[Hey! You reached Roll Light! Thanks for reaching out! Sorry I couldn't get to you at the moment, I'm probably helping Rock with something, but leave a message and I'll get back to you!]
[ Let's see... where was Roll staying? Somewhere around here... oh! There's that familiar bob of yellow hair. It's terribly hard to resist the call to sneak up on her again to static her hair up into a big poof but somehow he manages. He is such a mature and no nonsense Robot Master. Plus she was... rather annoyed with him when he did it the other day and what he's thinking of handing off to her he doesn't want to give her any excuses. ]
Roll! Wait up. Been looking for you. I've got something for ya.
hi hi you're roll, i'm nova storm and i'm gonna go ahead and apologize in advance cause you're getting the real quick summary of the messages i've already sent out because i've done this song and dance often enough today that i might as well be trying out for musical theatre
anyway i'm messaging all the ai i haven't talked to yet so my name can be on the list of people you know you can go to if you need backup or a laugh or a place to catch all the really good space telenovellas, so this is me doing that
that aside, you know rock? mightyman? huh. you've got a name pattern going on, that's fun. there a story there?
[Getting the text was strange. Not many reached out to her. At least not many that didn't know her already. She debated for a bit whether she should even reply at all, but this bot seemed friendly enough and they said they knew her brother. Though that wasn't always a good sign.]
That's kind of you to reach out, Nova Storm. You know Rock? His name is Megaman, not Mightyman. That's my brother! Yeah, father named us after his favorite music! You cybertronians have something kind of similar I think!
[It was a little surprising to find someone at her door. Someone she didn't recognize, but it didn't seem to be any of the huge cybertronians that wondered the ship.]
Oh, hello.
[She glanced down at the letter.]
What a beautiful flower. You should leave it attached. Is that for me? Or someone special?
[Roll leaned forward to see if she could find out who the letter was addressed too. She was fairly knew around the ship but maybe she could help him get it to the right person all the same.]
[The sound of her name causes her to pause. The voice is familiar so it's no surprise to her when she turns to see Elec Man trying to catch up with her.]
Elec Man? What is it?
[She isn't exactly scared of him, but Roll still keeps a step or two of distance. Just to be safe.]
Oh my, I knew you and your brother were so small but... [ Shade says aloud and shakes his head deciding to get on his knee to speak to her more personally.]
Miss Roll, I take it. The flower is indeed for you, a promise of Neutrality and Peace.... goodness its hard imagining you all so behind that you don't know whom I am.
I am Shademan. From another piece of reality but one where I know a version of you and your brothers. [He hands the flower over and holds out the note in its simpliest forms...
Reading
Dear Miss Roll,
I am DWN-055, Shademan.
This is brief as I have many more to bother amongst the crew, but take this notice as a promise. I will not be causing much grief if no one else causes it first.
I have no desire to make enemies when the environment itself may be hostile to us as a whole, after all. What better allies to have then another world's adversary?
]
Quite embarrassing to catch me trying to slip this under the door and flee. My pride will surely take a hit.
Well I was thinking how dangerous it is around here. Even if you never run into anyone terrible just the size of some of these guys means getting stepped on is a real risk. So... I thought you should have a way to protect yourself.
[ Honestly it's a huge failing on Dr Light's part for never giving her any means to defend herself. He can get not you know, fitting her for war like with Rock, but they've all been in danger before, Roll included... but that's an argument for another day with another person.
He pulls off a holster that was magna-clipped to his ankle and holds it out to her, still in the holster and certainly not pointed at anyone. It's a somewhat sci-fish and very 'Elec' themed handgun ]
You don't have to take it if you don't want. But it shoots out something similar to my Thunder Beam, so if anyone tries anything with you and no one's near by you could probably land most people on their ass for at least a bit.
[To be honest, Roll wasn't quite sure to make of the gift. She wasn't the fighter, not like Rock was, like Mega was. Even when she was thrown unexpectedly into action with that sinking ship on their beach day, she hadn't necessarily needed a weapon, just confidence and a commanding presence, as well as some smart planning and a little help from some friends.
