*Quick frowns.* He knows what happened to the Shadow of where I'm from? *He sighs.* I just don't want Air to run into another version of your brother like he did in the Nexus. I honestly think the shock of that is what made Air lose control to that stupid chip. Would've happened eventually, but that made it sooner. Wait, that reminds me of something...
*Quick raises his voice so Air can hear.* Air, where's Con Brio?
*Air looks over at Quick.* I left him in the Nexus. Didn't think it was safe to bring him with on a rescue mission. *He looks back at the screen, watching the progress.*
I thought it would be easier to tell him than risk him finding out as a nasty surprise. *Elec frowns and looks uneasy* I found out what happened to.. well, let's just say Wind didn't keep his mouth shut the first time he saw me. I didn't want Shadow to find out the same way.
*Blues almost looks a little surprised* Rock's first trip into the Nexus he returned extremely confused and more than a little upset, and babbling about an alternate of Airman who was afraid of him.
*he shakes his head slightly* I should have guessed, really.
*Quint is glad for something to focus on as a distraction from wondering about Flash and Metal. He looks up at Air* Your metool? That's what you named it?
Do you want me to go back and see if I can find it, 'niisan? Would it come with me if I tried to bring it to you?
*Quick looks a bit uncomfortable.* Your universe's Shadow doesn't know how it happened, does he? If anything, that makes it worse...
*Quick sounds a bit angry as he responds to Blues.* Did Rock mention the bit about how he brought out his armor to deal with Air the violent way when he was only asking for help naming that mettool?
*Air sighs as he continues watching the CR do its work.* Yea, that's what I named the little guy. I call it CB for short though. I'm honestly not sure if it would listen to you. I wasn't responsible for that part of the programming. Quick's friend did that. It's alright; I'll just find Con Brio later.
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No, he doesn't. It's enough of a surprise that it happened at all. He's the only one besides Forte and Gospel who has never been sent to the Gallery where we're from, so finding a universe where Wily wanted rid of him like that... I'm not sure how he's really taking it yet.
Still, if it came down to finding out because I told him after we fought his alternate, or finding out because he's in the nexus and meets up with his alternate - or Wind, I'd rather just tell him.
*Blues' response is completely calm, betraying nothing of what he thinks of the situation* No, but he mentioned putting it away when Air didn't attack him like he'd expected, so it's easy to guess he must have put it on at some point. Likely as soon as he saw one of you. It's habit.
Odds are it was all a mixup, and one that wasn't good for anyone involved.
*Quick shakes his head sadly.* Make sure he's alright, Elec. I'm going to refrain from giving the exact circumstances, though. If just to save you from the discomfort that thinking about it might cause. Besides, it was bad enough when I scared the hell out of my alternate from your universe...
*Quick sighs, deciding that it might be better not to push things. Blues did have a point at least.* Nothing happened, fortunately. The anti violence shield prevented it. I wouldn't have wanted even Rock to have to deal with one of us chipped without knowing what was going on. If there had been fighting, Wind's toy would have taken over. That chip was bad enough to take down with help. I don't know how well your brother would have done...
*Elec nods* Quick got over it. Explains why he checked the Gallery a few times though. And asked for Bubble to be let out...
*he hesitates before adding* You don't have to worry about running into our Quick or Crash for a while. They made a bit too much trouble with another of their pranks and they're back in the Gallery for a while.
Considering he came back in a state of near-shock, I don't think I'd want to know.
*Blues says no more on that subject.*
I'll admit I'm curious about my alternate, though. I always had my reasons for not killing Al, but.. *Blues scowls for a moment, the expression almost looking out of place since he normally looks so calm* .. what I heard on that recording would have crossed the line.
*Quick winces a little, thinking of exactly what might have happened in the same situation with the Wily of his own universe.* Hope those two didn't get themselves into too much trouble. I actually liked your universe's Quick once I got used to him. He's just like I was when I was first activated... Didn't really get to talk to your universe's Crash.
*Quick sighs.* Rock reacted that badly? Hmm... As for your alternate, Blues... *Quick seems rather annoyed now.* Hate to say it, but I think the only one who knows those reasons is him. *bitterly* Not that he was ever around for those...
