, she was drawing pictures of you guys. *nods at Mia*

*amused*

Hee hee! Sounds like Pearly, alright.

Heh. Anyway, I should probably let you get back to your walk.

Yeah, I guess. See ya!

See ya. *waves and heads off*

*continue on their walk*

And finally...

The Unfortunate Roll (serious, strongly implied PW and AJ spoilers)

SPOILER: Click to show

*walks in* (It seems... strangely quiet here.)

*suddenly, Trucy gets the foreboding feeling that a Dark presence is nearby*

...! Wh-who's there?

*the presence seems to notice her, but does not respond*

*takes a defensive stance, looking around* Where are you? Show yourself!

...How amusing. Jumping to conclusions as always.

You! What are you doing here?!

Why shouldn't I be? There is no reason I can't come and observe for a while, is there?

Well... well, then why won't you show yourself?!

... I have no reason to unless proven otherwise.

... (That seems kind of weird to me, but...) ...Well, why are you watching me?

No one else is here. It's only logical.

(That... I guess that makes sense.) I... Wh-what do you want?

You'll have to be far more specific.

What... what do you want with me?

At the moment? I could hardly care less about you.

Well, then what do you want with us? What do you want with Mr. Gavin?!

*a pause*

*aura starts to increase in a sense of bitter rage* ...I thought I had made myself exceedingly clear on what I want with Gavin. I want him to pay.

Well... well, we won't let you hurt him! He's our friend now!

That rather is the problem. He is a TRAITOR.

No! You people used him!

I beg your pardon?

H-he... Revenge manipulated him to do terrible things. I'm sure of it!

*a pause*

...I do not believe it's my place to judge that.

Why, because he's manipulating you, too?!

Wha— Don't be ridiculous.

Maybe it's not ridiculous! That's the kind of thing Revenge does! He manipulates people, and... and... And drives people apart!

SILENCE. I've had quite enough of this nonsense!

It's not nonsense, it's true! I... I bet he's even doing it for—

SILENCE, or I will come and silence you myself!

...!!

*all falls silence for a few tense moments*

... Hmph. I can see that I'm wasting my time here.

*the presence fades, and all falls silent again*

... ... ... (No...)

[Gelquie]

I decided to do a random scene based off a dice roll too. I got interesting results.

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: *Seems to be floating around a place.*

*A figure--a Shadow with long hair in a ponytail--suddenly jumps out of a tree, landing right in front of Amroppe.*

Figure: Hey there, little thing.

: Ah! *She flinches a little.*

Figure: *She chuckles a little, which somehow only makes the large scar across her face more prominent.* Don't worry I was just teasing you. It's nothing personal. I'm Datalia, by the way.

: Oh... Is that... Are you hurt? Wait, I can heal you--!

Datalia: No, you can't. *She sighs.* It's a scar. It's not going to heal. This is what happened after magic was used on it.

: Oh... *She looks Datalia over.* It doesn't look like it healed very well...

Datalia: *She sighs again.* It didn't. _{Nor did the rest of that...} I didn't seek immediate medical help after I got it.

: What? Why not?! Didn't it really hurt?

Datalia: Absolutely. Not that I could've gotten it healed or treated even if I wanted to.

: You didn't... want to?

Datalia: Actually, I kind of deserved it. It still hurts now, but it serves as a reminder not to do stupid things.

: Oh... Stupid things like what?

Datalia: ... It's a really long story.

: Oh... I guess I understand. But the pain...

Datalia: Don't worry, I'm fine. But hey, next time I get hurt, I'll call you, okay? *She gives her a smile.*

: Yes, please do! I don't want people to keep getting hurt.

Datalia: That's very nice of you. Keep it handy. *She gives her another smile and begins to head off.* I have to get going thou-- Oh, wait. Could you do me a favor?

: *Nods.* Of course! What do you want me to do?

Datalia: Make sure Starla's okay when she's freed. And tell her I said "hi". *She runs off.*

: ? ...Okay! I will! *She waves.*

[Andrea]

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{Hideout}

*reading a book called 101 Gantfred Jokes*

*spawns in a dark corner*

*chuckles, turning page in book*

*walks up behind Evilgyleworth* sssssssssss

? *turns arou-

*EXPLODES*

D<! *gets thrown back, slapping against a window*

*a second Creeper jumps out of a dark tunnel and starts running up, staring ahead blankly*

*throws a bomb at Creeper*

*bomb bounces off of head* ... *goes over to observe the bomb*

... *eats bomb*

*gets off of window and goes over to the partially-destroyed joke book in the corner*

*turns and walks over to Evilgyleworth*

*looks up* o__o

*stops in front of him* ... *tilts head*

... ?

