EGGSPOSURE THERAPY ACT I | [VIDEO]

[reneggadetinkerer]

Type: VIDEO
Sender ID: reneggadetinkerer (Dr. Ivo Robotnik)
To: Public
Subject: AMA
Warnings: Megalomania

[The feed begins with Eggman sitting at what appears to be a console facing the camera. He's routed his shellphone camera into one of his Buzzbomber Radniks, giving a much more dynamic view of his quickly expanding warehouse and base of operations. The good doctor has wasted no time and appears to be well in production of not just Radniks, but other experiments and tools using the strange magic and technology found on this world. Anyone who knows him well may be alarmed. But if you don't, he just looks industrious.]

[Once the feed starts, he stands and begins to dramatically move about the room, arms clasped behind his back.]

Good day my fellow Riftfarers!

I have been here for several months now and it has come to my attention that several denizens of my world have made it their mission to inform the public of my er...proclivities. As such, I have thought long and hard about what this means and how to move forward.

[As he speaks, he gesticulates with one arm in sweeping, grand gestures.]

As such, I have decided that it is important, in the spirit of transparency that I make my past known. Yes, it is true that I, the Great Dr. Ivo Robotnik, have sought to conquer my world more than a few number of times. However, I have agreed to be on my...best behavior while I remain a tenant of this washed out world and such, I would like to extend the proverbial olive branch. You see, some Hedgehogs who shall remain nameless unless their name is Sonic, seem to believe I have the propensity for good.

Now, in the spirit of this newfound...charitability I wish to point out that any Radniks I have sold to you or anyone else are not dangerous. This has been verified by trusted sources but if you would like to investigate for yourselves? Well, I have nothing to hide.

Which brings me nicely to the reason for this broadcast!

[Eggman snaps, and a graphic appears on the screen.]



If transparency is the name of the game, I thought it would be a fun little exercise in trust! All questions are valid though I will get some of the easier ones out of the way first.

[Ahem.]

My name is Dr. Ivo Robotnik, but I have allowed others to call me Eggman. It was an insulting moniker I have chosen to adopt, thus robbing it of its power over me. As for my general interests? Robotics, mad science, engineering, aeronautics, and theme parks.

The floor is yours and I eagerly await your questions.

Comments

[reneggadetinkerer]

It's boring listing off ridiculous names. I've been trading barbs with Sonic for years. I've heard every variation of "Eggman" and every "Egg" prefix under the sun.

[weisshappened]

Speaking of which...

Is he dead in that picture or what?

audio; un: readytogo

[stealthpun]

No, just stunned for a bit.

[weisshappened]

Well that's... good.

Given what everyone keeps saying about this guy, just had to wonder.

[stealthpun]

Certainly don't underestimate him, no matter his gimmicks.

[weisshappened]

So I keep hearing.

Guess I have a hard time taking a threat named "Eggman" seriously.

[After the problem of the 'egg' in his own world and all-]

[stealthpun]

Trust me, it becomes less of an amusing moniker and more of a threat to accept seriously when he does enough damage.

[weisshappened]

"Egg".

Is a threat.

Really?

[stealthpun]

Not the term itself, but the doctor is.

[weisshappened]

Yeah, your green friend was really vocal about all that.

[stealthpun]

She was right. So don't be a fool.

[weisshappened]

I've dealt with a lot worse.

Not discounting the warnings, just saying.

[Look the Egg Man back home is a little scarier than Eggman, okay.]

[stealthpun]

Yet, it sounds as if you are dismissing it.

[He does not sound impressed.]

[weisshappened]

I'm just saying I've dealt with a lot worse.

[(SPOILERS) for example.]

[reneggadetinkerer]

I wish.

[weisshappened]

You seem like you've got a lot of bad blood with these animal kids running around.

[reneggadetinkerer]

They're the ones that constantly thwart my plans. Of course I take umbrage with them.

[weisshappened]

The green one really has it out for you. Sounds like you've taken more than "umbrage".

[reneggadetinkerer]

Oh, the green one is an interesting case. I've taken special interest in her. She was created by one of my sycophants. Someone who thought he knew better than me.

It ended poorly for him.

[weisshappened]

[????]

Created? What are you talking about?

[reneggadetinkerer]

I suppose 'enhanced' would be more appropriate. I don't really know what they were like before and frankly, I don't care.

[weisshappened]

Enhanced...?

As in-?

[What does this mean. Is she possessed??? Is she like Manfred?? What.]

[reneggadetinkerer]

Artificially empowered via cybernetics.

[Sigh. Davrin has no idea what he means, does he?]

'Metal magic designed to augment physical ability.'

Should I detail it further with a cave painting?

[weisshappened]

[None of those things are words.]

[Except the second sentence. He's about to nod, because it's easy to parse from what Bellara likes to talk about all day - but his expression clouds.]

Maybe, if you think you've lost your train of thought.

I followed that fine.

[reneggadetinkerer]

Oh good, I was afraid I'd have to spend valuable time explaining a rudimentary concept.

Regardless, their enhancements have left them with a sizable chip on their shoulder. But I happen to enjoy it when a little chaos is added to the status quo.