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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!
1/1
[ kit sneers, clearly unhappy with her answer. they might have lied to her, but him? he knows the truth. he witnessed it with his own eyes. ]
They did try to kill Surge. They even lied to me so that they would have a chance to finish the job. If I hadn't showed up then...
[ he goes quiet, remembering the scene that he'd walked in on. surge, barely conscious, and soon not even able to say that much. he knows what they're capable of—liars. hypocrites. it isn't fair. just like surge said, it isn't fair. why do they get to attack surge and him, while they're not allowed to retaliate? to stand up for themselves? ]
You're a liar too. You said you wanted to hear our story, but you don't care about anything but being right.
[ it's clear from the way she keeps bringing it up: sonic didn't do anything to them, they're being too selfish, too thoughtless. they're wrong. that's all she cares about, and kit can't help being mad when she keeps pretending like she cares. ]
no subject
[ This is going no where and fast. What she does know now, is that she is going to start asking the others about these two now, too. She focuses on Kit and listens to what he has to say, before she frowns. ]
I'm not saying you're lying, Kit. I wasn't there, so I can't argue on anyone's behalf.
[ Given how volatile Surge is, she'd guess that Sonic and Tails and whoever else were probably on the defense... she doesn't comment further on it though. What's the point, when it's just going to frustrate the two even further? ]
I am listening, because I do want to know. I'm not trying to be right, I'm not trying to argue.
[ There isn't anything to argue ABOUT, they're set in their ways, and so is she. They will never agree about Sonic. Her hands drop back down to her sides. They're about done here, she thinks; she doesn't want to irritate them further. ]
I am sorry that you feel that way, though.
1/1
Before I became Surge, the moment Starline woke us up, the people from before died.
[ their lives are gone, and that much is a slaughter to surge, and those are lives they are never getting back. for a brief moment, she recalls what it is that espio said, but even then... if starline wiped everything then they're nobodies to the world. they'll never have a place unless they defeat sonic and tails, take their spot, and do it better than they ever could.
surge frowns, teeth clicking against one another as the electricity around her body peters out, and the glow in her eyes turns off. ]
As long as they exist, our lives will never be normal. We will always remember what we were for, what was done to us.
[ they were supposed to come here to jump tails and eggman, but maybe that's for another day. ]
I came here to destroy the feed that's broadcastin' what the sell out and Eggman are hostin'. It's the first step of many.
no subject
[ She looks thoughtful for a moment, her brows furrowing as she tries to think of something. ]
Whose to say we can't figure out your pasts? There has to be something. Anything.
[ She's still thinking about it, but she looks up again, having absolutely forgotten about Tails and Eggman. She was hoping Surge had, too. It doesn't much matter though, because she's already quietly alerted the only one in the room that matters. ]
Eggman might be long gone by now. I don't know where he's holing up personally... yet.
[ Shadow might know. He probably does. But she's not dragging him into this mess. She's also hoping Surge isn't actually wanting to go to Tails' cabin... or at least, she hopes she has forgotten. ]
1/2
Don't make promises you can't keep.
[ if they wanted to know who kit and surge were, wouldn't they have started searching by now? it's just an effort to placate them at this point. ]
2/2
[ coming here, talking about themselves, they should have went directly to where they were broadcasting. is that why amy prolonged the conversation, why she no longer brought them up. ]
You knew what this was about in the beginning! Is that why you wanted to know about me to let them escape!?
[ they had one common goal, one she thought they could see through despite their reservations. surge wasn't so sure, even kitsunami had a look like he didn't trust this.
he was right. ]
Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!!
[ she hisses, turning away as she begins to walk off without even telling kit to come along. hands stick into her pockets, eyes planted on the ground. ]
no subject
[ Yeah, she does know. And Tails has been warned, so, it's not a big problem. ]
I can still take you. I'm just saying, I don't know if they'll both be there. But I will take you.
1/2
[ it's better than nothing, it's why she stops to look at kit. ]
If she's fakin' us out, you drown her, Drippy.
2/2
[ he says it so completely seriously, glancing at amy, but he'll follow where surge goes. ]
1/2
If you drown me, I will haunt you both until the end of time and there will be no escape from it.
[ Her voice is dead
no pun intendedserious, as is the look she is giving them. ]2/2
Anyways, let's go~
[ And with that, and a skip in her step, Amy steps ahead of them both and leads them onward to their destination, her hands clasped behind her back as she goes. ]
1/2
[ but she's following after, her eyes looking at kit to tell him to get a move on. who knew tails even had a place around here, but as long as amy doesn't lead them astray they won't have to drown her or be haunted. ]
2/2
no subject
[ She's teasing. Mostly. Either way, she leads them through the marketplace, leading them back to the ship that she resides on with her friends. ]
Here.
[ With that, she boards and carefully navigates through the human crew members as they make their way across the deck. She leads them to a very narrow stairwell, and she decends. Down, down they go until, until she breaks off and leads them around the corner. ]
...This won't affect anyone else on the ship, right?