Eh? I ain't got all day. Come along now, if ya give a rat's ass about this hooligan.
Like hell am I just gonna let you swing by and make demands! And I'm not yours to take!
I also agree with my sister. To make such a hostile invasion is one thing, but to threaten a child...
Ahp! Never threatened the rugrat. I threatened ya'll with the rugrat.
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...Gh.
Alrighty! Have it your way, jackass. Do anything sick and I'll kill you. I've done it for less.
Well now! Seems like yer smarter than ya look! I'm an honorable man, so I'll do as ya want. The tyke lives another day.
Owie. ;(
Are you all right? Did that man hurt you in any way? Did he do anything to you that you did not like?
No! Mr. Arpego was very nice to me! Got to play with him!
I told you to be careful with strangers. Not everyone person you meet is trustworthy.
O-oh! Stranger danger! I forgot about that...!
Sorry, lady. Looks like you've made a few enemies too many, and now y'gotta pay the price.
You'll pay your OWN price.
Ya say somethin'?
WHAT IN TARNA--
YOU'LL PAY YOUR PRICE!
You--! Damn weasels!
I think YOU'RE the weasel here.... well. You'll look just like one when I'm done rearranging your face.
Shoulda known ya belonged to the streets...
I prefer a little fun, anyway. Some spice in my life is fer the best.
Yes, thank you all! Indeed, this pleasure is that which I have always strived for with this festival!
It was an honor fighting with you, Emperor Augustus! You achieved nearly as much with one weapon as I have with hundreds more!
...well, I'd certainly say the same to you! You are the most pleasant Gilgamesh I have ever met†!
Ah, the audience has already grown!
Oh! Hi! I'm Foot Holder, what's your name?
Whatever it is you're doing, try to do it a bit more quietly? All that racket is cutting into my beauty sleep.
I am dealing with an intruder. Watch Delta and make sure nothing happens to him, or I will never forgive you.
But... why leave? Soul can handle it. She's strong! Nothing can beat her!
Oh, come on, now. I can tell you don't mean that. Who wouldn't forgive this face?
Who? Well. You are free to be reckless and find out whom firsthand if I see him hurt.
Maybe ya a pack bit of a wallop, lady. But c'mon, now... don't tell me ya seriously think ya can beat me when I'm pointin' this thing right at ya? Mighty fine line between bravery and stupidity.
And you're on the stupid end. Baby bullets?
That's cute. Try tank shells in your next life, pushover. You're all bark and no b--
I reckon you check yaself before I wreck yaself, madam. I ain't need a full chamber to put ya to sleep.
(...Okay. So his toy's third-rate, big deal. I already know how to handle cowards like this.)
(He aimed for my chest, earlier, but I can't rely on sight to know when he'll shoot... I just have to hear him to know he's--) *click*
(Primetime.)
(Fast...was she aimin' for it!?)
Nice try, jack--
!?!?!?
Ain't ya mama ever teach ya not to try an' outfox a fox, lady?
ugh... you.. (WHAT THE FUCK!!!!1!!1!!)
Darn tootin'. Y'could never separate one 'a my so-called 'toys'! Matter of fact, I already knew you might try!
ghhhh...
Now, now, I ain't gonna kill ya. Why did you think I was gonna kidnap ya?
fhhhhk... yh...!
Rules are, I'm 'to bring ya alive. Damaged goods are fair game... and it was never specified how damaged.
!
...But by time we got there, all systems have become corrupt beyond repair. So unfortunately, Defender Joe #082014 has been deemed terminated.
Unfortunate news indeed... Thank you, Sergeant. Your endeavors in investigating this housebreaking incident shows your dedication to the protection of this city, and the services that come with it are highly appreciated by Allegrotropolis citizens everywhere...
...But I know you haven't come here for a simple chat and a field report.
...So you've got my E-Mail. I suppose we can discuss my propositions, then?
...First, let's discuss your proposal regarding the recent troubles. I believe it is needless to say that we will be going through with your idea of a city-wide patrol for Agony and any related activities. Additionally, for the safety of the people and its citizens, your secondary proposal for this task will be carried out: Citizens will be warned to refrain from confrontation of any kind, and to report anything they see of Agony to the Allegrotropolis Security Force.
