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Post by The Scrac that Smiles Back on Oct 9, 2013 21:35:06 GMT -5
Pisces: Master X, please go with Axl. If he runs across my brothers, they might get spooked. But they trust you.---- Cossack: *Nods sagely* My code is MC4.Ring: And mine is DCN-005. I do believe he meant the newcomers, though… I dunno. *gestures to the square* But what say we get those kids to the square ASAP? Cossack: That is where we were headed. Care to join us?---- Why yes, I do. I have many brothers. I'm one of the younger ones. I have eighteen older brothers and six younger ones. ---- Pisces: Yes, they would bring them back here. Unless otherwise told. I'm sure Nico would be fine with going back to search—he works there, after all. The others would do as Cardinal says, if they know what's good for them… but they may scatter if sufficiently startled. Nico and Jaden have the most experience in unsafe terrain, and Siam can split himself so rescue work isn't nearly as dangerous for him. They'd be the best core group to stay behind if we're going to split up. Speedy and Cardinal would be best in the streets, and besides… they should stick together. Shadow would go with them. He's very loyal.*He looks down, and is quiet.* Pisces: (That leaves me all by myself… as usual…) *Sigh* Axl should be fine for now. I don't know how good he is with children, though... *moves closer to X at the suggestion of working in pairs* ... The adults weren't sent here. We didn't get a request to bring them here. Pisces: Master X, please go with Axl. If he runs across my brothers, they might get spooked. But they trust you. ... *exchange looks* ... ... ... *nods* I'll go. *dashes to catch up with Axl* *to Pisces* Maybe the Dragons could also help fence off the tyros. ---- It's short for 'as soon as possible.' Cossack: That is where we were headed. Care to join us? I- ... Sure! Let's go! This way! *moves ahead of the group, a bounce in his step* ----- And how do you get there? ---- *sighs as the tyros leave, dismissing his shadow copies* .oO (What were those children doing here?) Kana was glad she was still facing Pisces and not the Maverick Hunters, or her facial expression would have added more suspicion to his careless words. WHY would he ever say that!? Where were his senses? And with X gone the other Maverick Hunter lacked a partner. Pisces was open. Quickly she looked around at the Rinamian robots. There was an even number of them, which was odd. She pointed at a pair.
Kana: "Would one of you please partner with Mr. Pisces? The other with the lady Maverick Hunter." She turned to face Alia as the robots moved to their new partners.Kana: That's odd. The arrangement Progenitor Swash and Progenitor Serif worked out involved moving all her Sermekan robots back to Rinam. We'll have to look into that later. ---- robot: Uh, I'm one of the Rinamian workers here to collect the Sermekan robots from the Maverick Hunters. We're waiting in the square, which is where they were supposed to teleport into. r.tyro: Oh! ---- r.tyros: EIGHTEEN?!r.tyro: Do you have any sisters? ---- *sad faces around* tyro: We don't know.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2013 1:10:30 GMT -5
... *exchange looks* ... ... ... *nods* I'll go. *dashes to catch up with Axl* *to Pisces* Maybe the Dragons could also help fence off the tyros. Pisces: Possibly, but I'm not sure that would be the best idea. They might accidentally short-cirucuit someone or something. *Pets one* If I had known I would be doing some searching, I would have called on different dragons.Kana was glad she was still facing Pisces and not the Maverick Hunters, or her facial expression would have added more suspicion to his careless words. WHY would he ever say that!? Where were his senses? And with X gone the other Maverick Hunter lacked a partner. Pisces was open. Quickly she looked around at the Rinamian robots. There was an even number of them, which was odd. She pointed at a pair.
Kana: "Would one of you please partner with Mr. Pisces? The other with the lady Maverick Hunter." She turned to face Alia as the robots moved to their new partners.Kana: That's odd. The arrangement Progenitor Swash and Progenitor Serif worked out involved moving all her Sermekan robots back to Rinam. We'll have to look into that later. Poor Pisces. In the aquatic 'bot's defense, he was the least socialized out of any of the brothers, and lacked much of the subtlety his brothers possessed. Even if he had seen her expression, he would not have had the faintest idea that he had done something wrong. For while it was true that the Rebel Angels viewed X as deadly due to his potential, they trusted him a great deal more than any of the other Maverick Hunters. Which in and of itself was something that had taken quite a lot of convincing from Cardinal, but had been strengthened through their interactions with him over time.
He looked up, blinking.
Pisces: Hmm? I can go somewhere if you need me, though I'd need to tell Cossack first. And I'd have to go several stories above the ground. Can't walk too well.*He played with pebbles in the fountain.* Pisces: (I wonder if Magi can Teleport more than just dragons….)r.tyros: EIGHTEEN?!r.tyro: Do you have any sisters? No. My father never built or programmed any ladybots. And yeah… big family. (I wonder if the Russian line counts… I don't think they all do.)robot: Uh, I'm one of the Rinamian workers here to collect the Sermekan robots from the Maverick Hunters. We're waiting in the square, which is where they were supposed to teleport into. r.tyro: Oh! Ring: Oh, that is very good! You can help them, then. I- ... Sure! Let's go! This way! *moves ahead of the group, a bounce in his step* Cossack: *Shakes his head but follows after, smiling slightly*
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Post by Omni on Oct 10, 2013 1:32:02 GMT -5
Kana was glad she was still facing Pisces and not the Maverick Hunters, or her facial expression would have added more suspicion to his careless words. WHY would he ever say that!? Where were his senses? And with X gone the other Maverick Hunter lacked a partner. Pisces was open. Quickly she looked around at the Rinamian robots. There was an even number of them, which was odd. She pointed at a pair.
