Enker 🎋 [hiatus]
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( By the time Enker reaches said edge of the hole the constant explosions had made, he's already been worn down by a thousand cuts. So many little hits had piled up, breaching even his reinforced armor, without him noticing until it was far too late. )
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ㅤ‘ There is nowhere to run, ’ㅤ⌜ comes his scathing tone, 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 under such a calm feat, ⌟ㅤ‘ so subject to the divinity that is the new law of Neo Arcadia, and comply peacefully. ’
ㅤㅤ⌜ The moment he speaks, a drone floats overhead . . . 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 above Enker. ⌟
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ㅤ‘ There is nowhere to run, ’ㅤ⌜ comes his scathing tone, 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 under such a calm feat, ⌟ㅤ‘ so subject to the divinity that is the new law of Neo Arcadia, and comply peacefully. ’
ㅤㅤ⌜ The moment he speaks, a drone floats overhead . . . 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 above Enker. ⌟
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April 2, 2025 at 10:22 AM
( By the time Enker reaches said edge of the hole the constant explosions had made, he's already been worn down by a thousand cuts. So many little hits had piled up, breaching even his reinforced armor, without him noticing until it was far too late. )
Perhaps I was, but... still.
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「 You were the one who brought it up in the first place. 」
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「 You were the one who brought it up in the first place. 」
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( He lets out a quiet sigh from his vents, expression not changing much except for his slightly tired optics. )
No matter if it does or not, it's besides the point.
No matter if it does or not, it's besides the point.
April 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Perhaps I was, but... still.
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( He lets out a quiet sigh from his vents, expression not changing much except for his slightly tired optics. )
No matter if it does or not, it's besides the point.
No matter if it does or not, it's besides the point.
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「 Does it? 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤA small smirk cracks on his face, a weakness in Enker's defenses shown.
「 I know how it feels to compare yourself to others. Trust me, I do. It won't get you anywhere. 」
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「 Does it? 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤA small smirk cracks on his face, a weakness in Enker's defenses shown.
「 I know how it feels to compare yourself to others. Trust me, I do. It won't get you anywhere. 」
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It matters much less to me now than it used to.
( He’s lying, but he hopes Maxwell doesn’t pick up on that. )
( He’s lying, but he hopes Maxwell doesn’t pick up on that. )
March 31, 2025 at 11:32 PM
( He lets out a quiet sigh from his vents, expression not changing much except for his slightly tired optics. )
No matter if it does or not, it's besides the point.
No matter if it does or not, it's besides the point.
It matters much less to me now than it used to.
( He’s lying, but he hopes Maxwell doesn’t pick up on that. )
( He’s lying, but he hopes Maxwell doesn’t pick up on that. )
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「 Does the heroism of others really affect /yours/ all that much? 」
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「 Does the heroism of others really affect /yours/ all that much? 」
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Ah, it’s nothing, really. There are robots out there who are far more heroic than myself.
( Enker tries to be noble /now,/ but he surely wasn’t back then. He’s just making up for his actions now. )
I appreciate the compliment, though, so thank you.
( Enker tries to be noble /now,/ but he surely wasn’t back then. He’s just making up for his actions now. )
I appreciate the compliment, though, so thank you.
March 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It matters much less to me now than it used to.
( He’s lying, but he hopes Maxwell doesn’t pick up on that. )
( He’s lying, but he hopes Maxwell doesn’t pick up on that. )
Ah, it’s nothing, really. There are robots out there who are far more heroic than myself.
( Enker tries to be noble /now,/ but he surely wasn’t back then. He’s just making up for his actions now. )
I appreciate the compliment, though, so thank you.
( Enker tries to be noble /now,/ but he surely wasn’t back then. He’s just making up for his actions now. )
I appreciate the compliment, though, so thank you.
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「 Definitely more noble than I've seen from other robots. 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤNot noticing how backhanded that sounded, he adjusts his tie.
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「 Definitely more noble than I've seen from other robots. 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤNot noticing how backhanded that sounded, he adjusts his tie.
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Not anymore, no. When I was created, the only thing I cared about was my purpose.
