Garland
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Post by Garland on Feb 23, 2007 1:08:40 GMT -5
Eggman turned with a start, glaring at RK. "No insulting the potential liaison! I will be speaking with this robot personally. Robo Knuckles, Ishnt, get out!" Ishnt, still angered by Metal's impertenence, shot a dirty glance at the robot, but saluted Eggman and followed the order.
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Sipp
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Post by Sipp on Feb 23, 2007 12:02:25 GMT -5
RK WAS JUST ABOUT TO RESPOND WITH THE GREATEST INSULT EVER... and then Eggman told him to leave. "Feh!" ...But he did so anyway, muttering at low volume.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Feb 23, 2007 14:49:19 GMT -5
Metal glared coldly at the two as they left, a barrage of ideas of what he could do to them going through his mind. Oh yes, if he ever ran into them again...
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Feb 24, 2007 2:36:03 GMT -5
"Hmm, now... You say you want your arms back, do you? I suppose that's a request I could grant... if certain conditions are met. I would like information on your world. You say it is ruled by a 'Julian Robotnik'? Tell me about this man. I would especially like to hear of his personality and methods for maintaining rule..."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Feb 24, 2007 2:44:43 GMT -5
The robot glared. "I refuse to tell you anything until I am back in one piece and off this floor."
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Feb 24, 2007 23:21:22 GMT -5
"That's quite a proposition." Using his index and middle fingers, Eggman pressed up his glasses, leveling his stare at the robot. "However, I'm afraid I have the upper hand here... You see, I could give you your arms back, yes... Or I could begin taking other parts. Excuse the pun, but are you particularly attached to the rest of your body, as well?" The doctor crossed his arms, drumming his finger on one of them. "Understand this. I have no obligations to make any concessions to you. I am a master roboticist, and you, a robot, are in my base, essentially defenseless. I could open you up and take the information I want right from your databanks, but I'm giving you an opportunity. A choice, if you will. I'll be blunt. If this Julian is powerful enough to conquer an entire planet, I want to forge an alliance with him. You WILL play a role in this alliance. Whether you are a hostage or a liaison is up to you." The doctor sat back in his chair, looking at the robot. "I have enough enemies already. And, as I mentioned, I am a master roboticist. Make yourself an ally, and it WILL be worth your while."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Feb 25, 2007 1:22:14 GMT -5
"Your threats are meaningless. I will not cower at your attempts to intimidate me. Do you honestly believe that holding me as a hostage will give you any sort of advantage? My master will not flinch. To him I am little more than glorified fodder." he spoke the last words in a bitter hiss.
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Feb 26, 2007 1:39:18 GMT -5
"Oh, well. That sounds like such a sad life..." The doctor leaned forward. "Why, then, do you serve this person, knowing how little he thinks of you? Does your programming forbid you from choice, perhaps? Or is it something else?"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Feb 26, 2007 1:58:55 GMT -5
The robot just continued on with his glare. "... I am perfectly capable of making my own decisions. Including who I choose to serve." he said at length.
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Feb 27, 2007 20:10:24 GMT -5
"Is that so? Then I wonder why you... choooose to serve this person who cares nothing for you? Is he a great man in some other respect? Or do you agree with his ideal? You must have some reason, of course..."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Feb 27, 2007 22:10:32 GMT -5
"My reason is none of your business," Metal snapped.
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Feb 28, 2007 1:02:32 GMT -5
"Well, if that's the way you're going to play it, that's fine by me. It's so tiresome to deal with such a childish machine... As I said, you are a robot, and as such, I can acquire your data myself, without having to deal with your bothersome personality. You just confirmed that your master cares nothing for you, so you have lost your use as a hostage. That means you are without leverage, and the only remaining advantage you have is that I'm such a nice guy, I'll give you one more chance. Tell me what I want to know! I am done making threats. Understand that, should this not work, my next move will be an action."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Feb 28, 2007 5:42:12 GMT -5
He paused for a long moment, his eyes narrowing into slits as a low yet extremely aggressive growl emitted from him. Oh, if this human dared to touch his programming, he would slice him into such delicately thin pieces... Though... there was nothing to say he couldn't anyway. The idea of him covered in that beautiful splatter... His eyes gave off a soft, delicate glow. "If I speak... will you release me?"
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Feb 28, 2007 19:29:36 GMT -5
"Perhaps. Let's see what you have to say first of all, shall we?" With that, he activated a microphone to record Metal's words.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Feb 28, 2007 20:58:19 GMT -5
"Alright then..." he spoke in a strangely calm tone. "Where, exactly, would you like me to begin?"
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Mar 2, 2007 0:36:47 GMT -5
"Let's start with the policies and practices of your master, Julian Robotnik. What kind of a man is he? And how does he maintain his rule?"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 2, 2007 2:51:08 GMT -5
"Hmph. He is a domineering and ruthless dictator. His only desire is complete power and control. He is merciless and has no consideration for anyone but himself," His eyes shifted to the side as he turned his gaze. "He is a tyrant whom enslaves the population, subjecting them to a process known as roboticization and forcing them to tirelessly work without freedom of any kind." His eyes narrowed as he turned his gaze back to Eggman. "Is that all?"