Kana: "Would one of you please partner with Mr. Pisces? The other with the lady Maverick Hunter." She turned to face Alia as the robots moved to their new partners.Kana: That's odd. The arrangement Progenitor Swash and Progenitor Serif worked out involved moving all her Sermekan robots back to Rinam. We'll have to look into that later. Hopefully we can do so soon. The Hunter Base isn't equipped to give refuge to so many. ... And Axl is right. We have no time to waste. *starts heading in a different direction than Axl and X, gesturing for her assigned partner to follow* Come on, let's go. robot: Uh, I'm one of the Rinamian workers here to collect the Sermekan robots from the Maverick Hunters. We're waiting in the square, which is where they were supposed to teleport into. r.tyro: Oh! Ring: Oh, that is very good! You can help them, then. I- ... Sure! Let's go! This way! *moves ahead of the group, a bounce in his step* Cossack: *Shakes his head but follows after, smiling slightly* Oh! I tried calling the Maverick Hunters' public number, but I just got their automatic answering system. And none of the menu options seemed right. Apparently they're busy. *sad faces around* tyro: We don't know. Hmm... That makes it harder... Is there someone you can call? Someone who could tell us how to get there? ----- {Yet another elsewhere} *talking to some kids* I'm here to make sure you get to the square. *points* The square is that way. *starting to catch up*
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Post by The Scrac that Smiles Back on Oct 11, 2013 15:52:08 GMT -5
Pisces: Possibly, but I'm not sure that would be the best idea. They might accidentally short-cirucuit someone or something. *Pets one* If I had known I would be doing some searching, I would have called on different dragons.Poor Pisces. In the aquatic 'bot's defense, he was the least socialized out of any of the brothers, and lacked much of the subtlety his brothers possessed. Even if he had seen her expression, he would not have had the faintest idea that he had done something wrong. For while it was true that the Rebel Angels viewed X as deadly due to his potential, they trusted him a great deal more than any of the other Maverick Hunters. Which in and of itself was something that had taken quite a lot of convincing from Cardinal, but had been strengthened through their interactions with him over time.
He looked up, blinking.
Pisces: Hmm? I can go somewhere if you need me, though I'd need to tell Cossack first. And I'd have to go several stories above the ground. Can't walk too well.*He played with pebbles in the fountain.* Pisces: (I wonder if Magi can Teleport more than just dragons….)---- No. My father never built or programmed any ladybots. And yeah… big family. (I wonder if the Russian line counts… I don't think they all do.)---- Ring: Oh, that is very good! You can help them, then.Cossack: *Shakes his head but follows after, smiling slightly* Hopefully we can do so soon. The Hunter Base isn't equipped to give refuge to so many. ... And Axl is right. We have no time to waste. *starts heading in a different direction than Axl and X, gesturing for her assigned partner to follow* Come on, let's go. ---- Oh! I tried calling the Maverick Hunters' public number, but I just got their automatic answering system. And none of the menu options seemed right. Apparently they're busy. ---- Hmm... That makes it harder... Is there someone you can call? Someone who could tell us how to get there? ----- {Yet another elsewhere} *talking to some kids* I'm here to make sure you get to the square. *points* The square is that way. *starting to catch up* Alia's partner followed, nervous and excited about getting to team up with a Reploid.
Kana was not one to easily despair, but her inability to make this meeting go faster was embarrassing. Already all the Maverick Hunters had gotten fed up and left, and Pisces still needed more directions and talking to. Learning the adults were still with the Maverick Hunters was both worrisome and reassuring. They were safe, but this little event would tie up resources for a least a few more hours. Every minute the Sermekans spent with the Reploids was a minute something the Maverick Hunters shouldn't know about could be learned. She pointed to Pisces' partner, who was looking unsure of herself since his last few sentences.Kana: Okay, then you will search around the square until we get you a partner. Everybody else, pick your town border and go there. One of the two robots designated to transport tyros raised her hand.robot: Except us, Lady? Kana was careful to not let the frustration show on her face, but she found the question very annoying. Were they simple machines that needed all instructions hard coded into them, or were they people capable of exercising a little intuition?Kana: Yes. Message me, all of you, if you have more questions or run into trouble. The robots began picking areas and teleporting off. Kana sat down on the fountain ledge, next to a Thunder dragon. While pulling up her quire she looked toward the water robot, feeling a little ashamed at her irritation with him. Situations like this were hard for everyone, and he was trying to help. She suddenly grimaced as she realized she was sitting in a puddle of water. Everything around the fountain was extremely wet for some reason.Kana: Pisces, please, do whatever you can that is within your capabilities. Her quire popped up with a loud "DING!", signifying she had received several messages while her status had been set to busy.---- Giggles arose at the term "Ladybots".----- robot: Yeah, thanks for finding them. I'd like to why they didn't get teleported to the square, but I guess I'll have to wait for that information. *chuckles a little* ----- r.tyro: Miss Swash! r.tyro: Yeah! Stormy! Or Shadow! r.tyro: Or Miss Green! ----- r.tyro: Okay, mister, thanks! r.tyro: *points* Look! It's Mista X! r.tyros: X!!! They rushed toward the blue Reploid, cheering.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2013 16:42:21 GMT -5
Hopefully we can do so soon. The Hunter Base isn't equipped to give refuge to so many. ... And Axl is right. We have to time to waste. *starts heading in a different direction than Axl and X, gesturing for her assigned partner to follow* Come on, let's go. Alia's partner followed, nervous and excited about getting to team up with a Reploid.
