((RP Thread))

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[istopfornothing.livejournal.com]

*Quick smiles a little, having expected the response.* She's a friend, Flash. Everyone here is a friend. Don't worry.

[timefreeze.livejournal.com]

*Flash still is a bit nervous, but decides that since everyone else is saying it's fine, then it probably is. Even if Steadfast's way of trying to calm him makes him worry even more.*

[sharpenedblades.livejournal.com]

*Metal shivers a little at the thought of being free. He's not sure what to think of it. He's never been free, even before Wind...* I'm free? Really? *He looks down a little.* I thought I was safe from Wind before... How do I know it's true now?

[lavender-wings.livejournal.com]

Because you're here with people who want you safe and Wind doesn't know you're here, or even where "here" is? Just for a start.

[pogo_boy]

*Quint smiles at Metal, trying to be reassuring* Yes, oniisan, you're free. Really. Wind's chip is gone, and you don't have to obey Wily any more either.

And, like Steadfast said, Wind doesn't even know about this place. Or a lot of the others I know about.

[sharpenedblades.livejournal.com]

*Metal smiles nervously.* That's good to know... Safe from Wind, for now at least.

*He seems to be a little shocked as the bit about Wily sinks in.* I don't have to obey Lord Wily? Why? Isn't that our purpose?

[pogo_boy]

*Quint's reminded of talking to Enker at the party he'd had, and isn't sure what to say to that. He just fidgets slightly*

[istopfornothing.livejournal.com]

*Quick sighs.* And this is exactly why we didn't try removing the fail-safes from Metal before. We were afraid that he might try to turn us and himself in for it. Then we'd all be... *He trails off, not wanting to finish the thought.* He's always been loyal.

[pogo_boy]

*Quint nods slightly* Enker is too. *Since Flash and Metal, and possibly Quick and Air, wouldn't know, he adds* My older brother. RKN001.

*he fidgets again and looks to Metal* You can't go back, oniisan. None of us can.

[sharpenedblades.livejournal.com]

*Metal sounds a bit more frightened at hearing this.* Can't go back? But we have to go back. That's what we're supposed to do. We belong to Lord Wily. That is our place. How can we not go back?

[pogo_boy]

*Quint fidgets* One reason is that he doesn't want us any more. I was thrown out with the trash. Literally.

By the time there was any chance that I could go back and maybe not be destroyed for it, I didn't want to. I.. never really liked some of the things we had to do.

But more than that, I'd found out that I can do more to keep my brothers safe if I stay kind of on the outside of things. And I care a lot more about them than I do about Wily.

[lavender-wings.livejournal.com]

Ah, Metal... *Steadfast presses her lips together - she feels for him.*

If you go back, it won't be safe for you or your brothers. I understand you want to be with Dr. Wily. But... Just because someone made you, doesn't mean he owns you. *She silently wonders how often she'll have to give that lecture.* How about you stay with the others for a bit? Watch how they live, see what else you can be other than the possession of some squishie. See all options before you make your decision.

Give yourself time... But one thing - *her expression turns stern* I'd appreciate if you didn't endanger your brothers while doing so.

[morethanafan.livejournal.com]

*Air sounds as though he feels a little guilty for doing this, but...* Metal, you can't go back. The fail-safes are gone. If Wily knew, he'd have you recycled or worse... He might even give you right back to Wind. He gave me to Wind already, without even knowing that mine are gone. I'm sorry.

((Wanted to fix a grammar error I made...))

[sharpenedblades.livejournal.com]

*Metal cringes a bit at both the idea that he would be possibly doing something to harm his brothers by returning and that returning would possibly cause him to be one of Wind's toys again. He sounds scared.* So I don't really have much of a choice, do I? I betray my creator one way, and the other way I go back to Wind...

[pogo_boy]

Wily already betrayed us with the way he treats us. It's not as bad where I'm from, but it's still not right. And the way it is where you're from... He doesn't deserve any of you.

[http://users.livejournal.com/ballade_/]

*Ballade's actually been quiet, but now he smiles at Metal* It's ok. It's only scary for a while, then it gets better.

[sharpenedblades.livejournal.com]

He created us. It's his right to treat us as he wishes. What right do we have to question? But now... I don't even have a choice. I can't go back to the possibility that Wind would get me... *He shivers a bit.* I'd rather be recycled outright than face that again. At least the pain would be over with faster. Wouldn't have to be afraid anymore either...

[pogo_boy]

*Quint's reminded again of Enker, and for a brief moment wishes his older brother were here. Which, he knows, would be a bad idea, since Enker would likely agree with Metal on the matter of loyalty.*

*He sighs, and hugs Quick instead, snuggling slightly and just not wanting to be 'alone' at the moment*

It's not that bad. Really. We're safe this way. He can't hurt us any more. That matters too, oniisan.

It's better this way. I still try to help my brothers. I wouldn't be able to if I went back. It wouldn't help anything.

*He sounds as much as if he's trying to convince himself as if he's trying to convince Metal*

[istopfornothing.livejournal.com]

*Quick smiles a little at Quint, before glaring at Metal.* Would you at least give us a chance, Metal? We aren't going to just let you go back, you know. I don't want to lose another brother.

[http://users.livejournal.com/ballade_/]

*Ballade just gives Metal a puzzled look* Being scared or hurt can get better, though. Being destroyed never does.

[sharpenedblades.livejournal.com]

*Metal sounds a little uneasy.* Being safe sounds like a good thing... And going back would only make Wind happy. *After a bit of nervous hesitation* I guess I'll have to give it a try, Quick. It can't be worse at least.

[pogo_boy]

*Quint smiled shyly* Being safe is a good thing.

[http://users.livejournal.com/ballade_/]

*Ballade grins* Nobody here wants to make Wind happy. He just kinda pisses everyone off...

[istopfornothing.livejournal.com]

*Quick smiles a bit.* Good to hear, Metal. I don't want Wind to have you any more than I want the bastard to have Air.

[sharpenedblades.livejournal.com]

*Metal still is a little uneasy.* I've never really been safe before. We all knew Lord Wily would sometimes do things on a whim. He recycled more than one of us "because he could". And Wind has made things worse...