Still... Maybe it was better that she took it, Elec Man did kind of have a point and after all, maybe it was better that Elec didn't have it, in the long run. Yes, this was definitely better for everyone on the R2.
After some hesitation, she takes the gun and gives Elec a shy smile.]
Thank you, this is very, uh, kind of you.
[She isn't quite sure where to put it now, so she clips it to her ankle like Elec had done.]
There's a training hall on the ship. Rock or myself can help you get the hang of it.
[ Of course Elec has a very good point! He's very sensible! Sure he might be a touch... extreme. In certain situations. And the most most likely Lightbot to Choose Violence.
But most of the time he will choose violence to protect the Light Fam. If Rock hasn't done it first. That boy needs to take a back seat sometimes for his own well being... though that reminds him. ]
...Speaking of Rock. I'm worried about him. Maybe you can get through to him. I think his head is as hard as his name sometimes. His hero thing is... well he's too good, you know? I'm worried it's going to be too much for him sooner then later.
[Her words are a little hesitant but genuine. Though she frowns a little at the mention of her brother.]
What do you mean? Has something happened?
[She, of all bots, was aware of how.... determined Mega could be. Even Rock. As much as they were the same person, they could be very different. But they both cared very much. Often to the detriment of themselves. There was only so much she could do by talking to him. But the way Elec was talking now... it really sounded like there was something she hadn't learned yet, about Rock's time here without her.]
A version of me? That's very strange to think about, but I suppose if there can be other Megas... [She shakes her head, her long pony tail swaying.] It's very nice to meet you Shademan.
[She takes the not, smiling a little at the flower. It really is very pretty and it's very considerate of Shademan for gifting it to her. She reads the note.]
I don't really know why this is necessary, but thank you. And thank you for the flower. Were you also created by Dr. Light in your universe? Or... Dr. Wily?
[The last name comes out a little forced. She really hoped he wasn't a Wilybot. She didn't want to judge, but she really didn't want the trouble.]
Sadly in your case, I'm of Wily's creation. The Seventh line.
This is why I'm promising neutrality. I felt concerned you may feel disadvantaged. Not that I underestimate but this is a new reality for many of us.
[ He puts a hand to his chest and bows sympathetically. ]
My Master is different from your world's Wily. As you may be happy to hear, I am not bound to any code compelling me to slaughter your brother. Megaman or Rock, no loop holes, no tricks. What I do is my own will, and my own will is to ask for allegiance.
[Huh, well... she wasn't sure how she felt about any of that. This was seeming a little less charming of an interaction. But she supposed if he was trying to open with peace, she could grant him that at least.]
That's... good to hear. I have no intention of making enemies, with you or an of the other bots here. I hink we all just want to find a way home.
[She hesitated a moment before curiosity got the best of her.]
Was your Wily... better?
[He seemed to at least have a base understanding of the universe she came from. He had met her brother at least and that accounted for a lot.]
He... is a complicated man. As any human is with their faults. But, he loves us in his own ways. Claims to love robots in ways no one is able.
I think he's a fool, but I suppose I love him in turn. As any creation loves their creator and master. I follow him freely because I do see what he offers. A world were us Robots will be feared and equal to humans.
[ He looks at her with no change on his eternal smile, even as his voice seems conflicted explaining. A hidden pity, but pity is all it is.]
It is a complicated feeling, as complicated as he. As complicated as your father, in our reality and no doubt your own.
[Roll supposed she could understand that, even if she didn't agree with it, not whole heartedly. She loved her father with her whole being, as much as she could with all her mechanical bits and pieces. But she supposed it was rather complicated if she put too much thought into it.]
But why would you want to be feared? Equal to humans I get, I guess? But why not get along with them?
[ He reaches his hand for her shoulder, hesitates and removes the thought instead taking his hand to touch the floor as he sits there as eye level as he can be. ]
In a perfect world, we wouldn't need to be feared. But we do not live in a perfect reality. No one cares about us but a select few scientist. We're a marvel certainly, but that doesn't equal respect.
To prove we are worth our equality is why we react so strongly against them. Instead of giving them a chance to recycle us if we posed as a threat. But really, which does come first.
