Garland
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King of the Ring
Impertinent fools. I, Garland, will knock you all down!
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Post by Garland on Oct 11, 2006 0:28:50 GMT -5
"What is going on down there?! Logik! Respond!" Ishnt still did not disarm his cannon, glaring past Logik at Metal. The android too took a defensive stance, watching to see if Metal planned to attack again. "What the hell were you thinking?! Did you really let your emotions get ahold of you like that? Or, what, are you programmed to attack other soldiers in the Empire?"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 12, 2006 23:18:10 GMT -5
For a moment, it seemed as though the metallix was going to explode with fury as his talons rolled themselves back into fists and his eyes continued to glow fiercely. Then something changed. It was subtle, but something had clicked in his mind. Very slowly his eyes returned to their normal intensity and he began to lower himself back onto the ground. However, the glare he had held the entire time never ceased to leave as he switched his focus between the three ES. Lifting one arm he examined the now partially singed paint. His eyes narrowed. "Humph. I will be in the maintenance facility," he said, turning abruptly and walking off in the direction he had been initially heading in the first place.
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Post by Rix on Oct 13, 2006 12:46:36 GMT -5
Selica growled and threw whatever sort of small object she could find on the ground at him; not really to hit him, but more as an angry gesture of dismissal. "Yeah, you'd better walk away, Gramps!" She turned around and began walking in the direction of Eggman's office in a huff.
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Post by Raki on Oct 13, 2006 13:05:22 GMT -5
The motobug gave Selicia a dirty look, then rolled after Metal. "Chirp?"
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Sipp
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Batman
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Post by Sipp on Oct 15, 2006 15:14:27 GMT -5
"My liege... Metal Sonic, Selica, and Ishnt were fighting... they hath stopped... I appologize for the delays, I was trying to stop them"
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Sora
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The Prodigal Son
RK is thinking...
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Post by Sora on Oct 16, 2006 22:52:39 GMT -5
RK just lay there... every now and then he would twitch.
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Garland
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King of the Ring
Impertinent fools. I, Garland, will knock you all down!
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Post by Garland on Oct 20, 2006 0:08:13 GMT -5
"What?! ...one moment." Eggman opened the communication with Maze back up. "I'm afraid I won't be able to send the support as quickly as I had hoped. I'd reccomend not counting on backup for a while yet." Switching that off, he returned to the channel connected to the room the ES series were in. "All of you, report to me IMMEDIATELY!"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 20, 2006 0:35:07 GMT -5
"Like, no problemo." And Metal stopped mid-stride then slouched forward. Resisting the urge to mutter he switched directions and began heading toward where he'd been instructed, keeping as much distance as he could from the others, as well as avoiding looking at any of them.
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Post by Rix on Oct 20, 2006 1:35:30 GMT -5
Selica, already on the way in, was the first to arrive. She leaned against the wall in a huff, all the scratches still visible from the fight. She turns her head and scoffs. "He started it. Scrap him."
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Sipp
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Batman
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Post by Sipp on Oct 20, 2006 18:05:24 GMT -5
"Enough, my lady!" SFL's voice had a commanding tone to it. He walked with them, and then, when in Eggman's presence, respectfully kneeled and awaited the next command.
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Garland
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King of the Ring
Impertinent fools. I, Garland, will knock you all down!
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Post by Garland on Oct 21, 2006 2:30:04 GMT -5
Ishnt entered silently, wondering what would happen next... Eggman glared at the robots. "I have been betrayed by my creations before, but never has a robot who professed loyalty to me attacked ANOTHER robot that professed loyalty to me! It seems that my attempt to create human-like AIs was a complete success, because only a human could act so irrationally! And Metal, though you think as a living being as well, I'd expect you to avoid such conflict, at least based on your usually more-or-less collected personality!" He paused. "Now, tell me why it was so essential that you four begin a fight. I will decide what to do after I have heard the story."
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 21, 2006 2:58:25 GMT -5
The robot continued to keep his distance from the three androids. His eyes had settled on the floor as he entered silently and probed at his thoughts. He had acted irrationally. He was under tension and under normal circumstances would have handled the situation much differently. He knew he was in serious trouble, that much was blatantly obvious. He was in a precarious situation and the load of blame was all on him. Even though he recognized this simple little fact, it was a bitter pill and did little to calm his still burning agitation. So what would he do. Lie about it? Make excuses? Oh no. Maybe with another person, but not with Eggman. He was already in enough trouble. There was only one reasonable course of action he could take, and it strung and irritated him. He looked up at the doctor. "My reasoning is merely an excuse, and an excuse is something that I will not give. I am the one who struck first, therefore I am the one at fault and will take responsibility for my actions. Do what you see fit with me."
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Post by Rix on Oct 21, 2006 3:01:05 GMT -5
Selica went through an extensive list in her mind of what she hoped his punishment would be.
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Sipp
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Batman
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Post by Sipp on Oct 21, 2006 3:07:41 GMT -5
"A noble endeavour, my liege - to take responsibility. However, it is not thy fault alone - verily the lady Selica, sir Robo Knuckles, and Sir Ishnt were also to blame. Thou cannot hope to shoulder the entire burden on your own - it would be unjust."
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Garland
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King of the Ring
Impertinent fools. I, Garland, will knock you all down!
