The ring deposits you all safely outside the base and seals up afterwards. Neo Metal Sonic doesn't chase after you, which is something of a mercy.
What's significantly less of a mercy is the sky - it's gone dark and ominously stormy, though the clouds spark not with lightning, but with that same green Chaos Energy you've been facing this entire fight. Worse still, there are now far, far too many robotic planes filling the sky - the Egg Fleet seems to go on endlessly, as far as you can see. Though perhaps it would be more accurate to call it the Neo Metal Sonic Fleet.
Sonic and friends arrive shortly, looking pretty banged up but otherwise still healthy enough to make it here, though they stare up at the sky with obvious concern.
"O...kay, this is definitely not what any of us were expecting."
"We will have to take the fight to them, it seems."
"Easier said than done, I'm afraid... I'm not sure how to pinpoint their leader's exact location to send you all with a ring..."
A jolt of green lightning flashes across the sky and Neo Metal Sonic's voice rings out.
"I expect to see you onboard my fleet in one week's time. That includes you, my loathsome copy."
It seems you don't really have much of a choice. For now, tend to your wounds and try to regroup; you've earned a break after today.
...I know some basic medical practice, at least, but we really ought to carry him over to Sir Wolfwood or one of the others. That is an incredibly terrible place to have shrapnel, and it looks like it's gone deep...
We don't want to remove it, obviously. Painful as it is, it is preventing blood from coming out...we simply need to be careful.
[Dorothy knows repairs. Humans don't do repairs??? So she's kind of at a loss here, but she does know some basic stuff at least. Just. God don't tell her you're expecting a tutorial, she isn't from Trauma Center--]
...That does make sense, when put like that. The human body does have a tendency toward such things, but it would seem that it's boosted quite a bit with the shard...
[--YEAGER YOU ARE SO LUCKY SHE'S WORRIED ABOUT RAVEN OR SHE WOULD BE YELLING!!! That definitely gets a bit of a withering look.]
You worried Yeager too, you know. It would be nice if you would be a touch more careful, love...
[Grumble, grumble...]
I want you to be around for a long time. Both of you.
[Raven looks between the two of them with an increasing look of guilt. He knew Dorothy was worried from the moment he heard her yell his name in horror, and Yeager isn't fooling anyone no matter how much he tries to pretend otherwise.]
I'm sorry. [He'd reach for a hand if they weren't busy holding him.] I don't wanna go anywhere either, and I certainly wouldn't wanna put ya both through that.
[You can always count on him for a bit of levity, Dorothy!! But anyway, thanks for calling him out, ig.... His grip absently tightens on Raven's sleeve for a moment before he relaxes.]
I know it wasn't your fault, so it's not as though you have anything to apologize for. Just something to keep in mind, ja? Terca Lumireis would be really boring without you.
Yes, indeed. We cannot always predict what will happen, of course, but...please do try to keep that in mind. We wouldn't want to go without our reliable Raven, guiding us with such a bright light forward.
[She seconds this sentiment deeply. Thankfully they're getting close, so--]
Besides that, Yeager would get incredibly lonely without you. We can't have that, now can we?
[Dorothy says that with a cat-like smile, firing back the levity right at him!!!]
[Dorothy laughs brightly at poor Yeager's expense, but the second Raven's off to get looked at she is going to hold his hand a bit. There there, Yeager, she promises she loves you no matter how much she teases. 💖
Once Raven's all healed up and back, though, Dorothy looks openly relieved. And if Yeager hasn't let go of her hand, she'll offer her free one to Raven with a smile.]
[Don't tease him, jerk!! But he will take Dorothy's hand when she offers it, and he doesn't let go even though Wolfwood is here and probably rolling his eyes.]
I suppose we'll have to see if we can find you something fitting here, ja? Anyway, do try to rest to make sure that stays healed, will you?
I can see if I can patch your shirt up as well, if you would like. Unfortunately I wasn't able to scavenge much before everything began to get hairy, but I could try if you would like. I maintained mine on my own, after all.
