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[The feed flickers on, which shows nothing at first. Oddly enough, it’s the inside of the altar room ov Vector Prime. Maybe someone had left their--
But there’s a flash of orange eyes. They only flicker in the feed for a fleeting moment. In another flicker, there’s something peering down into the device, a nose prodding it. It looks to be a a dog of a robotic nature.]
A communication device… [The dog’s eyes brighten and fade with every word and he lifts a red paw up to reposition the object.]
Calling Brave Police, this is Shadowmaru. [He lifts his head, ears alert as he hears something off in the distance. Thankfully it was one of the acolytes. The BP Unit relaxes.]
I am low on fuel. I’m not quite sure if this place even has fuel, but. I’ll try my best for the time being.
If anyone else can hear this, I will try my best to send my coordinates. I read other signatures here, but I’m not familiar with any of them. [His head perks up again, orange optics wary.]
Again, this is Shadowmaru, calling for the Brave Police. If anyone could give me their location, it would be appreciated.
[He then races off screen, the device jostling before shutting off.]
But there’s a flash of orange eyes. They only flicker in the feed for a fleeting moment. In another flicker, there’s something peering down into the device, a nose prodding it. It looks to be a a dog of a robotic nature.]
A communication device… [The dog’s eyes brighten and fade with every word and he lifts a red paw up to reposition the object.]
Calling Brave Police, this is Shadowmaru. [He lifts his head, ears alert as he hears something off in the distance. Thankfully it was one of the acolytes. The BP Unit relaxes.]
I am low on fuel. I’m not quite sure if this place even has fuel, but. I’ll try my best for the time being.
If anyone else can hear this, I will try my best to send my coordinates. I read other signatures here, but I’m not familiar with any of them. [His head perks up again, orange optics wary.]
Again, this is Shadowmaru, calling for the Brave Police. If anyone could give me their location, it would be appreciated.
[He then races off screen, the device jostling before shutting off.]
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He didn't look different. Not on the outside at least.]
Have you had upgrades? Besides your engine.
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[It's only after he's actually done it that he realizes it's happened at all, and looks down toward his hand, avoiding Shadowmaru's face.]
[He'd dreaded and dreamed of this.]
[Having the moment of revelation so close makes unease flood through his AI. Shadowmaru is proud of him. Proud of him. What if this changes everything?]
Something... something like that.
[Very slowly, he lifts his hand away. His Glyph is different, to be sure -- it's not Vector's mark. But it's also far more intricate, more detailed and defined, than any other's.]
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...What do these mean, Kagerou?
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They mean... we've been claimed by the FirstForged -- the robots in charge here. That we won't lose our minds, and disappear.
[Like the others.]
Mine... Mine is different. Because of what -- [His voice catches a little.] -- what I've done.
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What did you do?
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[But he craved reassurance... so badly. He had to know it was all right.]
[Or... if he were irredeemable for it.]
I... I told him I would help him. Watch for him. Observe for him. Do as he asked of me. In order to keep my memories safe. To keep all of you safe.
[The words start coming out in a rush. Anxiety sparks in his every word, his posture slowly growing more hunched and uncertain as he speaks.]
I only wanted to help. I wanted all of the others to stay safe. I wanted my memories to stay safe. I --
[It will set you apart from him. Make you different from him.]
[His head jerks up, something abruptly fearful in his face.]
I'm so sorry.
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Kagerou, calm down. [He says calmly. Shadowmaru grows concerned. It sounded as if Kagerou had made a deal with someone...]
Who is he?
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[When he speaks again, it's with forced calm. But, still, calm.]
The FirstForged who claimed me. Alpha Trion.
[Another pause, another series of slow "breaths."]
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[His hands fall from his shoulders, slapping at his own sides.]
Is... Is that a good thing? A bad thing? [Shadowmaru frowns, his hands gripping into loose fists.]
Who says these First Forge can just... claim whoever?! [Shadowmaru wasn't angry with Kagerou. Not at all. These FirstForged, however, were another story.]
What does it mean to be 'claimed' by them?!
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[He can see that anger. And he isn't sure how to take it. He'd always known how to react to Shadowmaru, but... everything about this is different.]
[He does his best to keep the calm mask in place, though, for whatever it was worth.]
