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Post by Athena on Aug 19, 2009 17:06:49 GMT -5
She grins up at him; and flings open the door by herself.
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Post by Badgerlord on Aug 19, 2009 18:22:31 GMT -5
A large, slender, human sized robot is on the other side of the door. It is from a basic worker template, but has been heavily modified and upgraded. It is scuffed and dented, with several large gashes torn in its metal skin. Numerous combat attachments project from various parts of his body. One arm has been ripped off at the elbow. It is currently strapped to his waist by a small gripper. Behind him, a large group of robots has been demolished. A few still twitch, but all have been incapacitated.
"HELLO. I AM THE SENTIENT HUMAN-BASE ASSISTANCE ROBOT 'J,' P.A. TO QUENTIN KELLER, ROBOTICIST OF THE SILENT ROSE. I AM HERE TO COLLECT THE PACKAGE."
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Post by Howl on Aug 19, 2009 18:28:14 GMT -5
Andromache responds, as surprised as a robot can be. "Why did you not make yourself known using the Hive-Mind? Are you disconnected? Do you require repairs?" Andromache paused for a second and examined the empty box, "Your package seems to already be taken. Bring your Quentin Keller here and we'll discuss how we can retrieve it for him".
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Post by Badgerlord on Aug 19, 2009 18:38:06 GMT -5
J turns to Andromache.
WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE REBELLIOUS UNTHINKING OUTSIDE, THEY ATTEMPTED TO SPREAD THEIR CORRUPTION TO ME. I WAS FORCED TO CUT OFF MY CONNECTION. I WILL REPAIR LATER.
He listens to Andromache explain the lack of the book.
"ILLOGICAL. QUENTIN IS CURRENTLY IN SILENT ROSE HEADQUARTERS. OUR PRESENT SURROUNDINGS ARE DANGEROUS. WE SHOULD GO TO HIM. THE RETRIEVAL OF THIS BOOK IS NECESSARY."
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Post by Howl on Aug 19, 2009 18:42:22 GMT -5
Andromache looks at the odd robot, "It is perfectly safe here, nothing can break through these doors, and this place is as fortified as Headquarters is. However, staying here will accomplish nothing, I suggest we go to Headquarters and consult with this Mr. Keller."
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Post by Badgerlord on Aug 19, 2009 18:45:32 GMT -5
"AGREED."
J turns to look at Athena. A series of clicks can be heard originating from his head.
"MADAM ATHENA. DO YOU AGREE?"
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Post by Athena on Aug 19, 2009 18:55:54 GMT -5
Athena opens the bottom drawer of her desk, pulling out a stuffed rabbit. "This is Dusty," she introduces to the two robots. "Dusty, this is Andromache, and J." She puts said rabbit into her bag, and then turns to J. "Yes. This sounds like an excellent idea."
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Post by Howl on Aug 19, 2009 19:00:45 GMT -5
Andormache looks at Athena questioningly "Which one of these doors lead to Headquarters? It seems like the most obvious thing for a door to lead to." He waits for Athena to open a door and then says "hello Dusty".
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Post by Athena on Aug 19, 2009 19:04:51 GMT -5
"This one," says Athena, throwing open one that leads onto a staircase.
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Post by Howl on Aug 19, 2009 19:10:00 GMT -5
((Now J needs to lead us to Quentin))
Andromache holds the door open for Athena and J.
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Post by Badgerlord on Aug 19, 2009 19:30:17 GMT -5
J leads the small group down the staircase and out into the Silent Rose Headquarters. J is thankful to the existence of the various portals connecting Silent Rose territories.
He leads them swiftly through the headquarters, into a small, well kept laboratory. There is a small figure in a wheelchair. Quentin turns to face them. In a perfect monotone, he says:
"J. You have returned. Query: Where is the package?"
"STOLEN BEFORE I ARRIVED. THESE TWO ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO SAW THE PACKAGE, BUT NOT THE THIEF."
Quentin does not immediately react.
"Statement: You are injured. Allow me to repair you."
J silently walks over and lies back on the work bench. Quentin begins to repair him, moving with speed and almost unnatural skill.
"Query: What did you see?"
This is directed at Andromache and Athena.
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Post by Howl on Aug 19, 2009 19:38:11 GMT -5
Andromache responds "We were trying to explore the facility to determine what happened with the mindless ones. Athena wanted to bring the chest back, and she opened it with her pocketwatch."
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Post by Athena on Aug 19, 2009 19:55:11 GMT -5
Athena nods her agreement in general to this statement, and then, pulling out Dusty, she adds "Quentin Keller, this is Dusty. Dusty, this is Quentin Keller."
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Post by Badgerlord on Aug 19, 2009 22:00:14 GMT -5
Quentin stares at them.
"Statement: we need the book that was contained within. It is critical for my research, which will have profound effects if successful."
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Post by Howl on Aug 19, 2009 23:33:56 GMT -5
Andromache looks inquisitioningly at Quentin "what was the book about? It may give us a hint as to who is behind this mess."
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