[Chaos.exe is online]

I think my brain was playing some word association game with this one but subnautica au anyone??

Grace is a scientist working with Alterra (unfortunately) and the only survivor of the Aurora crash, but finds Rocky who also crashed here while trying to investigate a distress call coming from the planet :)

Dick: *Throws Tim over his shoulder and onto the training mat*

Tim: *Laughs*

Dick: Um... You okay there baby bird?

Tim, still laughing: Yeah, it *giggles* it hurtss. I think I pulled a musc - *snickers* muscle

Tim, who just tripped on a roof tile and slammed his head: *giggles* Oww *rubs his head* Haha... Ouch

Jason: Wow uh... You okay there?

Tim: Yeah, it's just *giggles* kinda funny I slipped on a s-stealth *chokes on a laugh* mission

Jason:

Jason:

Damian: Is Drake a sadist?

Thing is, it's one thing that this habit is highkey creepy especially when his laughter is the only sound echoing in the BatCave after a rough patrol. Bruce seems to tense whenever he wraps Tim's wounds and Red Robin is literally burying his face in a pillow, crying of laughter.

Oh, but then you get to the criminals.

Henchman, weilding a metal bat: Hah! Got em in the head

Tim, hand pressed against his bleeding forehead, a manic smile on his face as his shoulders shake with soft chuckles: Ha... Haha

Henchman: What...

Tim, leaning back, on full body laughter, his other hand twirling his Bo Staff: hahaHAHAHAHAHAH

She was just so brave and resilient. They were still CHILDREN, likely preteens, and she was already done with TAP and done with Mercer. Done with Alma and done with everything they had tried to shove down their throats for years. The first time in the game we hear the Sarentu Song is from her, humming it in the middle of Alma’s pointless lecture. She could already see through all the lies and subtle, insidious phrasing. “When we discovered Pandora—” / “You can’t ‘discover’ something that’s been there all along.” She was so observant and let nothing slip passed.

Mercer antagonizes Tamtey about the songcord and Aha’ri doesn’t hesitate. She steps in to protect her younger sibling from having to deal with him, whether to suffer punishment if Tamtey refused or to sacrifice a piece of their past if Tamtey obeyed. She grabs Mercer’s wrist and doesn’t let go until she’s done speaking.

So theres a post on this app that says how Mercer training the kids as humans was a hige mistake because he essentially gave up their advantage of human weapons and knowledge and as some one who plays as a na'vi weapon only/main Tamtey it got me thinking. does anyone know how deadly the Sarentu can be, how deadly they actually are?

forcing children to learn a different language and forbidding them from speaking their native language is in fact a from of abuse.

she didn’t just watch the abuse, she actively contributed to it in her own way, by ripping their culture away from them, by forcing them to speak english, by indoctrinating them into her ways, by trying to mold them into what she wanted, by colonizing them from the inside out.

Alma Cortez had intentionally set out to abduct and abuse children.

She may not have fully agreed with beating them, she may not have originally wanted to slaughter the sarentu to get the children but she was fine with looking the other way so she could have her dream of a residential school where she could abuse and mold children into whatever she wanted.

Mecha Man, clearly beaten up: "La... lamb shwarma pls." Chad: "What da fuck?"

He also meets Robert for the first time.

Robert, mildly drunk, holding a baby Beef: "Hey, I found this in a dumpster. Can I have like... some unseasoned meat for them?" Chad, loves animals: "Aww."

Chad wonders if Robert is single. He has yet to make the connection between the two brown-eyed men that frequent the shop. One has a mask on, the other has a slowly-fattening chihuahua puppy.

Robert would just have Flambae 'sit' on him while piloting the mech because he didn't have enough time to bring Flambae into the police station for another arrest. And he didn't want to just let him go, right. So now Flambae is just 'warming' Robert up and conveniently has a chance to maybe earn a release if he does a good job?

