Garland
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Post by Garland on Jul 26, 2006 5:18:29 GMT -5
Now that all the things Eggman had to deal with immediately were taken care of, apparently, the doctor sat down, flipped on a monitor picking up a TV signal, and grabbed a book. Even a mad scientist needs some time to relax. Eggman felt like he had been running around nonstop since Shadow and Omega had invaded his base... NOW he'd have some time to relax. ...That is, until Eggman noticed what was on the monitor. Sonic the Hedgehog, fighting some kind of... Sonic android?! He could see that it was torn up slightly. It wasn't Metal... who created this thing?! Was this another one of Talon's? ...which gave Eggman an idea, but that would best be saved for later. For now, he watched the monitor closely, looking for any signs of who could have created the android...
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Post by Jamie Lee on Jul 26, 2006 19:04:29 GMT -5
The sub carrying Metal, Bokkun and the ES arrived back at the base. Metal's eyes scanned around in an aggravated fashion as he stepped out of the submarine and onto the dock. He was utterly pissed off. Talon had some nerve creating that... thing. It was such a blatant and bold insult he wanted little more than to wrap his claws around Talon's neck and strangle him. Then... then the salt in the wound was he was doing just fine against Heat until the ES-Series, or more specifically, Ishnt had to barge in the way he had. So now that only added humiliation to insult. Yeah. This was turning out to be a fine time indeed. He turned away from the group, sending out a signal to Eggman. <Metal Sonic reporting.>
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Jul 26, 2006 23:34:32 GMT -5
Eggman turned away from the monitor to answer the call. "Yes, welcome back. There's something that may interest you. And by interest, I mean infuriate. I am in sector E-5B." With nothing else, the doctor cut off the communication.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Jul 27, 2006 1:44:16 GMT -5
"... ... ..." Well that is just great.Metal turned back to the group of androids and robots behind him. "One of you make sure Bokkun gets to the maintenance bay," he said, glancing down at his still severed shoulder guard he'd been holding in his talon. With a roll of his eyes he walked off.
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Jul 27, 2006 6:00:24 GMT -5
Glancing at Selica, Ishnt decided it would be best if he took Bokkun before she could get at him. "Okay then... Come on, messenger robo." Picking up the robot, he loaded a map of the base and headed directly for the maintainence bay. And Eggman glared at the screen... That was Silver, wasn't it? Hopefully, Sonic couldn't clear his name that easy, and Silver would continue his attack... but Eggman couldn't be sure at this point.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Jul 28, 2006 1:52:54 GMT -5
Bokkun got rather shifty eyed and poked his face over Ishnt's shoulder. He blew a silent raspberry at Selica. "I don't like her," he whispered to the android carrying him. A trek later and Metal had arrived. "I am here," he announced as he stepped up beside Eggman. "Regrettably with my own bad news..." It was then his eyes drifted up to the monitor, spotting Sonic in battle with Silver and... a Sonic android... His face buried into his palm. "Permission to beat my face into a wall?"
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Post by Rix on Jul 28, 2006 17:34:48 GMT -5
Selica return's Bokkun's sentiment by pulling here eyelid down and sticking her tongue out at Bokkun, a gesture she saw some cartoon character do on TV.
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Jul 28, 2006 20:34:43 GMT -5
Eggman turned his head to Metal with a slightly confused look on his face. "If... you wish." Turning his chair so that he was directly facing Metal, he began his inquiry. "Bad news? I can see you've taken some damage. Was this machine more powerful than we had anticipated?"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Jul 28, 2006 22:55:13 GMT -5
Again he glanced at the talon holding his guard, then placed that arm into the small of his back. "He," the robot paused in aggravation. "Is durable to say the least. I learned that his full designation is SR-1412: Heat. He only seemed to attack using laser cannon. He did not give me the impression he had a very advanced AI either," his eyes drifted slightly in an annoyed fashion before refocusing on Eggman. "He retreated after damaging my turbine and eluded capture."
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Sipp
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Post by Sipp on Jul 28, 2006 23:36:17 GMT -5
SFL was silent.
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Jul 30, 2006 6:22:11 GMT -5
The doctor glared. "Indeed, this is unfortunate... This mockery will not be tolerated!" The doctor stood. "Talon's false honor will be no match for my TRUE honor. Hmph, he should have known this when he decided to challenge me! His public image is but a fascade. I, on the other hand, hold no false pretenses. And though he is the one who is held in the highest regard in public, wouldn't you say he has the least courage? Absolutely despicable..." The doctor paused. "Forgive me for thinking outloud. In any case, I take it you did not observe any weaknesses in the armor of this... 'Heat'. But regardless, what did you mean, regarding the AI? What did it seem like to you? I'm curious as to what kind of system this machine was running under..."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Jul 30, 2006 13:29:18 GMT -5
The robot shrugged. "As I had said, it was only an impression. He did not employ any sort of strategy and appeared very basic in his actions. All he did was shoot at me," he glanced at his exposed shoulder. "... Well, and tear off something I was rather attached to." A particular movement in the corner of his eye suddenly caught the metallix's attention, causing his head to snap toward the TV and his eyes to widen slightly. The images of Sonic being slammed, electrocuted and struggling against Silver having caught his attention. Sonic really seemed to be struggling. "... I am assuming that is not authorized."
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Aug 2, 2006 6:08:59 GMT -5
The doctor glanced at the screen. "Authorized? Hmph, not as such. I really wasn't expecting this robot to do so well against Sonic... But I wouldn't worry too much. That hedgehog's too tenacious to be taken down like this." He then turned back to Metal. "In any case, you need repairs. Which brings up something interesting... As long as you know about your nano-technology, it's no use hiding some of its applications from you. Perhaps it would be possible for you to repair yourself? You're welcome to give it a try, if you're interested."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Aug 2, 2006 18:04:33 GMT -5
Metal blinked and removed his arm from behind his back, turning his focus slightly inward. His eyes dimmed as he began scanning through strands of code in his software. "If I may be so bold," he asked as he did this. "Why are you talking to me like that anyway?"
