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Post by agailazen on Apr 16, 2016 5:01:35 GMT
The forklift started spinning at high-speed. When it reached a certain RPM, Copal was thrown off by the g-force. It then grabbed him by the wrist and started dragging him along the wall, making a painful-sounding squeaking sound from Copal's face on the old metal.
The forklift dragged Copal to the door that it came from, more doors opening in front of it.
"Gem detained and ready for processing." said the automated voice. The doors revealed a labyrinth of a facility, each branching off into different directions.
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Post by roselight13 on Apr 16, 2016 5:14:14 GMT
"Hey, wait a minute!" Mercy followed the machine into the room. She slapped at it with her hand, trying to get its attention.
"He wasn't doing anything, so put him down!"
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Post by agailazen on Apr 16, 2016 5:18:57 GMT
The crab-like forklift let go of Copal's wrist.
"Guest privelages given to Gem intruder," The automated voice informed Mercy, "If the Gem intruder enters restricted areas, causes damage to the facility, or attacks any humans, it will immediately be destroyed."
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Post by roselight13 on Apr 16, 2016 5:28:24 GMT
Mercy was surprised, but nodded and smiled at the machine.
"Thank you. I'm sorry for hitting you, I was just trying to get your attention."
She gestured to Copal. "And I'll make sure he behaves. Now a question, do you have a name?"
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2016 5:50:10 GMT
"Thanks for saving my behind there Mercy!" Copal says as he dusted himself off.
"It looks like my crab friend doesn't want to murder me after all."
But then Copal thought to himself ("So this robot crab doesn't like gems? This place screams Iron.")
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Post by agailazen on Apr 16, 2016 6:06:51 GMT
"This forklift unit re-designated as "Mr. Krabs" by Unit XXVI" The voice specified, "The Artificial Intelligence unit that operates this facility is designated M-11"
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Post by roselight13 on Apr 16, 2016 6:09:42 GMT
Mercy started. She looked around the room. She had thought that the voice had come from the forklift itself.
She spoke loudly, but politely.
"Excuse me, M-11, right? Where are we and who does this place belong to, if I may ask?"
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2016 6:17:34 GMT
Copal whispered in Mercy's ear "It ain't obvious enough? This place belongs to the gem lovin' Iron fellow, that would explain Mr.Krabs over there trying to get me."
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Post by agailazen on Apr 16, 2016 6:22:07 GMT
"This is a facility for the now-defunct Apex Collective," M-11 explained, "Initially dedicated to studying the phenomenon of Gems, it's last 20 years were spent developing weapons to combat Gems in preparation for the inevitable invasion. Unit XXVI is currently assessing a recent Gem incursion."
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Post by roselight13 on Apr 16, 2016 6:24:54 GMT
Mercy jumped from Copal's whispering. "Pleeease don't scare me like that. But maybe that is the case, I'll ask."
She addressed the voice. "M-11, does this Unit...XXVI have another name?"
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Post by agailazen on Apr 16, 2016 6:28:34 GMT
"Codename: Iron" M-11 continued, "Other information is classified."
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Post by roselight13 on Apr 16, 2016 6:58:03 GMT
Mercy turned to Copal and gave him a thumbs-up.
"Not bad, detective. Now once Iron gets back here, we can ask him more questions. And maybe I can take you guys to the Crystal Gems and Steven."
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Post by agailazen on Apr 17, 2016 19:37:36 GMT
Iron and Sol dispatched Chevron, though the powerful Gem had taken a toll from them both. Iron bubbled Chevron's gem and sent it away, turning his attention to Sol.
"Do you see that mountain in the distance?" Iron pointed to a nearby mountain, "I sent the girl there. I'd send you, but I won't be able to come with and you might set off security."
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Post by roselight13 on Apr 17, 2016 20:18:23 GMT
Sol looked at the mountain, then at Iron. "Thank you, my friend. But why can't you come with? And why would I set off security?"
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2016 21:43:59 GMT
Copal was surprised to see a gem appear infront of him in a bubble.
"Lookie here"
Copal said as he motioned toward the gem.
"Hey N-11! You gonna harvest this thing or what? I could take it off your hands if you ain't gonna put it to good use."
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