Kana was not one to easily despair, but her inability to make this meeting go faster was embarrassing. Already all the Maverick Hunters had gotten fed up and left, and Pisces still needed more directions and talking to. Learning the adults were still with the Maverick Hunters was both worrisome and reassuring. They were safe, but this little event would tie up resources for a least a few more hours. Every minute the Sermekans spent with the Reploids was a minute something the Maverick Hunters shouldn't know about could be learned. She pointed to Pisces' partner, who was looking unsure of herself since his last few sentences.Kana: Okay, then you will search around the square until we get you a partner. Everybody else, pick your town border and go there. One of the two robots designated to transport tyros raised her hand.robot: Except us, Lady? Kana was careful to not let the frustration show on her face, but she found the question very annoying. Were they simple machines that needed all instructions hard coded into them, or were they people capable of exercising a little intuition?Kana: Yes. Message me, all of you, if you have more questions or run into trouble. The robots began picking areas and teleporting off. Kana sat down on the fountain ledge, next to a Thunder dragon. While pulling up her quire she looked toward the water robot, feeling a little ashamed at her irritation with him. Situations like this were hard for everyone, and he was trying to help. She suddenly grimaced as she realized she was sitting in a puddle of water. Everything around the fountain was extremely wet for some reason.Kana: Pisces, please, do whatever you can that is within your capabilities. Her quire popped up with a loud "DING!", signifying she had received several messages while her status had been set to busy. [ The dragon peered back, quite curious. After a moment there was a rustle from underneath the wings, and a tiny little one poked out its head. It had the appearance of a glorified lizard the size of a cat—much smaller than the others.
Pisces watched the others leave thoughtfully. He seemed not to have heard what she said at first, until suddenly he spoke up again. ]Pisces: As strange as it may sound, Viper would have been the best for this job. He has—or had—a network of cameras all over the city. But he's dead again now, having been crushed during a fight to take down a dangerous predator that had been a danger to the town.[ They had failed to find what had happened to his AI&A. They were about to start working on that when this came up. They had heard from him briefly when they were sent out to the town, so they knew he was still awake—they just didn't know where, or in what condition. From the sounds of it, he was pretty hard up. He wasn't normally all that agreeable, but he had only said he wanted to be left alone. Not that it was stupid, or that he could do better, or that he didn't want to help—only that he was damaged and wanted to be left alone. ]Pisces: I'll be honest. I'm not very good outside of water. I was built for a specific reason, and likely not expected to be in service for very long. If this had been over the ocean, it'd be done by now. I could go just about anywhere there and some of my water dragons and I can capture things in harmless bubbles. They wanted to come, but so much water would have been needed that it would almost flood the city with water a few stories high.[ He petted one of the dragons and spoke absentmindedly. ]Pisces: Take the squadron over the city. Call in Henderson's band too. Scouting pattern. Don't fry anything.A-10: *Hisses* (There is danger here.)Pisces: If you're too good for something that doesn't involve whipping up a storm, I could always ask Henderson's crew…A-10: *Looks insulted at this* *Snorts and huffs, sparking with static a bit before flying off* *The rest of the dragons take off as well, quickly disappearing into the night sky.* Pisces: *After they leave* There may be one other thing I can do to help. But I'm not sure. I've never tried it before.*He starts swimming laps around the fountain on his back again.* Pisces: There are a few dragons who know how to Teleport.————————— Oh! I tried calling the Maverick Hunters' public number, but I just got their automatic answering system. And none of the menu options seemed right. Apparently they're busy. Ring: Did you leave a message?robot: Yeah, thanks for finding them. Don't know why they didn't get teleported to the square. That was where we were told they'd be. Cossack: A happy accident that we came across their path. I would guess the problem is either due to faulty orders or outside interference. ————————— Giggles arose at the term "Ladybots". [ Nico was glad to keep them distracted. The scrapyard wasn't as big as it would have been for a major city in the States, and he knew the layout, but it was still unnerving and dangerous at night.