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Mar 4, 2007 5:26:22 GMT -5
"Hrmm. Tell me more about this 'roboticization' process. What exactly does it do?" The doctor's face seemed to become slightly more stern at this information. It seemed that he wasn't liking what he was hearing about this other Robotnik...
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 4, 2007 5:36:34 GMT -5
At this, the robot just rolled his eyes. "It is a process that converts organic material into metal."
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Mar 5, 2007 19:53:09 GMT -5
"Something that turns organic beings into metallic beings?" The doctor leaned forward, inspecting the robot more closely. "...You wouldn't happen to previously have been known as 'Sonic the Hedgehog', would you?"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 6, 2007 3:27:11 GMT -5
It was definitely a good thing that Metal was currently being magnetized to the floor, because at the moment that question was asked the robot's eyes exploded into a furious light and his gears could be heard grinding in a struggle to get himself up. " ABSOLUTELY NOT!" he shrieked furiously. "How DARE you suggest I might be Sonic, much less a ROBOTICIZED incarnation of him! I was built using the finest, most sophisticated technology and material! I am FAR more advanced and more valuable than ANY worthless slapped together scrap pile of a robian! And FAR MORE superior than ANYTHING that freedom fighter could EVER HOPE of becoming!"
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Mar 8, 2007 0:06:59 GMT -5
Eggman laughed a slightly mocking laugh as Metal finished his rant. "That's strange. You seem to think rather highly of yourself. Wouldn't this Julian Robotnik be upset to lose such a valuable tool?"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 8, 2007 0:23:51 GMT -5
His eyes narrowed irately. "The only thing of value to him is results! NOW RELEASE ME!"
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Mar 10, 2007 19:23:33 GMT -5
The doctor growled at the robot's demand. "He only cares about 'results'? Does that make you a failure, then? You have failed time and time again in your attempts to intimidate me! Not only are you currently defenseless, but from what I hear, there's no chance of retaliation from this Julian should something 'happen' to you! I have come to the decision that between your ego, your having seen this place, lack of respect, and master's lack of respect for YOU, that you are not only useless, but would also be dangerous if you were to escape! Consider yourself a prisoner of the Eggman Empire." With that, Egg Pawns approached with the intent of shutting the metallic hedgehog down.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 10, 2007 19:44:15 GMT -5
The robot's eyes widened slightly. "Who are YOU to judge for Robotnik if I am useless or a failure?! My master would not have kept me as long as he has if I had not proven my worth!" His eyes darted toward the robots approaching him, his eyes narrowing and his mind racing. "If you destroy me, you will effectively lose ANY allegiance you may make with him!"
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Mar 11, 2007 19:26:50 GMT -5
"Who said I was going to DESTROY you? No, you're going to be a 'guest' here. Perhaps your master will retrieve you personally, but for now, I have to take precautions... An intruder in my base could compromise my operations if he were to go free... especially when dealing with something so delicate as an entirely alternate dimension." Bowing, the doctor continued. "I'm sure you MUST understand my position."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 11, 2007 19:57:48 GMT -5
"I understand that you want me to be your liaison, and that if you hold me or treat me as a prisoner I will continue to refuse to cooperate. I may not have value as a hostage, but I am one of only two sentient beings whom report directly to Robotnik himself, in person. I have among the highest amount of authority, and the only one capable of potentially getting you a non-hostile audience. I guarantee you that if you approach him on your own he will betray you."
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Mar 11, 2007 22:59:52 GMT -5
"You're missing the point, I'm afraid. I need insurance that YOU will not betray me. I need a way to ASCERTAIN that you will not only not harm me or my robots, but that you will not betray any information about me to the rest of your world." He crossed his arms, looking at the hedgehog. "Forgive me if I cannot trust you, but do you have any idea what we could use for this 'collateral'?"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Mar 11, 2007 23:14:57 GMT -5
"I have to get back to Robotropolis," he said sour reluctant tone. "I neither know how I came here, nor have any idea how I am going to get back, and you seem to be the one with the answers," he eyes dimmed a little. "On top of that, my GPS and my com-link are both malfunctioning and I know nothing of this world. For all I know we could be standing somewhere in the middle of the ocean. I believe it would be the equivalent of if you tried to stumble around blindly in the dark. Guarantee that you can get me home and I will not cause harm."
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Garland
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Impertinent fools. I, Garland, will knock you all down!
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Post by Garland on Mar 15, 2007 22:23:27 GMT -5
"Impressions are a very important thing, and I feel that you don't quite have the highest opinion of me. Why, what damage could you go to my name before I even ARRIVE in that world? No, if you MUST go, then I'm afraid someone will have to go WITH you to assure you keep your word. Do you accept this condition?"
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