...

,':/ *throws another bomb*

*the bomb sails over the Creeper's head*

*runs and eats the bomb*

...

Other!: *appears out of dark tunnel* >:[

:

... *looks to notice he's out of explosives* ... *points* >:UUUUU

*tackles the other Creeper*

Other!: *dodges* ssssssssssssss

The wild CREEPER used EXPLOSION!

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Other! *EXPLODES*

*gets thrown back*

;

*a sound comes from the dark tunnel*

>:U

*appears* >8^UUUUUUUUUUU^8<

D<! *points*

*gets up and jumps into the battlefield*

*points*

*breaks through the ceiling, does a double backflip, and lands doing a handstand while wearing sunglasses*

>U ... >_>

*CHAAAAAAAARGES forward at the Blue Badger*

*CHAAAAAAAARGES forward at the Creeper, walking on hands*

>D!

sssssssssssssssss

; ...

CREEPER used EXPLOSION!

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*EXPLODES*

*uses Protect*

CREEPER fainted!

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>8^UUUUUUUUUUU

EVILGYLEWORTH paid 5000 shinies to the victor...

EVILGYLEWORTH blacked out!

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OBJEC- *randomly faints*

...

...

*vanishes to a Pokemon Center*

...

*points heroically, then jumps out the window*

*follows!*[/spoiler]

[Chloemew]

Figured I'd have a crack at doing scenes based on dicerolls as well.

SPOILER: Click to show

*admiring himself in a hand mirror* _{...Hm. I'm looking quite dashing today, if I do say so myself...}

*runs over* Oooh! You're another of those robot things, aren't you?

*looks over at Frio, curling his lip* ...Ugh. A giant rat.

*blinks* ...What's a rat? Never mind. So what cool stuff can you do? I met another robot the other day who had giant spikes on his head. It was so cool. Um... he was kind of scary, though.

*flatly* ...Yes, that would be my older brother, Needle. *looks back at his hand mirror dismissively*

...You're his brother? I didn't know robots could have brothers. So does that mean those pointy things on your head will turn into spikes when you're older?

*looks back at him, lowering his mirror* Excuse me?

Well, y'know, I figured since you're his little brother...

...We don't work that way, you imbecile.

_{...You're about as mean as your big brother, too.} So... what do you do?

Mind your own business. *looks back at the mirror*

Aw c'mon, don't be that way. *moves closer to him and grabs his arm, lifting it up to get a better look at his arm cannon* What's this do?

*jerks his arm back* Gah- don't touch me!

Well just tell me what you do and I'll leave you alone.

*sighs irritably, inspecting his arm* Alright, fi- ...Is... that a chocolate smudge...?

Yeah, I'm... kind of a Chocolate Xweetok.

*grimaces, rubbing the smudge off* ...I won't ask.

*folds his arms* So, c'mon, let's see what you can do.

Mmhmm... *creates a duplicate of himself*

_woah

*smirks to himself* Hm. Are you satisfied, now?

Well he certainly seems surprised.

_{How did...}

You asked to see my ability...

And that is exactly what I have done.

So will you leave me in peace, now?

I have more pressing matters to attend to, you know.

... What, like staring at yourself in the mirror?

Hmph.

I'd thank you not to mock me, you nasty little lump of confectionary.

Alright alright, no need for the insults. _{Your power's totally lame anyway.} *walks off*

...Hm. Now where was I?

Ah, yes.

*the two Geminis proceed to admire each other*

~The End~

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*wandering around, his sunglasses donned and a smug grin on his face... or rather, there would be, if he had a mouth*

*also wandering around* _Ah- *notices Airman and stiffens, hoping he isn't spotted as well*

*does spot him and saunters over* Well well well, if it isn't one of those lame Light 'bots.

*stands his ground, watching him anxiously* ...

What's the matter? You're not scared, are you?

...I have every reason to be wary around your sort.

*snorts* "My sort"? I'm in a class of my own, buddy.

*blinks* Er...

Pfft. Trust a piece of scrap like you to not understand. I'm not just your average robot like the rest of my brothers. *puffs his chest up a little* I'm the master of the winds, the epitome of awesome... I am Airman. _{...Don't tell my brothers I said they were average. Even if it is true.}

...Er. You seem quite concieted. Was that intentional, or a bug on Wily's part...?

