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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:26:49 GMT -5
Tails groaned, eyelids flickering open. Groggily he cast his gaze around before wincing and shutting his eyes. Everything seemed to ache. So for the moment, it felt much better to lay on the cool surface he was on and wait away his pain-filled stupor than to try and figure out where he was and what happened. Soon enough the kit's head cleared, and he once again opened his eyes, now fully taking in his surroundings. He was inside a building, that much was sure - brightly lit - and he was in a curious inset space from the hallway outside. With bars blocking his way out. Tails' expression sank as he realized just where he was, struggling to sit up. He was in a jail cell. Eggman's jail cell. Greeeaaaaat. The fox massaged his face as he struggled to figure out how exactly he got in this mess. Oh for sure, he remembered traveling to Eggmanland, and why, and recalled being chased by Bokkun and had the whole city on alert... But he could not for the life of him remember what caused him to black out. Concerned, he reached into his hammerspace to check his rings. "Oh Chaos..." Tails groaned, stunned at the loss of what looked like 100 rings, "... What hit me?"
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:43:07 GMT -5
As Tails slowly recovered and began to realize the depths of his current dilemma, the sound of a door at the end of the prison unit broke the silence. The loud clatter of metallic feet against the linoleum quickly followed, and placing himself in front of the opening to Tails' cell was none other than Metal Sonic. His glowing red eyes glared at the small fox, his arms looping across his chest. "Alright... what are you doing here," he asked in a stern tone.
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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:43:55 GMT -5
The fox gave a start at Metal's sudden appearance, his gut quailing as the metallix stepped closer and the kit's former bravado gone. Tails had to convince himself that he wasn't going to be silenced for his illicit knowledge (yet), and at Metal's question, defensively curled into the fetal position. All at once, his plan had become exceedingly easy and incredibly difficult at the same time. So, he stared (he wasn't gonna die) at the angry robot, trying to scrounge up the courage (he wasn't gonna die) to respond. He could feel his ears burning (he wasn't gonna die) from the tension, until at last he spoke. His mouth was hidden beneath his folded arms, but his voice was clear. "Why'd you do it?"
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:44:25 GMT -5
Puzzled by the unexpected question, but none the less showing no change in his demeanor, Metal's brow flattened in irritation. "Answer me, Tails. Why are you here? Is Sonic with you?"
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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:44:58 GMT -5
Tails' shoulders undulated as he felt goosebumps spread underneath his fur. Aside from the typical interrogation banter, this was probably going to be the weirdest conversation of his life. "I'm on my own." Tails responded, still keeping his eyes on Metal Sonic's frame. "So... why'd you do it?" he added, quickly redirecting back towards his own question. "Go around as an organic?"
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:46:47 GMT -5
This time Metal's head canted to one side, his eyes dimming slightly as he began to realize what the fox's motivations were. Thinking about Eggman's hedgehog hunt going on somewhere out in the city, he rolled his eyes into his head, before turning his head to look somewhere off to the side. "Does it matter?"
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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:47:02 GMT -5
Tails' gaze shifted into a piercing stare, his wide blue eyes staring intently. "If I decided to go, on my own, into a hostile environment to find out, I suppose it does matter." A pause. "... A lot." His ears folded back as he began remembering the events that were causing him this much turmoil.
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:47:24 GMT -5
"..." I cannot believe this, he thought, turning his head back to face Tails. He met the young kit's stare with a scowl. "No. Does it matter what my reasons were? You are going to believe whatever it is you want to believe regardless of what I say."
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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:47:32 GMT -5
That feeling in his gut started to rampage, distant but very familiar. His face took on a hurt look, but he kept looking directly at Metal despite the glare he was receiving. Here and now he seemed so angry... and yet he had seen him have fun - saw him smile even! (okay, it was at Tails' own expense, but still) "I wouldn't do that." Tails spoke softly. "I..." ... Well what could he even say?!
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:47:47 GMT -5
Auuugh. That stare. That pitiful stare. Why the hell was Tails looking at him like that?! One of his eyes flickered, and he turned his head to look somewhere over his shoulder. "... It was just a turing test..."
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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:47:57 GMT -5
Tails knew what that head turn meant. Almost subconsciously, the kit's pupils dilated into large, round saucers. "... And?"
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:48:31 GMT -5
"And wha--" Metal had snapped his head back in Tails' direction, only to pause mid-sentence at the puppy-eyed stare that greeted him. Holy Chaos that was weirding him out. "Why are... stop looking at me like that!"
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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:48:35 GMT -5
Tails pulled back his head, confused. One blink, and the puppy-eyes were gone. Not even the intense stare was back, but a more mellow, curious, and thoughtful one. "Well... kind of got out of hand for a simple turing test, huh?" He told Metal, sounding very honest. Again, that burning sensation in his ears began to flare up.
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:48:42 GMT -5
Thankful of Tails' compliance, Metal's demeanor returned to its previous scowl. The kit was... right, as much as he hated to admit it. It... it really had gotten out of hand. "... That is beside the point..." he grumbled.
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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:48:58 GMT -5
Finally, a frown found its way onto the kit's face, a familiar expression between the two. "It is not beside the point!" Tails exclaimed, that twisty-gut feeling back even stronger. "I think it's the entire point! I mean, we went to my workshop and even though it was kind of awkward, it was kind of fun. I even showed you some of the things barely anyone knows about and I was starting to like you! You even helped fix my toaster!" The kit ranted, seeming like he wanted to continue.
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:49:24 GMT -5
The metallix's brow flattened into a incredulous stare. "Wait. Back up," he said, giving Tails a sideways glance. "Did you just say you were starting to like me?"