In truth, he had been taking the night watch for a while now at the request of his oldest brother, Cardinal. At first it had been to see if Viper really had been stealing from the yard, and possibly to get Nico out of the house. It soon became clear that if Viper was stealing, he wasn't the only one. Nico had been given orders not to engage unless the situation was dire; understandable, given that he was the most dangerous in a place like this. He could very easily send mountains of scrap crashing down or raining from the sky as shrapnel on anyone unfortunate enough to threaten his safety.
This turn of events had been most unexpected. He was rather relieved his brothers were meeting him outside.
Sure enough, there they were, at the entrance. Cardinal was standing with his shield at the ready, and the others were on their Light Cycles. ] … Where's Pisces? You didn't just leave him there, did you? Siam: *Dissmissively* The man has a dozen dragons. He'll be fine.*PING!* > TacoCity.gif
There you are. Glad you're okay. Where are you?
Waiting in the fountain for Cossack and Ring still. Hurry up. Nico, you, Jaden, and Siam should stay behind to search the yard some more.
…Was that Kana's suggestion, or yours?
Hers. Cardinal, can we tap into Viper's network?
Not without causing it to self-destruct into scattered piles of battery acid all over the city. *Sighs* Ladies, these are my brothers. They're going to help take you home.
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Post by Omni on Oct 11, 2013 17:27:31 GMT -5
Ring: Did you leave a message? ... No? Like I said, none of the menu options seemed right. It didn't even say 'stay on the line to leave a message' or anything like that; it just started going through the menu again. *looks ahead at the square* Anyway, it looks like we're here. Alia's partner followed, nervous and excited about getting to team up with a Reploid. We should get to the edge of town as soon as possible. We don't want to lose any of the tyros. Come on. *picks up the pace* r.tyro: Miss Swash! r.tyro: Yeah! Stormy! Or Shadow! r.tyro: Or Miss Green! Alright then. Why don't you go call them? r.tyro: Okay, mister, thanks! r.tyro: *points* Look! It's Mista X! r.tyros: X!!! They rushed toward the blue Reploid, cheering. You're- *the tyros start running toward X* ..welcome? *a little surprised at the tyros' reaction* Alright, why don't you head to the square? Your friends are worried. ... *shrugs* *continues heading for the edge of the city*
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Post by The Scrac that Smiles Back on Oct 14, 2013 0:38:50 GMT -5
[ The dragon peered back, quite curious. After a moment there was a rustle from underneath the wings, and a tiny little one poked out its head. It had the appearance of a glorified lizard the size of a cat—much smaller than the others.
Pisces watched the others leave thoughtfully. He seemed not to have heard what she said at first, until suddenly he spoke up again. ]Pisces: As strange as it may sound, Viper would have been the best for this job. He has—or had—a network of cameras all over the city. But he's dead again now, having been crushed during a fight to take down a dangerous predator that had been a danger to the town.[ They had failed to find what had happened to his AI&A. They were about to start working on that when this came up. They had heard from him briefly when they were sent out to the town, so they knew he was still awake—they just didn't know where, or in what condition. From the sounds of it, he was pretty hard up. He wasn't normally all that agreeable, but he had only said he wanted to be left alone. Not that it was stupid, or that he could do better, or that he didn't want to help—only that he was damaged and wanted to be left alone. ]Pisces: I'll be honest. I'm not very good outside of water. I was built for a specific reason, and likely not expected to be in service for very long. If this had been over the ocean, it'd be done by now. I could go just about anywhere there and some of my water dragons and I can capture things in harmless bubbles. They wanted to come, but so much water would have been needed that it would almost flood the city with water a few stories high.[ He petted one of the dragons and spoke absentmindedly. ]Pisces: Take the squadron over the city. Call in Henderson's band too. Scouting pattern. Don't fry anything.A-10: *Hisses* (There is danger here.)Pisces: If you're too good for something that doesn't involve whipping up a storm, I could always ask Henderson's crew…A-10: *Looks insulted at this* *Snorts and huffs, sparking with static a bit before flying off* *The rest of the dragons take off as well, quickly disappearing into the night sky.* Pisces: *After they leave* There may be one other thing I can do to help. But I'm not sure. I've never tried it before.*He starts swimming laps around the fountain on his back again.* Pisces: There are a few dragons who know how to Teleport.————————— Ring: Did you leave a message?Cossack: A happy accident that we came across their path. I would guess the problem is either due to faulty orders or outside interference. ————————— [ Nico was glad to keep them distracted. The scrapyard wasn't as big as it would have been for a major city in the States, and he knew the layout, but it was still unnerving and dangerous at night.
In truth, he had been taking the night watch for a while now at the request of his oldest brother, Cardinal. At first it had been to see if Viper really had been stealing from the yard, and possibly to get Nico out of the house. It soon became clear that if Viper was stealing, he wasn't the only one. Nico had been given orders not to engage unless the situation was dire; understandable, given that he was the most dangerous in a place like this. He could very easily send mountains of scrap crashing down or raining from the sky as shrapnel on anyone unfortunate enough to threaten his safety.