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Aug 4, 2006 22:52:35 GMT -5
"Hm? What do you mean by that?" Watching the battle come to an end, Eggman turned back to Metal, dimming the monitor.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Aug 5, 2006 0:03:20 GMT -5
His brow arched slightly. "You told me yourself that it was unusual to speak to one of your creations on an even level, yet you continue to do so to me despite the fact that you never had before."
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Aug 5, 2006 0:17:26 GMT -5
Eggman blinked. "Ah. That." He paused. He hadn't really considered it since the conversation, and it had mainly been subconscious. But that didn't stop his 300 IQ from analyzing it on the spot. "Metal, I didn't design you with emotion, or free will, or anything that would make you more than a tool to carry out my orders. And though you retain the memories from that time... You are a different person now than you were then." "Of course, the word 'person' may not be technically accurate in that sentence, as it only applies to one of you. I can't imagine what it's like to undergo such a change, but you, Metal, are now a free-thinking being with emotions, capable of intellegent thoughts. You are a person, Metal, and deserving of the respect that one would afford to a living being." The doctor grinned. "Of course, I wouldn't put ANY living being quite on level with myself, but you are respectable, as you have demonstrated recently."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Aug 5, 2006 1:28:39 GMT -5
The metallix promptly stopped his scan, eyes lighting back up to normal as his full, baffled, attention was turned toward Eggman. "Oh." He blinked. "... I see." Another blink. He seemed to reel back slightly, causing the shoulder guard to slip out of his talon and clatter onto the floor. "Ah! Er, pardon me... my apologies..." he mumbled, quickly reaching down and snatching it back. He glanced at his hand as it had reached out and his eyes flickered slightly. One of his personal conflicts for a long time had been whether or not he could be considered a real person. If he was one. Between his own struggles and people constantly treating him like some glorified toaster it was something he had never been able to fully convince himself of. His eyes dimmed as he straightened back up. "I, er... That..." he stammered. "That really means a lot to me, sir."
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Post by Lans on Aug 5, 2006 22:31:59 GMT -5
At that moment, the base's communication systems piced up a transmission. "Unit Silver Sonic requesting base coordinates."
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Aug 6, 2006 0:32:28 GMT -5
"Ah, I have to take care of this." Activating a radio, Eggman began giving instructions. "This is Dr. Eggman. I'm tracking your coordinates now, and will give you directions to the base momentarily. By the way, I saw your little spectacle on the news. That was quite impressive, but do you think it may have jeopardized your mission?" Abruptly, he cut the mic, although he could still recieve messages from Silver, and turned to Metal. "This reminds me, were you able to determine whether or not this is the same Silver Sonic that I designed?"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Aug 6, 2006 0:48:11 GMT -5
A little mystified and astonished, Metal only just barely managed to realize the question he'd been asked. Snapping back to reality, his eyes dimmed again as he went back to his scan, lifting the guard up to where it had been severed from and holding it in place. "He informed me that you are indeed his original creator. But that was all the information I managed to acquire reguarding that." He paused, allowing that to hang in the air. "I do not trust him," he spoke, finally breaking the silence. "I spoke with him before I contacted you at the Egg Carrier. He did not leave me with a good impression."
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Post by Lans on Aug 6, 2006 20:02:42 GMT -5
"My mission is to capture Sonic the Hedgehog. He has merely eluded capture at present."
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Aug 6, 2006 22:45:40 GMT -5
"Hmm. Indeed, it is a bit suspicious, but I think it should be all right as long as we keep a close eye on him... We'll have to for now, or else he may become dangerous." Reopening the mic and performing a swift keystroke, Eggman began speaking again. "The base's coordinates have been sent to you. We shall discuss your mission more when you arrive."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Aug 7, 2006 0:00:16 GMT -5
The robot's eyes lit back up to normal, having found what he'd been looking for. He continued to hold his shoulder in place as it and his turbine slowly began mending. He glanced back up at Eggman with a look of skepticism, patiently waiting for him to cut the mic again before speaking. "Did you... really mean that?" he asked slowly. "You actually view me as a living person?"
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Post by Lans on Aug 7, 2006 0:21:55 GMT -5
"Aknowlaged." came Silver's reply over the radio before it went silent.
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Aug 7, 2006 0:49:52 GMT -5
"What would I gain to lie about such a thing?" He shrugged. "You may not technically be 'living', but you're sentient, have emotions, and make your own choices. The only difference between you and them, as far as I can tell, is that you are made of metal, and that you have not had as much TIME with these emotions. I don't know how it happened... But the results are fairly clear."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Aug 7, 2006 2:51:23 GMT -5
Metal went blank for a moment, trying to comprehend how he felt about this situation. There was an odd thrumming feeling. It was different from the restlessness he'd been putting up with, though... No, this was something entirely new... Briefly it caused his eyes to flash green. Which as a result caused confusion to start eating away at him. His gaze darted away. "I... wish to be alone. I need time to think. May I be excused?"
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Garland
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Post by Garland on Aug 7, 2006 3:17:30 GMT -5
"Ah? Certainly. Just be sure to remain on call, and report back shortly. You are excused."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Aug 7, 2006 4:07:47 GMT -5
"Yes, my Liege, thank you." He turned and started walking off, still clutching at his shoulder. He paused when he entered the door frame, going blank again. Then his eyes flickered green a couple more times and he marched off quickly.
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Post by Sipp on Aug 7, 2006 13:41:10 GMT -5
SFL was still standing there quietly. Some would wonder if he was still online...
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