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shellphones2025-03-07 05:19 pm
reneggadetinkerer) wrote in shellphones2025-03-07 05:19 pm
Scrambled Egg Zone Act II
Type: Video
Sender ID: reneggadetinkerer (Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik)
To: Public
Subject: A proposition, of sorts
Warnings: Scheming
[Now that Eggman has been here for a few months, he's about ready to make some moves. Specifically, he's been working on a little project. It's taken him some time to acclimate to the magitech of this world, and to gather appropriate resources, but the good doctor is nothing if not industrious.]
Attention fellow riftfarers!
I realize that I have not exactly made the...best impression to most of you. And still, there are others who come from my particular sphere of reality who have warned you that I am not to be trusted.
I readily admit that I have made a great many...missteps in my time. But never let it be said that Dr. Eggman can't shed his shell!
And so, I come to offer my particular brand of expertise. Behold!
[Eggman steps back and procures a small disc. A disc that, with the press of a button, creates a small projection of five, animal-themed automatons.]
These designs might be a bit antiquated but I am offering to construct these automatons for interested parties with custom functionality! They're quite good at reconnaissance and security, but they can also be used as personal assistants and companions! In fact, if you were interested, I could scale them down and make them into fun little toys for yourself or a friend! And I am offering these "Radniks" at a pittance! Whatever you wish to pay, I will gladly accept!
Consider this a peace offering from the great, magnanimous, Dr. Eggman.
And, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask~
[OOC: Step one of Eggman's latest scheme is happening! These bots, while not dangerous now, are part of a long term scheme! If you're interested in getting involved, please feel free to let me know! You can reach out to me on the CR meme where I have some more details or message me on Discord of plurk at![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
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Sender ID: reneggadetinkerer (Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik)
To: Public
Subject: A proposition, of sorts
Warnings: Scheming
[Now that Eggman has been here for a few months, he's about ready to make some moves. Specifically, he's been working on a little project. It's taken him some time to acclimate to the magitech of this world, and to gather appropriate resources, but the good doctor is nothing if not industrious.]
Attention fellow riftfarers!
I realize that I have not exactly made the...best impression to most of you. And still, there are others who come from my particular sphere of reality who have warned you that I am not to be trusted.
I readily admit that I have made a great many...missteps in my time. But never let it be said that Dr. Eggman can't shed his shell!
And so, I come to offer my particular brand of expertise. Behold!
[Eggman steps back and procures a small disc. A disc that, with the press of a button, creates a small projection of five, animal-themed automatons.]
These designs might be a bit antiquated but I am offering to construct these automatons for interested parties with custom functionality! They're quite good at reconnaissance and security, but they can also be used as personal assistants and companions! In fact, if you were interested, I could scale them down and make them into fun little toys for yourself or a friend! And I am offering these "Radniks" at a pittance! Whatever you wish to pay, I will gladly accept!
Consider this a peace offering from the great, magnanimous, Dr. Eggman.
And, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask~
[OOC: Step one of Eggman's latest scheme is happening! These bots, while not dangerous now, are part of a long term scheme! If you're interested in getting involved, please feel free to let me know! You can reach out to me on the CR meme where I have some more details or message me on Discord of plurk at
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On the condition that you publicly vouch for their safety and quality! I am trying to sustain myself here, Tails.
A glowing, public recommendation by you and Sonic would be just the ticket I need to legitimacy!
Of course, I have issues if you publicly disclose your findings as well! I have nothing to hide!
Do we have a deal?
[Eggman holds out one of his large, gloved hands to the smaller fox.]
1/2
You're asking for one endorsement. No strings attached. And... that's all?
[Because that means he still gets to write the script, and he's already putting together some drafts in his head. Disclosing all findings is a good start — even if it's Eggman handing him that blank check, he'll happily cash it in. While he's at it, he can provide other helpful information, to give everyone an idea of what to watch for. And he can emphasize that the doctor is out to prove his legitimacy, which would shift the tone of the endorsement in a crucial way.]
[But he still has to be positive in his review. Glowing, even. And he'd rather be sincere about it, rather than tearing into Eggman with thinly-veiled sarcasm.]
[It'll be a challenge. Tails thinks he sees the solution, but whether he's up to the task... well, he'll just have to believe in himself.]
2/2
[He takes the extended hand and gives it a small but firm shake. His expression looks more like someone who's agreed to a challenge, rather than struck a deal.]
This works out pretty well, actually! I was already looking for an excuse to start up a new TailsTube series. So, technically speaking — you'll get to be the first sponsor!
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Perhaps I can create some ads for you to run, then! It'll be mutually beneficial, of course!
Here's to new partnerships, then! I'm rather certain neither of us will be disappointed with the results!
[Eggman shakes rather strongly, but not too hard. It's enthusiasm. Because he's well aware that Tails will likely use this as an opportunity to..."Educate" the populous about his endeavors. Which suits him just fine. The court of public opinion is fickle, after all. It's seldom true that the public waits around for specifics when a disaster strikes. When Eggman makes his move, he might lose credibility.]
[But he won't fall alone.]
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Ridiculous.
1/2
2/2
[But that wouldn't sit right with him. So, let's keep going, shall we?]
He's right — the show is already going to be sponsored content, so running your ads would be ridiculous. It's like putting a hat on a hat!
[Yes, he knows that's not what Shadow was referring to.]
How about this: Any time you're interested in sponsoring a video, you have to give me one of your inventions in exchange. Of course, I'll always have the right to refuse, since this isn't going to be a recycling service for your abandoned prototypes...
But for starters? If you can give up a second Radnik for inspection — one for Shadow to take, and do whatever he pleases with it — then as a follow-up episode, I'll give you an interview on camera. Fact-checked, but fair. How does that sound?
[Or does he have to make a more blatant appeal to Eggman's ego?]
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However, I would offer one more condition.
[He points accusingly at Shadow as he speaks to Tails.]
You ask me to bequeath one of my creations to him when you and I both know he'll destroy it without a thought or care! I'm not made of spare parts and my adorable automatons would be better suited with people who won't seek to break them the moment they have one.
Guarantee that this one won't destroy my glorious work, and I would be happy to part with a second.
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... Eggman, you must have a lot of confidence in me if you think I can stop Shadow from doing what he wants.
Besides, if he busts it right away, isn't that his own loss? I can't imagine you'd be willing to replace it for him...
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[He doesn't wait for an answer.]
Of course you don't, which is why I enjoy doing it! But I digress, I believe we have what the seafaring rapscallions of this world would call an accord.
I look forward to our coming partnership, Tails.
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It's a great opportunity to show everyone how much of a team player you can be.
So, uh... do we get to pick which one of the five models we want?
[He doesn't exactly have a favorite here, but there's some he would prefer more than others. More than anything else, though, he wants a different model than Shadow's. Just to check over more of Eggman's work!]
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