It's an arrangement that has unspoken rules, regulations and regularly scheduled occurrences. They have a safe word and a tap system. Favorite spots to do stuff at, as well as a few recurring scenarios that both find insanely hot. Robert fully thinks of this as his relationship, and is very content with his partner who's as down bad for him and his shit as he is for Flambae's. Flambe thinks this is the hottest situationship of his life and has started dodging his usual hookups. He turned off his Grindr

Imagine the devastation that Flambae feels when he comes across a new interview with Mecha Man who is asked about his love life??? And the hero just starts waxing poetics about his wonderful partner?? Who is very passionate, handsome, devoted to his family and who Robert is very proud of??

I fully believe that if Flambae had fought Mecha Man sans Mecha, he would still be missing those fingers but this time from the feral bastard that is Robert just not caring if he gets half his face melted off while he bites Flambae's fingers off.

Sure Robert probably would have also gotten fucked up, but Flambae would have come away from that fight with a new sleep paralysis demon and a weird new standard for all future men he dates all in one. The Mecha Man reveal in the game would have ended with Flambae torn between running for his life and actually asking Robert for dinner.

(Honestly Flambae would have taken one look at Robert going feral in the Sardine fight and known right then and there what hero he used to be. Before anyone could even bring up the topic at the taco place Flambae would just be standing there, pointing dramatically before thinking better of it and tucking his fingers as close to his chest as he can, a d loudly freaking out about Robert being Mecha Man.

Robert: I figured you would have tried to incinerate me by now

Flambae: Bitch the last time I tried you ate my fucking fingers, i'm not taking any more chances with your crazy ass

Robert: Yeah, sorry about that, but in my defense, you were trying to kill me at the time

Flambae: Eh, take me to dinner and I'll think about calling us even

Robert: I thought I wasn't your type?

Flambae: And I thought you were supposed to be smart or some shit

Beef is currently with a sitter, or even with Grandma, so he's okay for the moment. Robert is missing his fave lil guy though, and may try breaking out of Victor and Mal's apartment to find him.

Mal normally likes screaming techno-yodelling, but the noises a fox makes might draw unwanted police attention. She can "sense" that the fox isn't normal, but isn't sure how. Possibly a low-ranked spirit or demon?

Victor quickly discovers that "Twinkie" is a manipulative creature. Will bork at the front door and dash for Victor's plate while the manbat is distracted.

Twinkie is also weirdly human at times. He has stolen phones and attempted to navigate Victor's multi-monitor computer when he thinks the others aren't looking. Mal swears she's caught the fox attempting to write a letter - holding a ballpoint pen in his mouth.

Twinkie looks at Victor. Then to the dispatcher. Cue a snarling angry fox launching at the dispatcher.

Chaze recognises that intelligence and chipped ear anywhere! He confirms that the "normal fox" is in fact A Guy when Twinkie excitedly greets him back.

Victor isn't sure how to feel about the fact that he's been sleeping in a bed with a Guy-thats-a-fox for the last few weeks.

Beef (and less importantly parts of the mecha suit ) is quickly tracked down and retrieved fr Robert's peace of mind.

Robert refuses to let go until he recognizes chase’s scent and lets go so he can give him a little lick on the cheek and starts to nuzzle him.

Sonar: wait what did you call Twinkie?

Chase freezes:Twinkie? *starts cackling like a mad man while holding a grumpy fox*

Blazer comes out of her office trying to understand the situation but is more confused than before: umm? Chase do you know this fox?

Chase still laughing: Know him? I used to babysit this lil fucker! Thought you were dead you idiot! *hold Robert out at arms length to get a better look at him* seriously what the hell Robert did you get stuck in fox form?

Robert immediately starts nodding his head.

Mal: fox form? He’s not just a lower level spirit?

Chase: Nope. Robert’s here is 1/4 Kumiho. Gets it from his grandmother. *looks at the fox in his arms* want me to call her?

