#robotnikium

Tails's Blast Cannon has upgraded once more! In addition to the standard Copy Abilities that can be acquired from battles, smaller side-grades that act as video game passives can also be achieved from interactions outside of combat! From the data retrieved from an Adaptability Chip full-to-bursting, here are the new side-abilities Tails currently has to his name!

[PASSIVE ACTIVE: HEROINE'S ENDURANCE] Derived from Mari of @rathalascendant

Upon activation, a defensive boost will be applied to Tails. The fighting force and indomitable nature of Mari the Beast Rider shall brace the fox for a short stint of time, granting him what it takes to see the job to journey's end! This world is no joke, but we're no slouches, either!

[PASSIVE ACTIVE: DEVIL'S TONGUE] Derived from Mephiles of @shadowsceptered

Upon activation, a liar's beguiling wit will overcome Tails. By nature, the fox is not so adept at lying, but a trickster's spirit will embolden him to coat truth in murky subterfuge. ...Though, this does not make the kit amazing at lying. It merely makes him better than horrible.

[PASSIVE ACTIVE: JESTER'S STRENGTH] Derived from Pomni of @pomniegranate

Upon activation, a light in the dark of madness will maintain the mind, allowing it to recognize the truth of self even beyond a hazy miasma of psychic torment. His brain is his greatest asset, and those who attempt to bewilder, bewitch, or break it down shall find it harder to find their mark. He knows who he is, and none will take this from him.

[PASSIVE ACTIVE: SPIRIT'S TERROR] Derived from Sadako of @brinefrolick

Upon activation, physical strength will rise as the choice of fight or flight becomes crystal clear. Fear, it is a natural reaction packaged in our bodies at large. In the correct amounts, it can be a boon instead of a hindrance. The fear of the unnatural and unexplainable will surge through the fox, forcing on-the-spot calls and decision-making. No delineating, no room for panic. Fight for the life you still have.

[PASSIVE ACTIVE: DOCTOR'S GENIUS] Derived from Eggman of @robotnikium

Upon activation, receive a boost from the other side of intelligence. Something more unrestricted and free-form. The fox, he is not left wanting for smarts. Anyone who has met him could tell you he radiates raw knowledge. Though, he does not know all, and there is always room for improvement. The judgment of those unlike yourself can prove useful, elevating a concept from outstanding to amazing with a little outside-the-box thinking. Just try not to get carried away.

[PASSIVE ACTIVE: FAMILY'S FREEDOM] Derived from Sonic, Amy, and Knuckles of @lightdash , @badnikbreaker , and @fastfists / @dive2themellow

boop pt 2

     The world was too peaceful for what had just occurred. 

It’s strange — to die.  Bits of data, but more than that, too; she doesn’t know how that sort of death compares to what might frighten a truly living creature.  Just the thought is strange.  And yet — either the death itself or whatever is different now that they’ve been revived (  father brought them back, father brought them back, father loved her enough to bring her back — the thought is so warm, she doesn’t even dwell on the strange other - thing she can feel tucked within her code  ) has left the AI / the child feeling...fractured, somehow.  Doesn’t sleep, but has visions like nightmares.  Shouldn’t be afraid of death, but winces, or doesn’t, but feels it.

“Father,” comes the voice from his computer; still too weak and corrupted to manifest a form as it did once.  “I have been running search processes in the background, comparing experiences I’ve had since you revived me with the experiences of living creatures.  I believe I may ——”

Voice fades; ah.  It’s...embarrassing, somehow?  (  bits of data, but more than that.  a person, like sonic said.  who feels.  who can ache, or be afraid for her own sake and not merely the sake of her creator?  )  Embarrassing, to suggest that she may be...hurt.

“ ... ”

   Okay Eggman, the dark powers that be have now decided that today, you’re going to be completely bullied. You’re welcome.

   Not a single trap had been sprung. Not a single alarm blaring. Most perplexingly, not even a single Badnik destroyed or video evidence of the intrusive intruder’s intrusion. Yet there he stand, hedgehogingly. The only visual cues that perhaps there was something off were only evident in the slight hint of stubble and that dead stare.