Thankfully, I found a better one, and left my creator.
Thankfully, I found a better one, and left my creator.
March 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Ah, it’s nothing, really. There are robots out there who are far more heroic than myself.
( Enker tries to be noble /now,/ but he surely wasn’t back then. He’s just making up for his actions now. )
I appreciate the compliment, though, so thank you.
( Enker tries to be noble /now,/ but he surely wasn’t back then. He’s just making up for his actions now. )
I appreciate the compliment, though, so thank you.
( Enker gazes away, somewhat flustered. )
I… learned these things from my partner. I wouldn’t have any idea of what to say otherwise…
I… learned these things from my partner. I wouldn’t have any idea of what to say otherwise…
...You sure your programming ain't tuned for a bit of therapy?
[ Darma joked. ]
[ Darma joked. ]
... I understand. I know how that feels, Darma.
I just hope that you will take care to make sure you do not overexert yourself in helping others.
I just hope that you will take care to make sure you do not overexert yourself in helping others.
March 31, 2025 at 3:08 AM
( Enker gazes away, somewhat flustered. )
I… learned these things from my partner. I wouldn’t have any idea of what to say otherwise…
I… learned these things from my partner. I wouldn’t have any idea of what to say otherwise…
Not anymore, no. When I was created, the only thing I cared about was my purpose.
Thankfully, I found a better one, and left my creator.
Thankfully, I found a better one, and left my creator.
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「 Hm. A petty creation, one I wouldn't wish upon anyone. But you say you prefer not to fight? Good on you. 」
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「 Hm. A petty creation, one I wouldn't wish upon anyone. But you say you prefer not to fight? Good on you. 」
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No, not exactly. I was built to hunt down and destroy one specific robot.
( He takes the time to sit down on a fallen log. )
My creator… despised him, for defeating all of his other creations. I was built to be an exact counter to that robot’s abilities.
( He takes the time to sit down on a fallen log. )
My creator… despised him, for defeating all of his other creations. I was built to be an exact counter to that robot’s abilities.
March 31, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Not anymore, no. When I was created, the only thing I cared about was my purpose.
Thankfully, I found a better one, and left my creator.
Thankfully, I found a better one, and left my creator.
No, not exactly. I was built to hunt down and destroy one specific robot.
( He takes the time to sit down on a fallen log. )
My creator… despised him, for defeating all of his other creations. I was built to be an exact counter to that robot’s abilities.
( He takes the time to sit down on a fallen log. )
My creator… despised him, for defeating all of his other creations. I was built to be an exact counter to that robot’s abilities.
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「 You say made for combat. What kind? Are you a guard, perhaps? 」
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「 You say made for combat. What kind? Are you a guard, perhaps? 」
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Hm, I suppose not.
( Despite the uncomfortable feeling, Enker appreciates the other's willingness to answer, as it helps him feel more familiar. )
I have asked many questions, so it's only fair that you do the same.
( Despite the uncomfortable feeling, Enker appreciates the other's willingness to answer, as it helps him feel more familiar. )
I have asked many questions, so it's only fair that you do the same.
March 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
No, not exactly. I was built to hunt down and destroy one specific robot.
( He takes the time to sit down on a fallen log. )
My creator… despised him, for defeating all of his other creations. I was built to be an exact counter to that robot’s abilities.
( He takes the time to sit down on a fallen log. )
My creator… despised him, for defeating all of his other creations. I was built to be an exact counter to that robot’s abilities.
Hm, I suppose not.
( Despite the uncomfortable feeling, Enker appreciates the other's willingness to answer, as it helps him feel more familiar. )
I have asked many questions, so it's only fair that you do the same.
( Despite the uncomfortable feeling, Enker appreciates the other's willingness to answer, as it helps him feel more familiar. )
I have asked many questions, so it's only fair that you do the same.
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「 Why are you apologizing? I'm the one who told you to ask. 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤHe starts massaging his wrist, just to have something to do with his hands.
「 But, would you mind if I did the same? 」
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「 Why are you apologizing? I'm the one who told you to ask. 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤHe starts massaging his wrist, just to have something to do with his hands.
