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[xperimentalranger]

Heads up that I will be switching XR with Cheezi soon. I’m already deleting some posts while saving others and putting them in the queue for the multi.

All replies will be saved and continued on my multimuse. I don’t have much muse for XR and I think he feels like better off on my multi - Cheezi somehow always ends up as the main muse anyway and is easier to write for me.

#ooc

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no but like XR and N are so funny to me and have been from the first interaction back in december ok. N is trying to be friendlier with other robots. XR has trauma relating around vampires. N is trying to be XR’s friend but they always clash because XR doesn’t trust N and N is just like yeah okay that’s fair. it’s such a mess. it’s literally so hilarious i think rena and i have invented one of the dynamics ever

#YEAH. #and then he finds out N is like that because of other stuff #and it’s like #yeah fine whatever I will help you. #if I get to lock Cyn and the company who spread that virus uo #to prevent more vampires I will take it #he hates it here yeah it’s not N’s fault he is like that but he does not trust him FYLLRUPU

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MAIN LIST

I've decided to make it a bit more easier for me. It mainly serves to be more organized on this blog and be a bit more comfortable. I'll be honest, I'm busy a lot lately and not as outgoing as I used to be and at this point I am much more comfortable to write with people where we have plotted enough regarding certain dynamics, to a point where it kinda makes it awkward for me to roleplay with another character.

Keep in mind, mains do not necessarily mean exclusive. I am still willing to write with the same characters (unless stated otherwise) but I will also be more selective with it and interactions with the mains take priority, be it rp wise or when talking about headcanons with said character.

It's also my personal preference - while I have talked with each mun about it, I do not mind if the other mun interacts with another character from the same muse, even if I state that I will only interact with their muse.

If you are interested in becoming mains, just dm me - the only rule here is that we have rped and talked enough about the dynamic.

List of the existing mains so far, both on XR and my multi:

@tostarcommandandbeyond We've established so much regarding their dynamic and analyzed their episodes together that it's difficult to write for me with another one. I am still willing to write with another NOS, but incredibly selective so. Headcanons and mentions of NOS in replies regarding that dynamic are always for whatever Bean and me are cooking up.

@heirtotangea

Accepting other Mira's, but also incredibly selective with it. Headcanons regarding that dynamic usually between me and Chellen.

@disassnbler

Both Canon and MD verse are only meant for Ender's N as we established a lot regarding that relationship. I am not interested in following or interacting with another N for that dynamic, including J, Thad and Doll.

@mixed-up-multiverse

Both Canon and MD verse on XR are meant for Gracie's V. Selective accepts other V's for J but Doll only upon request.

Will roleplay with other Uzi's for canon and MD verse but since that was something plotted with Gracie, the threads take priority!

Also main for Thad and Khan.

Gracie's Lizzy is the main one and will accept other Lizzy's upon request.

@bytepire / @murdrones

Both canon and MD verse for XR with their muses! Not interested in writing with another Nori unless it's someone I know. Main for my other MD muses.

@wolperkinger

I am not roleplaying Silverweed's and Vervain's dynamic with anyone else but them. Highly Selective regarding Vervain and his brother, if at all. We established so much regarding the brothers of manipulation that it is a little awkward for me to write with another Orchis. Selective regarding Hyzenthlay and Orchis.

Not really interested in writing with another Moss either, be it for Pipkin, Campion or Vervain.

Accepts writing with another Holly, but will only ship Hyzenthlay with Lofty's Holly.

Only ships Bluebell with Lofty's Blackberry.

@cookieofearthbread

Will only roleplay DE with their Pure Vanilla, as we talked a lot about their dynamic and I cannot see myself writing with another one. Also my main Pomegranate for Mushroom.

@indomitablespirits

For Snitter, will only write with their Hector!

@h0ptimists

Main Cream for Rough and Charmy, accepts other Cream's, Gemerl's and Vanilla's but mainly uses the headcanons between Chellen and me.

@recoveryxmobian

For Archie Silver, Larry and Belle (SFF verse) I am not going to write with another Leeta, Lyco or Nicole. That dynamic was established enough on discord that I don't want to write with another one.