Robert starts nodding his head frantically.

Chase: alright do you know her number or…

Robert hops down and starts tapping out his grandma’s number while chase types it in much to everyone’s shock.

Su-Jin: Hello?

Chase: Hello, Mrs. Robertson this is Chase. Robert’s old babysitter. I just found Robert and apparently he’s been stuck in fox form since he went missing.

Su Jin: You found my Bo-Bo? Where is he?

Chase: we’re at the SDN Torrance branch can you come here? Or should I take him to meet you?

Su Jin: stay there I will con to you and I will bring his Beef who’s be staying with me.

Chase: Beef? Who’s? *Su Jin hangs up* well your grandma is on her way hopefully she can fix you up. In the mean time…*turns to Sonar and Mal* can someone please tell me why you were wearing my honorary lil brother like a scarf?

Sonar, Mal, and the Z-Team who've met "Twinkie" are a *little* embarrassed to learn that the suspected "low-tier fox spirit" is actually a grown demon man. Given that they've been petting and baby-talking to him this whole time. XD

The fact that this fox demon is Robert Robertson isn't lost on Blonde Blazer. She immediately makes the call to the SDN higher ups that Mecha Man has been found alive, albeit a little indisposed. A missing super showing up after they've been suspected as dead is common enough that there's a protocol for it.

Grandma Su Jin arrives at SDN Torrance with Beef in-tow. The fat chihuahua immediately recognises Robert, despite his full-vulpine form. As does Grandma.

Su Jin, petting him: "Aww~! Bo-bo, did you run into trouble?" Robert: (*sad whining mixed with delighted chirps!*) Su Jin: "I bet a certain man in a red mask is to blame." Robert: (*bounces and nods!*) Su Jin, hugs him: "Oh, poor thing. Don't worry, Grandma will make it all better. I doubt Elliot knows any advanced magic - always more the science type. You most likely had a spell tag slapped on you at some point that locked away your human form." Robert: (*worried whine?*) Su Jin: "No, it's not permanent. Paper tags rarely last long. Seems like someone washed off the worst of it - now who did that?" Robert: (*excitedly trots over to Sonar and Mal, circling them!*) Su Jin, looks at the pair curiously: "Oh?" Malevola: "Sonar found him in the alley in a bad state. Didn't even question bringing him home." Su Jin: "Did you know who he was when you found him?" Sonar, slightly nervous: "Honestly, I didn't. Thought he was just a really unlucky fox that needed help. Mal was the one to suggest that he was some sort of spirit." Su Jin, seems to appraise him: "You are a good man." Sonar: (*ears perk up with surprise!*) Chase, steering the conversation back: "So what's the plan here? Does Robert need to see a shaman or some shit to get the rest of the magic off?" Su Jin, thinking: "The spell tag has already been torn or damaged, so the magic won't last much longer. The safest option for now is to continue caring for him as these young folk already have until the magic fully decays." Chase: "And how long does that take?" Su Jin: "It can vary between how strong the binding spell is, but since it was most likely put on weeks ago; Robert could be back to his old self within the next few days or more." Robert: (*excited bounce! Him and Beef start play-chasing each other with joy!*)

He carefully manages to grab his phone to text mal.

Victor: MAL SOS!

Robert changed back into his Gumibo form!

Mal: isn’t that good?

Victor sends the oh no he’s hot meme yo mal. Along side a close up of his face.

Let me rephrase.

He changed back.

He’s Naked!

Robert is completely deaf to the quiet sniggering, and not even Victor's erratic heartbeat wakes him up. He clings to the bat like the world's strongest koala that also happens to be touch-starved, and one of his hand ends up finding Victor's tiny tail.

Robert: I’m trying to sleep…*finally notices his hand is back to normal and sudden sits up still Strattling Victor. he smiled

I’m BACK TO NORMAL…finally notices he’s naked and on top of the bat hybrid