「 But, would you mind if I did the same? 」
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Ah. I-I'm sorry to hear you're... afflicted with such a condition.
( The sight will stick in his mind for a while. )
And... my apologies for being so nosy.
( The sight will stick in his mind for a while. )
And... my apologies for being so nosy.
March 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Hm, I suppose not.
( Despite the uncomfortable feeling, Enker appreciates the other's willingness to answer, as it helps him feel more familiar. )
I have asked many questions, so it's only fair that you do the same.
( Despite the uncomfortable feeling, Enker appreciates the other's willingness to answer, as it helps him feel more familiar. )
I have asked many questions, so it's only fair that you do the same.
Ah. I-I'm sorry to hear you're... afflicted with such a condition.
( The sight will stick in his mind for a while. )
And... my apologies for being so nosy.
( The sight will stick in his mind for a while. )
And... my apologies for being so nosy.
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「 Ah... no. This is from... a series of old mistakes. 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤHe brings the hand closer to Enker— if only he hadn't. Even within the darkness of the hand, the veins of the hand are visible, marked with an even darker shade.
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「 Ah... no. This is from... a series of old mistakes. 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤHe brings the hand closer to Enker— if only he hadn't. Even within the darkness of the hand, the veins of the hand are visible, marked with an even darker shade.
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( That's much more unsettling than the flowers. )
You mentioned before that you were friends with this 'darkness'. Is that why your hands are...?
You mentioned before that you were friends with this 'darkness'. Is that why your hands are...?
March 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Ah. I-I'm sorry to hear you're... afflicted with such a condition.
( The sight will stick in his mind for a while. )
And... my apologies for being so nosy.
( The sight will stick in his mind for a while. )
And... my apologies for being so nosy.
... I understand. I know how that feels, Darma.
I just hope that you will take care to make sure you do not overexert yourself in helping others.
I just hope that you will take care to make sure you do not overexert yourself in helping others.
All I know is...I can never let someone go through that hell ever again.
March 30, 2025 at 4:18 AM
... I understand. I know how that feels, Darma.
I just hope that you will take care to make sure you do not overexert yourself in helping others.
I just hope that you will take care to make sure you do not overexert yourself in helping others.
( That's much more unsettling than the flowers. )
You mentioned before that you were friends with this 'darkness'. Is that why your hands are...?
You mentioned before that you were friends with this 'darkness'. Is that why your hands are...?
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「 She is. But, ah, enough about that. 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤHe covers his mouth with a hand, covering a decent amount of his cheeks in the process. His hands look... clawed, almost, tainted with some inky darkness.
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「 She is. But, ah, enough about that. 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤHe covers his mouth with a hand, covering a decent amount of his cheeks in the process. His hands look... clawed, almost, tainted with some inky darkness.
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I-I see. It was impressive either way.
( Still very unsettling, but… yes, impressive. He can read the room, so he doesn’t want to dig further. )
( Still very unsettling, but… yes, impressive. He can read the room, so he doesn’t want to dig further. )
March 30, 2025 at 4:14 AM
( That's much more unsettling than the flowers. )
You mentioned before that you were friends with this 'darkness'. Is that why your hands are...?
You mentioned before that you were friends with this 'darkness'. Is that why your hands are...?
I-I see. It was impressive either way.
( Still very unsettling, but… yes, impressive. He can read the room, so he doesn’t want to dig further. )
( Still very unsettling, but… yes, impressive. He can read the room, so he doesn’t want to dig further. )
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「 No, no. That was... an old friend of mine. 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤHe looks away, a small blush dusting his face.
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「 No, no. That was... an old friend of mine. 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤHe looks away, a small blush dusting his face.
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… The way those roses were given life again, for a brief moment… was that your doing?
( He still feels uneasy about it, but it’s going to eat at him if he doesn’t find out. )
( He still feels uneasy about it, but it’s going to eat at him if he doesn’t find out. )
March 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I-I see. It was impressive either way.