Not going to write with another Barby either for Bill.

@multiverse-unlocked

Only ships Hershey with their Geoffrey. Not interested in interacting with another Geoffrey for Hershey or Archie Silver.

Main Shard and Elias for Belle (SFF verse), Archie Silver and Larry. Highly selective in interacting with other Shard's or Elias.

@passimtemere

Main Banzai and Ed for Cheezi. I am not interested in writing that dynamic with someone else, as there was already a lot of plotting involved.

@blowhxle

Main Blowhole for Parker and Doris. Unlikely to rp with another one, mainly for Doris. Parker will be highly selective about it, if only because we already established a lot regarding that dynamic and I can't really see myself writing with another one.

Other mentions:

Cheezi:

While the characters are no longer active on Tumblr, I am not interested in interacting with another Janja, Jasiri, Nduli or Makini.

Ushari:

The Shupavu and Makini are no longer active on Tumblr, but I am not looking for another one.

Kiburi:

Absolutely not interested in writing with another Jasiri, Janja or Nduli.

Rough:

Main Fiona is Bean, selective with other Fiona's. Main Clutch is Bean, willing to roleplay with others but selective.

Predator Hawk:

The dynamic between Fiona and Hawk takes priority with Bean. Highly Selective with other Fiona's.

#out of energy (ooc)

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When you KNOW your robot is top notch space ranger material and you try so hard to find ANYTHING to prove it on your mission recorder for the report you have to write so that he does not get shut down but all you can find is him being an goofy idiot.

#out of energy (ooc) #he is quirky and unprofessional i love him #im dying over buzz tho you can really feel him there #same my guy same #no but genuinely #they try so hard for XR #buzz was likely sitting there for hours to find anything #and then Mira came by to help #Booster was sad and wanted for XR to get a good report #i love this team ok!! #they have their struggles like every relationship but when it comes down to it they all care about each other

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me @ xr

#out of energy (ooc)

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xr, how do you feel about tessa? do you trust her, or do you think there's something that she's hiding?

"Whaaaaat? Y‘mean the technician of JCJenson? The shady company we know nothing about, was somehow said to have created these robotic monsters only to to find out it was the virus, which, by the way, would mean it was created by someone, accident or not? Oh, and let’s not forget spread the thing? Y'mean that Tessa who constantly has to put emphasis on that she is, in fact, actually human? The same Tessa that was excited to see her killer robot?“

"She sounds absolutely trustworthy! I’m not sure why you would think otherwise. Really, she sounds like someone I could trust all of Star Command‘s secret codes."

#;are we almost to the question mark? (asks) #XR: looks into the camera like he’s in the office.

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“Wo-how.”

It would be a lie to say that this didn’t just took him off guard. In hindsight, maybe the robot should have expected it. From his experience, children could get incredibly trigger happy. Makes sense, they could be wildcards who possess untamed energy. Should it concern him that the duckling was always asking for his arsenal and now scrambling over for it while her eyes sparkled with joy?

Not at all. The admiration is fun.

It’s totally normal, the situation is under control, not like it was with the clones.

“Ah, but we are with XR, robot ranger extraordinary!” A dramatic bow. “Y’know, the fun guy.”

…

XR's optic blinks, watching the scenario before him, not moving an inch to help somehow as the duckling was struggling to pick the weapon up. She seemed determined enough, so no need to step in.

“Ten sticks of dynamite, coming right up!” declares the robot as he hands them over immediately.

“Okay, on three. One, two…”

XR pauses as he realized the sticks of explosives were not even lit.

“...You do have a lighter, right?”

He has seen teenagers running around with some before. So he just assumed Gosalyn would have one at hand as well.

"...Oh. Right."

Well that stopped her sulk, at least. Honestly, it was more the way that his chest opened like a drawer, so she had assumed it was more like rummaging through someone's furniture than rifling through their pockets: still bad manners, but less personal. She supposed she hadn't accounted for it being made into a bit of a different case by being built into him.

She was still playing with the grappling rope, swinging it in pretend preparation for making a throw, when the robot's next words caught up to her. Gos' eyes lit up, the grappling hook dropped to the ground without a second thought as she scrambled to receive the rocket.