Having their mark... like you do. It means you're safe here. [Safer, anyway. Because it's not a sure thing. But telling him that now won't help. That much he knows.] You won't lose your mind. You won't start trying to kill others. You'll... be protected.
That's all.
Unless you make deals with them. [Like I did.]
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[And he shakes his head, pursing his lips.]
Is that such a good idea? Just to make a deal with some kind of 'robo-god'? Sure, maybe he'll keep us all safe, or claim he will. But what if he does something to you? What if he treats you like some kind of lapdog?
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I only wanted... I wanted to protect the others...
[But there's hesitance in the words. As calm as they are.]
He promised.
[That's really all he has to go on. But given how important promises are, to him...]
He promised he wouldn't force me to do anything. That I could end it... if I chose.
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[Shadowmaru crosses his arms.]
I don't trust him. So what if he's a FirstForged? Yes, he may have massive... super powers or whatever. But you're letting him hold you by a leash!
You're letting him take your freedom hostage! What if he turns on you? Uses you?
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[He tries for reassuring. And though his voice shakes a little, he's sincere. He means it.]
[Even though the percieved disappointment is eating his AI alive inside.]
I would... if he ever did anything like that.
[He lowers his head, staring down at his hands.]
... I promise you.
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Shadowmaru didn't like this. Not one bit. But.
This wasn't his life. He was not in charge of Kagerou's life. Only Kagerou was. He couldn't run his entire life, and nor could Kagerou rely on Shadowmaru to make choices for him.
Pursing his lips, he blows a small raspberry as his entire frame deflates.]
...Listen. Kagerou.
I can't be the deciding factor in your life, okay? In your choices.
[He lifts that hand and places it gently on the other's glyph.]
You chose this path. I shouldn't be pulling you away from it. And... well, you were chosen by a FirstForged. That sounds pretty important to me.
I just... worry is all.
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[The longer he waits, the more he wonders if he should have even said anything at all. If he should have waited. Said nothing at all. His hands start wringing themselves, wings fluttering. Nervous motions. Those, at least, haven't changed.]
[There's the barest flinch, at "listen".]
[He looks up slowly, honestly dreading the answer. He'd been so happy a moment ago. So excited and pleased to know the one who'd mattered most was proud of him. Now he feels, in some way, like he's disappointed him.]
[The answer -- the touch -- takes his words away.]
You... you aren't angry with me? Disappointed...?
[You are the deciding factor echoes in his head, but he manages to bite it back, the hope on his face almost tangible.]
I never wanted to make you worry.
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I simply hope that no one would take advantage of you. Even a FirstForged.
[He raps a knuckle against Kagerou's glyph.]
So, claimed by a FirstForged. I know you want to keep us safe, and as well as your memories but... what exactly do you do in return for him?
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[Instead of hurting or anxious, this time, his words are shaking with gratitude, with relief.]
I'm -- I'm so glad you're not angry... I was so worried.
[Which sounds foolish now. But after nearly a year of constantly wondering, constantly doubting and second-guessing... it's hard not to say it. It's like a weight lifted off him.]
[It's almost euphoric, this feeling.]
Listen. Watch. He... wants me to build a bird for this world, with Kay. But we haven't had time to. Answer questions, sometimes... nothing more than any of that.
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I could never be mad at you, Kagerou. If anything, I was getting mad at whatever FirstForged claimed you. If he does anything to hurt you, you know I'll be going after him.
[He wags his finger at him scoldingly before he tilts his head.]
He. Wants you to build a bird.
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[He reaches out and grasps that hand, holding it with both of his, now.]
He won't. You can't say that, though. If anything happened to you...
[And then he seizes on that topic change, almost sheepishly.]
Yes. Kay and me... I know it sounds odd, but. It's not a bad thing, is it?
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[He grins and looks up at Kagerou with his hands on his hips.]
Looks like you're going to have to introduce me to her.
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Of course I will.
[Then, as if to try and explain himself better.]
She was my first human friend, Shadowmaru.
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All the more reason to met her!
What's she like?
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She's... young. And excited. She loves swiss rolls and has a pet crow. She promised she would stay here, as long as I did, and I promised to look after her.
Kay is...
... she's family. We decided it, together.
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You and your promises. [He doesn't mean any harm by it, of course.]
None the less, she sounds interesting.
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