( there are multitudes of fireworks going off around his family’s home )

A very happy New Year’s Eve to everyone. ✨

⏳ I modified myself to gain the power I have now. In the future, no one on Earth can defeat me. ⚙️ #MMRP #MVRP ⠀

The others keep calling this day “Christmas Adam”…

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「 SURLEE, LOOK—

( Enker stands up straight again, listening intently to the other's words. Afterwards, he closes his eyes and nods slowly. ) I made a vow some time ago, that I would never harm Mega Man or his family members again. The least I can do for you - and all of them - is to refuse such a proposal.

That's... a /horrendous/ design flaw, but indeed very advantageous for you, and self-defense /does/ seem warranted against that sort of threat.

Is that so? How dull... even /I/ can sense when something is amusing. ( And that's saying something, given how firm he's sounded so far. )

( He dips his head, perhaps in an apology. ) You are correct, then; I am not the one that can perform that task. Perhaps that is cowardly of me... but at the same time, I cannot imagine what you have been through, and I offer my deepest sympathies.

( Enker nods. ) I assume your robots— the “cogs”— they follow none of these practices?

… You are implying the prevention of your creation, correct? Would that not erase you from existence?

You… can if you like, but it is not a /firm/ rule. Other robots of my kind see the serial groups differently. It’s a matter of opinion.

( He stands firm. ) Pray tell, what do you have in mind?

It’s somewhat symbolic. They are listed under the same serial number category as I am; that essentially equates to a surname for us.

They mostly come from my more reckless linemates— er, siblings. They have a higher sense of humor, as they’d word it, and less respect for their surroundings.

Perhaps that is best. Foreknowledge of the future can sometimes be more harmful than helpful.

They’re… fine, I suppose? Sometimes I see a few /dangerous/ pranks from certain robots I know, but other than that they’re mostly harmless.

… what? ( He has to reprocess the question on his own before he can formulate a response. ) As in, practical jokes…?

( Slow blink. ) For all intents and purposes, just write down 34.

"Active" would be a more accurate term. I was first activated 34 years ago.

Are they, now? Intriguing. And that is a complicated question, but I have been online for 34 years.

No, I was just admiring the pun; there are many scientists I know who share that quirk. My apologies, I am not... skilled at conversing. ( Hopefully that was a good enough save, otherwise he /will/ be chewed out if anyone finds out he broke this duck's spirits. )

That can't /really/ be your-- hrm. Never mind. ( He remembers a soft, familiar voice always telling him to 'be nice'. ) ... It is nice to meet you, doctor.

Enker. ( He probably should have asked what notes the duck was going to take before agreeing to this. ) Might I ask yours?

On second thought, let us save /that/ discussion for later... I am unsure what use you will have by taking notes, but you may do so if you wish. ( His build is already well-documented in other places, so Enker begrudgingly accepted the lack of privacy a long time ago. )

If I may ask, please explain to me what 'cogs' and 'toons' are. I am assuming you are the latter, but you've only told me what they /aren't./

My apologies, I am simply being honest.

This is too foreboding to be believable.

… Your expression concerns me.

It is an important day, isn’t it?

// enker and dimm are gonna be like an unstoppable silly force vs immovable but increasingly bewildered object

( That is: a duck. A duck in a lab coat. Enker blinks several times, then narrows his eyes a bit. ) … what exactly do you need the notes for?

( <- busy navigating an argument between punk and ballade )

( He gazes away, narrowing his eyes. He's still not great at taking compliments. ) I'm sure you are. Besides... battling you has proven to be a useless errand.

// Oh. That's drama on my feed already huh.

I have... changed significantly since we last crossed paths. I have more important things to fret about than destroying you.

「 This year's different. I see it in the skies.

( His green eyes are glaring at the bot from the shadows, but... he makes no move to attack. He just nods. ) Indeed. Your shock amuses me, Mega Man.

It /has/ been a while, hasn't it? ( He's lurking off to the side as he usually does. )

“Run, you cowardly shadow. For you know your destruction is at hand. It is just a matter of time.” - A portrayal of Samurai Jack - A Japanese warrior prince sent into the far future by an ancient evil. #Nєωт #MVRP #SamuraiJackRP

「 YOU CAN'T GO OUT ON YOUR OWN, AND THE REST OF US NEED TO STAY BEHIND AND PREPARE FOR OPERATION: DUCK HUNT.

⠀ 𝐈’𝐦 𝐑𝐎𝐙𝐙𝐔𝐌 𝟕𝟏𝟑𝟒 .ᐟ ⠀

... I have a strange hunch that the Doctor is scheming again.

// obligatory go follow kirin - and my other guy who has a mild robot phobia + his verse is dead so ill drag him here

🕰️ October 26th, 1998. That's the day I came back to. 🪶 #TTRP #MVRP ⠀

✨🌙 A couple years ago, I was told that I would be a miracle, Something theoretical, I guess… 🎐🎏 #MMRP #OCRP #MVRP

SWN-000 Piano Wily temporary pinned!! #MVrp #MegaManRp #MMrp