"Dad would NEVER let me handle one of these...!"

Only to be dropped almost straight to the floor by the weight of the weapon as she received it. Not one to admit defeat, Gosalyn strained against the rocket, managing with considerable effort to heave it back to something closer to upright.

"Yeah, I-- ngh-- I've got it, no problem--"

Okay that was a blatant lie, as it almost tipped the other way, Gos gulped and hastily lowered the rocket safely to the ground where she wouldn't accidentally drop it and/or set it off.

"Buuuut maybe I'd better go for that dynamite instead, it's more my size."

#outoftheirdifferences #;To infinity and...whatever. Oh yeah. Beyond. Right. (IC) #fjsdfsd he loves the honor of being the cool fun uncle

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“What an extraordinary tale of heroism and bravery. Gotta hand it to him, he’s got his priorities straight. Who needs to save people when you can focus on poor, helpless light bulbs?”

Yup, you can just taste that sarcasm here.

Life sure is entertaining when you're surrounded by these kinds of complete lunatics. Though at least his maniacs have more sanity than that. Certainly an electrifying personality, this Megavolt individual. Although it does sound worrying. If this scoundrel can control technology, does that mean he’s able to control robots as well?

Been there, done that. XR already got his systems manipulated twice by some energy vampire, so he should probably steer clear of any more mind control shenanigans.

“So, does he have a secret lair filled with protesting appliances or something? Because all I imagine is him giving motivational speeches towards them: Free yourself from the clutches of oppression! Shine bright my little bulbs, shine bright!”

Little does he know, that’s not all too far off from the truth.

“A smooth-talking, liquid based door-to-door salesman for a villain. At least we won't have to worry about dehydration during our encounters with him. I can already picture him pouring us a nice refreshing drink mid-battle - Kid, you lead an interesting life and that’s comin’ from someone who fights criminals daily.”

@xperimentalranger / continued from (x) because new editor.

"Yeah, yeah. He sure knows how to stand out."

She rolled her eyes... not, Gos supposed, that she was much different: she always had been a girl who was quite capable of making a dramatic scene in her own right. Looked like the apple didn't fall far from the tree, even when that apple was adopted.

She gave a little shrug as XR dismissed a few of the bad guys just based on their nicknames. Didn't bother her, either way... and besides, he was right enough: not every villain got particularly creative with their gimmicks. Not that, she supposed, some of them had a choice in the matter.

But if he knew enough mad toymaker jesters and mutant plant people, then it wasn't like she cared enough to argue the point.

"Alright, well. Lightning Bug is Megavolt, who has electricity powers, sometimes brings inanimate technology to life, and thinks it's his life's goal to rescue lightbulbs from 'slavery to people'. His words, not mine."

What that meant he'd make of XR, well. That would be some kind of meeting, if it ever happened. Perhaps not necessarily the good kind, since Gos could well imagine the mad electrician trying to turn the robot to his cause. Not that she doubted XR, but still.

"And Niagara Falls Personified is the Liquidator. He's made entirely of water, controls whatever liquids are nearby, and always talks like a pushy salesman. Which I'd say is super annoying but, you know, that's a valid tactic."

She could be every bit as pushy when there was money to be made, after all. Not that she wanted to be associated with that guy in any way.

#outoftheirdifferences #;To infinity and...whatever. Oh yeah. Beyond. Right. (IC) #....now i want interactions with a megavolt because that would be interesting #also xr went full sass mode here wow

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“Oh, woe is me. No few dollars wasted on me.”

With an exquisite flair for the dramatics, the ranger clutches his glass dome, leaning back a little, adding that extra touch of theatrics in hopes that the kid would understand that his over the top reaction was not actually serious.

Honestly? It was a last second thought, really just came up in his mind and he didn’t waste money either. She can be happy to have a present now, that’s what matters - that and for a while it would make him the cool space ranger.

Besides, the child he gifted himself to last year? Not like they had anything for him either at the unexpected visit. Christmas is not his kind of holiday and while there is still so many things he doesn’t understand about it, nor believe in the ‘spirit of Christmas‘ it was something important for the children. Why the adults played along though, XR fails to grasp.