[wolfwood can roll his eyes all he wants, the myth of consent has been busted many times over--]
But we really ought to go shopping together at some point, if we can get the chance. A new set of clothes really does have such a nice way of making you feel brand new.
But yes, do be careful. At least you'll have both of us here to entertain you while you rest this time.
Don't worry, I have no plans fer the immediate future 'cept gettin' nice and cozy. I hear Fukuda's settin' up some kinda party.
[Sleepover cuddle pile coming soon(TM)?
As for the topic of clothes...]
Oh, I like the idea of havin' yer personal touch on my shirt... Well hey, who says we can't do both? But I'll already tell ya that I think I'm still gonna stand out compared ta the two of ya.
[Dorothy and Yeager are always so nice and fancy... Way too fancy for Raven. Just give him some comfy loose clothes and he's set.]
[For a good reason we'll definitely have to talk about one day...]
Oh, is that so? That sounds delightful; perhaps we ought to pop by for a little bit and enjoy the fruits of our labor.
[...]
Though, perhaps we shouldn't stay all night. Get our fill and then return to our quarters and enjoy the calm before the storm to come.
[Her look flicks to Yeager, briefly, but she doesn't disparage him; she can sense the discomfort at least. Maybe they can get away with going back to their room to sleep so he doesn't have to worry.]
At the very least, we're in need of a little alcohol after today...
[Oh, that's a good point, isn't it? Sleeping around others is something that Raven has gotten used to, but he's more than happy to accommodate Yeager.]
Good plan. Our bed's way comfier than the floor, anyway.
[Special thanks to Dorothy for bringing it back to the base!!]
If Fukuda didn't think ta bring any booze, I've got some back in the room ta pick from.
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...I know some basic medical practice, at least, but we really ought to carry him over to Sir Wolfwood or one of the others. That is an incredibly terrible place to have shrapnel, and it looks like it's gone deep...
We don't want to remove it, obviously. Painful as it is, it is preventing blood from coming out...we simply need to be careful.
[Dorothy knows repairs. Humans don't do repairs??? So she's kind of at a loss here, but she does know some basic stuff at least. Just. God don't tell her you're expecting a tutorial, she isn't from Trauma Center--]
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[Thanks for being absolutely unhelpful, Raven.]
Bringin' me ta Wolfwood's the best bet. It'll be safe ta remove it if he's healin' me.
Hopefully he's still got gas in the tank. Today's been a doozy.
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Ja, let's get that taken care of as quickly as possible.
[Hopefully poor Wolfwood doesn't mind more healing...]
You don't seem like you're in pain at all though, Raven.
[The hell kind of shard power did you and Percy activate??]
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[lalala, on the road to wolfwoodian city--]
But...I find myself confused about that as well, Raven. You and Percy both took a rather harsh hit--what did the two of you manage to do?
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His gaze drifts thoughtfully as he thinks of a way to describe it.]
I think whatever our power does lets us take heavy hits without gettin' the full brunt of it... Then we get pumped full of adrenaline.
[What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. He doesn't want to say that out loud since he doesn't want to worry them, but that's the gist.]
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[sometimes you just really like to fight but you're held back by your stupid heart blastia and also being a mod character. :( ]
Though you certainly worried Dorothy... Do try to be a bit more careful, ja?
[........he totally wasn't worried, shut up.]
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[--YEAGER YOU ARE SO LUCKY SHE'S WORRIED ABOUT RAVEN OR SHE WOULD BE YELLING!!! That definitely gets a bit of a withering look.]
You worried Yeager too, you know. It would be nice if you would be a touch more careful, love...
[Grumble, grumble...]
I want you to be around for a long time. Both of you.
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I'm sorry. [He'd reach for a hand if they weren't busy holding him.] I don't wanna go anywhere either, and I certainly wouldn't wanna put ya both through that.
[Not after everything they've built together.]
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I know it wasn't your fault, so it's not as though you have anything to apologize for. Just something to keep in mind, ja? Terca Lumireis would be really boring without you.
