ㅤㅤMaster X?
ㅤㅤ⌜ Frozen suddenly. Stood upright and at attention, although no sign of whom he assumed was the tyrant was present. Just . . . this X. Uncertain, however, if it was a hologram, or a true Cyber Elf. ⌟
ㅤㅤ Certainly not, Sir.
ㅤ
ㅤㅤ⌜ Stopping his scratching — ⌟
ㅤㅤTHAT VOICE! Who's there??
ㅤ
ㅤㅤMaster X?
ㅤㅤ⌜ Frozen suddenly. Stood upright and at attention, although no sign of whom he assumed was the tyrant was present. Just . . . this X. Uncertain, however, if it was a hologram, or a true Cyber Elf. ⌟
ㅤㅤ Certainly not, Sir.
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ㅤㅤ⌜ clutching a feather toy in his jaws. Huffing and puffing. ⌟
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ㅤㅤ⌜ clutching a feather toy in his jaws. Huffing and puffing. ⌟
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ㅤ‘ You'd want me to keep this from Master X? ’
ㅤㅤ⌜ A mumble to himself, torn. Between his loyalty to Neo Arcadia itself and swearing to Harpuia, there was a rift wedged, and it was beginning to form faster than he anticipated.
ㅤㅤThe fear spoken was present in his eyes. ⌟
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Master X is . . . not fond of me. I fear him. ❞
✧【 ` Especially due to my traitorous acts ` . 】
ㅤ‘ You'd want me to keep this from Master X? ’
ㅤㅤ⌜ A mumble to himself, torn. Between his loyalty to Neo Arcadia itself and swearing to Harpuia, there was a rift wedged, and it was beginning to form faster than he anticipated.
ㅤㅤThe fear spoken was present in his eyes. ⌟
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ㅤㅤ⌜ Such a look had never been present so clearly ; surges of charge bring the tips of his claws to twitch. To see the head of their command torn down, shaken up, / defeated / — not even speak of Zero had disrupted him this bad.
ㅤㅤAnd why Master X of all Reploids? ⌟
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✧ ❝ . . . ❞
✧【 He doesn't flinch, he doesn't even look offended, for a split second, the sage appears defeated. 】
✧ ❝ You' he surprised, Flauclaws. ❞
ㅤ‘ That's NOT true! ’
ㅤㅤ⌜ The words barrel out without him giving it a second chance of thought. Taken aback by his own words, but, it doesn't stop him from speaking again, ⌟
ㅤ‘ Forgive me for speaking out of line, Master Harpuia. I just cannot believe it to be true. ’
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ㅤㅤ⌜ Such a look had never been present so clearly ; surges of charge bring the tips of his claws to twitch. To see the head of their command torn down, shaken up, / defeated / — not even speak of Zero had disrupted him this bad.
ㅤㅤAnd why Master X of all Reploids? ⌟
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ㅤ‘ That's NOT true! ’
ㅤㅤ⌜ The words barrel out without him giving it a second chance of thought. Taken aback by his own words, but, it doesn't stop him from speaking again, ⌟
ㅤ‘ Forgive me for speaking out of line, Master Harpuia. I just cannot believe it to be true. ’
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✧【 Crestfallen expressions, a moment of hesitation clear within the harpy — but, lips part to speak, an instance of blame upon himself. 】
✧ ❝ Master X did so, I . . . I fear I wasn't good enough for his liking. ❞
ㅤㅤ⌜ Once overjoyed expressions had now crestfallen, the whirrs of triangular ears drooping, ⌟
ㅤ‘ — . . . harmed. ’
ㅤㅤ⌜ The last of it comes barely as a hiss, ⌟
ㅤ‘ You . . . — Who did this to you, Sir? ’
ㅤ
ㅤ‘ That's NOT true! ’
ㅤㅤ⌜ The words barrel out without him giving it a second chance of thought. Taken aback by his own words, but, it doesn't stop him from speaking again, ⌟
ㅤ‘ Forgive me for speaking out of line, Master Harpuia. I just cannot believe it to be true. ’
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ㅤ‘ I hoped to find you in this place relatively un — ’
ㅤㅤ⌜ Feet skid to a stop, digging hooked claws into the earth to keep himself from barreling onto the Guardian. Ah, but, that wasn't the only reason he'd come to stop so fast. ⌟
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✧ ❝ Ah, Flauclaws — ❞
✧【 A voice familiar calls to the sage, a mix of both comfort and an unnerved sense befalls him. A tugged frown, even under the strong front put forth ; body turns to reveal damage not dealt with quite yet : an injured arm, patched at best. 】
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ㅤㅤ⌜ A side profile of proud wings compliment a familiar form, and at once, Panter's shifted to all fours, zipping to the Guardian's side. ⌟
ㅤ‘ Master Harpuia! There you are! ’
ㅤ
ㅤ‘ I hoped to find you in this place relatively un — ’
ㅤㅤ⌜ Feet skid to a stop, digging hooked claws into the earth to keep himself from barreling onto the Guardian. Ah, but, that wasn't the only reason he'd come to stop so fast. ⌟
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ㅤㅤYou've a shortage once?