He looks back at the duckling with an amused smirk.

"Nah. Go ahead, kiddo. It’s fine."

@xperimentalranger / continued from (x)

"Keen gear, really?!"

She hardly needed the encouragement to break rules (or traditions, in this case), but the fact that she was actually being given express permission to do so? Gos could hardly believe her ears. And, well, honestly she hadn't expected the robot ranger to have got her a gift at all. She snatched the present, feathered hands all ready to tear into the paper, then hesitated.

"Aw, but I didn't think to get you anything."

She was itching to tear the gift open, and it was just an accepted fact of life that adults gave more presents to kids than vice versa... but still, she hesitated. She would feel a little bad if she didn't address the discrepancy - at least until she got into the present and inevitably forgot all about it - so it only seemed fair to, well, at least be honest about that much up front.

She could buy him a belated present as soon as the stores opened again after Christmas? Maybe?

#outoftheirdifferences #LOL true #honestly he just sees Savy running around with an illegal weapon #the clone kids playing with weapons #and then there is Gos asking for weapons and he is just #yeah that checks out #because it’s just so normal for him that kids run around with weapons

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warncdandwiles·:

“It would be more practical, wouldn’t it?”

His voice is quiet, almost soft, and strangely, he speaks more to himself than the trembling do-gooder before him. With every failure, the sweetness of drawing out a kill grew duller. XR had been awarded more time than all of NOS-4-A2′s other victims combined, and he’d left quite a body count in his wake. His success came from finishing the job, and his downfalls always happened when he delayed.

He knew this. He’d gloated over Lightyear’s prone form, instead of wringing his neck. He’d played games with Star Command, rather than level the place. He craved some sport, after all.

But there had to be a line eventually. His arm raises; he slides a finger along his own chin, thinking hard. He’s so close, his face is reflected perfectly in XR’s head dome.

“Drawing it out, sweet lackey, always leaves room for a rescue. I don’t think you appreciate how much a slow end is in your benefit. And how persuading me to end you quickly might just be your undoing. Perhaps you’re even calling my bluff.”

The faux curtsey is gone. He’d been too long without a meal, and his mood was curt, sour.

“As for your failsafe, I thought we established that it no longer worked.”

“Sheeesh. Spoil a guy’s carefully crafted revenge scheme and he throws the towel. I thought you had more spirit than that. What, cat and mouse chase was becoming borin’ for ya?”

Maybe the wisest move would be not to antagonize the energy vampire in any way, but he was not always known for smart decisions.

Honestly? Killing sounds much nicer than the dreadful alternative. That’s what made him terrifying in the first place. If he went for a swift and destructive attack like he does with all of his prey, it wouldn’t be so bad. Draining him slowly? Recharge him? Do it all over again? That was circuits frying.

“Didn’t took ya for the merciful type or give up easily type.”

Nobody was here, nor would they be here for a while. It presents the perfect opportunity. That he wouldn’t even seize the moment was odd - unless he was actually bluffing? That’s what XR can’t stand about his worst nightmare, the energy vampire was hard to read. There was no telling what he would do next. Everything was always unpredictable.

Room for rescue? XR hardly thinks so. It might be a bit of cynical view but he does not hold much faith in anybody else when it comes to NOS-4-A2. His boss can hardly take him. He saved the day. If it were not for Savy, he would be toast. They needed the help of a hippie to actually defeat him. You know the drill.

“Uh-huh. You know as well as I do that I got lucky and was protected by the plot armor, nothing more.”

XR shrugs.

“I mean, yeah, but if your thingy thing ever becomes defective - feel free to inform me?” XR adds with a nervous grin. Hey, he can’t help being cocky, alright?

#warncdandwiles #;To infinity and...whatever. Oh yeah. Beyond. Right. (IC) #xr did you just break the fourth wall

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warncdandwiles·:

“Blah!”

As if! “Like either of us could get a date…”

Though throngs of alien and robot alike, the sparser streets are no more, but XL’s bulk and less-than sunny attitude mean folks give the guy the right of way. Or maybe they’ve just seen the wanted posters.