( Still very unsettling, but… yes, impressive. He can read the room, so he doesn’t want to dig further. )
( Still very unsettling, but… yes, impressive. He can read the room, so he doesn’t want to dig further. )
… The way those roses were given life again, for a brief moment… was that your doing?
( He still feels uneasy about it, but it’s going to eat at him if he doesn’t find out. )
( He still feels uneasy about it, but it’s going to eat at him if he doesn’t find out. )
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「 Oh, of course. 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤHis demeanor seems to lighten— shoulders a little higher, a faint smile making its way onto his face.
「 Ask away. 」
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「 Oh, of course. 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤHis demeanor seems to lighten— shoulders a little higher, a faint smile making its way onto his face.
「 Ask away. 」
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( He’s taken aback for a moment. )
I have never seen… magic… like you just exhibited. Naturally, I would have a lot on my mind afterwards…
I have never seen… magic… like you just exhibited. Naturally, I would have a lot on my mind afterwards…
March 28, 2025 at 2:54 AM
… The way those roses were given life again, for a brief moment… was that your doing?
( He still feels uneasy about it, but it’s going to eat at him if he doesn’t find out. )
( He still feels uneasy about it, but it’s going to eat at him if he doesn’t find out. )
( He’s taken aback for a moment. )
I have never seen… magic… like you just exhibited. Naturally, I would have a lot on my mind afterwards…
I have never seen… magic… like you just exhibited. Naturally, I would have a lot on my mind afterwards…
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ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤAfter a moment of hesitation, he narrows his eyes and waves a hand.
「 Speak. There's clearly more on your mind. 」
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ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤAfter a moment of hesitation, he narrows his eyes and waves a hand.
「 Speak. There's clearly more on your mind. 」
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I understand. I hope that continues to be the case, then.
( It's obvious that he has so many questions, but he doesn't want to pry... )
( It's obvious that he has so many questions, but he doesn't want to pry... )
March 28, 2025 at 2:24 AM
( He’s taken aback for a moment. )
I have never seen… magic… like you just exhibited. Naturally, I would have a lot on my mind afterwards…
I have never seen… magic… like you just exhibited. Naturally, I would have a lot on my mind afterwards…
You and me both, Darma. I empathize with that sentiment... so much.
( He would never complain about his combat abilities; but falling short in comforting others, not to mention being afraid of his own original directive, really sets him back in his own eyes. )
( He would never complain about his combat abilities; but falling short in comforting others, not to mention being afraid of his own original directive, really sets him back in his own eyes. )
Sometimes I wished my programming was tuned more towards therapy than battle.
March 28, 2025 at 1:35 AM
You and me both, Darma. I empathize with that sentiment... so much.
( He would never complain about his combat abilities; but falling short in comforting others, not to mention being afraid of his own original directive, really sets him back in his own eyes. )
( He would never complain about his combat abilities; but falling short in comforting others, not to mention being afraid of his own original directive, really sets him back in his own eyes. )
I understand. I hope that continues to be the case, then.
( It's obvious that he has so many questions, but he doesn't want to pry... )
( It's obvious that he has so many questions, but he doesn't want to pry... )
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「 And thus, neither do you. I'm alright; neither a threat nor at threat. 」
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「 And thus, neither do you. I'm alright; neither a threat nor at threat. 」
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( Do /not/ question it, Enker. Do not make the same mistake twice. )
I... see. Then you have nothing to worry about.
I... see. Then you have nothing to worry about.
March 28, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I understand. I hope that continues to be the case, then.
( It's obvious that he has so many questions, but he doesn't want to pry... )
( It's obvious that he has so many questions, but he doesn't want to pry... )
( Do /not/ question it, Enker. Do not make the same mistake twice. )
I... see. Then you have nothing to worry about.
I... see. Then you have nothing to worry about.
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「 The Darkness and I are on good terms right now, don't worry. 」
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「 The Darkness and I are on good terms right now, don't worry. 」
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤwhat
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I understand. However, with that sentiment, I am concerned that you are still wandering about so late at night...
March 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
( Do /not/ question it, Enker. Do not make the same mistake twice. )
I... see. Then you have nothing to worry about.
I... see. Then you have nothing to worry about.