Was your ugliness intentional, or just because that Light guy's a failure of a scientist?

*the fire coming from his head suddenly burns more intensely* Dr. Light is a far more admirable man than your creator could ever hope to be.

Oooh. Temper, temper.

*just glares at him*

You need to cool down, buddy. Lemme help you with that.

Wait-!

*briefly activates his fan, blasting out a powerful gust of wind*

*is sent flying backwards, landing on his back and the fire on his head put out temporarily* Gah-

*snickers* Whoops. My bad.

*sits up wearily, starting up the flames coming from his head again* You...

Oh come on, don't be like that. I was just trying to help you. Nothing saying we have to be enemies, right?

*gets to his feet, still glaring* Don't patronise me.

Jeez. To say you were built by a goody-two-shoes, you sure have a temper.

... *sighs* (I should leave before I do something I regret...) *continues to glare at Airman for a moment longer, then turns around and briskly walks off*

*watches him leave* Aaaaand score another win for the Air-meister. *continues to walk around, once again somehow looking smug despite his obscured eyes and lack of a mouth*

~The End~

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*slowly walking along the beach by the shore, looking to be deep in thought* ...

*pops his head up out of the water a short distance away, looking up at the sky* ...Ooh. Looks like the sun will be setting soon. *glances over at the beach and notices his brother* ...Metal? *turns and starts to swim towards the shore*

... *notices the approaching figure out of the corner of his eye and is roused from his thoughts, freezing and watching warily*

*soon comes into view, stopping once he reaches shallow water and resting on the sand*

*sighs lightly with relief* ...Ah. Bubble.

Hi Metal. *shuffles a little, getting comfortable* ...Have you come to see me?

I'm afraid not.

*blinks* ...Oh. Then how come you're all the way out here?

...It's nothing.

*tilts his head* No it's not. You're not the sort to just go for walks down the beach out of the blue.

I just... needed a little time to myself. That's all.

Oh, okay. *pauses* ...Metal?

Yes...?

Is something wrong?

... *sighs wearily, rubbing his face* It's nothing for you to concern yourself about, Bubble.

Sure it is. *props himself up on his elbows* It's okay, Metal. You can tell me.

... ... ... *hesitates for a while, before walking towards him and sitting down in the water besides him, sighing* It's just... stress.

Stress? How come?

Just... with things that have been happening lately.

Oh. *idly flicks at the water* ...I don't really know what's been happening lately. I'm stuck out here.

*looks down at him for a moment, then goes back to staring out at the ocean* ...Perhaps it's best if you don't find out.

Metal... not to sound mean, but I'm getting a bit fed up of always being out of the loop. I was talking to Quick a little while back and I had no idea that he and Flash had moved to a completely different world. Months ago, at that. *looks down a little* ...It's just not fair on me.

*looks back down at him* Bubble...

...It's alright, Metal. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to.

*looks at the ground for a moment* ...Are you certain you want to know?

Yeah.

...Very well then. *sighs, shuffling slightly* It... started with a group of robots calling themselves the "Guardians" attempting to kill Heat, and Quick's double.

*blinks* ...What?

You were there when it happened, Bubble. Didn't you see anything wrong with the fact I had chased another robot into the pool, brandishing my weapon? You saw said robot fire at me, as well.

Well, yeah, but...

...They were under the impression Heat was infected with something they referred to as the "Maverick Virus". Even when we were able to prove he wasn't, I'm not sure they were convinced.

...Oh...

Thankfully, I believe they're been preoccupied lately. At any rate... we haven't had any trouble from them recently.

Oh, good. *though his expression remains unchanged, there is a worried look in his eyes* ...What else has been happening?

...I discovered that a robot who has tried to kill me on two separate occasions and who likely bears a grudge against me is now living right next door to Flash. I don't want to talk to him about it since I don't want to worry him, and as far as I'm aware, she hasn't tried anything yet... but it's still not the most reassuring of things to be told.

*blinks* Someone's... tried to kill you?

*sighs* Yes. And both times I narrowly avoided death. I'd... rather not talk about it.

Oh, okay... *pauses* Is that everything..?

*leans back a little, looking up at the sky* If only it was...

...

