Truthfully, X and Zero have yet to be able to take me to court. I refuse to show up.

"Never been more proud of my son."

You say this once a week. Either actually do it or stop talking about it

"..." "Is that slimmer Zero the one I used to know?"

I have downloaded the app Grindr so I can connect with other like-minded individuals on the grind. I am young, hungry and tired of being on the bottom. That should suffice.

America is weird. They sell cheese in aerosol can. CAN. I sprayed it directly into mouth like flamethrower. Scalpel walked in, stared, said ‘You are why we can’t have nice things’ Delicious.

Age is definitely catching up with him. He nods and apologizes with a silent nod before properly introducing himself. "You just look like someone I know is all. Sorry about that. I'm Maverick Hunter Kommando Dragon, KD for short. Nice to meet you, Ciel. "

@resistanceciel.bsky.social The reploid is practically racking his brain. He can't remember, but something in his ancient brain is trying to connect the dots. "Are you the New Alia?"

Posted this at 3 AM but let's try not doing that at unreasonable hours

"For my birthday, Solis got me this. Charming. "

@irregulardive.bsky.social "You'd be the one to ask, does the museum have any exhibits about me?" The reploid smiles, maybe someone thinks he's important enough to go down in history!

@recollect25xx.bsky.social The old Reploid stares, confused. "Your armor. Sleek, beautiful. Far more advanced than anything I've seen. You some sort of prototype or something?"

Bedtime I leave this

KD and Solis face the firing squad for their crimes (2XXX, colorized)

>> my headcanon is that because there's just 2 Russians in the series, KD is a product of the Cossacks and would unironically call Kalinka mom

I remember Scalpel fell asleep on my chest during movie night. I didn’t move for six hours. Tail went numb. When she woke up she drew a little heart on my chest plate in permanent marker and wrote ‘Property of Scalpel—hands off.’ I still haven’t scrubbed it off. Never will. Wife material."

"Usalia. Never heard of that one before. " For a maverick, he's extremely polite and amicable, downright friendly. "Ah. Stories, I've plenty! It comes with age, kiddo. I joined the hunters 30 years ago, and I was the old man back then! Now I'm practically ancient!" A thunderous laugh.

"The Maverick Hunters have rules. The oppressed don’t. Most don't even have a means to truly defend themselves. Without a way to defend themselves, they're always oppressed. Look how much destruction happens because Hunters are ALL society has. "

"I was a Cossack Soldier, Russia's version of the Hunters. Eventually, my exploits in Russia were enough for the Hunters to give me a contract!" There's a soft fondness, unbelievable coming from a reploid built like a miniature Godzilla. "I am Kiril, but they call me kommando dragon. You are?"

"I can tell you the truth of the hunters or you can stay ignorant and happy. The truth is it's never black and white, comrade. "

The reptile perks up at the prospect of being able to teach history, first spark of joy in a while. "I'm not one to brag, but I've had more battles than most people have birthdays! Worked with the best before! X and Zero! "

"Stick around kid, I'm just an old soldier that's... Reminiscing. It'd be nice to have company, only one I talk to now is my wife. "

“Call it smuggling, call it treason, call it whatever makes you sleep at night. Down in the underlevels, they just call it hope. You know reploids in the slums are being scrapped for parts just for looking at a human wrong. I’m not stealing—I’m redistributing justice."

>> Etna is fun and all, but this is probably my most cherished oc

This account will be deactivated at midnight.

Might be a mood drop, but after repeated attempts to burst into the MM community, I'm giving up on this project

"I'm just a Maverick Hunter.. no. Former Hunter, trying to make the world a better place. " The reptile extends a hand and a smile. "Museum huh? Well, my son says I'm old enough to be in one. Maybe you show me around, yeah? Love history. "

"Not all former mavericks are bad. Look at me, I'm not all good, but I ain't all bad. Just a father, trying to make ends meet. "

"I've got my methods, they have theirs. We aren't eye to eye. "

There's a lot of Maverick Hunters... Makes me worried.

You're gonna kill yourself with your diet.

"Well Zero, they don't make them like me anymore. Been through more than my share of conflicts, I'm outdated, not useless!" The heavy Russian accent aside, you can tell he's humbled to have the chance to fight again.

Can I join the resistance, Zero?

Wait I'm a reptile Snake man is a reptile. Is that my grandpa?

"It's unfair to hold you to a promise you can't remember. If you want out, speak. Just know I meant everything about protecting you. About loving you.

So many Zeros.

Happiness for everyone, free, and let no one be forgotten.

"...." "It's not important, I guess. "

So She was gonna marry me but she was Maverick Are we still married?

I've beaten the flu

Sorry I've been away, super sick, depressed and job hunting.

My Halloween costume? No costume. I'm freaky enough already.

I'm showing off the WIP of the KD and Scalpel wedding art

Well, tell me about yourself, then.

>A deep drag from a cigarette as he sighs, his optics dimmed. "Never expected to miss X and Zero this much. Alia too. Someday... Someday things will get better. "

"My son says I'm a big old teddy bear, that count?" A soft chuckle as he extends a clawed hand. "A purple lizard. Let me guess, I wouldn't be the first to make a Barney joke?" He's in good spirits, giving the best smile he can. "Kiril, KD, whatever you prefer. "

>He motions towards his scales, tail and claws. "Been while since I checked, but think I'm still a lizard. You the dinosaur?" And he's already started with the dad jokes.

"When did you develop a sense of humor?"

"..." "So we're not friends?"

I must send out wedding invitations. Maybe X and Zero would show mercy and attend? Just for a day, mind you.