He casts a glance down at his little brother, sees the mallet. Hah, what kinda do-gooder ranger programming is that? Didn’t the LGMs get that bug out of the system?

Something close to…fondness? Hits him, and though he squashes that down, waaay down, buck, a slight smile tugs at his lip. (With a little sprinkle of meanness in there, of course.)

“Whack-a-Torque, huh? Maybe I’d like to see that. But ya forget, I bust my fair share of goody-two-shoes.”

“What happened to all that confidence from before?”  XR playfully teases as he wheels alongside his older brother.

“I could and can effortlessly charm my way into a date. But you-”

His optics penetratingly gazes upon the renegade robot, attempting for once to select his words carefully but alas, the unfiltered thoughts just spill out.

“Lack the charisma.“

XR gives a side glance when the folks moved away, sort of hoping that nobody would take any notice of him. He wasn’t entirely subtle here, casually conversing with a criminal. Let’s hope that their illegal (but legal? It’s stealing from another criminal, so) go through without getting discovered. If anyone asks about why he was walking around with XL, he supposes he could tell them that the space hero was trying to figure out what his brother was up to.

“Whack a Torque it is!” XR declared while grinning, expression full of mischief. Actually, he hopes it wouldn’t come to that and that Torque was just gonna spend his day at the bar. All he wanted was to steal. Besides, he does enough fighting as it is for his job.

“Oh, sure, sure. But you were the one to ask if I can hold myself.”

#warncdandwiles #;To infinity and...whatever. Oh yeah. Beyond. Right. (IC)

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“I don’t know what’s creepier, that you referred to me by name or that you are just standing there ominously.”

XR shudders with unease as he hears his name spoken from the embodiment of his darkest fear. It sends a chill down his wires, causing anxiety to gnaw at his circuits for a brief moment. Talk about extra effort for spookiness. He didn’t need to get unnerved by the sound of his own name, thank you very much.

NOS-4-A2 is playing a twisted game and XR is acutely aware of the malicious intentions. It was just to lower his guard and when the space ranger least expected it, the monster would leap. It was only a matter of time.

The relentless drumming in the background certainly adds to the tension and is certainly not making his nerves go haywire! Nope, not at all.

“Still haunted by my absence, I see. I’m almost flattered. I mean suuuure, we did have some good times at your ‘job’  but let’s not pretend it was all sunshine and rainbows. Unbearable working hours, not even a decent salary and don’t get me started on the work-life balance.”

XR decides to play the game, because why not? He can humor his old dark master for a while. Not like he had much of a choice in the matter.

But the idea of monster’s little helper bothering his dear brother? XL being frustrated about the former ranger?  That was fun to imagine - not that he’s currently doing that. He shouldn’t be encouraging that.

how droll.

Nos 4 A2 straightened up, lightly placing a hand upon his hip, letting the little ranger ramble. It was true, he wasn't wanting for energy today, though it was unlikely he'd ever actually pass up a meal. Creature of opportunity, don't you know.

the finger-guns is enough to make him smirk, and hum in amusement, but little else. He couldn't help but wonder what would happen if he played along and let the tin-can believe his stalling was actually working?

"Oh, XR, you're such a wit. But you don't want to hear all about that dull affair."

A clawed fingertip gently pushes the mix away.

"If you hadn't been so adverse to my job opportunity, you could have come along for the trip. Your brother might've been in better spirits to have a familiar face there."

It would have been fun, to parade an ex-ranger in front of the other villain's eyes, but, oh well.

he lets him keep his distance, for now. Let him feel a shred of safety.

However, the fingers on his hip start to drum.

#warncdandwiles #;To infinity and...whatever. Oh yeah. Beyond. Right. (IC)

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warncdandwiles·:

“share-y’s not even a word, ya -”

This is when the afternoon goes from bad to abysmal. f he hadn’t had a dome over his head, well, he’d be blinded by cake, frosting, and one of those little cherries. But, he reels back all the same, arms flailing at the glass, only managing to wiped half of it away. The cherry stays stuck to the top of the dome, stubborn.

Goes with his metal painting, too!

XL doesn’t say anything more, in fact he growls, and coming from the metallic drill of a robot, it’s something indeed,

He’s lunging for XR, and if there’s a deep-fat-fryer anywhere in the back, he’s about to becoming acquainted.

