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[VIDEO] TailsTube: Episode 1
Type: Video
Sender ID: SkyPatrol
To: Public
Subject: TailsTube: Episode 01 [LIVE!]
Warnings: bullying foxes
[The feed opens up to Tails' cabin on the Stormbringer. He's spent a bit of time and effort on getting it ready for the camera: Tools put away neatly on a pegboard, a few potted plants over here, some hand-drawn blueprints over there... the space still looks lived in, but mindfully so. And on top of it all, there's a banner reading "TAILSTUBE" pinned up on the wall behind him.]
[There's a moment's hesitation as the fox double-checks his shellphone, sees that it's recording properly, then backs up to fit in the camera's frame:]
Hey guys! Welcome to the inaugural episode of... TailsTube: Sea Fox Edition! [A quick jazz-hands towards the banner behind him!] Back home, TailsTube was my streaming channel, where I brought on the coolest guests I could find to hang out, answer your questions, and have some fun! Now, unfortunately, my setup here still needs a few upgrades before it can hold a candle to my original lab...
So, u-uh... [He pauses, clears his throat — summons up some willpower to say this next part with a smile.] This is also the first episode with a paid sponsor. And it's none other than Dr. Eggman himself!
... no one's more surprised about this than I am, guys.
[Normally, this is about the point where he would pull up some stunning, HQ art and graphics to add some context and flavor to the topic of discussion. But low-tech is the name of the game, and luckily, he's a fairly good artist. So, instead, he's standing up a poster display with drawings of Eggman's notorious creations, including various badniks, some weapons and obstacles, and his villainous pièce de résistance, the Death Egg.]
Back on our home world, Eggman's name is synonymous with terror and disaster. He's invented countless dangerous weapons and built an entire robotic military, which he's used in his many ill-fated plots to conquer our world! So, even though he's making peace with us for now, I can't help but be skeptical...
But on the other hand, if it is true? I'm actually kinda excited. Because Dr. Eggman does his best work when he's not trying to kill us.
[And here comes a second poster display, featuring some of the doctor's lesser known creations. For example, there's the E-Gear and a few other models of Extreme Gear, as well as some of his communication tech.]
And after looking over his new Radniks, I can say they seem like a step in the right direction. None of them come with any weapons, no animals are harmed in their creation or operation... even the code is pretty straightforward assistant stuff. So, if that's what we can expect going forward—
And that's where you're wrong, you twin-tailed toddler!
[The feed goes dark for a moment and there's a...well, it's a ruckus. Because Eggman has crashed the set of TailsTube and he's decided that now is his time to make an entrance. When the feed comes back, Eggman's taken a seat next to Tails. One leg crossed over the other, hands steepled in his lap. Where did he get that egg-shaped chair? He brought it. Don't ask questions. Especially if they're stupid.]
Since when have I ever given you anything you all 'expected?' The true hallmark of a genius is to subvert expectations! To shift paradigms! To—
[He turns to look at Tails' display and huffs disapprovingly.]
What are these? They look like they were drawn by a child. If you're going to showcase my work, at least put in effort.
[And Tails' fuzzy cheeks puff in his own disapproval at the critique. He put plenty of effort into it! ... but before the fox can get a word in edgewise, Eggman spins back around, sneering.]
Now, as I was saying! Tails here has given his sidekick seal of approval on my Radniks! And while I am aware that several of you have questioned my motives, especially in light of certain Shadow-y warnings, you can rest assured my motivations are...pure.
[He's not lying. Though what his motivations are 'purely' about is anyone's guess.]
And just to prove to you I've turned over a new engine...
[He lifts his gloved hand and makes several keystroke-like gestures. From offscreen a Motobug wheels itself in and places a box in the center.]
I've come with my newest product.
[He lifts the box to reveal...a model kit? It sure looks like a model kit.]
You see, my Radniks were so successful, I thought "Why stop there?" Why not encourage others to unlock their own potential! Foster the next generation of geniuses! And so, I present to you...Build-a-Bot!
This kit comes with every part necessary for you to build your own toys, complete with rudimentary programming chips that will teach you the fun of coding your own robotic arr–assistant!
[And Tails' expression starts to light up with his original enthusiasm again.] ... Huh. A DIY kit should be pretty fun and educational. Even someone with more mechanical experience could probably use it to help jumpstart their work with the local technology. This is actually kind of a cool idea, Eggman.
[With another keystroke gestures, an overlay appears over the TailsTube feed that looks suspiciously like a Home Shopping Network style layout. Except it is positively branded with Eggman.]
Now, act now and order your own Build-a-Bot kit, and I'll even throw in some spare chips for additional behavioral programming! It's a deal so good, you'd think I was crazy much less evil! And all proceeds go to me and my research. You know. For the...good. Of everyone. [Bah.]
