Scrambled Egg Zone Act II

[reneggadetinkerer]

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 bitterbearface]

Comments

video; un: weishappened

[weishappened]

How durable are these ... constructs?

[reneggadetinkerer]

That depends on what your intended task is. The flying ones are more lightweight but I have some armored bad&mdash er...Radnik designs I can still recall from my earlier years.

[weishappened]

Huh. Too bad. I was looking for airborne targets.

[He jerks a thumb over his shoulder.]

I've got someone here who could use training for that. And a new toy to bother when I'm working. What are you looking to trade for them?

[reneggadetinkerer]

Well, I do have an old design...one that I used to defend one of my sky bases.

[He brings up that holo disc again and shows off Turtloid.]

Make no mistake they're not particularly fast...but they can take a beating. And I believe I have enough of a grasp on magitech to allow it some ranged combat functionality.

[weishappened]

Hm... What do you think, boy?

[He pauses, listening to the chattering noise from off-camera.]

Sounds promising. Doesn't need to be fast for now. So, if you've got one, we're interested.

[reneggadetinkerer]

Aha, then Turtloid it is! I suppose you'll want a larger model. I've constructed them about half the size of a bi-plane before...

...I don't suppose you know what that is.

[Hm.]

...What sort of size comparison can I make that would make sense to you?

[weishappened]

Not too large. Not yet. He's still got a lot of growing to do.

[He's not an overprotective dad, not at all.]

... Bigger or smaller than a dragon?

[reneggadetinkerer]

...I believe that entirely depends on the size of dragons in our respective worlds.

[Eggman sighs in exasperation. This is all so imprecise.]

They're smaller, I would imagine. Comparable to a whelp, at least.

[weishappened]

You were here for the Dragon's Gale festival, right? Most of them are like that.

[In other words, big.]

That might be too big for now... Here - [He swings the camera down, to reveal the baby griffon. Who is chewing on a large leg bone. Assan himself is probably about the size of grey wolf. And color, for that matter.] He's growing, but overwhelming him at this point won't do any favors.

[reneggadetinkerer]

And this one came with you when you washed up here? That's unfair. I would love it if one of my companions came with me.

I suppose I can come up with something scaled down.

How fast would you say he is?

[weishappened]

Hey, could be worse. You didn't have to live with wet griffon. I'd say that's a fair trade.

[He's giving his charge a hard time. Davrin would live with wet griffon and dry Assan with the clothes off his back if he had to.]

In the air? Eagle speed, especially when he dives. Ground? Probably hunting dog speed, if he's out in the open.

[reneggadetinkerer]

So something perfectly within the realm of mundane nature. Not necessarily unexpected but I suppose I'm a bit spoiled when it comes to fantastical creatures.

Perhaps something it can give chase to? Between my Motobug and Buzzbomber, it would have something both ground-based and airborne to contend with.

[weishappened]

He's still young. We don't know what he'll be like when he's full grown.

[That's what you get for having guardianship of a creature that was extinct for hundreds of years.]

He would probably like that. Wouldn't you, boy? [And POP goes Assan's head up on screen. Cawing. Yes, he would like both of those things, Egg guy.]

[reneggadetinkerer]

Stupendous.

[If that were said any more dryly, it would crumble to dust.]

One Motobug and one Buzzbomber, then, the former extra durable and the latter extra lightweight for speed and maneuverability. Will there be anything else?

[weishappened]

Much appreciated.

[Yeah, he caught that. But the guy offered, so...]

What do we owe you?