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shardmods ([personal profile] shardmods) wrote in [community profile] shardbond2025-01-18 06:00 pm

INTRODUCTIONS






With your battle complete, and your injuries sort of patched up, you're finally free to catch your breath... at least until the terminal flares to life again. Your brief conversation with the person on the other end may have left you with more questions than answers, but they are true to their world. Next to the terminal, a glowing golden portal suddenly appears - blinding in its light and large enough for only a couple of you to enter at a time. Regardless, it remains open, showcasing a strange, warehouse-looking building on the other side, with a long hallway and several closed doors. It's not entirely clear where this new location will be, but at least it doesn't seem to have spider robots or be out in space.

/// L O A D I N G . . .
I've got everything ready on my end.
I'll explain everything to you once you're here.
No more secrets, I promise.
Please watch your step, and make sure everyone comes along!


Staying behind is not an option. Whether you trust the person on the other end of the terminal or not, it seems this is your only path forward. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and step through the portal.


THE BASE


The light begins to clear as the last of you enter the portal and come out unharmed on the other side. You'll notice immediately that the portal displayed the exact place you've ended up - a fairly run-down warehouse, with you all standing in a hallway that extends in front of you, lined with doors that are shut. Before you go wandering off, you might want to turn around - after all, you can hear the whirring of machinery behind you.

You'll find that there's another set of doors there - one that is closed and another that leads into a larger room that seems to be a makeshift lab and control room all rolled into one. There are monitors carefully (but a bit haphazardly) strewn across the room, the wiring capably done but rather unprofessional. One of the screens shows a diagram of a gemstone, another shows a list of coordinates that don't make any sense, a third seems to be showing security cameras... basically exactly what you'd expect for someone's base of operations.

And that base of operations is staffed by... well, you'll have to look down, as he's not exactly human height.

Standing before you is someone unfamiliar to all of you. He's not very tall, but he stands out from the crowd with his yellow fur, bright blue eyes, and twin tails. He's an anthropomorphic fox and he's looking at you all a bit nervously, waving a hand in greeting.

"Um, hi." He says. "I'm really sorry about the confusion. And the robots. And your missing memories. And your injuries. I really didn't expect things to turn out like this..." He trails off nervously, scratching his cheek before forcing a smile again. "But thank you so much for agreeing to help us. My name is Tails. I'm one of the members of the resistance.

"There are medical supplies here, for you guys to use. I'm sorry, I'm not a medic..." Sure enough, you have access to quite a few medical supplies present in this room! Go right ahead and patch up your friends with the good stuff. You've even got painkillers here!

He clears his throat and continues. "Like I said, no more secrets. I couldn't tell you everything while you were in that other world, because I was afraid of my transmissions being picked up by the Doctor. You guys are the only hope for this world, because the three of us can't beat him alone. So we had to turn to help elsewhere.

"Doctor Robotnik - or Eggman, as we call him - is a genius scientist. He's made a lot of robots and gadgets, but that's not the reason why we need your help. He's got an item of immense power - the Master Emerald. With it, anything he thinks and desires can become reality. He made a giant robot from pieces of cars, trucks, trains, you name it! And that giant robot alone is enough to pose a huge threat to the city, but he didn't stop there.

"The entire world is controlled by him. He even controls the minds of all the people native to this world. They can't fight against him. They act like mindless drones, going about their daily tasks with no way to fight back. And he's created a lot of robots - they might even outnumber the people, at this point! Everything and everyone is under his control."

A brief pause as Tails breathes and steadies himself. "But my friends and I are able to fight back. We have to fight back. And you guys agreed to help us. I'm sorry that you don't remember it, but my friend Sonic spoke with each one of you. He told you about what's going on here and he asked for your help. And all of you said you'd come help us.

"I'll do my best to answer any questions you have. But right now, I'm the only one here. I lost contact with Knuckles at the start of this week, and I've been trying to figure out what happened. Sonic's been trying to find help in other worlds, so communication with him has been spotty. But I'll let him know that you guys are here now, so he should return soon!"