With...of course a small stipend to sponsor this show. Small.
Negligible really.
[Speaking of the sponsorship — by this point, Tails isn't hiding his cranky expression about this arrangement, and is quickly tapping away at his shellphone.] Seriously, Eggman? Come on! This is not that kind of show! [With a few more taps... bloop! The overlay disappears, block by block, scrubbing all the rotten eggman branding off the screen.] And I only agreed to let you be a guest, not take over hosting duties...
Yes, yes! Of course! How presumptuous of me! You have my sincerest apologies!
[With a quick few airborne keystrokes of Eggman's other hand, some text flashes rapidly across the bottom of the screen at a blink-and-you'll-miss-it speed.]
"Build-a-Bot is a licensed product. Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik does not bear any responsibility for any weapons, doomsday devices, or robotic armies constructed using this product. This product is fully and comprehensively endorsed by SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and MILES "TAILS" PROWER and responsibility for their use or misuse falls solely on their furry heads."
Anyway — please send us your questions, so we can read and answer them live on stream! Or if you'd like, call in to ask them yourself!
Sender ID: SkyPatrol
To: Public
Subject: TailsTube: Episode 01 [LIVE!]
Warnings: bullying foxes
[The feed opens up to Tails' cabin on the Stormbringer. He's spent a bit of time and effort on getting it ready for the camera: Tools put away neatly on a pegboard, a few potted plants over here, some hand-drawn blueprints over there... the space still looks lived in, but mindfully so. And on top of it all, there's a banner reading "TAILSTUBE" pinned up on the wall behind him.]
[There's a moment's hesitation as the fox double-checks his shellphone, sees that it's recording properly, then backs up to fit in the camera's frame:]
Hey guys! Welcome to the inaugural episode of... TailsTube: Sea Fox Edition! [A quick jazz-hands towards the banner behind him!] Back home, TailsTube was my streaming channel, where I brought on the coolest guests I could find to hang out, answer your questions, and have some fun! Now, unfortunately, my setup here still needs a few upgrades before it can hold a candle to my original lab...
So, u-uh... [He pauses, clears his throat — summons up some willpower to say this next part with a smile.] This is also the first episode with a paid sponsor. And it's none other than Dr. Eggman himself!
... no one's more surprised about this than I am, guys.
[Normally, this is about the point where he would pull up some stunning, HQ art and graphics to add some context and flavor to the topic of discussion. But low-tech is the name of the game, and luckily, he's a fairly good artist. So, instead, he's standing up a poster display with drawings of Eggman's notorious creations, including various badniks, some weapons and obstacles, and his villainous pièce de résistance, the Death Egg.]
Back on our home world, Eggman's name is synonymous with terror and disaster. He's invented countless dangerous weapons and built an entire robotic military, which he's used in his many ill-fated plots to conquer our world! So, even though he's making peace with us for now, I can't help but be skeptical...
But on the other hand, if it is true? I'm actually kinda excited. Because Dr. Eggman does his best work when he's not trying to kill us.
[And here comes a second poster display, featuring some of the doctor's lesser known creations. For example, there's the E-Gear and a few other models of Extreme Gear, as well as some of his communication tech.]
And after looking over his new Radniks, I can say they seem like a step in the right direction. None of them come with any weapons, no animals are harmed in their creation or operation... even the code is pretty straightforward assistant stuff. So, if that's what we can expect going forward—
And that's where you're wrong, you twin-tailed toddler!
[The feed goes dark for a moment and there's a...well, it's a ruckus. Because Eggman has crashed the set of TailsTube and he's decided that now is his time to make an entrance. When the feed comes back, Eggman's taken a seat next to Tails. One leg crossed over the other, hands steepled in his lap. Where did he get that egg-shaped chair? He brought it. Don't ask questions. Especially if they're stupid.]
Since when have I ever given you anything you all 'expected?' The true hallmark of a genius is to subvert expectations! To shift paradigms! To—
[He turns to look at Tails' display and huffs disapprovingly.]
What are these? They look like they were drawn by a child. If you're going to showcase my work, at least put in effort.
[And Tails' fuzzy cheeks puff in his own disapproval at the critique. He put plenty of effort into it! ... but before the fox can get a word in edgewise, Eggman spins back around, sneering.]
Now, as I was saying! Tails here has given his sidekick seal of approval on my Radniks! And while I am aware that several of you have questioned my motives, especially in light of certain Shadow-y warnings, you can rest assured my motivations are...pure.
[He's not lying. Though what his motivations are 'purely' about is anyone's guess.]
And just to prove to you I've turned over a new engine...
[He lifts his gloved hand and makes several keystroke-like gestures. From offscreen a Motobug wheels itself in and places a box in the center.]
I've come with my newest product.
[He lifts the box to reveal...a model kit? It sure looks like a model kit.]