*Air laughs quietly.* I actually took your advice with the idea of using a music related name, Quint. It actually means with liveliness or spirit. It certainly lives up to the name sometimes. *He shifts his attention back to the screen. Not too long until Crash is done, and then they get to the hard ones.*
It would have been worse if Wily'd seen what they'd done with all that tapioca pudding, but luckily most of it was cleaned up before he noticed anything. He might not have noticed at all if not for some of the noise.
They'll be back eventually. Or at least Quick will. His speed makes him too useful on some missions, and the only other one that fast is Turbo. And Turbo's too loud.
*Elec smiles slightly* Crash? Short attention span and an enormous talent for mischief. If we were supposed to humiliate Megaman instead of destroy him, Crash would have suceeded easily. I have no doubts whatsoever we would have seen Mega painted bright pink, pantsed, tied to a flagpole, or something embarrasing.
*Quint smiles, though he feels a little silly he didn't know it was a musical term.* Most of the metools I've seen don't seem to have much of a personality. I guess CB is really special.
*Quick just stares.* Why do I get the feeling I really don't want to know exactly what those two did? Why did Wily let both of them out if they would cause so much trouble together, anyways? *after a short pause* And who's Turbo?
*Quick frowns. The Blues of their universe had always been a bit insistent that they needed to earn their freedom.* Don't apologize. It's not needed... Wait a minute, there's a chibi alternate of you? That sounds interesting.* He reaches down to pet Tango some more, since she seemed to want the attention.*
*Air chuckles.* CB's been modified a good bit from being a standard mettool. I didn't do the personality, but the little guy sure does have one. He didn't really even start this until after the chip incident. I mean, he was trying to warn him off of coming near me earlier in the Nexus. *Air shivers a little as he thinks back to what happened.*
Our Quick got Wily very drunk. Apparently drunk enough he forgot Quick was out when he agreed to let Crash out... and he's been so busy with Zero he just didn't notice when he sobered up. Until the mess. They actually weren't supposed to be out at the same time again, after what they did with Sakugarne. *He doesn't say how much trouble the pair were in for all of that. The things that happened to them sometimes seemed insignifigant compared to the little bit of that recording he'd heard.*
Zeta Squadron, DWN056. *Elec looks briefly uncomfortable at the idea of telling another Quick about Turbo, since he was used to the two not getting along at all* He's supposed to be faster than you. He's definately louder.
*This Blues is nearly as insistant on that point, but the recording had disturbed him. He could ignore the beatings, choke chips, and other 'horrors' of the Skull Castle in his own universe - sometimes the best incentives were the negative ones. But how would they have a chance to develop past the limits of their programming if they were destroyed?*
*He's glad to switch the subject to the chibi* Yup. Cute little kid, about this tall. *Blues holds a hand a short distance from the ground* Whistles, likes cookies, and tries to act far too grown up. Demanding little fellow, too. Really, he should have fun while he has the chance.
There's a Chibi-Mega in the Nexus somewhere too. And if either of them shoot you, you temporarily turn chibi. *Blues chuckles* Rock still wants to find the kid again and see if he can copy that weapon...
*Quint's still smiling* I guess he likes you then. That's very protective for a metool.
*He's not sure if he should ask, but thinking back now, the curiosity is getting to him* Um, I wasn't paying much attention when I showed up because of what he was saying but... was Tango sitting on his head?
((Note to self - when you c+p something to reply to it because the post is further up the thread, remember to delete when you finish your reply... *embarrassed*))
*Tango purrs happily and enjoys the attention, then hears herself mentioned and looks over*
Mrow! *Tango almost seems to grin. Of course she'd been sitting on Wind's head. With her tail she draws a frowny-face on the dirt floor of the cave, and then sits on it.*
*Quick just stares at Elec.* He should be grateful he didn't pull something like that with my universe's Wily... That would just be asking to be recycled. *He smirks.* So Wind's little crew is going to be replaced eventually with any luck. I wish I could see the look on his face when he figures out he's expendable.
