If Master X wanted me to go to Cyberspace, he wouldn't have used my project as an example of what not to do for the next class.  

  I'm trying to conceptualize it and yet . . . such a thing eludes me. ✧【 Closest thing is likely the Baby Elves possession situation, but he simply closes his eyes to that trauma. 】  

MIDAS✧ I'll be a bit honest, i've always felt like i struggled to fit in on Bsky, as fun as y'all can be 🧍‍♂️ Not blaming anyone ofc Idk. Maybe i woke up on the wrong side of the bed today

  There is honor in combat, yet, there is also horror in its ways ; to challenge one you know not of is dangerous, reckless and idiotic. I don't enjoy taking the lives of organics, let alone fighting them. Though, I must question if you even are one . . .  

  Ah — ִ𖤠 Rare is it I have someone challenge me so . . . upfront. ✧【 He's also unsure as to what exactly he's looking at. 】  

  Pardon — ִ𖤠  

  I'm not a former gifted soldier suffering burnout. I'm still gifted.  

  ✧【 He doesn't even fight his sabres being taken from him, admittedly, it's a mix of emotions present amidst the defeat. Callousness, frustration, sorrow, loss, and something else . . . something unrecognizable within now dulled greens. But, eyes merely shut, a slow shake to his head, 】  

MIDAS✧ I want to write ;;

  O . . . kay.  

  ✧ ❝ Tomorrow is birthed from the corpse of yesterday. Hope is fleeting. There is no respite. Hope does not exist. ❞ ✧ ❝ . . . Back to the assembly line. ❞  

  Get back here.  

  What.  

  ✧【 His gaze becomes harsh, steely, not in anger towards her — but circumstances that'd force his silence. Phantom was always watching, waiting, looking for an excuse to call out his missteps. As for Master X ? Best he not rile such anger, lest he lose more than an arm. 】 It isn't that I'm  

  ✧【 A quiet snort. 】 . . . It's not fun, but someone needs to assure Neo Arcadia is running.  

  If anything happened to Aztec again, I will kill everyone in this room and myself. ✧【 That's not a normal thing to say or even look, Harpuia. 】  

  ✧【 Minor inconvenience occurs. 】 . . . ✧【 Tone is blank, a bit grim, even for him. 】 One of these days, I'm really gonna do it.  

MIDAS✧ Remade my Harpuia RP icons I'd have made a fancy border, but my original icons were gifted to me in 2018 so I'm attached to this border So I remade it so my icons weren't so crunchy Left is original, right is updated

  As long as I can stay awake for these repairs — then that's all I ask for. ✧【 Always busy, never resting. His tone seems begrudging, but at least he's agreeing. 】  

  . . . ✧【 He's too scared to be out of commission for long, but it's not like he'd ever say so. A sigh, 】 You're not going to like what you'll uncover, then. ✧【 How long has he been like this, anyways ? 】  

  Things are complicated, it's not like I enjoy my state. ✧【 He's not going to elaborate no matter how much she pries. 】 . . . I'll repair what is most necessary. How does that sound ?  

  I haven't collapsed recently. ✧【 RECENTLY ?? 】 I'm fine.  

  ✧【 It just. Breaks off. What the fuck. 】 I need that back.  

  Harpuia. And no. I have my reasons.  

  I'd say I sometimes feel like I'm the only stable one in Neo Arcadia, but with how little I take care of myself, it's debatable. ✧【 Has not recieved needed medical care in months beyond minor repairs. 】  

  [ nc ] I'm ? Always green ? What ??  

  Hah. Hah, hah . . . ha. ✧【 A laugh, forced, broken sounding. There is no fear in his eyes, there is no hesitation, just twisted into a silent plea. Hand strembles within Zero's, another harsh comment uttered, if in that saddened tone, 】 . . . We're both cowards, aren't we ?  

  [ nc ] Language. That aside, I didn't do it.  

ㅤ ㅤ/ /ㅤsomeothing takes over me when we write harpero i wish i was joking ㅤ

  ✧【 Just walking away. He doesn't care. Petty revenge. 】  

  When am I allowed to be selfish ? Tell me, Zero, when ? ✧【 Tones are bitter, his glare sharp and envious. Grip tightens on the sabres, almost threatening to snap them, 】 I've spent my existence as nothing more than a servant to the people, I've taken a mantle as second  

  🧍‍♂️  

  .  

  Circumstances demand I take on such a roll, thus, I take the brunt of things. Better you all be safe, than to suffer more than is required. ✧【 The strong mask slips. He looks exhausted beyond his years, 】 . . . It is a thankless job, but, someone needs to do it before any of you get hurt.  

  You think I want this ? You think I enjoy being ruled over by some demented tyrant ? I have no other choice. The fate you deprive me of is my only glimpse out my cage, but unfortunately, I am forced to sing upon the Master's demands.  

  ✧【 Stares at Zero. Stares at his blades. For a split second, he's debating seppuku and it's so blatantly obvious. 】 You're a coward.  

 . . . ✧【 A quiet sigh, eyes shut, as prideful wings lower themselves to a more relaxed position. 】 It is difficult, there is no denying such things. It's a birthright we've been dictated to carry out. . . . I'd rather just handle the burden than subject you all to its extremes. 

  ✧【 He wants to die half the time, what did you expect ? 】 But it is true. You've heard my past comments. ✧【 Says the masochist. 】  

  ✧【 A clear snort, eyes narrow. 】 As if I'd be removed from my place given my experience. Even with Master X's . . . past treatment, I still have my place . . .  

  You'd be doing both of us a favor, frankly.  

  ✧【 He looks exhausted for just a mere fraction of a second, though, the way wings upon his helm subtly shift down makes it clear it wasn't a trick of the light. 】 . . . At ease. I'll sort these matters out.  

  I outrank you. I am just below Master X in terms of command, and leader of Neo Arcadia if circumstances force me to take on such a mantle. Do not test me. I'm not in the mood for such petty squabbles.  

  . . . You're such a vulgar, lecherous, classless reploid, and the fact I'm even forced to spend time with your miserable existence will lead me to an early, rust ridden grave. 💢  

  Do not use such foul language around me, have some class. Regardless, I am not that.  

  . . .  

  The hell are you on ? I have never cried.  

  Answer my question and perhaps I will.  

  . . . ✧【 Sabres out. He's mad. 】  

  That sounds horrific.  

  Answer me.