I understand. However, with that sentiment, I am concerned that you are still wandering about so late at night...
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ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤIt doesn't seem to matter, as he puts the book into his suit.
「 Ah, good. I'm in no shape to fight, and I'd rather not be felled this night. 」
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ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤIt doesn't seem to matter, as he puts the book into his suit.
「 Ah, good. I'm in no shape to fight, and I'd rather not be felled this night. 」
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Ah, no, that's not my intention. It's simply the way I'm used to speaking.
( He steps back again, signaling that he does not want any kind of trouble. Who knows what he can do with that book. )
( He steps back again, signaling that he does not want any kind of trouble. Who knows what he can do with that book. )
March 26, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I understand. However, with that sentiment, I am concerned that you are still wandering about so late at night...
Ah, no, that's not my intention. It's simply the way I'm used to speaking.
( He steps back again, signaling that he does not want any kind of trouble. Who knows what he can do with that book. )
( He steps back again, signaling that he does not want any kind of trouble. Who knows what he can do with that book. )
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「 Matchup? You word it like we're about to fight. 」
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「 Matchup? You word it like we're about to fight. 」
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I don't tend to run into those with magical abilities, either, so I suppose this creates an even matchup.
March 26, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Ah, no, that's not my intention. It's simply the way I'm used to speaking.
( He steps back again, signaling that he does not want any kind of trouble. Who knows what he can do with that book. )
( He steps back again, signaling that he does not want any kind of trouble. Who knows what he can do with that book. )
I don't tend to run into those with magical abilities, either, so I suppose this creates an even matchup.
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ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤHe looks around, eyes narrowing.
「 ..odd. I don't run into many robots myself. 」
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ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤHe looks around, eyes narrowing.
「 ..odd. I don't run into many robots myself. 」
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You'd be surprised.
However... I've done extensive searching tonight, and I doubt anyone's here, other than you and I.
However... I've done extensive searching tonight, and I doubt anyone's here, other than you and I.
March 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I don't tend to run into those with magical abilities, either, so I suppose this creates an even matchup.
You'd be surprised.
However... I've done extensive searching tonight, and I doubt anyone's here, other than you and I.
However... I've done extensive searching tonight, and I doubt anyone's here, other than you and I.
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「 Are there many? I feel like suspicious robots is so specific you might as well not patrol at all. 」
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「 Are there many? I feel like suspicious robots is so specific you might as well not patrol at all. 」
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Right now, I am looking for suspicious robots who are looking to cause trouble in this area.
I didn’t expect to find a human out here this late.
I didn’t expect to find a human out here this late.
March 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
You'd be surprised.
However... I've done extensive searching tonight, and I doubt anyone's here, other than you and I.
However... I've done extensive searching tonight, and I doubt anyone's here, other than you and I.
Right now, I am looking for suspicious robots who are looking to cause trouble in this area.
I didn’t expect to find a human out here this late.
I didn’t expect to find a human out here this late.
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「 Understood. What do you patrol here for, though? 」
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「 Understood. What do you patrol here for, though? 」
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Yes. A Robot Master specialized for combat specifically. Though I do not prefer to fight unless I need to.
( A slight beat, then… )
… You can simply call me Enker.
( A slight beat, then… )
… You can simply call me Enker.
March 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Right now, I am looking for suspicious robots who are looking to cause trouble in this area.
I didn’t expect to find a human out here this late.
I didn’t expect to find a human out here this late.
Yes. A Robot Master specialized for combat specifically. Though I do not prefer to fight unless I need to.
( A slight beat, then… )
… You can simply call me Enker.
( A slight beat, then… )
… You can simply call me Enker.
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「 RKN-001. A machine, I presume? 」
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「 RKN-001. A machine, I presume? 」
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( His hand hovers near his side, just in case. )
… My name is Enker, RKN-001. I hope that answers your question.
… My name is Enker, RKN-001. I hope that answers your question.
March 26, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Yes. A Robot Master specialized for combat specifically. Though I do not prefer to fight unless I need to.
( A slight beat, then… )
… You can simply call me Enker.
( A slight beat, then… )
… You can simply call me Enker.