...A number of weeks ago, Needle had a run-in with another robot who calls himself "Mercury". ...He drained Needle of almost all his energy. Had he taken just a tiny bit more than he did... Needle might not have survived. It took days for him to recover enough to be able to move properly again, and even then he still wasn't right for a time. It was the quietest I'd ever seen him.

...Wow... (...I'm starting to wish I hadn't asked.) *tilts his head* Mmm... you know, I think I've met that Mercury guy before.

*looks down at him* You have...?

Yeah. It was back when I first arrived here. ...He kept making fun of me.

*scowls* ...Well... you won't have to worry about him for much longer.

... *lowers his arms and rests his head on them* That's really rough... I can see why you're so stressed. *looks up at him* Hasn't anything good happened to you..?

... *looks down at him, then back out at the ocean* ...There is... one thing.

Oh?

...Well... one person. They've done so much for me and the others... *closes his eyes* I think they're the only thing keeping me sane at the moment.

Huh. ...Not to sound mean, but... don't you normally try to keep your distance from others?

*opens his eyes and looks back at him* ...

I'm just saying... you just seem to be acting a bit differently to how you used to.

...I suppose I am. *looks back out at the ocean* I'm... not sure I understand it myself.

Well, it's not necessarily a bad thing.

...I suppose. *continues to watch the ocean in silence for a while, before eventually slowly getting to his feet* ...I should be getting back. It's not wise to leave Heat unattended for too long.

Oh, okay. *starts to slowly push himself back into deeper water* ...Are you feeling better now?

...A little, yes.

Oh, good. *looks up at him* Try to stay positive, okay, Metal?

... *smiles very, very faintly beneath his mask* ...I shall try. ...Goodbye, Bubble. *heads off*

See ya. *watches him for a moment, then pauses and decides to lie on his back instead and watches as the sun gradually starts to set*

~The End~

[Chloemew]

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*briskly pacing up and down the hallway of the Robot Master house out of boredom*

*shuffles up to him* ...If you keep doing that you're going to wear the carpet down.

*looks over at him, but keeps walking anyway* Eh, it's barely there to begin with.

Why are you even doing that in the first place.

I could ask you why we keep finding you lying on the floor for no reason.

I just like lying down. But that doesn't matter. *yawn* If you've got nothing better to do than ruin the carpet, then come with me to where the shops are.

Uh... the shops? What do you need to go there for?

To get some gummy worms.

*comes to a stop and gives him a funny look* ...Gummy worms? What on earth do you want those for? We don't eat. ._. _{Well, you eat Crash's bombs, but only because that gives you more energy...}

I don't want to eat them. I'm going to put them in Gemini's bed.

...Ah. You want them for a practical joke. That makes more sense. >.>;

Uh-huh. *yawn* So are you coming or not?

Well, I've got nothing else to do... I'm not sure this is such a good idea, though. If you keep tormenting him then one of these days he's going to use his lazer to weld your lid shut and then he'll drop you into the pool. ._.

*shrugs* He doesn't have the guts. Can I sit on your shoulders?

Uh... why?

If you run there while giving me a piggy-back ride then we'll get there really fast.

I dunno... you know how fast I go, Heat. I'm not sure you'd be able to hold on properly. ._.;

Then don't run stupidly fast. It's not that far away. *walks behind Quick and holds his arms out* C'mon.

*sighs* Alright... but don't come crying to me when he tries to get his own back on you... ¬_¬ *crouches and lets Heat hop on to his shoulders*

He won't. Now let's go.

Alright, alright... _{you know, I don't have to go with you... >_>} *holds on firmly to Heat's boots and makes his way down to the front door*

{Outside the shop}

*slows to an unsteady stop and crouches again* _{I knew letting you ride on my shoulders was a bad idea... @_@}

*hops off his shoulders* I didn't think the boomerang on your head would be sturdy enough to hold on to.

And you thought wrapping your arms around my face and blocking my vision was a better idea? >.>

Oh who cares, we're here now. *heads into the shop*

_{You are such a pain... x_o} *follows him in*

*is stood nearby, looking through the magazines* _{Ooh, I wonder if Mike would be interested in these food magazines...}

*soon finds what he's looking for and grabs a large packet of gummy worms* Oooh, these ones are really big. Perfect. *starts to head over to where Quick is*

*notices Heat* Oh! Oh my, aren't you simply precious!

*looks up at him* ...

*walks over and crouches slightly, cooing* Well hello there, little guy! ^^

...You're weird. *turns to Quick, holding out the packet* Here. I want these.