This reality here is no different. But far more deadly.
[Roll really didn't think she could agree with any of that. Some of it made sense, but his line of logic. She had been taught peace. She had seen her brother fight too hard against this sort of thought process. It sat uneasy with her.]
I don't think we need to make them scared. That just gives them a reason to try and protect themselves and sometimes when people are scared... they do bad things.
[Roll was quiet for a bit, rubbing at an arm. She couldn't really say that he was wrong. He did have some rather frightening features, but she would never say such a thing out loud.]
It's not always what's on the surface that matters.
[She looks down at her hand in his, how careful he is. Even if there is a thrum of fear, it isn't overwhelming and she wonders if it's more like a feeling of worry, rather than expectation.]
[Roll blushes a little, flattered. She laughs, giddy with the direction this conversation has gone. She has the utmost faith that he'll make an honest effort to make friends.]
I can be really crafty. Don't underestimate me!
Contact me whenever you want, if you need help, or anything really.
[She finally pulled her hand away, but just so she could pull the ribbon from her hair. She attached the flower and then tied it back up with a grin.]
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Date: 2024-05-29 01:11 am (UTC)Roll! Wait up. Been looking for you. I've got something for ya.
[Action] : )
Date: 2024-06-19 11:13 pm (UTC)Luckily she was not blown to pieces! That would devastate him, no one wants to see the innocent in tatters... he chuckles and puts that thought aside.
He carries a letter out with a nice little plastic flower attached. Girls enjoy that don't they? It would make him seem less of a threat yes?
In all his pondering approach he is no longer quite paying attention as he stands in front of the room's door]
Perhaps this is too awkward. Gifts for my brothers is one thing, Gifts to bother Shadow is one thing.
[ He starts to dis attach the plastic Verbena. Not everyone knows its a sign of peace treaties after all. ]
Text, UN: P3RF3C710N
Date: 2024-06-26 03:33 am (UTC)anyway i'm messaging all the ai i haven't talked to yet so my name can be on the list of people you know you can go to if you need backup or a laugh or a place to catch all the really good space telenovellas, so this is me doing that
that aside, you know rock? mightyman? huh. you've got a name pattern going on, that's fun. there a story there?
Re: Text, UN: P3RF3C710N
Date: 2024-07-12 09:38 pm (UTC)[Getting the text was strange. Not many reached out to her. At least not many that didn't know her already. She debated for a bit whether she should even reply at all, but this bot seemed friendly enough and they said they knew her brother. Though that wasn't always a good sign.]
Re: [Action] : )
Date: 2024-07-16 08:30 pm (UTC)[It was a little surprising to find someone at her door. Someone she didn't recognize, but it didn't seem to be any of the huge cybertronians that wondered the ship.]
Oh, hello.
[She glanced down at the letter.]
What a beautiful flower. You should leave it attached. Is that for me? Or someone special?
[Roll leaned forward to see if she could find out who the letter was addressed too. She was fairly knew around the ship but maybe she could help him get it to the right person all the same.]
Re: Action
Date: 2024-07-16 09:02 pm (UTC)[The sound of her name causes her to pause. The voice is familiar so it's no surprise to her when she turns to see Elec Man trying to catch up with her.]
Elec Man? What is it?
[She isn't exactly scared of him, but Roll still keeps a step or two of distance. Just to be safe.]
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Date: 2024-07-16 09:05 pm (UTC)Miss Roll, I take it. The flower is indeed for you, a promise of Neutrality and Peace.... goodness its hard imagining you all so behind that you don't know whom I am.
I am Shademan. From another piece of reality but one where I know a version of you and your brothers. [He hands the flower over and holds out the note in its simpliest forms...
Reading
Dear Miss Roll,
I am DWN-055, Shademan.
This is brief as I have many more to bother amongst the crew, but take this notice as a promise. I will not be causing much grief if no one else causes it first.
I have no desire to make enemies when the environment itself may be hostile to us as a whole, after all. What better allies to have then another world's adversary?
]
Quite embarrassing to catch me trying to slip this under the door and flee. My pride will surely take a hit.
