shellphones | Scrambled Egg Zone Act I

Type: VIDEO
Sender ID: reneggadetinkerer (Dr. Robotnik)
To: General Public
Subject: Introductions
Warnings: ~THEATRICS~

[The first thing you might notice on the screen is a bulbous pink nose. A nose from under which a massive, aburn, magnificent mustache extends off to either side like the bristles of two enormous brushes. Only then might you notice the glint of dark spectacles completely enshrouding the eyes of the one beginning this broadcast. As he pulls his shellphone away, you get the full picture; a rotund man that simply exudes the aura of a mad genius.]

Attention! As loathsome as it is to admit this, I appear to be stranded on this overly moist macrocosm like the rest of you. The accommodations I've found myself in are abhorrent, frankly, and I refuse to live like a deckswab. As such, I'm taking it upon myself to begin searching for more appropriate facilities so that I might continue my work. If anyone out there knows of any...let's say...recently vacated warehouses or factories...or, better yet, an island that I may lay claim to as my own, I can repay you with the knowledge that you've helped secure the great Dr. Ivo Robotnik a place where he can properly work. For the betterment of...everyone.

Apparently. Pah.

Oh, and if there's anyone out there versed in this "magitech" I keep hearing about, make yourself known! I'll have you disclose your findings so that I might better ascertain the nature of this technological power. Better yet, if you have anything worth disassembling, bring it to me.

But don't expect compensation!

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He lifts up a prosthetic hand to wave away the suggestions.

Woah, no way that's a lot. It's not really the firepower I was talking about haha.

Super scary, though. [ Definitely. This guy is a lot. ] Didn't realize water's that powerful, but I guess it makes sense.

Most people don't. Due to the very nature and flow of water, it can erode practically anything with enough time. Of course, if you funnel that water into a narrow point and force it through that point with enough pressure, water can shear off entire—

Hm?

What was that, just now? Your arm.

[ He's at least following the tangent pretty easily, nodding a little. This guy is weird, a little unhinged maybe? But smart, at least, it seems so? But then the subject change happens and Vash takes a minute to catch up. ]

Huh?

This?

[ He lifts the hand up again, wiggling the fingers. Little wave, hello. ] It's a prosthetic.

[Eggmam adjusts his glasses.]

I can see that. What I'm curious about is its design. The fluidity of its movement. It almost looks organic.

I daresay you might be the first th-— person on this ball of water that's piqued my interest.

Who built such a marvelous arm?

[ My guy were you about to call him a thing. ]

Oh, that would've been Brad, back where I come from. He fit me with it a long time ago and saves my butt when I mess it up. It's attached to the nerves so it really doesn't feel too different from a regular arm.

[ He doesn't mind demonstrating the arm, it's flashy, he's aware. Of course, though, where it connects is up underneath the shielding plate and sleeve it's attached to. ]

Edited 2025-01-09 03:55 (UTC)

[Shh Shh Shhhh...]

A fully integrated prosthetic. Fascinating.

[That implies not only an understanding of engineering but biology as well. And to graft the arm would be one doozy of a surgical procedure.]

Er...tell me...what sort of metal is it fashioned of?

And I don't believe I've gotten your name.

[ The shhing will happen for now. But you're on THIN ICE buddy. ]

Uhhh, that's the complicated part. It's an alloy that isn't really used anymore. Ancient tech I guess. Sorry, I'm not the one who built it, just the guy who wears it. I do some maintenance but I can only answer so much.

[ He scratches the back of his head a bit, a nervous tic. Oh right names. He's still getting used to introductions rather than people figuring out his name from sight alone. ]

It's Vash.

Dr. Ivo Robotnik. My...acquaintances have taken to calling me "Dr. Eggman."

I happen to be a mechanical and engineering genius where I come from. I've built my own city, my own armada, my own automatons.

If you're looking for someone who can properly service that arm of yours...why, I'd be delighted.

On the nose with the name, huh?

[ He laughs. Clearly he's very funny. But own city and armada huh? ]

Pretty impressive resume. Humans have always been really innovative in my experience. Where you come from must be really advanced. I'll keep you in mind, but I'm kinda hoping I'll stay out of trouble here that gets me into a situation like that.

I've taken the moniker as my own so that it cannot be used to mock me. When you own something, you steal its power.

As for where I come from, it would be advanced but...it seems my vision is not for everybody.

[Because three foot tall furries keep BREAKING. HIS. STUFF.]

Trouble or no, every piece of fine engineering needs routine upkeep. I think your biggest worry should be if you find yourself in trouble and your arm were not up to snuff.

In my professional opinion, that is.

It's probably all the talk about lasers and water pressure destruction if you want my opinion.

[ He looks a little put out about what's said next, if the pout that's on his face means anything. It's not WRONG, but Vash has been hesitant to let anyone other than Brad anywhere near his prosthetic. When you've had the same guy working on it for over a hundred years change is hard. ]

When you put it that way I can't really argue, haha.

Oh, that's just science! Science is full of seemingly dangerous and explosive things but that's simply because people fail to take the time to learn about them! Anything can be dangerous if you use that logic!

[Eggman is perceptive and he can tell that forcing Vash will get him nowhere. If anything, he'll never get a good look at that arm at this rate.]

The decision is yours, Vash. After all, I need time to establish myself! I barely have a bolt to my name, let alone any precision tools to run a proper diagnostic!

However, if you don't mind my reaching out to you when I've set up adequate facilities...the invitation will always stand.

Haha, you have a point. There's a lot that tech can do to make things easier that wouldn't happen without trying things first. Guess I'm just kinda cautious, you know?

[ He shrugs a little, but he's at least pretty amicable about it. ]

Sure. I'll look forward to hearing from you about it, Dr. Robotnik.

Caution is a good thing in small doses! But being overly cautious stifles progress!

You can't move forward if you're afraid to take the leap, Vash.

You do want to move forward, don't you?

Scrambled Egg Zone Act I

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