*Quick laughs.* So I should probably be careful if I see little versions of either you or Mega in the nexus. *He gets a rather amused grin of his face.* Almost makes me want to actually run into them just to see that.
*Air sounds rather cheerful now, trying to push earlier out of mind.* Honestly, that's CB's purpose. Well, more of it's keep an eye on me, and if things get too out of hand, call the others. I like having CB around though.
*Air pauses, now a bit uneasy.* Yes, Tango was on his head. Might have been part of what angered him so much. He hates being embarrassed or mocked. Causes him to do things like earlier. *Air perks up a bit, watching the progress. Just about to finish, it looks like to Air.*
((Ugh. What is it about the darn metool that makes it so I can keep pronouns straight? Keep finding myself swapping between he and it...))
I just wonder how he got the liquor to 'bribe' Wily with.
*Elec nods* We're quite a few past Epsilon, but I think a few things are different. Dr. Wily didn't make them in our universe. He was too busy to make designs of his own that time, because he was already working on Forte.
If he doesn't catch on when Forte's activated, he might wind up a chew toy for Gospel. Then again, I don't think I want to imagine what your world's Forte would be like. Ours is enough of an arrogant punk.
And even if Forte won't exist in your world, there's Zeta Squadron, and then Eta and Theta.
I don't think our Wind's been out of the Gallery for years.
*Blues actually grins, and seems to be trying not to laugh* Oh, they're worth it. I just wish I'd had a camera when Chibi-Proto wandered over to Roll and an alternate of Kalinka and demanded hugs.
The last I saw of him they were plotting to feed him ice cream. Made sure to leave before Kalli saw me, though. It could have been awkward. *he shakes his head slightly, the smile faltering for a moment* That one was only fourteen, and I'm used to her being twenty-one now.
*the smile returns as he avoids that topic* I let Chibi-Mega shoot me. It took three days to wear off. Interesting experience.
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*Quick raises his voice so Air can hear.* Air, where's Con Brio?
*Air looks over at Quick.* I left him in the Nexus. Didn't think it was safe to bring him with on a rescue mission. *He looks back at the screen, watching the progress.*
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*he shakes his head slightly* I should have guessed, really.
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Do you want me to go back and see if I can find it, 'niisan? Would it come with me if I tried to bring it to you?
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*Quick sounds a bit angry as he responds to Blues.* Did Rock mention the bit about how he brought out his armor to deal with Air the violent way when he was only asking for help naming that mettool?
*Air sighs as he continues watching the CR do its work.* Yea, that's what I named the little guy. I call it CB for short though. I'm honestly not sure if it would listen to you. I wasn't responsible for that part of the programming. Quick's friend did that. It's alright; I'll just find Con Brio later.
((I really need to remember to stop reading what I think should be there instead of what's really there when proofreading. *sigh*))
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Still, if it came down to finding out because I told him after we fought his alternate, or finding out because he's in the nexus and meets up with his alternate - or Wind, I'd rather just tell him.
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Odds are it was all a mixup, and one that wasn't good for anyone involved.
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*Quick sighs, deciding that it might be better not to push things. Blues did have a point at least.* Nothing happened, fortunately. The anti violence shield prevented it. I wouldn't have wanted even Rock to have to deal with one of us chipped without knowing what was going on. If there had been fighting, Wind's toy would have taken over. That chip was bad enough to take down with help. I don't know how well your brother would have done...
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*he hesitates before adding* You don't have to worry about running into our Quick or Crash for a while. They made a bit too much trouble with another of their pranks and they're back in the Gallery for a while.
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My name's actually from the musical term 'quintet', but I have no idea why, since there's only one of me.
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*Blues says no more on that subject.*
I'll admit I'm curious about my alternate, though. I always had my reasons for not killing Al, but.. *Blues scowls for a moment, the expression almost looking out of place since he normally looks so calm* .. what I heard on that recording would have crossed the line.
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*Quick sighs.* Rock reacted that badly? Hmm... As for your alternate, Blues... *Quick seems rather annoyed now.* Hate to say it, but I think the only one who knows those reasons is him. *bitterly* Not that he was ever around for those...