Re: Action
Date: 2024-07-16 09:39 pm (UTC)[ Honestly it's a huge failing on Dr Light's part for never giving her any means to defend herself. He can get not you know, fitting her for war like with Rock, but they've all been in danger before, Roll included... but that's an argument for another day with another person.
He pulls off a holster that was magna-clipped to his ankle and holds it out to her, still in the holster and certainly not pointed at anyone. It's a somewhat sci-fish and very 'Elec' themed handgun ]
You don't have to take it if you don't want. But it shoots out something similar to my Thunder Beam, so if anyone tries anything with you and no one's near by you could probably land most people on their ass for at least a bit.
Re: Action
Date: 2024-07-16 11:03 pm (UTC)[To be honest, Roll wasn't quite sure to make of the gift. She wasn't the fighter, not like Rock was, like Mega was. Even when she was thrown unexpectedly into action with that sinking ship on their beach day, she hadn't necessarily needed a weapon, just confidence and a commanding presence, as well as some smart planning and a little help from some friends.
Still... Maybe it was better that she took it, Elec Man did kind of have a point and after all, maybe it was better that Elec didn't have it, in the long run. Yes, this was definitely better for everyone on the R2.
After some hesitation, she takes the gun and gives Elec a shy smile.]
Thank you, this is very, uh, kind of you.
[She isn't quite sure where to put it now, so she clips it to her ankle like Elec had done.]
Re: Action
Date: 2024-07-17 02:09 am (UTC)[ Of course Elec has a very good point! He's very sensible! Sure he might be a touch... extreme. In certain situations. And the most most likely Lightbot to Choose Violence.
But most of the time he will choose violence to protect the Light Fam. If Rock hasn't done it first. That boy needs to take a back seat sometimes for his own well being... though that reminds him. ]
...Speaking of Rock. I'm worried about him. Maybe you can get through to him. I think his head is as hard as his name sometimes. His hero thing is... well he's too good, you know? I'm worried it's going to be too much for him sooner then later.
Re: Action
Date: 2024-07-19 07:13 pm (UTC)This is... very nice of you Elec Man.
[Her words are a little hesitant but genuine. Though she frowns a little at the mention of her brother.]
What do you mean? Has something happened?
[She, of all bots, was aware of how.... determined Mega could be. Even Rock. As much as they were the same person, they could be very different. But they both cared very much. Often to the detriment of themselves. There was only so much she could do by talking to him. But the way Elec was talking now... it really sounded like there was something she hadn't learned yet, about Rock's time here without her.]
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Date: 2024-07-19 07:41 pm (UTC)A version of me? That's very strange to think about, but I suppose if there can be other Megas... [She shakes her head, her long pony tail swaying.] It's very nice to meet you Shademan.
[She takes the not, smiling a little at the flower. It really is very pretty and it's very considerate of Shademan for gifting it to her. She reads the note.]
I don't really know why this is necessary, but thank you. And thank you for the flower. Were you also created by Dr. Light in your universe? Or... Dr. Wily?
[The last name comes out a little forced. She really hoped he wasn't a Wilybot. She didn't want to judge, but she really didn't want the trouble.]
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Date: 2024-07-19 07:48 pm (UTC)This is why I'm promising neutrality. I felt concerned you may feel disadvantaged. Not that I underestimate but this is a new reality for many of us.
[ He puts a hand to his chest and bows sympathetically. ]
My Master is different from your world's Wily. As you may be happy to hear, I am not bound to any code compelling me to slaughter your brother. Megaman or Rock, no loop holes, no tricks. What I do is my own will, and my own will is to ask for allegiance.
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Date: 2024-07-19 11:26 pm (UTC)[Huh, well... she wasn't sure how she felt about any of that. This was seeming a little less charming of an interaction. But she supposed if he was trying to open with peace, she could grant him that at least.]
That's... good to hear. I have no intention of making enemies, with you or an of the other bots here. I hink we all just want to find a way home.
[She hesitated a moment before curiosity got the best of her.]
Was your Wily... better?
[He seemed to at least have a base understanding of the universe she came from. He had met her brother at least and that accounted for a lot.]
