A conversation about assorted Mega Man villains during a stream led to someone mentioning ‘paper clip man’
And I was “Lmao like Clippy?”
Then I had no choice from there 😂
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Sneak Peek
So uhh some of you might remember-- @shreedle for instance--that I'm working on a sequel to A Light Filled With Light. So the beginning's pretty much squared away and I figured I'd give y'all a sneak peek. Here's the beginning (so far) of Experience is the Cain of the Blind!
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Henry James Amos Cain was five years old, and he hated his name.
“Mama!” He cried, stomping into the house. “Why did you give me a big name!”
“Henry, no shoes inside the house,” Mama scolded.
Henry scowled but did as told, stomping back outside and taking them off before coming back in. “Mama, why did you and Papa give me a big name?! None of the other kids have three names!”
Mama just smiled. “It’s a tradition from where we came from,” she said, then she looked sad, just a little. “At least, it used to be.”
Then Papa came around from behind the corner and swooped Henry into a hug, making him squeal in laughter. “Besides, Henry James is the name of a famous explorer, adventurer, and archeologist!” he said, holding up Henry high. “It’s our way of hoping the best for you! I’m sure that one day, you’ll make--”
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Dr. Cain’s jaw dropped. “The greatest discovery in the world,” he breathed.
Who could’ve believed it? Out in the desert, out in an old government facility that no one used or even really thought existed, Dr. Cain had stumbled upon this.
Dr. Light’s hologram smiled. “Hello, my children,” he said. “You’ve likely wondered what the gift in my final will referred to. You’ve found it--he’s right here. This capsule contains my final creation: Mega Man X--or, as you will likely call him X. X has special powers that no other robot master possesses. Utilizing his conscience, he is able to think, worry and act entirely of his own accord. This means he is also imbued with the same materials necessary to facilitate the evolution of robots in the same manner as life. Because of this, I sealed him away for a time period of thirty years for testing. He wasn’t quite keen on that, but accepted it. I made him to be as human as possible, and I daresay I succeeded.” He laughed, his belly shaking. “But more importantly,” he said. “He is your brother. He is yours--my final gift to you, my children. A reminder of humanity, and a reminder of my love to you. Cherish him, and I know he will give it back to you a hundredfold. I love you, my children.” The hologram smiled one final time, and winked out.
Dr. Cain stared at the place it had been, and slowly looked up towards the dusty pod, which was very clearly still sealed.
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"YOU THERE, BOY! Why are you doing that?"
"Why, it's because it's January 7th and Jay Eazy ain't dropped yet, sir!"
"January 7th! Then don't worry, you haven't missed it! Do you know the shawty next door?"
"Why, the one who's cute, and her circle too?"
"A book smart boy! A money smart boy! Makes you more intelligent! Go and get her and tell her to bring a friend! Come back in less than five minutes, and I'll let you slide with your dog like you're Mega Man!"
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