Why are you giving them to me...? ._.

Because I don't have any money.

Well neither do I. ._.

*doesn't seem too fazed by Heat's comment* Ohh, well isn't that a shame. You really want those gummy worms, don't you, sweetie?

*gives him a funny look* Yeah...?

Well, I could always offer to buy them for you. ^^

Uh, no, that won't be-

Okay. *holds out the packet*

*takes it* Now you wait right here, sweetie. I'll be back in a moment. *heads off to the counter*

...Uh. ._.;

*snickers* What a buttface.

*roughly nudges him with his foot* Heat. >.>

*shoots him a glare, but soon returns to smirking*

*comes back after a short while and hands Heat the packet in a small plastic bag* Here you go, little guy. You make sure to share them, alright? ^^

*puts on a silly, cute voice* I will. :3

Uh... thanks. ;

Oh, it's not a problem. I'd hate to see the poor little dear sad because he can't have his sweets.

...Yeah. Anyway we'd better get going home now. Bye! ; *grabs hold of Heat's arm, quickly turns and heads back out of the shop*

*waves at him as he's dragged out* Bye bye mister :3

Bye bye, sweetheart. ^^ _{Such a charming young man.}

*comes to a stop a short ways away from the shop and pulls Heat in front of him, giving him an annoyed look* ...You're pushing it, you know. Really pushing it. >.>

*snickers* That guy was such a dork.

*sighs, rubbing his face* Let's just go home... and this time, don't grab my face. *crouches again*

Okay okay, jeez. *pushes the bag into a space in his box, goes behind Quick and hops on to his shoulders again* Heeheehee... I can't wait to see how Gemini reacts to these. Apparently they're sticky as well as slimy.

I still say you're going to regret this... >.>; *holds on to Heat's boots again and starts to run back to the house*

~The End~

[PFA]

More random dice rolls! This time Taco meets AG because... I dunno.

Larry meets Chishiki (derp, ...maaaybe a loosely implied minor PW1 spoiler? Is that even still spoiler?)

SPOILER: Click to show

*walks in*

*dashes in* Hey guys~!

What th—!

Oh hey! Are you new around here or something?

...Uh. Not really? (Who is this guy?!) e__e

So what's your name? Mine's Larry! Larry Butz!

(Seriously?) ...Chishiki. Chishiki Natsu.

Cool, cool! Can I call you "Chishi"?

Well I'd rather you didn't—

So what do you like to do, Chishi?

... >_>; *sigh* Well, sometimes I read in my spare time. Though usually I'm busy with homework, and... such.

Reading and homework? Man, that sounds like the boring stuff Edgey's always doing all the time. Hey, have you met him, by the way? I bet you'd get along!

The prosecutor? Uh, yeah, I've met him once or twice. <_< (Though considering the only reason I know who he is is because A.G. used to talk about him a lot...)

Awesome! Edgey's one of my best buddies, you see~

...That's nice.

*suddenly, Chishiki's cell phone rings*

(Hallelujah.) Oh, uh, excuse me. *answers the phone* Hello? Yukai? ...Yeah? Alright, I'll be right there, then. *hangs up* Sorry, I've got to go.

Already? But you just got here!

Yeah, I, uh... have homework to do. Lots of homework. *slowly backs away* Really important homework.

Aw, okay. Hey, maybe I'll see you around later, right?

Uh... yeah, sure. See ya. *hurries off*

Well, that was pretty cool! She seemed nice.

Gumshoe meets Teinei (kind of neutral, possibly some implied Niji stuff but that's okay)

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*walks in, looking around* (I wonder what it is about this place...)

*walks in with a sack lunch in hand* ~ Oh, hey there, pal!

(Pal?) ...Do I know you?

Uhh... don't think so, pal. What's your name? I'm Detective Gumshoe!

(He's a detective?) ...Uh... Takushubi. Teinei Takushubi. ^_^; Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet'cha, too! So are you new around here?

Um... no. I've been here a few times, just not... often.

Oooh, okay. Well, this place is pretty neat, so maybe you should stick around more often!

...Neat? How so?

See, there's all these people to talk to, and all sorts of places to visit, and besides that there's magic and all sorts of stuff!

Wait... did you say "magic"?

Oh yeah! Like how I'm a werewolf and Mr. Edgeworth's got those mind powers.

(So magic is normal here... hm... wait, no, don't start thinking like that. ...Wait a minute, what?) You're a werewolf?