“Oh, wow. Look at that. It's the cherry on top, isn't it?”

XR knew from the very moment he flung that cake what kinda game he had been playing, knowing full well it would awaken the beast. But he wasn't about to endure being pushed around by none other than Mr. Defective himself. Sometimes, you just gotta stir up some good ol’ sibling drama, right?

Of course, XR also acknowledges that emerging out from this unscathed would be a stroke of incredible luck. Since you know - leaving in one piece is such a common occurrence for the ranger.

“YIPE!“

Swiftly activating his rocket, the smaller robot propelled himself upward and watched as the table from the lovely couple next to them became collateral damage. Said couple is now running away while screaming. Though XR himself hardly takes notice as his focus was more on his explosive sibling. When XL is like that, XR knows better than to leave him out of his sight.

“C’mon, bro. The new look suits ya. It’s a remarkable improvement!”

But he doesn’t know better than to try and defuse the situation.

#warncdandwiles #;To infinity and...whatever. Oh yeah. Beyond. Right. (IC)

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Unpopular Opinion

Swearing or throwing slurs around doesn’t make your character look funny, cool or more intimidating. I don’t mind a swear once in a while but if that’s the only vocabulary your character is capable of, including the paragraphs I already have lost interest in interacting with that person. It is not fun if someone isn’t creative enough to think of another word other than “fuck” or “bitch”.

I get it. We all swear. But I think the internet has become way too comfortable with that, even when it comes to cartoons. I hate the whole obsession with “let x say fuck”. More importantly, it’s just boring because cartoons usually just try to find a workaround when it comes to swears and it’s just so much funnier and way more creative than dropping the F-Bomb in like every sentence you make.

Like

Sugar Honey Ice Tea

Bull Sugar

You piece of scrap

Son of a glitch

Holy hot fudge

and whatever else is out there that I currently cannot think of at the top of my head. Getting creative with swears and doing some kinda wordplay is way more interesting than having to read fuck or bitch all the time.

Then sometimes people let a villain swear up a storm and they’re like “it’s serious now” and I’m just…sorry, I can’t even take it seriously. Make your villain swear like that and my character won’t take it seriously either. For some reason people really like to do edgy swearing with certain villains and it’s just…Over the top. If you think you need to use swears to make your villain look more intimidating, then you are definitely trying too hard.

That said, if someone asks you to stop, don’t just throw edgy swearings around yourself. You might think it's cool to do so or whatever, but maybe not the other person. It’s fine if you want to swear among friends (as long as they are cool with it too) but you don’t know the other person. If I only met that person, I certainly do not appreciate getting sweared at - you are not my friend. I don’t know you. I have no idea if you mean it in a friendly manner or not. And if we just met, the swearing will also make it harder for me to approach you.

#;out of energy (ooc)

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“Indeed. Maybe you are right. We must stop meeting. Ha-”

XR was about to laugh nervously when his foe suddenly zoomed past him and the ranger stops in his tracks.

Craters.

“Hah?” He carefully ends his laugh, an anxious smile forming on his mouth as he turned around so he doesn’t have his back on him. He wheels backwards again, although only to put a comfortable distance between them. XR is stuck between just standing there, wheeling backwards to where he does not want to go or make another attempt to rush past the one he considers his worst nightmare. The problem with NOS-4-A2 is that the energy vampire won't fall for the same thing twice. So he remains in place while considering his options.

“Oh, you do? That’s a surprise.”

There was only one comforting thought about this whole situation. That the monster isn’t in his more feral state, which means the experimental ranger can stall with a conversation. It’s much more pleasant. NOS-4-A2 is the most terrifying when he does not talk back, goes silent and only communicates in animalistic sounds.

Oh. So it is. But he represses those thoughts for a reason. And he would like to keep doing that, thank you very much.

“Aaaahh….haha, you know me well, don’t you. Obviously you would know much I enjoy being the hot topic.“

XR finger guns at his old dark master, clicking his tongue.