ㅤㅤ⌜ Pouring cautious bits into his mouth. ⌟
ㅤㅤ. . . You're lucky to come back from it.
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ㅤㅤYou've a shortage once?
ㅤㅤ⌜ Pouring cautious bits into his mouth. ⌟
ㅤㅤ. . . You're lucky to come back from it.
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ㅤㅤ⌜ Run - in after run - in turned up with little reward. Restless he was, uncertain to seek his superior in this strange new world — any familiarity would've been comforting . . .
ㅤㅤA flash of green catches his eye, ears perking straight up and whipping his head it's way. ⌟
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ㅤㅤ⌜ Run - in after run - in turned up with little reward. Restless he was, uncertain to seek his superior in this strange new world — any familiarity would've been comforting . . .
ㅤㅤA flash of green catches his eye, ears perking straight up and whipping his head it's way. ⌟
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ㅤㅤ⌜ Optics round, shrunken in disbelief. Nonetheless does the Reploid's nervousness begin to die down, shoulders slumping with an exhaled shame. ⌟
ㅤㅤThe effort is appreciated.
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( Dragon has to remain calm, because otherwise, neither of them would be. )
I'll ask around and see if anyone knows where he is, and I will tell you as soon as I find anything out.
ㅤㅤBut if I have somehow traversed to the past —
ㅤㅤ⌜ Panic, for a moment, joined by a frustrated growl, ⌟
ㅤㅤ. . . I only want Master Harpuia back.
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ㅤㅤ⌜ Optics round, shrunken in disbelief. Nonetheless does the Reploid's nervousness begin to die down, shoulders slumping with an exhaled shame. ⌟
ㅤㅤThe effort is appreciated.
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ㅤㅤ⌜ Maw parts and catches it in his jaws. How skilled!
ㅤㅤStopping his kneading and sitting up, dropping it in one hand, barely the tip of his other claw opening it. ⌟
ㅤㅤ. . . So strange to be in a time where this is well - supplied for you.
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ㅤㅤ⌜ Maw parts and catches it in his jaws. How skilled!
ㅤㅤStopping his kneading and sitting up, dropping it in one hand, barely the tip of his other claw opening it. ⌟
ㅤㅤ. . . So strange to be in a time where this is well - supplied for you.
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ㅤㅤ. . . I would like to establish a connection with him as soon as possible.
ㅤㅤ⌜ Ears pinned flat against his head, and finally does he give way to the dread building in his core. ⌟
ㅤㅤI assure you, I am / not / of 20XX. Our records of the years have since been lost to time.
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( Now they’ve gone into their consolation strategies. They remain with a gentler tone of voice, not wanting to aggravate him further. )
I can ask around to see if anyone’s sees your fr— er, general.
ㅤㅤ⌜ Imposing as he looks, body language gives away the unease creeping into his system. He stays towering over the other, mumbling in mild distress, ⌟
ㅤㅤBut that's not possible . . . Rrrgh . . . This wrack of information is hurting my head . . .
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ㅤㅤ. . . I would like to establish a connection with him as soon as possible.
ㅤㅤ⌜ Ears pinned flat against his head, and finally does he give way to the dread building in his core. ⌟
ㅤㅤI assure you, I am / not / of 20XX. Our records of the years have since been lost to time.
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ㅤㅤYes, you.
ㅤㅤI want an E - Tank.
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ㅤㅤYes, you.
ㅤㅤI want an E - Tank.
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ㅤㅤ⌜ Imposing as he looks, body language gives away the unease creeping into his system. He stays towering over the other, mumbling in mild distress, ⌟
ㅤㅤBut that's not possible . . . Rrrgh . . . This wrack of information is hurting my head . . .
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( They try to get his worries out of the way quickly. )
You’re just outside Light Labs. It’s 20XX, and the Maverick Hunters are alive and well.
ㅤㅤ. . . The Maverick Hunters have been disbanded for quite some time.
ㅤㅤ⌜ There's something wrong here, he realizes. Ears pin back, lashing his tail again, ⌟
ㅤㅤWhere exactly / am / I?
ㅤ
ㅤㅤ⌜ Imposing as he looks, body language gives away the unease creeping into his system. He stays towering over the other, mumbling in mild distress, ⌟
ㅤㅤBut that's not possible . . . Rrrgh . . . This wrack of information is hurting my head . . .
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ㅤㅤ⌜ his purrs are so loud it's making the whole ruined couch rumble Good God. ⌟
ㅤㅤYou. Spiky one.
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ㅤㅤ⌜ his purrs are so loud it's making the whole ruined couch rumble Good God. ⌟
ㅤㅤYou. Spiky one.
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ㅤㅤ⌜ oh yay! he's not getting stopped nor bapped!
