re_alignment | [Video] [Transmitting from Prima's Quadrant, outside Police Headquarters]

[The feed clicks on and Wing raises a hand to greet you. He's looking every bit himself again, though his usual cheer is replaced with a determined solemnity. The new Police Headquarters building stands behind him, from which he's obviously just emerged, with the light of Prima's temple shining from the distance.]

Fellow Haveners,

The last time I addressed you all in this fashion I was very much not myself, as many of you already know. Aside from not looking like myself, I was also suffering from a decidedly altered state of mind and morality, through no fault of my own. Unfortunately, I believe many others here may have also suffered because of it.

But first: Any issues you have with words or actions you assume were Drift's during that period, the week before last, know that they were mine instead. Due to Alpha Trion's pages, I looked near identical to Drift while he looked nothing like himself during that time. I do not wish him blamed for my actions or those perpetrated by my dark counterpart. If you have issues, please bring them to me.

[His head hangs in silence, gathering his thoughts. The weight of this is obviously heavy upon him, but he bears it with the quiet, composed grace of someone who has done much introspection. When he speaks, his tone carries both strength and empathy.]

I wish to extend a dutiful and sparkfelt apology for the wrongs incurred due to my words or deeds during that time. I can't tell you how much it pains me that I may have, even unintentionally, undermined your trust in me, damaged friendships or tarnished respect. It would never be my intention to deliberately slander, harm, make uncomfortable or otherwise create malcontent in this community.

[He cycles a ventilation here, slightly uncomfortable. Because though that's 99% true, he's fully aware that part of him bares little shame in his plots to kill Prism. That's something he's still trying to reconcile with his own values.]

As much as self exile is a fitting penance for someone such as I, which is why I have been out of touch of late, I realize it does little for the community which I have wronged. As such I would like to offer recompense to those my dark counterpart called out directly, in the form of one task or favor you wish of me. Such a task can be any of your choosing, so long as it is within my ability, though I do reserve the right to refuse on moral grounds...

If you feel such a thing is not necessary or refuse the offer for any other reason I will respect that, but remember I do this for you as much as myself, as it is part of my personal process of atonement.

Feel free to contact me publicly or privately, however you feel most safe. I urge anyone to please bring me any questions or concerns you have, I will field them all regardless of what you have to say, pleasant or not. I owe you all that much.

I'm sorry it took me this long to bring you apology, but it's taken me some time to get right with myself before being able to offer the same to all of you. You have my endless gratitude for your patience and understanding. By the Guiding Hand, I wish you all well.

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[Because it IS!]

Oh Teddie. This I can help you do. [He hopes. WOW.]

[He locks the communication, then whispers conspiratorially.]

So, you have your eye on someone?

[Wing, baby, no. Why would you encourage this?]

Hehehe, why yes. Yes I do.

[There's a sparkle in his eye. A very...unsettling sparkle.]

All of them.

[...Good job, Teddie...]

[Everyone deserves love!]

Good, good.

[He makes a beckoning motion with his hands. SPILL IT ALREADY.]

......

Not all at once I hope!

[\o/]

Huh? What? Why not? There's plenty of Teddie to go around.

[An image of Teddie covered in girls wearing bearly-there clothing pawing at him is now seared into Wing's processor.]

[But it's Wing...and as much as part of him is DO NOT WANT, the rest of him finds this delightfully amusing. Everyone deserve loves and affection!]

[He'd hold it back but he just can't bear it, so he laughs aloud--good naturedly--and this brilliant display of audacity.]

[But then Wing;s face gets serious, like it's time to get down to business. Are you ready for the bear-faced truth?]

Teddie. I absolutely commend your ambitions. [Who wouldn't want a harem? Sheez.] However, most girls--all people actually--like it when they're considered special. It's also easier to focus on one person at a time, especially to start.

Bearing that in mind, is there anyone in particular you have you eye on? Or do you just want to start with general tips?

[Gee, Wing. I can't seem to shake this feeling that you're making fun of him. ~~STOP TAKING HIS SHTICK, YA BIG JERK~~

Teddie takes in the advise and actually nods his head thoughtfully, like it's actually sinking in. It's not what he wanted to hear, but he can understand where it's coming from. Considering it the other way around, he'd want to be considered special, too.

There's just one problem.]

Nngh, I dunno if I can choose just one! They're all such mega cuties...

[He's only trying to get into the spirit of things Teddie. He needs to get a feel for your mojo to make this work. METAPHORICALLY speaking of course.]

[And though Wing finds you utterly adorable, he's also willing to take you seriously: he never makes light of things like love. ~~But maybe scoring...a little bit.~~]

Well one is better than none yes? Do any of them make you feel particularly happy? Or are you closer friends with any of them?

[It's about time someone takes bears seriously.]

Well... I sleep with Miko-chan. ...And Kay-chan and I are on a mission together.

[Shouldn't everyone?]

Well that's a sta...

...wait what? [Maybe this bear really does know what scoring is.........yeah no.]

You sleep with Miko. At night, in the same berth. Bed. [Thing. Whatever.] And then wake up in the morning. And that's it right?

[Wing hopes. Otherwise why are they even here having this conversation?]

Both of them are very nice people. What's the mission you're on with Kay? [He's going to regret asking, isn't he?]

You betcha. It was her idea and everything. Good thing, too, cause I can't stand sleeping by my lonesome. That was like the first thing I worried about when I got here... She's a hero.

[He wipes away a fake tear before continuing.]

Anyway, it's funny you should ask. Our mission is to help robots score. It's kinda like we're trading favors now!

[He's just going to look a little relieved now.]

Hmmm...and does she enjoy this arrangement?

[This could be both good and bad news. Either it's a great setup or Teddie's been friend-zoned before that 'game' even started.]

[Oh. Okay that's pretty funny. He grins.]

That's so kind of both of you. Have you had any success yet?

I sure hope she enjoys it, she hasn't said anything bad so far.

[The last thing he'd want to do is make her do something she doesn't enjoy. That's just mean.]

I... uh.... not yet.

Well that's good. [-ish.] How does she tend to act around you? Does she get shy at all? Or flustered?

[Teddie, that is precious and perfect. Never change.]

Hmmm, well I'm sure things will get easier when the rec center and bar opens. Is there anyone in-particular you're, um, trying to help out?

Wah? No way. She acts normal. No one should be shy around Teddie.

[He smiles.]

Everyone and everybody! Hey! Is there anyone you wanna score with?

Hmmm...

[He chinhands for a bit.]

That's Miko right, that you're sleeping with? What about Kay, does she ever act that way around you?

[Wing has to return that smile, because it's a sweet sentiment.]

That's wonderful Teddie, very sweet. Anyone in particular you're focusing on? Ah, well, I'm already scoring with the mech I love most.

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