You bet, pal! I can turn into a wolf anytime I want. Wanna see?

...You're not going to bite me, are you? >_>;

Don't worry, I don't bite! Unless you want me to, that is.

*darkly* I would highly suggest against it. >(

H-hey, I won't, pal! Promise!

... *ahem* Right. Sorry. ^_^; I guess it could be interesting to see.

Alright! Watch this! *shifts into wolf form* *wags tail* ~

*blinks, surprised* Interesting... (That transformation was a lot like his... though this guy looks rather... friendly, for a werewolf...)

*wanders closer, looking up with beady wolf eyes* ?

...

Rrrw?

... *pets him on the head?*

*wags tail happily* ~

*slight smile* Heh. (He acts just like a big dog.)

*sniffs at Teinei's hand*

...

...? *sniff sniff*

*concerned* ...Um. Yes? :/

*takes a few steps back and shifts back into a human* Oh, nothing... I just thought I smelled something weird for a moment.

(Uh oh.) I, uh... have no idea why that would be.

Yeah, maybe I was just imagining things. But anyway, pretty cool, isn't it?

Uh, yeah... I should probably get going soon. ^_^; I have work to do and all...

Oh, yeah, I should probably get going, too. It was nice meeting you, pal!

Thanks. Maybe I'll come around more often. ^_^

*heads off*

... (...Wait. Why did I say that? Do I want to come here more often? ...Oh well.) *heads off*

von Karma meets Red Fire (serious, implied PW1 spoilers)

SPOILER: Click to show

*floats in, mumbling something about villains* =__=;

*there is the faint sense of someone watching from somewhere far away*

*pauses* ... (Okay, that's... weird. Am I being paranoid, or is someone there?) *looks around*

*the presence remains, seeming to be looking at Red curiously*

(...No, this is seriously freaky.) Is someone there...?

*silence*

... Hello?

*more silence*

... *shakes head and starts floating away* _{Ugh... forget it, Red. You're acting like the place is haunted.}

*a faint, eerie laughter fills the air, seeming to come from no particular direction*

! *whirls around, holding up her wand defensively* Okay, there is definitely someone there! Where are you?!

Hahahaha...

*scowls, getting annoyed* Show yourself!

Why should I? I have no reason to.

...Who are you?

If I told you my name, would it matter? I doubt you would be familiar with it.

...You're probably right... (Where is that voice coming from?!)

I get the impression you're more concerned with what I am, judging by your reaction.

...You could say that. (Please don't be an invisible villain, anything but an invisible villain...)

Hahahaha... let's just say you shouldn't be so quick to assume this location isn't haunted.

...You... you're a ghost?!

That is not what we are normally referred to as around here, but yes. I am.

That... that's impossible! There's no such thing as ghosts!

*fades in behind her, translucent* Are there?

Afdhgjdkfhgjkdf— *whirls around, swinging wand at him* O___O

*is phased out, so it goes right through him* I'm afraid that won't work.

*flies backward a few feet, completely freaked out* Wh-who the heck are you?! What do you want with me?!

You? You do not concern me. You are likely just as unfamiliar with my enemies as you are with me.

Then what are you doing here?!

I came to observe. And then you came along... you and your peculiar aura.

...

Other than that, your ignorance amused me. So I thought I should do you the favor of informing you.

What, that the place is haunted? >_>;

Hahaha... perhaps. Just remember, if you have ever had enemies... you had best watch your back. *fades out*

...What... what the heck is that supposed to mean?! .__.

*no response*

...Well crap.

[Omni]

Another MoDEoN-related scene, shortly after this post early in. This is something behind-the-scenes that was written, but never posted.

SPOILER: Click to show

Ah. There you are.

*hate*

You didn't chase them off as planned.

You just said to keep them away until you were here. You didn't say how.

Perhaps. But I would have thought that between your rivalry with the blue one and my... influence, I would have thought you would be all over them.

Hmph...

Plus, if you had injured them, you could have delayed any future attacks. You would have had the upper hand, after all.

.oO (They'll still get you in the end.)

I heard that!

*lurches* Hngh!

... Still, you may have been on to something. Holding back so that they don't think you might be an enemy... I tried it myself, and so far, it works wonders. Granted, I wouldn't rely on it for very long, but it certainly buys time.

*breathes heavily, clutching his chest, half-glaring* .oO (Glad you think so. </sarcasm>)

*decides not to comment* Hmph... At any rate. I think it's time we get going.

