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Hellooooo shades, so glad to have you back on! Much better.

And hello to the rest of you. It seems so long since I had a proper announcement! But I thought I'd clarify for you all since I'm just so helpful.

There's a boy named Yuuta Tomonaga that arrived. He's our Boss. So what I don't want to see are a series of threats or taunts placed on him. Because seriously, that's going to mean a world of trouble! From me, my Max Cannon, and your aft.

Just thought I'd let you know.

[KAGEROU]
And then there's you, new guy. Really, what's the deal. Running off to whine to Drift about us. Glitch, I don't even know you. So next time you have a complaint, why not spill it to my face, hm?

[BRAVE POLICE]
I'm thinking... making a Decker Room is a good idea, hm? It seems our policing will never stop, no matter where we go! What a shame, I almost hoped for a vacation.

But, I'm no construction vehicle. What do you think, McCrane?

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That isn't my name.

I'm not trying to do anything but live. Do you consider that no good?

And how do I know I can believe you? What would you swear on?

... The only thing I can think to swear on is something I doubt would have any meaning for you.

On my memories. Of Shadowmaru.

[The most important things in the entire world to him.]

Your memories don't--

[...But Shadowmaru's name. It gives him pause.

Then a sigh from Gunmax.]

Yeah. All right. ... Good enough for me.

My memories are the most important thing I have. Those memories even more so.

[Silence.]

Is that all you wanted? To berate me?

I thought you were causing us trouble and putting Drift in a very... uncomfortable position. That'd be unfair to him.

Besides, there's room for only one rude, rebellious troublemaker here.

I already said. I didn't ask anything of him. That was his choice. I don't -- I haven't asked anything of anyone since I woke here.

... And who is that?

I didn't... and I still don't really trust you. But you swore on Shadowmaru's name, that'll have to do.

Me. Which, I guess I should introduce myself. It's Gunmax. I was constructed after you.

I didn't ask you to. [Except for the whole: I'm telling the truth part.] ... And why would his name have meaning to you?

After. I see.

[Silence.]

Why did you include me in your message to the rest of your team?

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Shadowmaru's my friend. That's why.

...It felt right. And I'm the last person to be ignoring you.

...

Your friend.

[Why does that... sting? He... hadn't even been gone five minutes, and already -- ]

The last person? You're being very vague.

Yeah. That a problem?

I don't really want to share that with you. So I guess you're stuck with me being vague about it.

I... I see.

[He's not answering that question. He doesn't even know the answer, even if he wanted to.]

Because I'm not to be trusted?

Because I'm not very personable in general, you or anyone else. [Except maybe Deckerd.]

... And Shadowmaru doesn't count as 'anyone else'?

...Shadowmaru doesn't ask.

Surprising.

[Don't sound jealous. Don't sound... Is he really jealous?]

You think? I just assumed he was being respectful.

You assumed. You don't know?

Knowing him as I do, I did, yes.

Why would I ask anybody hey why don't you ever ask me anything personal. Especially when I don't want them to ask?

[With any luck, this is audio, so the flinch there will go unremarked.]

I see.

I don't... know why.

...You're an oddball.

...

Oddball...?

I mean you're weird. You seem kind of clueless.

I only... have information given to me. Only what I needed to know to function and train him. Little else was included.

[Kind of why he tried talking to a car even when it wouldn't talk back to him.]

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