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Date: 2024-07-19 11:58 pm (UTC)I think he's a fool, but I suppose I love him in turn. As any creation loves their creator and master. I follow him freely because I do see what he offers. A world were us Robots will be feared and equal to humans.
[ He looks at her with no change on his eternal smile, even as his voice seems conflicted explaining. A hidden pity, but pity is all it is.]
It is a complicated feeling, as complicated as he. As complicated as your father, in our reality and no doubt your own.
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Date: 2024-07-20 01:25 am (UTC)[Roll supposed she could understand that, even if she didn't agree with it, not whole heartedly. She loved her father with her whole being, as much as she could with all her mechanical bits and pieces. But she supposed it was rather complicated if she put too much thought into it.]
But why would you want to be feared? Equal to humans I get, I guess? But why not get along with them?
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Date: 2024-07-20 01:32 am (UTC)In a perfect world, we wouldn't need to be feared. But we do not live in a perfect reality. No one cares about us but a select few scientist. We're a marvel certainly, but that doesn't equal respect.
To prove we are worth our equality is why we react so strongly against them. Instead of giving them a chance to recycle us if we posed as a threat. But really, which does come first.
This reality here is no different. But far more deadly.
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Date: 2024-07-20 02:23 am (UTC)[Roll really didn't think she could agree with any of that. Some of it made sense, but his line of logic. She had been taught peace. She had seen her brother fight too hard against this sort of thought process. It sat uneasy with her.]
I don't think we need to make them scared. That just gives them a reason to try and protect themselves and sometimes when people are scared... they do bad things.
Have you ever tried making friends?
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Date: 2024-07-20 02:36 am (UTC)He reaches forward and cups her hand in his massive palms, careful of his needlelike nails.]
Perhaps you have a point. Humans alone are quite kind and gentle when you consider things. Its the groups perhaps that things become fickle.
I admit, I have... not thought of making friends with humanity. That seems... abit difficult for me. Do you know what I resemble, dear Roll?
A monster of humanoid form. One that preys on human kind. I wonder how easily this goal can truly be.
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Date: 2024-07-20 02:59 am (UTC)[Roll was quiet for a bit, rubbing at an arm. She couldn't really say that he was wrong. He did have some rather frightening features, but she would never say such a thing out loud.]
It's not always what's on the surface that matters.
[She looks down at her hand in his, how careful he is. Even if there is a thrum of fear, it isn't overwhelming and she wonders if it's more like a feeling of worry, rather than expectation.]
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Date: 2024-07-20 03:07 am (UTC)but it is truth you speak all the same. A paradox. Surface matters in the short term, but not the long lasting friendships.
Its just getting past the shallow end.
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Date: 2024-07-20 03:14 am (UTC)[Something softened a little in Roll. He really seemed like he was trying. Or willing to at least.]
I've heard there some humans on the ship here. Not many, but maybe you could start with them?
[Notably, she kept her hand in his, if anything, she curled her hand a little in a show of solidarity.]
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Date: 2024-07-20 03:22 am (UTC)[ He... did not expect this outcome. Nor was he certain a direct approach would be... beneficial perhaps... for who though?
Her hand is so ... tender and understanding. He smiles and its a little softer then his know it all grin.]
Thank you for hearing me out.
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Date: 2024-07-20 03:42 am (UTC)[Roll blushes a little, flattered. She laughs, giddy with the direction this conversation has gone. She has the utmost faith that he'll make an honest effort to make friends.]
I can be really crafty. Don't underestimate me!
Contact me whenever you want, if you need help, or anything really.
[She finally pulled her hand away, but just so she could pull the ribbon from her hair. She attached the flower and then tied it back up with a grin.]
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Date: 2024-07-20 03:46 am (UTC)Perhaps tea, maybe invite your brothers too. Which ever brothers you chose. I'm sure I'll have plenty of cups by then.
Oh, actually a tea party is delightful. I'll invite the entirety of us! A chance to bridge those gaps...
And I should be going now, sweet Roll. Keep your mind sharp for me, I look forward to see if you can trick me a second time.