I see... Good. Then I suppose our discussion here is done, then, since I'm sure the third proposition has been accepted as well, correct?
...That's the one that you wanted to speak of, right? The one to carry out the late President Walter's anti-vigilantism law here in Allegrotropolis, regardless of whether or not the rest of the world chooses not to...
...I'm sorry to say that I have refused that proposal.
Wh-what!? Mayor Falso, please reconsider-
I've been thinking over this since the moment word got out that the law was being considered. Before, it was out of my control... but right now, my choice on the matter is clear.
...I... But I don't understand... Relying on these heroes... All it's doing is setting us up to become defenseless the mere moment we LOSE them.
With the Anti-Vigilantism Law, we could prove to the world that we don't need heroes! That ANYONE can rise to defend everything they care about from villains. People could finally learn to have hope even in the most hopeless situations! So... Why...?
...Tell me. Do you recall the owner of that local restaurant that opened up in late June of 2020?
...You mean that pizza place? Of course I do, the location has his name on it; Beta Shadow was his name.
Correct. Now, aside from running a successful pizza business here in town... What do WE know him for?
...He's one of those Reapers who fight to protect the universe, or at least that's what our top secret surveillance footage tells us.
Indeed. We have been keeping tabs on these "Reapers" and their varied associates since we've first noticed their appearance. And we have also- with assistance from other Government facilities- worked hard to create cover stories for these events while keeping the truth of such events a Government secret for the sake of their own privacy.
And while most of our data is of their battles to keep our world- and beyond- safe from complete annihilation...
...We have taken note of their other activities. Their hobbies, their bonds... for some of them, even the careers they choose when they are NOT fighting to save the world.
...Beta Shadow fights to save the world, yet he also actively runs and helps to manage a business. Do you know what this makes him, Sergeant?
A man with godlike powers and too much time on his hands.
No, Sergeant... It makes him a CITIZEN. Underneath everything that classifies him as a "hero"... he is as much of a person as you or I. ALL of them are.
I am a robot, Mayor-
I'm not referring to humanity, Sergeant. A good number of these heroes are not human, either; I am referring to the fact that they all have dreams and aspirations. They all have their own lives. They all have the same desire to live, love, and learn as we do. And much like yourself and I, they have a strong desire to PROTECT this world with all that they can give.
...That is why I cannot accept your proposal on passing this law; We don't need it to prove that anyone can be a hero. If anything, the law CONTRADICTS this.
...
...Understood, Mr. Mayor. Have a pleasant evening.
Master's house... I know where to go... but I don't know how to get there. Why didn't he just... fly me there? Or warp me, or something?... Unless...
This too, is a part of my training. I'm supposed to run across the globe, or something goofy like that.
Then game on! I'll get there on my own two feet, Master! Just trust me--
So maybe I'm not at that level right now. No biggie.
...Sheesh... how reckless of him. Doesn't he know what kind of crooks could break and enter if he's not here?
Hnh. All things considered, it's a good home... But no pets. I wonder if he's got any snacks.
Eh?
n-no visitors... so he never gets to know anybody in here.... man... he's such a loser, it's bumming me out too.
Whomst dare set foot within mine father's abode?
So like. Not to be self deprecating, but um. I don't think I can help in this situation.
Oh. Ninplushie's noticed something. You all have fun with whats his face.
I've been here for 20 minutes now...maybe I should go call and see if I got the coordinates wrong...Still a successful mission either way...I warned the reapers of...
That's not good.
...
Who are you? What the hell do you think you're doing scum?
...You aren't a Wily bot. Move it.
So what does it matter? Tell me what you're doing?
FINE THEN!
You. Dare...you DARE attack ME?!
H- how? W-why?
...a. aga.... f.. a..ha... fawhaaaaahahahaaa?
(H-huh? What on earth is this thing staring right in front of me?... M-master didn't say anything about this... monster.... and it has a father????)
(W-wait a minute..)




He. Sent. Me. Here. Be. Cause. I. Am. His. Dis. Ci. Pleeee..................
Sorry, were you saying something? Me and Chameleo Arm were busy playing Solitaire.
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