*Air laughs quietly.* I actually took your advice with the idea of using a music related name, Quint. It actually means with liveliness or spirit. It certainly lives up to the name sometimes. *He shifts his attention back to the screen. Not too long until Crash is done, and then they get to the hard ones.*
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They'll be back eventually. Or at least Quick will. His speed makes him too useful on some missions, and the only other one that fast is Turbo. And Turbo's too loud.
*Elec smiles slightly* Crash? Short attention span and an enormous talent for mischief. If we were supposed to humiliate Megaman instead of destroy him, Crash would have suceeded easily. I have no doubts whatsoever we would have seen Mega painted bright pink, pantsed, tied to a flagpole, or something embarrasing.
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*He pats Quick on the sholder* Sorry.
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*Quick frowns. The Blues of their universe had always been a bit insistent that they needed to earn their freedom.* Don't apologize. It's not needed... Wait a minute, there's a chibi alternate of you? That sounds interesting.* He reaches down to pet Tango some more, since she seemed to want the attention.*
*Air chuckles.* CB's been modified a good bit from being a standard mettool. I didn't do the personality, but the little guy sure does have one. He didn't really even start this until after the chip incident. I mean, he was trying to warn him off of coming near me earlier in the Nexus. *Air shivers a little as he thinks back to what happened.*
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Zeta Squadron, DWN056. *Elec looks briefly uncomfortable at the idea of telling another Quick about Turbo, since he was used to the two not getting along at all* He's supposed to be faster than you. He's definately louder.
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destroyed?*
*He's glad to switch the subject to the chibi* Yup. Cute little kid, about this tall. *Blues holds a hand a short distance from the ground* Whistles, likes cookies, and tries to act far too grown up. Demanding little fellow, too. Really, he should have fun while he has the chance.
There's a Chibi-Mega in the Nexus somewhere too. And if either of them shoot you, you temporarily turn chibi. *Blues chuckles* Rock still wants to find the kid again and see if he can copy that weapon...
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*He's not sure if he should ask, but thinking back now, the curiosity is getting to him* Um, I wasn't paying much attention when I showed up because of what he was saying but... was Tango sitting on his head?
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Mrow! *Tango almost seems to grin. Of course she'd been sitting on Wind's head. With her tail she draws a frowny-face on the dirt floor of the cave, and then sits on it.*
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*Quick laughs.* So I should probably be careful if I see little versions of either you or Mega in the nexus. *He gets a rather amused grin of his face.* Almost makes me want to actually run into them just to see that.
*Air sounds rather cheerful now, trying to push earlier out of mind.* Honestly, that's CB's purpose. Well, more of it's keep an eye on me, and if things get too out of hand, call the others. I like having CB around though.
*Air pauses, now a bit uneasy.* Yes, Tango was on his head. Might have been part of what angered him so much. He hates being embarrassed or mocked. Causes him to do things like earlier. *Air perks up a bit, watching the progress. Just about to finish, it looks like to Air.*
((Ugh. What is it about the darn metool that makes it so I can keep pronouns straight? Keep finding myself swapping between he and it...))
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*Elec nods* We're quite a few past Epsilon, but I think a few things are different. Dr. Wily didn't make them in our universe. He was too busy to make designs of his own that time, because he was already working on Forte.
If he doesn't catch on when Forte's activated, he might wind up a chew toy for Gospel. Then again, I don't think I want to imagine what your world's Forte would be like. Ours is enough of an arrogant punk.
And even if Forte won't exist in your world, there's Zeta Squadron, and then Eta and Theta.
I don't think our Wind's been out of the Gallery for years.
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The last I saw of him they were plotting to feed him ice cream. Made sure to leave before Kalli saw me, though. It could have been awkward. *he shakes his head slightly, the smile faltering for a moment* That one was only fourteen, and I'm used to her being twenty-one now.
*the smile returns as he avoids that topic* I let Chibi-Mega shoot me. It took three days to wear off. Interesting experience.
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