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Post by DataNinja on May 5, 2020 1:33:03 GMT
"Hmmm... that's a little worrying," Rainbow says, squinting. "Let me know if you feel any worse at all..."
The samples are put in the purification machine with no issue. "I'll let you know when this is done. Probably in a day or two, not sure. Would rather be safe than sorry in this state."
"I don't know if you want to go poke around at stuff while we're here," Rainbow says quietly to Bea, after they leave the crystals to process. "Might be interesting to see what's here. There's a room that's perpetually dark in my time, just used for long term storage of stuff that's too important to leave elsewhere. Maybe there's something there now."
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Post by Robot on May 5, 2020 1:52:02 GMT
"We'd love to go exploring with you Rainbow." She gently alights on the floor, hands splayed to the sides for balance, the rather large unit at the end of her 'tail' affixing itself between her shoulder blades. "Show me around, and tell me about your home a little more in the future... I'll be living it soon enough." There was a distant point on the horizon that she was perpetually aware of, and initially she believed it to perhaps be strange signals from space, but after running a cursory check of her immediate environ it must be magnetic north. That was certainly new, and helpful. A sense of direction!
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Post by DataNinja on May 5, 2020 2:18:38 GMT
"I mean, there's not really much for me to show, based on this time," she says, laughing, "I don't know what's been in here before it was all tossed out or used up or whatever. So it's discovery, together!"She chats a bit about some of the different marketplace stalls that're around, little doodads that might be interesting that don't actually contribute to survival, like little sculptures, or weavings, before they get to the room in question, with a closed door. "Always wanted to know what the Dark Room looked like while lit," Rainbow says, grinning, before pushing the button to open it. The door slowly slides open, revealing a scant handful of machines, with wires from them and the walls reaching in, hooked up to a purple metallic board of some kind in the center. The lights on the front of the board flash. And it suddenly unfolds, spindly limbs extending, and a cannon larger than even Bea's rises from its back, beginning to charge. The creature emits a terrible screech, pulling at the cables that hold it. The light and machines in the room flicker, then spark and explode, plunging the room into darkness. Only the light from the corridor and its glowing red eyes illuminate the room any. A skittering sound can be heard as the lights flicker out, followed by, "Target Acquired."
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Post by Robot on May 5, 2020 2:32:58 GMT
"JULIA! YOU SAID YOU WERE OUT OF POKEBOTS! TURN IT OFF!" Beatrice voice heightened to an electronic screech with the volume of it, the gun on her back swinging down to lock over her right forearm, the cables that hung loose from the back of her head socketing into cyclers at her hips. With her free hand, she released Baied next to her, and Cumulus ahead of the two of them. "I'm sorry Cumulus... this isn't a great first battle pick for you, but steel has given us so many issues... let's go..."
Beatrice goes on 5, Baied goes on 5, Cumulus goes on 8
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Post by DataNinja on May 5, 2020 2:50:23 GMT
There's a moment of silence before Julia's voice comes over the intercom, strained, as though she's mostly focused on something else. "Yeah. I felt the fluctuations. The Genesect Project. That's not exactly one of my bots. It's more akin to a Porygon, an artificial Pokémon. Something more a hybrid between Pokémon and machine."The Pokémon in question makes a noise that sounds like "Scanning", before there's a flash of light. A gigantic shot of energy comes out of the room, engulfing the Trainer and her Pokémon. They're all still standing, but it's an impressive opening. "I never got a chance to finish it. Forgot about it, really, since I couldn't work on it in this state. Seems that it's awoken. There's nothing I can do about it. There aren't any shutdown codes or anything. You're on your own."Rainbow's off to the side, having dove there, pale, as soon as she'd seen exactly what was behind the door. Genesect Downloads Bea, gaining +1 Sp Atk. Bea takes 29 damage from Techno Blast. Baeid takes 39 damage from Techno Blast. Cumulus takes 43 damage from Techno Blast.