Tails exhales and forces a smile. "Together, we can defeat Eggman."


THE AFTERMATH


Though it's a lot of information to take in, Tails will happily answer any questions you all may have. He tells you that this warehouse is their base of operations, hidden right under the nose of Eggman's forces. Unfortunately, they need to be very careful because robots are always on patrol - and are specifically looking for the three of them. For now, it's best for you all to remain near the warehouse and travel in pairs, if you do go out into the city for any reason.

You'll find that those closed doors lead to rooms that have been set up for all of you. They're a little lacking, with only two beds, two desks and chairs, and two trunks for you to store your belongings in. Though you do have some changes of clothes in the closets, the designs may not be to your liking. They were picked out for you by three animals who only wear shoes and gloves, so...

Get ready, because it looks like you've a lot of work ahead of you.



shardnpcs: (tails 💎 1)

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[personal profile] shardnpcs 2025-01-18 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[For private conversations with Tails after everyone has dispersed.]
plushes: (727)

[personal profile] plushes 2025-01-18 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Honestly, for as sour as he was feeling earlier, seeing their new furry little friend makes him feel a lot happier. Aw...

He approaches Tails and gives him a smile.
]

Hey, little guy. It's Percy. You still got time to hang out in between all the world-saving stuff?
shardnpcs: (tails 💎 2)

[personal profile] shardnpcs 2025-01-18 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Hi, Percy!

[Tails nods his head at that, smiling.]

Yeah, of course. I'm still plenty busy, but I'm sure I can find some time to get to know you guys better!
plushes: (717)

[personal profile] plushes 2025-01-18 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Great! Sounds good! I mean, you've been working hard, too, so maybe it's time for a little break!

[ tails is now his little bro and he doesn't make the rules now sorry- (no) ]

You're not hurt at all, right?
shardnpcs: (tails 💎 3)

[personal profile] shardnpcs 2025-01-18 11:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[weh]

Nope, I'm okay! But you guys have definitely been through it... Are you okay?

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[personal profile] ungratefuloz 2025-01-18 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well. Dorothy's kind of a fucked up mess after everything that's happened, but well. She actually kind of liked the person at the terminal, even if she didn't speak with them much. They asked after her with such kindness, and...

Dorothy ends up separating off from the group once they disperse a bit, looking to flag down their little fox friend.]


Excuse me, Tails, was it? May I speak to you for a moment?

[Dorothy's voice is warm, surprisingly, but it's gentle despite being very tired.]
shardnpcs: (tails 💎 2)

[personal profile] shardnpcs 2025-01-18 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
That's right!

[Tails smiles at that, nodding.]

Of course! I can answer any questions you have.
ungratefuloz: (🌸 i'll overcome the fear)

[personal profile] ungratefuloz 2025-01-18 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you. If anything, I ought to apologize, but...

[Dorothy goes quiet for a moment, before letting him see her bandaged arm. It thankfully seems to be doing alright thanks to Viktor's work, though it's pretty clear there's still cracks and the like in it from where it hasn't healed. And it looks very clearly like it's broken in ways that a human's skin shouldn't.]

Would you...mind too terribly if I took you up on that offer to have you take a look at the extent of my injuries? I know you said you're no medic, but I believe I spoke with someone over the terminal who said they had experience with machinery and the like? Was that you, dear?
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[personal profile] shardnpcs 2025-01-18 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, of course!

[Tails tries to keep his reaction from being too obvious, but he absolutely lights up at that. He is indeed experienced with machinery and he's a smart cookie, so he can probably figure out Nikke tech.]

Come here, let me get a closer look at it!

[Over to the workbench! Tails gestures for Dorothy to take a seat nearby where all of his tools are located.]

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[personal profile] eudaimonikos 2025-01-18 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Heeeeey, buddy.

[Michael will be seeking Tails out after everyone has dispersed. He's glancing all around, like he's nervous about this being overheard.]