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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:49:35 GMT -5
Tails was about to continue ranting until the metallix's comment registered in his brain. He halted, mouth open, replaying what he had angrily mouthed off. ... Did he really... he... he did. The burning sensation in his ears spread to his muzzle as Tails' entire face flushed with color, his jaw closing tight. So... that was the truth. Despite working for Eggman and trying to hurt Sonic, himself, and others, despite being "evil" and "mean" and a "killing machine"... he liked this guy. The kit glanced up at Metal... and nodded.
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:49:41 GMT -5
Seeing Tails nod in response to his question left him with a strange mixture of feelings he wasn't entirely sure of how to sort through. Quickly, however, he found his temper doing that job for him. All the times this kid had stared at him in fear, attacked him, helped Sonic in his goals, and he had the gall to say something like that. Finally uncrossing his arms, Metal's eyes lit up angrily, his fists tightening at his sides. "Like hell you do," he snapped.
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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:50:26 GMT -5
Tails winced at the flash of anger, his stomach growing cold. How fair was it for the fear he usually felt to suddenly be this... pain!? He was still scared - he always hated that sort of anger - but now he just admitted something he wasn't even completely sure of at first... He closed his eyes, no longer wanting to look outward. "I... I mean it. I was starting to... like you." And he pondered for a starting point to this whole mess.
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:50:39 GMT -5
Sting. Metal's posture straightened, shooting an angry finger out at Tails' direction. "Then why are you behaving so terrified of me right now?!" he growled. "The only thing you have ever seen me as is a psychopathic monster. That is the only thing any of you organics aside from Eggman see me as!" Seething with rage to the point that he was now shaking, his body suddenly liquefied, warping and changing shape. The hedgehog that now stood in place of what had moments ago been a metallix threw his arms out widely, a bitter snarl spread across his face. "There. Now what am I? Does this make it all better? Does this somehow make a difference?! And you had the nerve to tell me that you think of me as a person!"
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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:50:50 GMT -5
"Because you're yelling at me!" Tails grimaced, falling silent at the rest of Metal's tirade. He felt incredibly disturbed not only when Metal shifted forms right in front of him, but also by the heavy accusations. His stomach hurt, but the image that had surfaced to his head remained. "You can't judge me just as much as I can't judge you." Tails retorted, "We've been at odds for years, but that doesn't mean things don't change, like how we've teamed up with Eggman on occasion. I've seen you change! To the point where you almost killed yourself to save Eggman's life!" By now Tails was ignoring the organic form Metal had taken. "Yeah, maybe I used to think that way. Used to. But I... I can't after seeing that. Self-sacrifice? That's something a person does." The kit was breathing heavily. "A good person."
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:51:05 GMT -5
Initially the android seemed surprised at Tails' response. Lowering his arms back to his sides, he stared at the kit with a cock-eyed expression, struggling inwardly to find a way to respond to that. With a frustrated exhale, he shook his head, looped his arms, and glanced aside. " ...Or a machine programmed to protect its master..." He simulated a deep breath. "What exactly were you expecting to get out of coming here?"
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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:52:02 GMT -5
The shrewd expression on Tails' face suggested he didn't quite believe Metal's murmured comment. His memories of the early years with Sonic were faded and blurry, but he doubted the robot would have done such a thing back then. At least not to this extent. And at least the kit didn't feel like he was about to cry anymore, and he quite seriously considered the android's question. Technically, he already had his answers. And then some. "... Closure, at first. Now maybe... something more than just answers."
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:53:07 GMT -5
Tails would probably pick up on one thing very quickly about the android - he had a terrible poker face. The look of exasperation that swept across his expression could attest for that fact as he let off a frustrated groan. "And what would that be?"
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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:53:30 GMT -5
"... Maybe We could be friends." Tails' namesakes uncurled from his body, swaying lightly. That burning ears feeling was back.
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:55:42 GMT -5
"What?" bafflement flourished across Merce's face. " What?" he dropped his arms and looked to either side of himself, as though he were looking for some witness to this madness. Finding nothing but empty prison cells to either side of him, he looked back at Tails with a bewildered expression. "Are you crazy?"
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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:55:44 GMT -5
Tails just looked at him earnestly. "What?" Nevermind the fact that he previously considered his own insanity a possibility.
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:56:02 GMT -5
" I cannot believe I am hearing this," Merce groaned, resting his face within his palm. "What do you mean 'what'? Assuming I had any desire to be friends with you in the first place, are you forgetting the sole reason I even exist is to obstruct your friend from ruining Eggman's goals?" He grunted, glancing aside. " Besides. Just because your hedgehog ran off does not mean I am going to be your replacement model."
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Post by Topazia on Mar 15, 2012 21:56:07 GMT -5
Well that's why this whole discussion was weird in the first place, now wasn't it? "Then what about the ninety percent of the time they're not fighting each other? I dunno about you but I don't just sit around waiting to pick a fight." The fox retorted, "And I did mention that they've teamed up before right? Several times. Even after... after a near-death experience." He wrinkled his vulpine nose at the next part. "And do you think I'm so shallow to think of you as a replacement!?" The kit snorted. "I barely have anyone to talk to, 'specially anyone as smart as I am! Meanwhile he thinks hydraulics are some sort of swimming exercise and leaves anyway because he's bored."
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Post by Jammerlee on Mar 15, 2012 21:56:32 GMT -5
The android snorted at Tails' comment, shaking his head. "Sonic is also an idiot," he said. "And on the subject of that moron, precisely how do you think he will react were he to learn his best friend has tried to befriend his worst enemy? I do not even want to think about what Eggman might do to to me," he glanced at the young fox grimly. "So what about the 'ninety percent' of the time? Sooner or later the two of us will likely have to fight each other at some point.." "Beside," he turned away indignantly. "As second in command to the Empire, I have far too many responsibilities to concern myself with."
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