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Post by Robot on May 5, 2020 3:13:54 GMT
"Cumulus, some light please, and then give it a Fire Blast! Baied, charge me and then yourself." The little mallow-cloud lets out a squeak after the blast of energy, before turning into a small sun wearing a dynamo mask, filling the room with a ruddy, bright light and then launching an enormous burst of fire in a wave up the hallway (Activates Drought as a Swift, then Fireblast for 59 Fire Special). Baied uses Battery as a Swift, feeding energy to Beatrice, then using Charge to power himself up. Beatrice raises her cannon and takes a deep breath. "Calculating all possible vectors. DISCHARGING!" Beatrice uses Lock-On as a Swift Action, then fires Zap Cannon at Genesect, hitting for 94 Electric Special and Paralysis.
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Post by DataNinja on May 5, 2020 3:27:03 GMT
There's a shrill sound as the fire burns at the Pokémon, followed by more crying out at the powerful jolt of electricity. It doesn't last long, though, before the thing stabilize and fires a beam similar to Bea's right back at the group, striking Cumulus. A barrage of multicoloured shots follows, but they go wide. Genesect takes an injury from Fire Blast. It's Super Effective! Genesect is staggered and Paralyzed from Zap Cannon. Genesect Locks On to Cumulus. Cumulus takes 51 damage, an injury, and is Paralyzed from Zap Cannon. Genesect misses with Tri Attack.
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Post by Robot on May 5, 2020 3:37:49 GMT
"A weather ball this time, you're doing great for your first battle Cumulus, keep strong! Baied, I'll support you this time." The little sun continues to shine, this time launching a swirling fireball that grows before impact, exploding violently against the metal exoskeleton for 66 Fire Special. Beatrice plants her heels, rippling a current out through the floor (Electric Terrain, Focused Orders), Baied returning the favor by passing her another charge from his Battery as a Swift Action. Baied then rushes the Genesect with Charge-Boosted Spark, body glowing with electric-yellow light, slamming it for an additional 72 Electric Physical.
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Post by DataNinja on May 5, 2020 3:48:13 GMT
By the end of the attacks, the Genesect isn't looking so hot. Well, or maybe perhaps too hot, as the case may be. Oh, wait, that just seems to be it collecting fire around itself, and slamming into Baeid, repeatedly. Once it's finished, though, and Baeid is still standing, it seems to figuratively and literally cool down a little. "Systems failure," it says. "Systems failure. Disengage aggression." With that, still juddering from Paralysis a little bit, it looks to retract its cannon, and skitters farther back into the dark room, eyes dimming. Genesect takes an injury and is Staggered by Weather Ball. It's super effective! Genesect takes an injury from Spark.
Genesect misses with Flame Charge. Baeid takes 24 damage and an injury from Flame Charge. Genesect's speed rises. Baeid takes 27 damage from Flame Charge. Genesect's speed rises. "What... are you, are you okay, Bee?" Rainbow asks, still looking shaken. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, I didn't think... I couldn't imagine..."
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Post by Robot on May 5, 2020 3:55:09 GMT
"I'm a bit sore, but we pulled through... I owe Baied a big snack, and Cumulus the best playtime ever for winning his first battle that was... that was exciting! Scary and... well... different. I'm going to check on it. That was some secret in the now dark room." There was exhilaration in her voice. "Genesect, I am also disengaging aggression, I would like to approach." She called to the hunkered creature with its dimly glowing eyes.
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Post by DataNinja on May 5, 2020 3:58:06 GMT
The eyes briefly flash brighter, before dimming again. "Systems failure," it repeats, before saying, "Proceed with caution."
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Post by Robot on May 5, 2020 4:04:37 GMT
Releasing her weapon, and letting it retract against her back, she moved nearer to it, hand trailing along the wall to keep her bearings. "I can attempt repairs, but I need light. Why did you attack me on sight, Genesect?" Bee's movements remained slow, her eyes trailing along the curves reflected by the dim light of the creature's eyes. "Will you do so again, with functionality restored?"