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Post by Garland on Oct 22, 2006 3:40:35 GMT -5
"I didn't do anything! Metal attacked Selica, and I fired in retaliation!" "ENOUGH! So, Metal, you struck first? I doubt you would strike without any reason whatsoever. What led up to this, I wonder?" The Eggman tapped his finger on his opposite arm, waiting for an explation.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 22, 2006 4:04:09 GMT -5
Metal's eyes went down to the floor again, traveled over to look at the ES bots, then settled back on Eggman. He wanted to cringe so badly, but he was determined not to allow the quickly building anxiety in him show, not to mention how badly a blow he was dealing to his own ego. "... Stress," he paused "Over recent events. I wanted to be alone and was instead provoked by Selica, Ishnt and RK," he paused again, his eyes shifting back to the floor and narrowed. "... As I said. My reasons are merely an excuse."
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Post by Rix on Oct 22, 2006 4:38:43 GMT -5
Whilst Metal looked at the floor, Selica made several silent gestures to Eggman suggesting that Metal was going crazy.
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Sipp
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Post by Sipp on Oct 23, 2006 0:00:27 GMT -5
SFL made a disapproving face at Selica, but otherwise did nothing.
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Garland
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King of the Ring
Impertinent fools. I, Garland, will knock you all down!
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Post by Garland on Oct 23, 2006 23:32:33 GMT -5
"RK, you say?" Glancing at Selica, then back at Metal, and then turning to the group again, Eggman paused. "The rest of you are dismissed. I would like to continue speaking with you, Metal, however." Ishnt looked for a moment as though he wished to protest, but finding nothing to say, turned and exited the room.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 24, 2006 0:56:18 GMT -5
The robot's eyes darted back over to the other three one more time before nodding his head slightly forward. "Yes my liege."
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Post by Rix on Oct 24, 2006 4:56:10 GMT -5
Selica walked out the door, sticking her tongue out at Metal. As soon as she was out of sight, her jet could be heard kicking immediately into action.
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Sipp
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Post by Sipp on Oct 24, 2006 13:35:44 GMT -5
Sir Ffuzzy Logik bowed and exited.
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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 Oct 24, 2006 23:49:47 GMT -5
"Now... Are you more comfortable, perhaps?" Eggman rubbed his chin in thought. "I have to say, Metal, that I am disappointed in your actions. It seems that no major harm has been done, but this is still something I'd rather avoid seeing again in the future. Therefore... Hrrrm." He paused and readjusted the goggles on his head. "I would put you under temporarily surveilance for your punishment, but the last time I attempted that, it didn't work out, shall we say. Speaking of which, you said that RK has reappeared. Can you tell me more about that?"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 25, 2006 20:23:33 GMT -5
"For what it is worth, I do apologize for the disturbance," Metal paused then, taking in Eggman's question with a bit of curiosity and concern. "You did not know he had returned? I would have assumed so by his upgraded appearance. He had apparently overloaded himself when I was confronting Selica. To my knowledge he is still laying where he fell. He had been speaking bizarrely before then, however."
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Garland
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King of the Ring
Impertinent fools. I, Garland, will knock you all down!
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Post by Garland on Oct 28, 2006 1:42:08 GMT -5
"What?! UPGRADED?! I didn't allow any upgrades! Modification of an Eggman machine without my consent is against international law! Or it will be, once I rule the world!" Eggman stood up, stretching a bit. "Anyway, it's about time to draw this little respite to a close. I have work to do!" Before leaving the room, he stopped. "Ah, but don't think you're getting off with a simple apology. This time, I am putting you under the surveilance of one of the ES series until further notice. Considering you and Selica apparently get along about as well as oil and water, and Logik is so respectful that I think you could grow to tolerate him, I am putting you under the surveilance of Ishntknew. I'm going to deal with RK, so could you inform him of my decision?" Without waiting for a response, the doctor exited.
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 29, 2006 1:22:41 GMT -5
Metal jolted slightly as he watched the doctor leave. His head jerked to the side and stomped one foot into the floor. "I do not need a babysitter!" he hissed as soon as he was sure he couldn't be heard. And having to TELL Ishnt this HIMSELF? That was just rubbing salt into the wound! He clenched his fists and stood there stewing furiously, deeply considering just walking off and forgetting the whole thing. He winced at that thought. Yeah. Like he needed to get himself into more trouble. Resigning with an irritated growl, he opened his him link and attempted to contact the android in question <Ishnt. Where are you.> he asked bluntly.
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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 Oct 29, 2006 5:33:06 GMT -5
"What? Metal?" Ishnt paused. "I'm en route to rec room A. Are you done talking to the doctor? Did he decide what your punishment is? Are you on janitorial duty, maybe?"
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Post by Jamie Lee on Oct 29, 2006 5:46:57 GMT -5
<... Yes. And it is not janitorial duty,> he hissed sharply. <I will be meeting you at your destination.> Already the robot had begun to glide off in that direction.
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Sipp
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Post by Sipp on Oct 29, 2006 13:01:22 GMT -5
Logik, in the meantime, was doing a battle simulation.
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Sora
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The Prodigal Son
RK is thinking...
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Post by Sora on Oct 29, 2006 23:29:52 GMT -5
RK was short circuted by holding in his EMP blast, but his backup power eventually came to life, allowing him to activate his main systems giving him the ability to talk, but not move. He lay there trying to examine his situation, noticing that his brothers and sister had left him there. This saddened RK, and made him feel unwanted here but something else caught his attention. His scanners were picking up a Biological lifeform in his vecinity. Only one lifeform could be moving about in this base, unless Sonic figured out where it was, but that being unlikely, RK attempted to confirm his guess. "M....M...mas..ter Eggm..an?"
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