This turn of events had been most unexpected. He was rather relieved his brothers were meeting him outside.
Sure enough, there they were, at the entrance. Cardinal was standing with his shield at the ready, and the others were on their Light Cycles. ] … Where's Pisces? You didn't just leave him there, did you? Siam: *Dissmissively* The man has a dozen dragons. He'll be fine.*PING!* > TacoCity.gif
There you are. Glad you're okay. Where are you?
Waiting in the fountain for Cossack and Ring still. Hurry up. Nico, you, Jaden, and Siam should stay behind to search the yard some more.
…Was that Kana's suggestion, or yours?
Hers. Cardinal, can we tap into Viper's network?
Not without causing it to self-destruct into scattered piles of battery acid all over the city. *Sighs* Ladies, these are my brothers. They're going to help take you home. ... No? Like I said, none of the menu options seemed right. It didn't even say 'stay on the line to leave a message' or anything like that; it just started going through the menu again. *looks ahead at the square* Anyway, it looks like we're here. ---- We should get to the edge of town as soon as possible. We don't want to lose any of the tyros. Come on. *picks up the pace* ---- Alright then. Why don't you go call them? ---- You're- *the tyros start running toward X* ..welcome? *a little surprised at the tyros' reaction* Alright, why don't you head to the square? Your friends are worried. ... *shrugs* *continues heading for the edge of the city* Kana: What? Um, Pisces, you'll have to tell me about Viper and yourself later, I need to concentrate - did you say some dragons can teleport? At this, she turned from her quire to the robot.---- robot: Interference? But that would mean Sermekans were here - er, the bad kind, I guess. .oO(Never thought I'd be admitting there might be a good kind.) I remember one of the times Sermekans managed to mess with our teleport system, and this whole squad got mixed around, like someone's face ended up on someone else's knee, and- At the mention of Sermek and Sermekans the tyros had become attentive to what the adult robot was saying.robot: both of her hands were coming out of her face, where her eyes shoulda been. Most were dead when they materialized, but- The eyes of the little tyros grew wide. Some whimpered, one started to cry, and they all stopped singing.---- tyro: *waves* Hiya mista Magnet's brothers! tyro being carried: *glances out at the Rebel Angels, then snuggles back up against Nico* Most just gaped at the light cycles.---- robot: *hurries after Alia* I could teleport us there! ---- r.tyro: Can't. r.tyro: I don't know how. r.tyro: Me either. r.tyro: You're pretty. ---- r.tyro: Okay! r.tyro: Where is the square? r.tyro: What color is it? r.tyro: Oh! Is it really big and floating in the air? r.tyro: Did somebody draw it on the ground? r.tyro: I saw a flower. It's that way. *points* r.tyro: Are there lots of squares? r.tyro: Mista X, are our friends at the square?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 1:02:43 GMT -5
Kana: What? Um, Pisces, you'll have to tell me about Viper and yourself later, I need to concentrate - did you say some dragons can teleport? At this, she turned looked from her quire to the robot.*Pisces holds up four fingers, looking unfazed.* Pisces: Each dragon of the Magi species can Teleport four creatures at once. They can do so even if they have never been to the destination, even if they have never met the recipient. They have been proven to be able to do this not only with other dragons of many species, but also with dinosaurs and chickens. They may—I stress may, as I have never tried this before—be able to Teleport your Tyros to Rinam. Especially given this place has stronger magic, bolstering preexisting power.---- robot: Interference? But that would mean Sermekans were here - er, the bad kind, I guess. .oO(Never thought I'd be admitting there might be a good kind.) I remember one time the Sermekans managed to mess with our teleport system, and this whole squad got mixed around, like someone's face ended up on someone else's knee, and- At the mention of Sermek and Sermekans the tyros had become attentive to what the adult robot was saying.robot: both of her hands were coming out of her face, where her eyes shoulda been. Most were dead when they materialized, but- The eyes of the little tyros grew wide. Some whimpered, one started to cry, and they all stopped singing. Ring: *Tugs on his hat a little* Well, then we'll just have to use a different transporter, won't we? *Cheerful tone* I rather like my face the way it is. I don't think a beard would work on me.Cossack: *Laughs at this**There's a slight gust of wind as something large flies overhead. A shadowy form perches atop one of the buildings, and then moves on.* ... No? Like I said, none of the menu options seemed right. It didn't even say 'stay on the line to leave a message' or anything like that; it just started going through the menu again. *looks ahead at the square* Anyway, it looks like we're here. Ring: (Well, you SHOULD have…) *Blinks when he looks and sees Pisces in the fountain* …Pisces: *Waves to Ring and Cossack* Hey.---- tyro: *waves* Hiya mista Magnet's brothers! tyro being carried: *glances out at the Rebel Angels, then snuggles back up against Nico* Siam: Hello, little ones. Quite an adventure you're having, aren't you? *Dematerializes his light cycle, then doubles himself.*Gemini: Lady Kana is waiting for you in the square.Siam: To take you back home, we imagine.Gemini: And I think the Progenitors are expecting you? We should get going as soon as possible. *Seems to be thinking* … Something on your mind, Nico?