[So don't you dare go leaving us behind, got it?]
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[She seconds this sentiment deeply. Thankfully they're getting close, so--]
Besides that, Yeager would get incredibly lonely without you. We can't have that, now can we?
[Dorothy says that with a cat-like smile, firing back the levity right at him!!!]
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[The reliable guiding light, eh? He can't help but sport a wistful smile at that. If Casey and the Don could see him now...
But before anyone can get too deep in their feelings, the teasing continues.]
Heh, well I can't let that happen. Nah, Raven here's gonna make the most of this second chance. [Hmmm... Correction:] Proper second chance.
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As though you wouldn't be?
[...wait that's acknowledging it, isn't it. um. moving on!!!]
Good, you should, because I'd be furious with you if you didn't. Now let's have Wolfwood take a look at you!
[one handwaved visit to our local healer...]
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[Dorothy laughs brightly at poor Yeager's expense, but the second Raven's off to get looked at she is going to hold his hand a bit. There there, Yeager, she promises she loves you no matter how much she teases. 💖
Once Raven's all healed up and back, though, Dorothy looks openly relieved. And if Yeager hasn't let go of her hand, she'll offer her free one to Raven with a smile.]
I take it everything went well, dear?
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...okay, not totally. But the shrapnel has been successfully removed and the wound has been sealed.
He smiles brightly in return and takes Dorothy's hand.]
Yep. Worked like a charm.
[He puts a hand against where the shrapnel once was. The area is stained with blood and there's a big rip in the fabric.]
Gonna need a new shirt...but that's an easy fix. Heh.
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I suppose we'll have to see if we can find you something fitting here, ja? Anyway, do try to rest to make sure that stays healed, will you?
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[wolfwood can roll his eyes all he wants, the myth of consent has been busted many times over--]
But we really ought to go shopping together at some point, if we can get the chance. A new set of clothes really does have such a nice way of making you feel brand new.
But yes, do be careful. At least you'll have both of us here to entertain you while you rest this time.
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[Sleepover cuddle pile coming soon(TM)?
As for the topic of clothes...]
Oh, I like the idea of havin' yer personal touch on my shirt... Well hey, who says we can't do both? But I'll already tell ya that I think I'm still gonna stand out compared ta the two of ya.
[Dorothy and Yeager are always so nice and fancy... Way too fancy for Raven. Just give him some comfy loose clothes and he's set.]
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It would be fun, ja! [For you guys, anyway.] Something to think about when we have a spare moment, anyway. A party sounds lovely, though~
[He's going to be less enthused about a sleepover for... obvious reasons...]
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Oh, is that so? That sounds delightful; perhaps we ought to pop by for a little bit and enjoy the fruits of our labor.
[...]
Though, perhaps we shouldn't stay all night. Get our fill and then return to our quarters and enjoy the calm before the storm to come.
[Her look flicks to Yeager, briefly, but she doesn't disparage him; she can sense the discomfort at least. Maybe they can get away with going back to their room to sleep so he doesn't have to worry.]
At the very least, we're in need of a little alcohol after today...
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Good plan. Our bed's way comfier than the floor, anyway.
[Special thanks to Dorothy for bringing it back to the base!!]
If Fukuda didn't think ta bring any booze, I've got some back in the room ta pick from.
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Oh, agreed. We wouldn't want a certain old man to wear his back out from sleeping on the ground.
[yeager they're literally doing this because of you, could you try not being Like This for five minutes—]
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Indeed, that would be quite the tragedy...he's going to need the utmost comfort in order to recover well, after all~
[no, no, dorothy will join in on the teasing too. it's practically their love language!!!]
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But that's fine. He can play along.]
That's exactly it! I'm gonna be sore enough, I don't need back pain on top of it.
[And boy is he going to be sore once his shard power wears off.]
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And that's what the alcohol is for~!
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Indeed. We'll have to be most certain to enjoy it, after the hellish battle we faced today, but hopefully it does prove somewhat helpful.
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