You see, my Radniks were so successful, I thought "Why stop there?" Why not encourage others to unlock their own potential! Foster the next generation of geniuses! And so, I present to you...Build-a-Bot!
This kit comes with every part necessary for you to build your own toys, complete with rudimentary programming chips that will teach you the fun of coding your own robotic arr–assistant!
[And Tails' expression starts to light up with his original enthusiasm again.] ... Huh. A DIY kit should be pretty fun and educational. Even someone with more mechanical experience could probably use it to help jumpstart their work with the local technology. This is actually kind of a cool idea, Eggman.
[With another keystroke gestures, an overlay appears over the TailsTube feed that looks suspiciously like a Home Shopping Network style layout. Except it is positively branded with Eggman.]
Now, act now and order your own Build-a-Bot kit, and I'll even throw in some spare chips for additional behavioral programming! It's a deal so good, you'd think I was crazy much less evil! And all proceeds go to me and my research. You know. For the...good. Of everyone. [Bah.]
With...of course a small stipend to sponsor this show. Small.
Negligible really.
[Speaking of the sponsorship — by this point, Tails isn't hiding his cranky expression about this arrangement, and is quickly tapping away at his shellphone.] Seriously, Eggman? Come on! This is not that kind of show! [With a few more taps... bloop! The overlay disappears, block by block, scrubbing all the rotten eggman branding off the screen.] And I only agreed to let you be a guest, not take over hosting duties...
Yes, yes! Of course! How presumptuous of me! You have my sincerest apologies!
[With a quick few airborne keystrokes of Eggman's other hand, some text flashes rapidly across the bottom of the screen at a blink-and-you'll-miss-it speed.]
"Build-a-Bot is a licensed product. Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik does not bear any responsibility for any weapons, doomsday devices, or robotic armies constructed using this product. This product is fully and comprehensively endorsed by SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and MILES "TAILS" PROWER and responsibility for their use or misuse falls solely on their furry heads."
Anyway — please send us your questions, so we can read and answer them live on stream! Or if you'd like, call in to ask them yourself!
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I'd be more than happy to discuss my arrangement with Sonic. Though, I feel it might be better to do so in person.
I have a stream to get back to and product to sell, after all. I'm a busy philanthropist now!
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[ don't worry, things are going to explode by the time it wraps up, or maybe right between. surge hasn't decided yet. ]
I'll deal with you later, I have hedgehogs to kill.
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He instilled in you motivation but no direction. He was too much of a linear thinker.
Tell me, Surge. Does lightning move in a straight line? Or does it arc between dozens of points?
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[ and he should have taken it, so it returns to the root of her anger. ]
Because that idiot was obsessed with you doesn't mean I am. I'll kill you, I'll kill Sonic and his little turncoat too. Once you're all outta the picture it's go time.
[ that isn't a straight direction, even if by design she still has kitsunami by her side, even if... by design, she still wants to destroy sonic. however, these are her choices now on what she wants to do. they're no longer starline's goal posts placed within her, she's managed to make the executive decision of what to do.
it's what she wants to do.
it has to be what she does to prove everyone wrong.
that's why she'll steal the thunder and become the protector of people everywhere, but now it's ... is that not enough? it's not like eggman knows this, but still, why does it sound like she should be doing more, that she's lacking somewhere? starline looked up to the pompous, arrogant man for years, he wouldn't shut up about it... so is he really the person who can critique starline's work?
a fist tightens on camera, eyes briefly downcast as though she's thinking about it. ]
What do you know!? You know nothing about what I can do! I don't need to meet your expectations!
[ because her own expectations are enough, aren't they? if starline failed her, it's not like eggman can make her succeed... right? ]
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Oh, Surge.
When have I ever expected anything of you? You've inherited Starline's animosity. I know a thing or two about establishing oneself, you see. You want to be seen don't you? That's why you're after Sonic, because he's an ideal you're chasing.
You believe you can do it better.
You know you can do it better.
[Just. Like. Him.]
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as her hands curl into fists, a thoughtful frown pulling across her expression, kit will reach out and take the phone before she can reply and get even more worked up. a quick glance at the message, and the next one eggman receives is from a blue fennec with no light in his eyes: ]
Surge is different from you and Starline.
[ it's all of them who are the same—selfish and greedy, but surge isn't either of those things. she wants to help people, sonic is just in her way. ]
Leave her alone.
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I know. I'm aware. Which is why I hate to see so much of Starline's single-mindedness in her actions.
I know what it's like, you know.
Not to feel like enough.
[He doesn't say more than that. If it draws the two of them into his orbit, then all the better for him. If not? Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained.]
I can promise you, I won't be bothering her.
[It will undoubtedly be the other way around. He's counting on it.]
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he needs to go check on surge... ]