Well… I want to help, and I know I really should get back to the yard to make sure I didn't miss anyone… but at the same time, I can't help but wish I could stay and comfort this one a while longer. It's… really been a long time since I felt needed like this.
Do not tell me you still miss her. Her brother killed you. Have you forgotten that?
You think I can just forget someone like that? She meant everything to me.
Give it a rest, you two, you're giving me a headache…Jaden: *To the Tyro hugging Nico* Our little brother here has important work to do. He needs to make sure no one else is hurt. Think you can come with us to the square?
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Post by Omni on Oct 14, 2013 18:22:57 GMT -5
robot: Interference? But that would mean Sermekans were here - er, the bad kind, I guess. .oO(Never thought I'd be admitting there might be a good kind.) I remember one of the times Sermekans managed to mess with our teleport system, and this whole squad got mixed around, like someone's face ended up on someone else's knee, and- At the mention of Sermek and Sermekans the tyros had become attentive to what the adult robot was saying.robot: both of her hands were coming out of her face, where her eyes shoulda been. Most were dead when they materialized, but- The eyes of the little tyros grew wide. Some whimpered, one started to cry, and they all stopped singing.Ring: *Tugs on his hat a little* Well, then we'll just have to use a different transporter, won't we? *Cheerful tone* I rather like my face the way it is. I don't think a beard would work on me.Cossack: *Laughs at this**There's a slight gust of wind as something large flies overhead. A shadowy form perches atop one of the buildings, and then moves on.* Ring: (Well, you SHOULD have…) *Blinks when he looks and sees Pisces in the fountain* …Pisces: *Waves to Ring and Cossack* Hey. *notices the crying kids* Uh... *points at the first thing he sees* Hey! Kids! Look! A bird! robot: *hurries after Alia* I could teleport us there! *still running* Do it. r.tyro: Can't. r.tyro: I don't know how. r.tyro: Me either. r.tyro: You're pretty. ... *bends down closer to eye-level, leans in closer, and speaks slowly* I'm going to ask you again. I need you to listen carefully. Is there someone who you could call or send a message to? r.tyro: Okay! r.tyro: Where is the square? r.tyro: What color is it? r.tyro: Oh! Is it really big and floating in the air? r.tyro: Did somebody draw it on the ground? r.tyro: I saw a flower. It's that way. *points* r.tyro: Are there lots of squares? r.tyro: Mista X, are our friends at the square? ... *takes a second to figure out why the kids would be asking most of those questions* *makes sure to speak clearly* An important part of a city that people like to go to, especially if it's near the middle of a city and has a lot of stores nearby, is called a square. It's usually shaped like a square. This square has a fountain in the middle. Yes, your friends are at the square. It's over that way. When you see the fountain, you know you've found it.
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Post by The Scrac that Smiles Back on Oct 17, 2013 13:16:02 GMT -5
*Pisces holds up four fingers, looking unfazed.* Pisces: Each dragon of the Magi species can Teleport four creatures at once. They can do so even if they have never been to the destination, even if they have never met the recipient. They have been proven to be able to do this not only with other dragons of many species, but also with dinosaurs and chickens. They may—I stress may, as I have never tried this before—be able to Teleport your Tyros to Rinam. Especially given this place has stronger magic, bolstering preexisting power.---- Ring: *Tugs on his hat a little* Well, then we'll just have to use a different transporter, won't we? *Cheerful tone* I rather like my face the way it is. I don't think a beard would work on me.Cossack: *Laughs at this**There's a slight gust of wind as something large flies overhead. A shadowy form perches atop one of the buildings, and then moves on.* ... No? Like I said, none of the menu options seemed right. It didn't even say 'stay on the line to leave a message' or anything like that; it just started going through the menu again. *looks ahead at the square* Anyway, it looks like we're here. Ring: (Well, you SHOULD have…) *Blinks when he looks and sees Pisces in the fountain* …Pisces: *Waves to Ring and Cossack* Hey.---- Siam: Hello, little ones. Quite an adventure you're having, aren't you? *Dematerializes his light cycle, then doubles himself.*Gemini: Lady Kana is waiting for you in the square.Siam: To take you back home, we imagine.Gemini: And I think the Progenitors are expecting you? We should get going as soon as possible. *Seems to be thinking* … Something on your mind, Nico?
Well… I want to help, and I know I really should get back to the yard to make sure I didn't miss anyone… but at the same time, I can't help but wish I could stay and comfort this one a while longer. It's… really been a long time since I felt needed like this.
Do not tell me you still miss her. Her brother killed you. Have you forgotten that?
You think I can just forget someone like that? She meant everything to me.
