♞ 001

[doggedness]

[Roberto will tell you what he does not remember doing: changing clothes, going into a Gateway to another world, somehow obtaining new clothes and a weapon? And the device in one hand blinking a cheerful touch me up at him is not helping improve his mood any.

He’s tried circling around the Chaos Gate for some time now, staring at it, thinking that it somewhat resembles a Gateway but. He’s already tried walking closer, into it, and nothing’s happened. Does he have to find a Wanderer in this world or something? (It does not even occur to him to use the relic, of course. He is suspicious.) His eyebrows are furrowed with deep displeasure and there’s a scowl fixed on his face.

He shoves the relic in a pocket and goes about exiting the building wherein the Chaos Gate is contained. He stares at the city and the landscape before him, frowns some more, and heads toward the bridge. Either way, whether it be just outside the building, the bridge, or in the square of Mac Anu itself, you may find yourself victim to a jarring]

Hey, you! [because what are manners when you have questions.]

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[greaterspeed]

[Someone bright and blue right past Roberto at high speeds even with the rude question. Really, it's like he's used to being yelled at by tsunderes people with no manners.

But Sonic does back track eventually... After the resounding sound of him SKIIIIIIIIIIID-ding to a halt and the rather comedic appearance of him jogging backwards to where Roberto was]

Yea, me?

[... Yep]

[doggedness]

[?!?!?! Even the Furious Roar don't move that fast! (And that's saying something.) So he stares, open-mouthed, then splutters a bit.]

What the hell, how did you... [All right so he's a little distracted from his original goal here.]

[greaterspeed]

[Awww yes, this is the reaction Sonic lives for. >) ]

How'd I what? I mean, I know I'm fast but you're gonna have to give me a bit more to work with than that. [grin]

[doggedness]

How'd you move like that, of course! [Roberto gestures with one hand.] How does anybody go that fast?

[greaterspeed]

[Sonic hops from one foot to the other]

Well, you just put one foot in front of other other... And then you just go.

[he stops hopping] It just comes naturally, of course.

[doggedness]

[His eyebrow twitches, a giveaway of annoyance.]

Naturally? Seriously?

[greaterspeed]

[oh snap. Sonic notices the twitch and a mischievous glint appears in green eyes]

Yea. I mean, isn't there something you specifically can do? My skill just happens to be speed.

[doggedness]

Of course there is.

[...sure, others are more skilled than him but he's not going to say as much to this kid!]

So you were just born with it, huh.

[greaterspeed]

Good to hear! [and he does seem happy at the answer]

And of course! [awful Engrish away] Been this quick all my life... Faster, technically, but this place went and slowed me down. Can you believe it? The nerve. [ >8I ]

[doggedness]

...You were faster? [How do you get faster than that...?] That's pretty unbelievable.

[greaterspeed]

Yea, so I've been getting. Does this look like a face that would lie? [he raises both hands and points to his face]

But enough 'bout me, you called earlier? [then, with a wide grin] If it's an autograph, it'll have to wait till I find a pencil and paper to write it on.

[doggedness]

Anyone can lie, [Roberto grumbles. And then his expression gets (if possible) more unimpressed.]

Autograph? Why would I be asking you for an autograph?

[greaterspeed]

[stare]

... Wow.

We're getting a bunch of people like you coming through here, aren't we? [laugh] Relax, I'm making a joke and you don't have to be such a pessimist; answers not necessarily in that order.

You get distracted easily, don'tcha?

[or maybe Sonic just needs to slow down]

[doggedness]

Like me?

[DEFENSIVE DEFENSIVE. He doesn't soften up even as Sonic tells him to relax. Nope. That annoyed look of his is staying. Sobs.]

There are just a lot of things that don't make any sense around here.

[greaterspeed]

[Sonic loves Tsunderes. They're so fun to aggravate. Just ask Knuckles, Shadow and Blaze. ;A; ]

Defensive. [he nods, like that answers Roberto's question perfectly]

Really? Because I can think of a few stranger things that have happened. Guess if this is your first foray into a different world, though, it'd probably be disorienting as hell. How're you handling it?

[he sounded so casual and nonchalant for most of this conversation that the actual concern in that last question would probably strange]

[doggedness]

I've been to other worlds before. [So he can't help but draw himself up as he says that.]

It's just when they take my weapons, my armour and separate me from my commander that handling it isn't quite as easy.

[greaterspeed]

Oh, sweet. So I'm not the only one. [happy smile- oh]

Lemme guess... Soldier?

Yea, this place is really weird about the whole power nerfing thing. It's like it wants us all to start from - what? - a cadet level again. Man, I graduated pass this years ago.

[he shrugs and sighs]

[doggedness]

One of the Blades of Night's Veil.

[But a soldier of a kind, yes. Like a knight but not quite. After a moment, he admits grudgingly,]

I can't feel some of the abilities I'm normally able to use anymore.

[greaterspeed]

Hmm... [he tilts his head, one of his ears going down for emphasis too] Can't say I've ever heard it before. Is it something like the Knights of the Round Table? Looking after the Kingdom and it's people and all that. [he's not making fun this time! Sonic looks genuinely curious about it]

...

Yea~ It really does suck. Not being able to do things you used to be able to. [sigh]

[doggedness]

[Well, Roberto doesn't know who the knights of the round table are, but--] Yes. We protect the kingdom of Astrasia. My commander is the princess as well. [PROUDLY he loves his homeland and commander. Chrodechiiild where are youuu.]

--but I fought well enough without them before, and I can do the same if need be.

[greaterspeed]

Astrasia, huh? I can't say I've heard of that before, and I've been round the block a few times. [suddenly, a wide smile] So the princess in your home country knows how to fight too? That means she works with people right?? [aside;] Man, I can't wait to tell Blaze. [and then back to Roberto;] She's such a sourpuss sometimes, acts like teamwork would be the end of her. Honestly. [shakes his head]

Well...

Want me to help keep an eye out for them for ya? [big smile]

[doggedness]

Of course she knows how to fight, and she has the respect and loyalty of our people. She's the best fighter in the Blades, [Roberto says with a good deal of pride, drawing himself up. Chrodechild is the one person he can talk about happily sob...

...

Well, his miffed look fades a little. And he says,] It would not be unappreciated if you would.

[greaterspeed]

No, no, I mean she knows how to fight in a team! Because the Princess I know is all about doing things on her own. Dunno, I've got a couple of friends that are like that. [he says it so fondly though... And he'd like to think of them as his friends, even if the feeling is one sided 8I ]

Sure thing! [a quick mock salute Caliburn would yell at him, surely] What should I look out for, guy?

[doggedness]

My name's 'Roberto'. Not 'guy'. [grumble but Roberto shakes his head and says,] A blond lady with green eyes--that's my princess, Chrodechild. Or a man with long brown hair in a ponytail; Meruvis.

[A pause and Roberto adds, as though reluctant:] Or a kid with short grey hair named Sieg.

[greaterspeed]

And I'm Sonic, nice to meetcha! [/doesn't miss a beat]

Hmmm.... [he counts them off on his fingers] Blond with green eyes, brown ponytail and short grey hair. [he winks and gives Roberto a thumbs up] Got it!

Y'don't sound that excited at the prospect of finding that last kid... Sieg?