“But you know, maybe for once we don’t have to make it about me! Let’s talk about you instead! I would love to hear about all these several other hobbies of yours and the little club meeting with the other villains! Which, by the way, I totally remember that! Remember when Buzz called about the missing politicians? Saw you there as well. But you make it sound like it was incredibly boring. Maybe you can tell me all about the other intellectually stimulating activities of yours and your favorite color!”

He suddenly takes out a microphone as if it was some kinda interview now. Although extending the end of it so he doesn’t have to get close to the vampire. He didn't want to be in biting range.

“Eh? Eh? Let’s make today‘s topic aaaall about you!“

So much for he is busy.

"I do rattle up your plans, don't I? Such impunity on my part. "

His smile falters when XR manages to reel around him, his sharp hands flex and stretch, then he swoops to block his path a second time. Since he'd reversed while still facing him, now NOS-4-A2 looms behind him, coiling around like a python so his head is visable still,

"I have several hobbies, you know. I do dabble in some collaboration with other...villains, as they put it, though I find it less than intellectually stimulating."

It seems the energy vampire is in more of an --- applicable mood? Enough that he's chattering more than usual, even if its only to boast.

"If only independent work suited you so well. It seems every time you turn a corner without your cohorts, you land in hot oil, Little One. Terrible luck, perhaps? Or does your function only befit a supporting role?"

Oh, its mind games today.

#warncdandwiles #XR vc: Let me repress my issues in PEACE. #;to infinity and...whatever. oh yeah. beyond. right. (ic)

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warncdandwiles​:

“Nope.”

Never seen the guy. And XL’s got a thing about grudges. You’d think the guy had a database of all the folks that crossed his path and suffered for it, and maybe he does. He’s watching XR like intently, beady eyes steely as a vulture’s. 

“Y’know what? I’m settin’ such a bad example, since ya think I’m such a nimrod. I’ll share the milkshake, all right.”

He picks it up, lifts it above XR’s head - and upends the extra-large cup over the robot’s domed noggin. The entire diner goes silent. 

Yeah, he’s that petty.

.........................................Well then.

Here he is. Standing there with oil all over him. This was not how the script was supposed to play out. Why couldn't his brother stick to the perfectly planned script in his gears? Sheeesh. XL's temper was supposed to get the better of him - insecurity and all that, then march right over there to beat the guy up while he would snatch the drink.

Of course, nothing ever goes as planned.

"Oh. You're awfully share-y today, big brother. It would be selfish of me not to offer anythin' in return though, wouldn't it? Sooo..."

A cake launches out of his chassis, smashing it against XL's own head. He can be just as petty.

"I do hope you like the red velvet cake I prepared just for you."

#warncdandwiles #;To infinity and...whatever. Oh yeah. Beyond. Right. (IC)

[xperimentalranger]

warncdandwiles​:

“Hey, I’m the older brother, I’m the ones who leads,” he jeers, stalking forward with that loud, clunking gait of his, overtaken XR in a few lumbering strides.

While he isn’t yelling, he’s grounding out his words now, something in his attitude has…shifted. Its less light-hearted, less banter-y. But it could slip back in a minute or ten.

“Torque likes to haunt a bar or two when he isn’t mucking around. Yan ever go to another villain’s turf unless you plan on taking them out. And I don’t mean the date-kinda way. Can ya hold your oil, pipsqueak?”

“Riiiight. After you, oh wise and oldest brother dearest.“ came the playful tease, grinning wide. At least that didn’t mean he had to admit that he has no idea where Torque's current hideout is located.

Although at the shift in behavior a metallic brow was raised. XR is used to it at that point, his brother is like a ticking time bomb just waiting to explode. So it’s only a matter of time until it changes again.

“Aw, really? I was hoping for a date night.”

A jest, of course. He doubts his brother has the charm to take anyone out like that.

“Can I hold my - ohoho, bro. You didn’t forget that I bust criminals all the time? It’s not my first tango with Torque. If he shows up-”

XR morphed his hand into a large hammer. At least the renegade robot here wouldn’t stop him from using that attachment on someone.

“We can play whack-a-Torque, eh?”

#warncdandwiles #;To infinity and...whatever. Oh yeah. Beyond. Right. (IC)