Give it a rest, you two, you're giving me a headache…Jaden: *To the Tyro hugging Nico* Our little brother here has important work to do. He needs to make sure no one else is hurt. Think you can come with us to the square? *notices the crying kids* Uh... *points at the first thing he sees* Hey! Kids! Look! A bird! ---- Do it. ---- ... *bends down closer to eye-level, leans in closer, and speaks slowly* I'm going to ask you again. I need you to listen carefully. Is there someone who you could call or send a message to? ---- ... *takes a second to figure out why the kids would be asking most of those questions* *makes sure to speak clearly* An important part of a city that people like to go to, especially if it's near the middle of a city and has a lot of stores nearby, is called a square. It's usually shaped like a square. This square has a fountain in the middle. Yes, your friends are at the square. It's over that way. When you see the fountain, you know you've found it. Kana: Teleport..? Her mind flashed back to a suspicious package that had been teleported in on the system specifically for use by people. She had been appointed that night to her current position because the person previously juggling the responsibility along with others did not wish to relinquish their bed at such an hour after spending all day on the battlefield, doing "important" work. Five hours later the bomb team discovered the package was non-malicious and from the Maverick Hunters. Two hours after that Kana finished filling out all the forms about the incident and was able to return to bed. All the people that would have to be contacted if the dragons started teleporting tyros to Rinam willy-nilly was a staggering, exhausting number. Even if the dragons could target one transport and one only, how would they know for sure that had been done? How would the national security staff react to teleports by dragons? What if tyros ended up in the systems not for people?
Kana: No, no, we'll use our system to get them into Rinam. If the dragons could find and teleport tyros to the square, however, that would be helpful. *goes back to franticly typing messages* -Oh. Never done it before. No, don't try. No methods that aren't certain, please. ---- robot: Oh, that problem was fixed. .oO(What's a beard?) The tyros looked up at the "bird".---- r.tyros: *watching Siam* WOAH! r.tyro: There's two of 'im now! r.tyro: How'ja do that!? r.tyro: That was awesome! r.tyro: Do it again! tyro hugging Nico: ... *looks at Jaden and slowly nods* ---- robot: Yes ma'm! *grins, grabs Alia's hand, and teleports them* ---- *slow head shakes* r.tyro: No... ---- r.tyros: Oooooh! r.tyro: Okay, Mista X! That sense makes now. Thanks! ----elsewhere--- One of the bolder tyros had taken charge, bossing the others around and deciding which direction they should take because "Rinam is that way". Two ill-kept and beat-up robots watched, hidden, from a short distance away. They mumbled to each other, debating what to do about this unexpected situation. Each had a bucket on their head with eyeholes cut out.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2013 20:46:37 GMT -5
{Outside the Scrapyard}Siam: Ah, that is my secret. I could do so again, but perhaps later, hmm?Gemini: This place is most unsuitable for pleasant diversions.Jaden: *Smiles* Great. Don't worry, you guys will be at the square before you know it. *Looks at the group of Tyros* (More than can be carried in one go. Might be best to do this the short way.) We're going to shadow walk to the square. ... Are you certain that is a wise idea? *Sardonic smile* After I warn them and get clearance. *Places a few fingertips to one of his ear caps* -*-*- {Main Square}Pisces: Noted.Ring: …Well, children, we're here! (I wonder why they aren't here yet…)*PING!* Hey you guys. Are you at the square yet?
Yes. Where are you?
I thought I told you they were meeting up with Nico.
You said that a while ago.Pisces: *Doesn't comment, but seems to be giving a somewhat miffed/unimpressed expression... But it is so similar to his usual countenance that it is hard to tell.*
What do you want me to say, Ringboy? I told them to hurry up several times. There's nothing else useful I can do.*Quickly* I didn't mean to imply anything of the sort!
Hey hey hey! Calm down! We'll be right on over. We gathered the group together, but there are too many just to ride the bikes with us or be carried. We're going to try and shadowwalk over, just a heads up. Don't get into too much trouble in the meantime.-*-*- >Subject: Update >To: Kana
Kana, we met up with Nico. There are too many for us to take in one trip on our bikes. At least one is injured. Nico, Jaden, and Siam plan to stay behind to search the yard again. The best way for the rest of us to get to the square in a timely manner is to shadow walk. Will it be safe for us if we appeared in the square like that? Don't want anyone panicking, injured civilian children are involved.
