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steam powered giraffe | the spine

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Something is telling me I'm not in Kansas anymore. And this doesn't look anything like Oz.

So anyone want to fill me in? I mean these Acolytes, they're alright but really, it's kinda weird talking to someone that towers over you like they do. [A faint wry laugh at that. It's not funny but he's going to try.] Though really, pretty impressive there's robots quite as tall as that, not an every day sight. At least where I come from, guess it's not so odd around here, huh?

Speaking of filling, if anyone can let me know where I can get some water? I'd be much obliged.

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Hello?

Uh, I guess I can give you the long and short of it. You're not anywhere in the world you came from, just like most of us. Unfortunately I can't give you a good answer as to how to get back, either. ...sorry.

This was originally supposed to be a world for giant robots- they're called Cybertronians, and I guess this is, well, a really early version of their world of Cybertron. So...welcome?

-oh! I'm Ventus, by the way. If you can let me know which temple you're in, I can direct you to water, no problem- or I can even bring you some.

Yeah, the other world part isn't new, but gotta say, the being trapped is kinda inconvenient.

So... other-dimensional robot planet that's pulling people and robots from all over. Gotcha, that's actually... refreshingly straightforward compared to the typical other-dimensional shenanigans.

I'm The Spine, it's nice to make your acquaintance Ventus. If you're close by the... Solus Prime's temple, then I'd be much obliged for that delivery. Boiler's runnin' a bit low, wasn't expecting a sudden field trip.

Is it? So have you heard of this kind of situation before?

-Spine, got it. [Spine? Oh well.]

Solus Prime- I know where her temple is, so it'll be no problem! ...ah- boiler?

[Not that Prima's is very close to Solus Prime's, especially by the dimensions of this world in comparison to organics, but that's why Ventus takes advantage of his Keyblade glider whenever he can.

He'll go grab a few bottles of water to head on over.]

Well not this one particularly, but back where I'm from, our world and Kazooland tend to pull folk in from time to time. Usually you can just hop back through the gap though so it's nothing alarming.

Boiler. Me being steam powered and all. Guess I should be glad this place has water elsewise I'd be in trouble.

Oh, I see...

[Flyyyying now.]

Steam-powered? How does that work?

There's a big lake in Alpha Trion's quadrant, so no worries about water, definitely.

Well my boiler produces steam and that powers some of my systems, kinda like electricity.

Your systems... Ah- so are you a robot as well, then? I've never heard of anything steam-powered before.

I am, yes. It's not a common way for things to be powered back home either, most things are run on good old voltage courtesy of Edison.

Well, that's one thing that will never get old around here- getting to meet different people from different worlds, robots included. Edison...?

Okay, coming in sight of the temple. Meet me out front?

[The boy angles his glider down as he brings it to descend towards Solus Prime's temple, knees bending to keep his balance on the thing.]

Edison's a famous scientist from back home. Mostly famous for being a giant jerk and pulling one over on Tesla, but that's a whole 'nother discussion not suited for first meetings.

[Sure enough when he came near enough he'd see a titanium robot dressed in black, aside from the red tie and pocket square. Maybe not quite as tall and imposing as a Cybertronian, but still, he was tall compared to a human.]

Heh, okay. Got it. -ah, I'm guessing that's you! Coming down!

[Ventus waves as he nears. Most of the robots he's met around here have been giants so it's kind of interesting to see one that's more human-sized.

Once he's close enough to ground level, the boy leaps from the glider, which vanishes not long after he's left it. Ventus himself lands neatly, the simple shoulder bag he uses to carry the water bottles bouncing off his hip as he touches down.]

[The Spine is just relieved that he's not in some alternate universe where all the humans were towering over him too.

Being the smallest thing around just seemed too weird even without that.]

Hey there. [Old habits die hard, the bot giving a tip of his hat, but letting Ventus decide if he wanted to approach. Some people were nervous about robots back home so really it was something he did without even thinking about it.]

[As it would turn out, Ventus doesn't seem to have any hesitation in approaching the automaton at all. Smiling easily, he steps closer to him with a nod of his head.]

Hi! The Spine, right?

[He pulls a couple of bottles out of the bag at his side.]

I brought a few more, wasn't sure how much water you needed.

[Well, he's probably not nearly as imposing when compared to twenty foot tall or bigger robots to be completely honest. But he's glad to see that Ventus is willing to approach.]

That's perfect. Only need one right now, but better to have the extra on hand and all.

[Ventus isn't much intimidated by the bigger robots either, but then that's because he's open to befriending just about anyone. He holds out the bottle to The Spine.]

Here you are. And no, it wouldn't be bad to have extra at all, especially with the distance from the Hub from here. Oh, that's what we call the place at the center of the Haven. It's got some living spaces that are better sized for us, and a pantry where we store food and water.

Oh good, I was really hoping we wouldn't have to use ladders or something to get around.

[He accepts the bottle with a murmured thanks, taking a long pull, steam curling more thickly from vents for a moment after.]

This'll work just fine I think.

[He can't help but stare a little, not so much weirded out as he is amazed. Robots are really something!]

Oh good! Um, I can leave this with you too, if you think you might need them.

[The boy slips the strap of the bag from his shoulder.]

So is there anything else you might have questions about?

[He's used to staring, so it really doesn't bother him much. He's gotten good at picking up if someone's staring because they're curious or for less savory reasons and he's not seeing any ill-will here.]

Awful thoughtful of you. [The bag is accepted with a grateful smile, the bot considering.]

I'm guessing there's no way back that we can get to... problem is it'll worry the family something fierce when they notice I'm gone.

Sorry to say it, but no... There's no surefire way to get back to where we're supposed to be, so far as any of us know.

I know what you mean, though. I'm sure my friends can take care of themselves, wherever they are, but I can't help but worry about them, all the same, and I hope they're not worrying too much about me either.

I know that they're taken care of... it's just a matter of my little brothers being more trouble than a pair of foxes in a henhouse for all the mess they like to make.

Uh... Oh, I see. I think.

It's generally considered a good day if we don't have to clean maple syrup or marshmallow out of anyone's chassis.

Or clear glitter out of filters.

That....sounds messy.

Oh it definitely is. You wouldn't even believe how long you're puffing up glitter after it gets in your intakes and filters, even with a good scrubdown.

Wow, that really doesn't sound pleasant. I hope your brothers aren't making too much of a mess while you're away.

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