[Video]

[actionshortshorts]

[Yuuta comes on screen, looking determined. He's outside, the lambda splayed in the background.]

I'm going to go find Deckerd.

[And the video cuts off.]

Comments

[Video]

[raceme]

All ALONE?

You need some protection.

[Video]

[actionshortshorts]

Everyone is busy, so -

I don't want to bother, is all.

[Video]

[raceme]

I am never THAT busy.

But jut so you know we already looked around to see if we could find Decker....We had no luck.

[Video]

[actionshortshorts]

I know! But - I feel like I'd find something there this time for sure! Somewhere... out there. It can't hurt to check one more time, can it?

[Video]

[raceme]

Yes ti can IT'S dangerous...so you can't go alone YUUTA.

[winged_knight]

Yuuta! No!

[Not another one...]

We went. We looked. We tried to find him. Yuuta I'm sorry, I'm so, so sorry. But he's gone.

Please don't go.

[He sounds mildly desperate.]

[Video]

[actionshortshorts]

Mr. Wing. I - but I hear it. Deckerd went out there right? Because of this? So if I follow it maybe I can find him too!

[A small wan smile.]

I'll come back. I can't leave everyone behind.

[Video]

[winged_knight]

Yuuta. [His voice is strained and very, very sad.] This is...different, stronger. If you follow it you'll find the Badlands before you find him. And the monsters that live there.

They'll...they'll kill you Yuuta, or turn you into one of them, or worse. I don't know. [He shouldn't be using scare tactics on a kid, but it's the cold truth and he's not sure what other options he has.]

[Video]

[actionshortshorts]

[You'd find that Yuuta doesn't put much into self preservation, unfortunately.]

Then it's more reason to go! Deckerd could be out there, Mr. Wing! If it's that dangerous he -

I need to look for him. At least try one more time.

[Video]

[winged_knight]

[Oh dear, new tactic then.]

The Badlands changes people, all that's out there is monsters. [It's more complicated than that, but that's the summary. Wing knows from experience.]

Yuuta... Gunmax needs you. He's helpless. He can't even join you or stop you. He wants to protect you and he can't.

I know you love Deckerd...but why are you chasing after a mech who is lost when there's one right here that needs you so much?

What would Deckerd want you to do?

[Video]

[actionshortshorts]

[Monsters don't scare him! But the mention of Gunmax gives Yuuta pause.]

I just want to be strength for him. For Gunmax. He really misses Deckerd too! So I thought if I could find Deckerd he'd be - be happier.

Deckerd is selfless - he'd want me to stay with Gunmax, but - !

[Yuuta shakes his head.]

I just feel like this is something I have to do, Mr. Wing!

I really miss him.

[Video]

[winged_knight]

If you want to be strong for him shouldn't you resist this darkness that's calling you?

Yes Yuuta, Deckerd would want you to stay with Gunmax. And watch after Drillboy. They need you more right now.

How would they feel if you left looking for Deckerd and then never came back? Haven't they lost enough friends? They shouldn't lose you too! And trust me, that's what will happen if you go!

[A pause, because this is spark-clenching.] I know you miss him. But you have to think of the others, not just yourself. It's what Deckerd would want.

[Come on Yuuta, don't make Wing come out there and get you.]

[Video]

[actionshortshorts]

I -

[Mr. Wing, you drive really strong arguments. But that feeling - voice thing. It's still there. And he really feels like he needs to go. But Gunmax and Drill Boy - ]

I'm not sure if I'm really needed here, Mr. Wing. I can't help anyone right now, so I thought if I could find Deckerd at least -

[At least he could be useful.]

[Video] Do I need to ACTION you home Yuuta!? B(

[winged_knight]

[Wing knows Yuuta, and he has more experience shutting it out than you do.]

Sometimes just being there is helpful. This is a terrible time to be alone and helpess, and I know Gunmax is feeling both right now. He needs you.

AUDIO;

[engrishdetective]

Boss!

Boss, don't go. Please!

[Audio]

[actionshortshorts]

Gunmax -

I'll be fine. I'll be back soon! I just really need to go. Just to check.

[Audio]

[engrishdetective]

You can't just run off without me. I know I'm useless right now, but please! Wait until I can walk again.

[Audio]

[actionshortshorts]

You're not useless, Gunmax. I just - I feel like I can't wait. I have to do this right now or the chance would disappear.

[Audio]

[engrishdetective]

Just-- take someone with you. If I can't be there, don't go alone.

[He tries to not sound absolutely miserable at the idea. He'd rather just go with Yuuta.]

[Audio]

[actionshortshorts]

I - okay. Just focus on getting better soon, okay? I'll be back in a jiffy, Gunmax.

[Action]

[drillsandballs]

[Boss, you were supposed to stay with him. Of course with this stupid sound in his head he has less attention than normal.]

Boss!

[He comes running over to where Yuuta is.]

Boss don't... at least... not alone.