*gather together*

*teleport off together*

[Deleted]

I decided that I'd start doing "A Day in the Life of ____", to try and figure out what my characters do when I'm not watching them. This will start when they wake up and have a short little scene for every hour or so until they go to bed. ...For this first one, the dice trolled and I rolled...

SPOILER: Click to show

{7:00 AM NST
Fransockza's House}

*A dresser in the corner of the room rattles a bit, and the top drawer opens.*

: *steps out of the drawer and dives elegantly into a pillow on the ground* *walks out of the room, and over to the washing machine* *pours some expensive detergent into the machine and jumps in*

{8:00 AM
Prosecutor's Office}

: *walks in*

: Good morning.

: *bows* *walks over to the elevator, looks up at the control panel* ... *whips the button for her floor*

{9:30 AM
Fransockza's Office}

: *reading through some papers*

: *barges into the office, flailing around, waving case files*

: >C *snatches case files* *the case files are about the case of Jack Alope* ... >8C

: *walks in, tapping forehead* Uther gave me that case to work on, so I told Gumsock to pass it on to you.

: ... *WHIP FRENZY*

{10:00 AM
Fransockza's Office}

*A neomail flies in the window from Jidan.*

: *opens it*

"There will be a meeting in one hour, 11 NST, to discuss violence in the legal system."

: e_e;

{11:15 AM
Meeting Room}

: Now, I'm not pointing any fingers here, but there have been some violent occurrences in this office and in the courtroom.

: _{It's not like you need to point fingers, we know the prosecutors who have whips...}

: >C

: *whip'd off his chair*

{12:00 noon
Cafeteria}

: *sits down at an empty table, opens her lunch bag*

: *walks over, holding bowl of soup* Why did you bring your lunch today? Dr. Soup is working.

: ...

: Soup! *waves it in front of Fransock, splashing her with it*

: >C *whips soup out of his hands*

: That wasn't very-

: *WHIPS*

{1:30 PM
Prosecutor's Office}

: That's odd, this paper is dated for tomorrow.

: ...?*presents AJ!Nick's profile*

: Maybe. *looks* "Car Accident at the Prosecutor's Office"!?

Awky: *smashes through the front door* hi franma

: *WHIP WHIP WHIP WHIP WHIP WHIP*

{2:00 PM
Exercise Room, Prosecutor's Office}

: *looks around for something she can do* ... *whips the pull-up bar, grabs on to it, spins around, lands* @_@

{3:00 PM
Fransockza's House, Outside}

: *returns home from work* *checks mail*

"JURY DUTY NOTICE"

: ... ',: |

{4:00 PM
Park}

: *sitting on a bench, reading a book* *hit by a tiny Frisbee* >_<;

: *jumps on Fransockza and retrieves Frisbee*

: *looks up*

: ... :^D;;;;;;;;

: ... *sigh* *returns to reading book*

: :^D;;;;; *runs away quickly*

{5:00 PM
Fransockza's House}

: *on the phone*

Phone: Would you like to make a reservation?

: *nods* ... >_<

Phone: ...Hello?

: >_________<

Phone: ...Object once if you're a sock and would like to make a reservation.

: Objection!

{6:30 PM
Café de Cba le Name}

: *looking over menu*

: Are you ready to order?

: *nods* *points at some menu items*

: .oO(Why did I take a job at a Forum restaurant...) *looks closer* Can you go over that more slowly...?

{7:30 PM
Café de Cba le Name}

: *finishing meal*

"I'm sorry sir, but you need a reservation, whether your brother works here or not."

: *looks over*

: *wearing tuxedo t-shirt* Come on... *notices Fransock* Hey, Fransock! Can you flag down Marik and tell him to let me in?

: ... *ignores Jinzo*

{8:00 PM
Fransockza's House}

: *turns on the news*

Reporter: The Awkwardmobile crashed into the Prosecutor's Office today at-

: *turns off news*

{9:00 PM
Fransockza's House}

: *reading a book* *accidentally drops book, showing that she was actually reading a Steel Samurai comic book* >_>; <_<; *picks up other book again*

{10:00 PM
Fransockza's House}

: *writing in her organizer*

*The organizer says- ...On second thought, it is impolite to read someone's diary.*

{11:00 PM
Fransockza's House}

: *whips the drawer of her dresser, pulls herself up and in, then pulls the drawer closed*