[Video][A friend lost and a strange light Shining]

[mccrane]

[McCrane is on a late patrol, in the junk-yard at night. With the horrors of the Glyphless catastrophe over and all of the paperwork filed, he has been searching for two things: One, the materials to build a soccer-goal, and two...]

Has anyone seen Gunmax?

[He's worried. He's always worried, of course, but now he looks more worried than usual. He turns, and for a moment the camera catches a small ball of light hovering over a silver-wrapped box with a gold bow. Curious, McCrane approaches, and the light moves out of the video, as does the box.]

I am also wondering about Barricade, as he has been gone for several weeks now. I don't know if keeping track of the populace is part of our Law Enforcement duties, but...it should be done. [McCrane reaches down, and suddenly the silver box pops back into view while he holds it. It's still remarkably well-lit for this time of night, but that may be because there's that small ball of light, shining on it again.]

And now it looks like I'll have to add Whirl onto the list, too. [He fingers the nametag, turning it toward the camera. Today was strange enough, but it looked as if it was going to get stranger.]

Is anyone else encountering unusual lights?

[It reminded him of Drill Boy's mythical fairy.]

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[engrishdetective]

I'm a lot of things, but I don't break my promises.

[He can be a rude, irritable, and rebellious jerk, but he's intensely loyal. He won't turn his back on McCrane.

Though McCrane pulls back, he turns his hand quietly and holds onto the other robot's hand. It just seems... yeah. Like he needs to.]

Ugh, gross. Where's Duke when I need him to do my paperwork, anyway?

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[perfavore]

I wish you luck. It was our discussion when he arrived home.

[namesnotprowl]

((OOC: actionspam?))

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[notyourblueangel]

Nothing in particular, no. I've . . . basically been on call, I guess.

If you do speak with Prima, let me know?

[If only because he's curious now.]

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[mccrane]

But...

[He's at a loss, and so the first thing that comes to his head might not be the most sensible thing to say.]

There are no roads here.

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[thxforthememories]

[... what.]

I don't think that matters to whoever sent this.

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[mccrane]

I know. It is one of the things that is attractive about you.

[He says it, like it is not a big thing to say. Even so...it is.]

Duke is probably taking care of all the paperwork generated by us being gone. If...it works that way.

[Which it probably doesn't. He isn't sure.]

I wish home did not feel so far away.

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[engrishdetective]

Attractive...?

[Well, now he really is glad that he can't blush because. Because seriously, that's flustering, McCrane, what can he even say to that.]

Eh, probably. I'm not sure how this all works...

[There's a pause, then he gently squeezes McCrane's hand.]

I know. I don't know what I'd do if we managed to go home, though.

[mccrane]

[The dog cans will be at the front desk--the place that a secretary would sit, if they had any need of one. McCrane can be heard in the office proper, working on something.]

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[mccrane]

In that case, then, if you could check on 4 that would be appreciated. Given how easily people can disappear around here...

[He trails off, because he knows that you'll understand what he's saying.]

I shall. Hopefully, it won't be anything to worry about.

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[mccrane]

Thank you, Mirage.

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[mccrane]

I can't imagine who would have thought to send that, Kagerou.

[It makes so little sense.]

It makes me worried about his gift, though.

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[thxforthememories]

No one but you and Yuuta were there that day.

[No one who's still here, anyway.] No one else could know.

Open it. If you're concerned.

[namesnotprowl]

[Rumble flits off of Barricade's shoulder with a short creel as the mech enters, and alights near the cans. He even fumbles around with one of them with his foreclaws. How open >:\???

Barricade himself is more interested in actually announcing his presence for now, voice loud enough to (hopefully) be heard.]

No secretary yet, I see.

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[mccrane]

[When Gunmax squeezes his hand...he looks down, staring at the chain that binds them, feeling lost and found both at the same time. There are too many experiences that he's unfamiliar with, he knows--but that is the point of being a SUPER AI. You learn.]

You are a gun, Gunmax. As a combat specialist, I take that into account. I pay attention...

And I find a lot about you exceeds expectations.

[His hand, finally, squeezes right back, because that 'lost' part becomes more pronounced at the idea of such a great change happening, again.]

Everything will be different, when we return. We'll know more. About ourselves.

About...each other.

[He looks over to Gunmax.] We might not even return to the same time.

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[engrishdetective]

Heh. How much have you been paying attention, McCrane?

[It really can't be helped. It earns a little smile when his hand is squeezed. That covers about how he feels right now, feeling lost but feeling found at the same time.

It's not the first time he's felt a bit like this.]

When we get back... what do you think? Toudou and Deckerd... are they gonna be missing? Gone for good?

[Not return at the same time. Yeah, it's crossed his mind, but.

He squeezes McCrane's hand a little more tightly. Damn it.]

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[mccrane]

If I found such a thing in the junk pile I would tell you, Kagerou.

Wrapping it as a gift...

[That takes a sadist.]

[Both hands raise in denial at the suggestion though.]

I cannot do that. It is his. Opening it would be improper.

I wonder if it could be scanned, though...

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[thxforthememories]

If I thought you had anything to do with this, I would have told you so.

[Which is as much of an "I trust you" as it's going to get.]

... Do you want me to scan it?

[mccrane]

[When Barricade's presence is announced, the shuffling sounds stop. A moment later, McCrane emerges...pausing for a moment to confirm the cans are still where he left them. When he sees the tiny dragon, instead, he merely stares.]

...

No.

[He manages, still staring at it.]

There's been so much pressing to do, but even so the work outside of the police force is difficult. I don't know that anyone would want so simple of a job.

[Besides, both Blurr and Ultra Magnus liked doing paperwork.]

Did you speak with Solus?

[namesnotprowl]

[Rumble chirps at McCrane, then glances down at the can in his tiny claws. Oops. He's been found out. He churrs in Barricade's direction.

Barricade wags a couple claws at the firelizard to calm it down.]

Eh, you'd be surprised by some people, I'm sure. Sometimes folks elect t'do the simple stuff because it leaves them free for other things.

[Though knowing that some of them actually enjoy the paperwork would be rather baffling.]

I haven't, yet. Probably need to drop a message with one of the Acolytes and twiddle my thumbs a while. You get ahold of Prima?

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[deadlydoctor]

Do I know you? [Because if he does, he sure doesn't remember you.]

No, that's certainly new. Looks like a phantom.

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[mccrane]

[McCrane can't blush, but he can go silent for a moment.]

I have been paying...enough attention, Gunmax.

[His fingers wrap into Gunmax's, feeling more anchored by the connection...something he needs, when considering home.]

No.

[He says it with certainty, wanting to believe.]

They will be waiting for us.

We will just have to work hard to make sure we remember.

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[engrishdetective]

I see. I'll remember that.

[He debates teasing McCrane, but he tsks to himself and refrains; no, best if he just quietly accept it. On the other hand, the fact that he's caught McCrane's attention...

It's flattering. But he also highly respects him.]

Mm. You sound so sure of yourself.

I guess I'll have to borrow some of that confidence.

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[mccrane]

[It takes him a moment to decode that into Kagerou-speak...but when he does he nods.] Thank you, Kagerou.

Do you think you could do that before he gets here?

It would solve this dilemma.

[mccrane]

[Still curious, McCrane reaches out towards the creature very, very slowly, not wishing to startle it.]

I should maybe look for a can opener.

If you think someone might be interested, though, I can make it a priority to ask.

[Because having that help? It would be...helpful.]

Prima spoke with me, yes.

[He quiets. It is always a daunting experience.]