I didn't want to say something in front of everyone, but I'm not sure my gem worked quite right.
shardnpcs: (tails 💎 3)

[personal profile] shardnpcs 2025-01-18 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hi, Michael! Tails looks up from whatever it is he's doing with that monitor of a gemstone, spinning around in his chair so he can give Michael his full attention.]

Oh? What do you mean?
eudaimonikos: (methodological)

[personal profile] eudaimonikos 2025-01-19 12:18 am (UTC)(link)
Well, I don't think it gave me a power so much as it...broke my skinsuit?

[Really, his better judgement is saying not to bring this up at all. But today's fight showed that this whole thing is going to be rough. Maybe he can get a gun or something, but sooner or later he'll probably still have to choose between showing his "power" and letting himself or someone else get hurt.]
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[personal profile] shardnpcs 2025-01-19 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
[Tails inclines his head a bit, clearly not following.]

I hope I don't sound rude, but are you one of the ones who isn't human? Even so, I'm not sure what your power does, so could you explain it to me?

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[personal profile] beathollow 2025-01-19 12:56 am (UTC)(link)
( after she's probably been fully tended to and changed. ... still bundled in fluff though. )

... Tails? I remember having my phone, before all this. And... it's important. Would it be possible to get it back at all?
shardnpcs: (tails 💎 1)

[personal profile] shardnpcs 2025-01-19 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
[Very fair, Mafuyu... Tails is back at the monitors looking at something, but he spins in his chair to face Mafuyu when she returns.]

Oh, right! I knew I was forgetting something...

You can find your stuff upstairs, end room on the left. Anything you had on you when you came here with Sonic will be there.
beathollow: (L2D. 011)

[personal profile] beathollow 2025-01-19 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
Thank goodness. ... If... I had a unique program on it, would it still... be accessible?

( looks redd right in the eyes. )
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[personal profile] shardnpcs 2025-01-19 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
I guess it'd depend on what it could do. I'm not really sure.

[squints]

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[personal profile] hexalding 2025-01-19 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
[Later--like 'workaholic hours' later, Viktor sought out Tails more than a little uneasily.]

Ah...excuse me. 'Tails', wasn't it? Do you have a moment?
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[personal profile] shardnpcs 2025-01-19 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh don't worry, he's still up. Tails spins on his chair to turn to Viktor, nodding at the greeting.]

That's right. And yeah, I do. What is it?
hexalding: (will they still let me over)

[personal profile] hexalding 2025-01-19 02:11 am (UTC)(link)
[Yeah, that's an engineer alright.]

I...think that your friend chose the wrong person. I am not suited to solve a problem like the one you describe.
shardnpcs: (tails 💎 3)

[personal profile] shardnpcs 2025-01-19 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
[🤝]

Oh, do you want to be returned home? I... I mean, I can do that, if you want to.

[He's trying so hard not to look Sad about it, but also. He is baby. He looks Sad.]

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[personal profile] hashtagafreakingghost 2025-01-20 06:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ okay. so- ]

Ummm, Tails? [ this is. beyond insane, but okay!! ] I- um, I wanted to talk to you? It's Ashley.
shardnpcs: (tails 💎 2)

[personal profile] shardnpcs 2025-01-20 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[perfectly normal things here!!]

Oh, of course! Hi, Ashley.

[Come on in! Tails spins around in his chair to face her, smiling.]

What can I do for you?
hashtagafreakingghost: he says ("intuition is awakening suspicion")

[personal profile] hashtagafreakingghost 2025-01-20 09:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He looks so fuzzy... Ashley resists the primal urge to Touch The Fluff ]

W-well. I sort of wanted to talk to you about...what we'd talked about before?
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[personal profile] shardnpcs 2025-01-20 10:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Right, of course.

[Tails is trying very hard not to look a little sad. He is trying so hard, Ashley.]

I can send you home whenever you'd like. I've got the coordinates and know how to get you back as though no time passed at all. Unless you'd like a week to have passed? I can do that too. Either way, I'm ready whenever you are.

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