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[fiduspear]

[ crash crash bang crash. The graceful sounds of a troll literally tripping over his malfunctioning, robotic feet. It turns out that being a native is not exactly great when dealing with increasingly busted technology. Or stairs.

Careful as Tavros usually is, the world conspires against him.

But Tavros has finally relocated his bracelet! There's a flash of a grin before there's a sudden solid THUMP as his left knee gives out and he has to catch himself on his desk. ]

Uhh... [ He grins a little, clearly more pleased with being back and himself than anything else. ] Is there anyone, who is good with machines, who would't mind uh, working... I can pay, I think, unless, that money is gone.

I'm also, uh, back, obviously. Hi.

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[nukeoleptic]

Tavros!

[ Jade nearly drops a tiny potted plant, moving to tuck it onto the desk next to her bracelet. ]

You're back! --and also your legs are broken? Are you okay otherwise? You're not hurt, are you?

[ SCRUTINIZING HIM over video.. ]

[fiduspear]

Hi, Jade. [ he braces a hand against the table and stands up slowly. There's a clicking sound coming from his left leg that sounds pretty far from good. ] Yes, they seem to be, uh, malfunctioning. But, other than that, I'm okay. [ He rubs the base of his horn and backs towards his bed. ]

[nukeoleptic]

I fixed AR's legs. I'm coming down right now to look at yours, okay?

[ Oh noooo she is actually a little worried. That doesn't sound good at all, and the tech here is kind of.. subpar. ]

Just sit down and try not to use them! I need to get my tools and then I'll be there.

[text]

[caw]

[He's not the hugest fan of trolls, but he knows Jade feels otherwise-- and she's already on the case. Least he could do is make sure the guy isn't too banged up while she works her way over to him.]

how many fingers am i holding up??

[In his own way.]

[text]

[fiduspear]

uHH,
wHAT,

[text]

[caw]

dont freak but i think youve got a concussion
elevate your robo legs and breathe slowly

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[alphastorming]

[Aika grins when she sees Tavros on the video.] I thought I hadn't seen you around in a while!

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[fiduspear]

I think that I, must have misplaced my bracelet by accident.

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[alphastorming]

It's a wonder I haven't lost mine yet, to be honest. It makes you go all gray and stuff, right? Like the natives. Well, more gray than you already are, anyway.

[Audio]

[burntviolet]

[ OH GOD WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN- Hanako has a double take a few moments after she saw the video, gasping out loud. ]

Tavros-kun? [ Trying to contain her emotions- god she missed him so much...! ] Did you get lost...?

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[fiduspear]

[ Oh. Hanako. Tavros' cheeks flush brown for a minute. ] I did. Sorry.

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[burntviolet]

I'm glad you were taken back... I was so busy lately, but I did notice you weren't around. [ Ok now she might just be... wiping a tear right now; the audio feature is awesome. ]

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[samantha_grey]

Wow... you guys really are all very different, aren't you?

You ok?

[there's a horned red-head staring at the screen in an overly invasive way, Tavros. She's given up on the whole hat thing at this point, so her blood red eyes, framed by those horns in her forehead are just staring at him curiously.]

I could make so many bull in a china shop jokes right now, you know.

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[fiduspear]

[ Uhh... The troll shifts nervously under the scrutinizing gaze, biting his lip. The horns he can deal with, those are pretty natural. The red eyes? Not so much. It strikes him as wrong and is more than a little disconcerting. ]

I'm okay, yes.

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[samantha_grey]

You looked like you took a bit of a spill. I'd offer to help you with the equipment you mentioned, but I kind of suck at that sort of thing. I'm better at medicines and such. Still, I'll bet there's someone around here anyway.

Those bull horns of yours get in the way a lot?

[video]

[whatagoodgirl]

Tavros! [She's caught between looking concerned and smiling brightly.] I was wondering where you were. Have you found anyone to fix your legs yet?

[video]

[fiduspear]

Nakama, hi! [ he's... in a surprisingly good mood, all things considered. ] Uh... I have, but, I have not, had much success, with them being fixed. In fact, they may accuratelly be called, uh, worse than before.

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[whatagoodgirl]

You've got to be more careful with your bracelet. It's scary when people go missing like that, and I imagine it's just as bad for you. [She's got to get a brief lecture in - she is Nakama, after all.]

[video] 2/2

[whatagoodgirl]

[Then she immediately looks worried.]

Oh no - ! I'm so sorry, I wish I could help, but I've never done anything like that before.

[nukeoleptic]

[ And then, about an hour later... ]

i cant find anyone
no one here knows robotics
not anyone
not like these

[fiduspear]

[ They were going to break anyway, he tells himself. He killed her lusus-adult, so he can't be mad. It's Jade he could never be mad. ]

iT'S OKAY,
i'M SURE THAT, eQUIUS WILL BE BACK,
aGAIN,

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[liquo]

I have experience with machines.

[In fact, he has experience designing large mobile suits. He has watched pieces of the other conversations and does have to wonder...]

How did they end up worse after the last time they were repaired?

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[fiduspear]

Well, my friend is, unfamiliar with the technology, and, I'm not really sure, what she did...

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[circuses]

[ Have a long, curious stare. Then, out of nowhere, a reassuring chirp of friendly welcoming: ]

Where did you go? [ Or not. ]

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[fiduspear]

I'm not, really sure. Uhh, I got lost, I guess.