-C
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Post by Omni on Oct 21, 2013 22:07:09 GMT -5
Kana: Teleport..? ... No, no, we'll use our system to get them into Rinam. If the dragons could find and teleport tyros to the square, however, that would be helpful. *goes back to franticly typing messages* -Oh. Never done it before. No, don't try. No methods that aren't certain, please. robot: Oh, that problem was fixed. .oO(What's a beard?) The tyros looked up at the "bird".Pidgon: *coos* .oO (Whew...) *looks at Pisces* .oO (Did he mention dragons?) robot: Yes ma'm! *grins, grabs Alia's hand, and teleports them* *set off-balance for a second after the teleport, but adjusts quickly* *checks for where the city ends in order to orient herself* Okay, keep an eye out for any tyros. *looks around to see if any are in sight* *slow head shakes* r.tyro: No... *sigh* Well then, let's see... I can't leave you alone to look, but I also have no idea where to start looking. The city is too big to just look around, but we can't just stay here... *flits by* .oO (Of course.) *calls to the Elf* Excuse me! *flits over* Yeah? Have you heard anything about someone who might be looking for some child Robots? Oh yeah. There's a big fuss. .oO (Oh thank goodness!) Do you think that you could bring them here? Er... Well I could probably find someone. There are a lot of people looking. *a little worried to hear that* There are? Yeah, there are a lot of lost kids. Oh dear... r.tyros: Oooooh! r.tyro: Okay, Mista X! That sense makes now. Thanks! You're welcome. Be careful. *waits for the tyros to head for the square...* *before heading after Axl* . ----elsewhere--- One of the bolder tyros had taken charge, bossing the others around and deciding which direction they should take because "Rinam is that way". Two ill-kept and beat-up robots watched, hidden, from a short distance away. They mumbled to each other, debating what to do about this unexpected situation. Each had a bucket on their head with eyeholes cut out. 1-9 ? *sees, but isn't sure what's going on* *tries flitting closer to the junky Robots, still keeping a distance and staying behind them*
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Post by The Scrac that Smiles Back on Oct 23, 2013 2:01:35 GMT -5
r.tyro: Aww, okay.
tyro in Nico's arms: *doesn't respond, just turns back to Nico and hugs him again*
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Kana: *glances up* Oh, good, you found some!
The two robots in charge of transporting tyros to Rinam came up to Cossack's group.
robot: Thanks! We'll take care of them from here.
Kana: *looks back to her quire as she gets a new message from Cardinal* Heh. *smirks and types*
>It should be fine, for now. Do hurry though, other units will be coming in soon! >Yours truly, >Kana
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*no tyros in sight*
robot: *starts calling out* Sermekan Tyros! Come out! We're here for you!
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*some people hear her, but none of them are tyros*
robot: *starts walking to their left* Tyros! Come out! Sermekan tyros!
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r.tyro: *walks up beside Iris and looks at the cyber elf* *grins and holds up a hand, slowly opening and closing her fingers* Hi cyber elf!
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*the tyros hurry off to the square, per X's instructions*
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One of the robots turned suddenly and spotted the cyber elf. She nudged the other robot, who turned to look.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2013 14:51:54 GMT -5
Pidgon: *coos* .oO (Whew...) *looks at Pisces* .oO (Did he mention dragons?) [ Indeed he did. If one looked closely, they could even see a miniature-looking one perching on the aquatic AI&A's shoulder, its glowing yellow eyes peering out into the night.]Kana: *glances up* Oh, good, you found some! The two robots in charge of transporting tyros to Rinam came up to Cossack's group.robot: Thanks! We'll take care of them from here. Kana: *looks back to her quire as she gets a new message from Cardinal* Heh. *smirks and types* >It should be fine, for now. Do hurry though, other units will be coming in soon! >Yours truly, >Kana Cossack: *Smiles, looking relieved* A happy circumstance. I turn them over to you now.Ring: Take care.--- >Subject: Re:Update >To: Kana
>Make a wish upon a star and click your heels together three times, my lady, and I'll appear with the children like the fairy godmother.
You can ask Pisces to sing if this doesn't make sense, it should be amusing. He'll know what I mean.
-Cr.tyro: Aww, okay. tyro in Nico's arms: *doesn't respond, just turns back to Nico and hugs him again* Siam: If we hear you've been good girls and that it's safe again,Gemini: we may ask for permission to visit someday. *Hugs* It'll be alright. We've been cleared to go. All Tyros, please form a circle or a line holding hands.
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Post by Omni on Oct 23, 2013 23:36:21 GMT -5
Pidgon: *coos* .oO (Whew...) *looks at Pisces* .oO (Did he mention dragons?) [ Indeed he did. If one looked closely, they could even see a miniature-looking one perching on the aquatic AI&A's shoulder, its glowing yellow eyes peering out into the night.] 1-20 *spots the dragon indeed* .oO (Woah.) *starts walking closer to take a better look* *no tyros in sight* robot: *starts calling out* Sermekan Tyros! Come out! We're here for you! *some people hear her, but none of them are tyros* robot: *starts walking to their left* Tyros! Come out! Sermekan tyros! *grabs the other Robot by the arm* Woah! Please stay here. We need to establish a perimeter. If we leave, we'll probably lose more tyros than we find. r.tyro: *walks up beside Iris and looks at the cyber elf* *grins and holds up a hand, slowly opening and closing her fingers* Hi cyber elf! *waves, but stays out of reach* Hey, kid. Would you please go get one of them? I don't want to leave in case other children come this way. Sure. Sit tight. *flies up to get a good look - heads for the first Rinamians he sees* HEY! GIRLS!*the tyros hurry off to the square, per X's instructions* *calls out while running* Axl! Slow down a little! ... *doesn't really slow down, but tries to stay where he's easily visible* One of the robots turned suddenly and spotted the cyber elf. She nudged the other robot, who turned to look. ! *darts away from the two when she sees the one turn around*
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