Yuuta Tomonaga (
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re_alignment2012-08-25 06:27 pm
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[Video] [Origin: Prima Prime's Temple]
Hey guys!
[A sign comes up on screen, large bubble letters written on a piece of cardboard. It reads: "FREE CAR WASH TODAY! Though you don't have to be a car! Helpers paid in hugs! 8'D"
The sign is pulled back and Yuuta's grinning face comes up. He looks particularly excited.]
I heard from McCrane that you guys haven't been getting regular washings since you guys came here. I'm looking at you, Deckerd! So! What if we have a huge car wash today! I'll help anyone who needs a cleaning, though if anyone would like to help as well I won't refuse.
I'll be at Prima Prime's temple, so come on over!
[A sign comes up on screen, large bubble letters written on a piece of cardboard. It reads: "FREE CAR WASH TODAY! Though you don't have to be a car! Helpers paid in hugs! 8'D"
The sign is pulled back and Yuuta's grinning face comes up. He looks particularly excited.]
I heard from McCrane that you guys haven't been getting regular washings since you guys came here. I'm looking at you, Deckerd! So! What if we have a huge car wash today! I'll help anyone who needs a cleaning, though if anyone would like to help as well I won't refuse.
I'll be at Prima Prime's temple, so come on over!

[Video]
You should come, Kagerou! It'll be fun, I promise.
[Video]
I don't like water. It... gets in places.
[Plus he's still. Unsure. About all of you.]
[Video]
Don't worry about that! I'll be sure to dry you reeeeaaaallly well. I don't want to leave streak marks anyways!
[Video]
[This is a very transparent excuse. He's been off of it before, and that's no secret.]
... have you done this for all of them?
[Video]
[Yuuta deflates a bit. That's a downer.]
W-well if you really can't, that's alright. I can do more car washes. But I think you should come if you can!
I wash Deckerd every Sunday! And I've kinda helped wash Duke before too.
[Video]
You really wish to do this? Even for me?
[His head tilts.]
... Duke?
[Video]
Duke is one of the newer members you haven't met before. He's an ambulance!
[So Yuuta totally has experience washing bigger vehicles.
Even if Duke looks more like a soccer mom van than an actual ambulance.][Video]
[It's meant to be more of a question than it comes out as. He fidgets a bit, unable to keep from sounding somewhat bitter:]
There is a lot I never saw. Isn't there?
[Since someone sort of spilled the Horrible Ending he's to go through, back in their world.]
You want us there now?
[Video]
Well... it wouldn't be fair to leave everyone else out. There are a lot of people who need washing after all.
[He pauses, thinking. Maybe....]
It's a bit sudden, but... would you like to be a part of the Brave Police, Kagerou? We can't do anything officially here, but I'm sure once we get back We can get the Commissioner to approve of it!
[Mr. Saejima would definitely approve!]
Sure! I'm mostly set up, so you're welcome to come over anytime!
[Video]
[And then, he's caught completely off-guard. He just sort of sits there, staring at the feed, like Yuuta suddenly started speaking French or actually was a girl or something like that.]
[What... can he even say, here?]
[What is he supposed to say, here?]
[There are so many mixed messages from these people he doesn't even know where to start trying to put it all together. And so, Yuuta gets a nice long video feed of Kagerou staring at him in utter shock, like he's hit that fabled Blue Screen of Death.]
I ... But you already have someone... he was made for you. I wasn't... meant to be part ...
[He shakes his head.]
I don't... know.
[Video]
Well, think on it, alright? You don't have to if you don't want, but the offer'll be there for you.
So, will you be coming today, Kagerou?
[Pleeaaase?]
[Video]
[That's the biggest problem, really.]
... I might.
[Which totally means "Yes".]
[Video]
But more than that, you're not a bad guy, Kagerou. I don't think anyone wouldn't want you to join.
[Yuuta pouts a bit at the evasive answer but nods.]
I hope you decide to come, Kagerou! I'll be waiting, okay?
[Video]
... Not all of you trust me. I think that would be reason enough.
[dfsjskd Yuuta no, don't make that face. He... suddenly finds it very hard to say no to that face.]
Fine.
I will... come.
[Video]
[Office hierarchy is a little confusing, but this much Yuuta can understand.]
Well phooey to whoever doesn't! I'm sure they'll warm up to you in time.
[No one liked Drill Boy or Gunmax or Duke when they first joined!]
[Yuuta grins and actually jumps in celebration.]
WaHa!Yay! I'll be expecting you then, Kagerou! Don't worry, I'll make sure you're squeaky clean and water free when I'm done, okay?[Video]
[His face twitches. It's too quick and slight to really be called a smile. But it came close.]
I wonder if you'd say that, if you knew who it was.
[This time he just looks embarrassed. But in a moment, there's a bird in place of the robot, taking flight.]
Water free is preferable, yes.
[Video]
[Yuuta blinks.]
Why not?
[Who could it possibly be?]
Just tell me if they give you trouble and I'll talk to them! They shouldn't be mean!
[>8T Boss' duty to keep everyone in line, right? He'll give them a stern talking to!]
Okay! Don't worry 'bout a thing, Kagerou!
[Video]
[The bird shakes its head.]
I need to handle my own trouble. I should be the one to speak.
[Kagerou you don't talk.]
... All right.
[Video]
... Well if you say so. Tell me if anyone does give trouble okay?
[Video]
[But... 'a lot has happened'. While in a way, that's reassuring. If things have really changed. But on the other hand...]
Tell me something.
... he's all right, isn't he?
[To the rest, he just nods. He's not entirely sure if he could do it, after the Drift Fiasco. But it seems best just to agree.]
[Video]
If you mean Shadowmaru, he's fine. He seems a bit lonesome sometimes, but he's been well!
[Video]
[Oh. Ouch. Right in the feelings.]
[He's silent for a good few seconds. A little longer than he probably should be.]
Thank you. For telling me.
I'm nearly to your location, now.
[Video] --> [Action?]
Ah - I think I see you! Hey!
[He starts waving and jumping excitedly.]
Over here!
[Action]
[He touches down lightly, a few feet from where the boy stands, looking down at him, expectantly.]
[Okay, kiddo, what now?]
[Action]
Kagerou! Good, you're here! Now then, let's see how dirty you are.
[Yuuta holds up his hand clearly and wiggles his fingers before putting them on Kagerou's plating testing for dirt.]
[Action]