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Post by DataNinja on May 5, 2020 4:08:14 GMT
"Target detected," it explains. "Cornered. Directives not found. In absence of directives, self-preservation is priority. Options limited."
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Post by Robot on May 5, 2020 4:14:40 GMT
"Come with me then, we'll get you out of a corner and where you are more comfortable then. I can give you directives, and expand your options. No one here will hurt you now. This will help you recover your mobility, you can take your time as needed after that." Retrieving her first aid kit, she applies salves mostly by muscle memory, and then backs from the hallway to un-corner the large Pokemon, moving into the next available open space. (Beatrice drains 1 AP to heal Genesect for 22, and removes its paralysis.)
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Post by DataNinja on May 5, 2020 4:19:24 GMT
The cannon seems to almost reflexively pop up as she approaches, before lowering once more. The eyes on it cannot squint, but Bea almost feels like they're doing so at her, as she backs away after healing the insectoid. At first, it seems reluctant to follow, before it slowly begins doing so, skittering along at a safe distance behind the pair. Well "safe". Maybe not for Rainbow.
"Uh... are you sure we should be letting it follow us?" She asks, quietly, a bit of a nervous quaver in her voice. "What if it decides to... well, shoot at us again or something? Where are you even planning on taking it?"
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Post by Robot on May 5, 2020 4:35:29 GMT
"It has sat in a room for twenty years with no instruction, maintenance, or attention. It -is- still a living creature. If it is receptive to the idea, I'm going to bring it with us. Dynast is extremely strong, but her double weakness, and reliance on adrenaline to bring out her full power makes her a less safe option where healing is less readily available. Crassi can perform similar feats of physical strength, though her attacks aren't as potent. I spent time honing them for specific tasks leading up to this, though there was some redundancy with my limited choices." Once the Genesect was in a more open space, and lighted at that, she moved in close to it once more with every caution. "I will now finish diagnosing and correcting the systems failure." She explained to the machine-Pokemon haltingly, before going about her work. Beatrice spends her uses of First Aid Expertise for the day, on Cumulus, Baied, and Genesect. "I can offer Genesect directives, if it gives me the authority to do so. Or, if it prefers, a purpose. Fulfillment."
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Post by DataNinja on May 5, 2020 4:41:26 GMT
"Explain." The one word seems to be loaded, despite the monotone inflection. It does at least let her apply healing to it. It seems strange, not entirely mechanical, nor entirely organic.
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Post by Robot on May 5, 2020 15:13:26 GMT
"A purpose is like a living directive. It is a reason for being. My purpose is learning, I serve my purpose and find fulfillment in discovery and understanding. Fulfillment brings me joy, and a continued desire for existence and my purpose. I can receive directives, but if they also serve my purpose, I find enjoyment in them. A reason to do them beyond for the sake of doing them." Bee explained as she finished the more technical portions of her repairs.
"You do not understand why I am fixing you, after our battle. It isn't logical, but it suits my purpose. You are unique, and I would learn nothing from your cease of function. You understand?" Using if-then statements were taxing, but she got the impression it was something the creature was more familiar with.
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Post by DataNinja on May 5, 2020 19:18:49 GMT
"Beyond scope, inconclusive," it repeats a few times, before finally saying, "You propose expanding scope?" There seems to at least be some guarded curiosity there, but it's a little difficult to tell.
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Post by Robot on May 5, 2020 19:25:45 GMT
"Yes, expanding your scope is the same as learning. Eventually it may be self-issued directives, this is called a goal, and pursuing those is called drive. Both are positive qualities to have." Beatrice had a seat in front of it, cross-legged, floating slightly off the ground. "I will keep you repaired, and assist you in expanding scope, in exchange for your protection."
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