ㅤㅤ jumping up onto the couch with a deep, rumbling purr. there he goes, big cat kneading. ⌟
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ㅤㅤ⌜ oh yay! he's not getting stopped nor bapped!
ㅤㅤ jumping up onto the couch with a deep, rumbling purr. there he goes, big cat kneading. ⌟
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ㅤㅤ. . . The Maverick Hunters have been disbanded for quite some time.
ㅤㅤ⌜ There's something wrong here, he realizes. Ears pin back, lashing his tail again, ⌟
ㅤㅤWhere exactly / am / I?
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( Dragon sounds genuinely confused. They tilt their head, standing up soon after. )
I only know of the Maverick Hunters. Are you talking about that…?
( God, they hope so. Otherwise they might be in for more trouble than they realized. )
ㅤㅤ/ What? /
ㅤㅤ⌜ Panter perks up, head swiveling from side to side with his eyes to the horizons. ⌟
ㅤㅤThere has / always / been four branches of military forces! Master X would not lie about that, for the protection of Neo Arcadia!
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ㅤㅤ. . . The Maverick Hunters have been disbanded for quite some time.
ㅤㅤ⌜ There's something wrong here, he realizes. Ears pin back, lashing his tail again, ⌟
ㅤㅤWhere exactly / am / I?
ㅤ
ㅤㅤ⌜ stopping and staring dead at him. ⌟
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ㅤㅤ⌜ stopping and staring dead at him. ⌟
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ㅤㅤ⌜ Stopping his scratching — ⌟
ㅤㅤTHAT VOICE! Who's there??
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well, that thing needed to be thrown out anyway ...
ㅤㅤ⌜ BIIIG stretch and oh god he's TEARING his claws into the nearest piece of furniture. ⌟
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ㅤㅤ⌜ Stopping his scratching — ⌟
ㅤㅤTHAT VOICE! Who's there??
ㅤ
ㅤㅤ⌜ BIIIG stretch and oh god he's TEARING his claws into the nearest piece of furniture. ⌟
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ㅤㅤ⌜ BIIIG stretch and oh god he's TEARING his claws into the nearest piece of furniture. ⌟
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ㅤㅤ/ What? /
ㅤㅤ⌜ Panter perks up, head swiveling from side to side with his eyes to the horizons. ⌟
ㅤㅤThere has / always / been four branches of military forces! Master X would not lie about that, for the protection of Neo Arcadia!
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He's around here somewhere. Not /here,/ but...
( Wait. They remember something that Mega mentioned. They squint just a little bit. )
... he never told me he had an "air battalion".
ㅤㅤMy apologies for disrupting your / nap / —
ㅤㅤ⌜ Words turn to a snarl, but freeze in place at a certain name. Red optics widen, whole towering body stiffening, ⌟
ㅤㅤMaster X? Is . . . Is he here as well?
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ㅤㅤ/ What? /
ㅤㅤ⌜ Panter perks up, head swiveling from side to side with his eyes to the horizons. ⌟
ㅤㅤThere has / always / been four branches of military forces! Master X would not lie about that, for the protection of Neo Arcadia!
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ㅤㅤMy apologies for disrupting your / nap / —
ㅤㅤ⌜ Words turn to a snarl, but freeze in place at a certain name. Red optics widen, whole towering body stiffening, ⌟
ㅤㅤMaster X? Is . . . Is he here as well?
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I don't know who that is. I apologize. You look like a Reploid - maybe X can help?
( They offer the suggestion without knowing whose side he's even on. )
ㅤㅤ⌜ Down turned glare holds a stiff grimace ; it's not apparent in his permanent scowl, yet his tail twitches with annoyance. ⌟
ㅤㅤPanter Flauclaws of the Strong Air Battalion. I'm looking for General Harpuia.
ㅤㅤFrom a distance, I thought you may have been him and feared the worst.
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ㅤㅤMy apologies for disrupting your / nap / —
ㅤㅤ⌜ Words turn to a snarl, but freeze in place at a certain name. Red optics widen, whole towering body stiffening, ⌟
ㅤㅤMaster X? Is . . . Is he here as well?
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ㅤㅤ⌜ Down turned glare holds a stiff grimace ; it's not apparent in his permanent scowl, yet his tail twitches with annoyance. ⌟
ㅤㅤPanter Flauclaws of the Strong Air Battalion. I'm looking for General Harpuia.
ㅤㅤFrom a distance, I thought you may have been him and feared the worst.
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Directions to /where?/ Can I get a name, please, at least?
( A bit cranky... )
ㅤㅤOh, good. You're not dead.
ㅤㅤ⌜ Drawing his hand back and — good god, they're long enough to impale if he put force. ⌟
ㅤㅤThat's not important. I need directions.
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ㅤㅤ⌜ Down turned glare holds a stiff grimace ; it's not apparent in his permanent scowl, yet his tail twitches with annoyance. ⌟
ㅤㅤPanter Flauclaws of the Strong Air Battalion. I'm looking for General Harpuia.
ㅤㅤFrom a distance, I thought you may have been him and feared the worst.
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