Blueprints 001: We're not in Kansas anymore...

[hardhat_truckie]

A. Action for 1450 Mitchell StreetWell, this is awkward. The first thing Benjamin Williamson sees when he opens his eyes is that there's a woman sleeping RIGHT NEXT TO HIM. Good morning GLaDOS, have a very flustered Texan yell out in surprise as he scrambles away from you, only to fall off the bed. Or maybe he's woken you up Tachikoma, because he's

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C. Phone

[nanocerancowboy]

[Hey Engie! Someone's on the phone and they sound a lot like you. Except they have this strange mechanical echo.]

It ain't no kinda game, stranger. 'Least, it ain't one we're meant to enjoy.

[Something about this guy's voice strikes Gat as odd ... Didn't Scout say he mistook him for someone else?]

This needed to happen so bad, but I need to go to sleep now. =(

[hardhat_truckie]

(Well, that's strange. The voice on the other side's got some sort of weird echo. Almost machine-like, even. Engie's a bit too polite to say anything about it though, and prefers to concentrate on the more important matters.)

'Fraid I don't getcha one bit mister, but I apologise if you were dragged into this. Scout's a good kid at heart even if his mouth runs faster than his legs. If you could just get him on the phone, we can clear alla this mess and we won't be botherin' you folks no more.

No worries! Sorry for the delay, by the way.

[nanocerancowboy]

Oh, th' phones here ain't like a Visionphone or anythin'. More like some kinda public announcement system. If there's a way to make private calls, I ain't found it yet.

Don't worry about that Scout fella, anyway. It prolly ain't his fault I'm stuck in'is here town, anyhow. There's folks from all over trapped here, jus' like you an' me.

No problemo!

[hardhat_truckie]

Visionphone? I beg your pardon, but what is that? I haven't heard of a new telephone in the market for awhile. Sounds like a phone that can show ya things, 'stead of just listenin' to a voice.

(Engie's priorities: Machines first, his personal safety next.)

[phone]

[vitalizes]

[Slight pause.]

Wh-WHOA! Hey man, when'dya get here? I was wondering where yer ass has been -- I could always use a dispenser, ya know.

[Oh wait, did Engie just blame Scout for this? TIME TO CLEAR SHIT UP.]

Uh, no way! This shit ain't my fault! I don't wanna be stuck in some lame ass town without my clothes or my weapons -- I ain't crazy!

Right before I go to bed too? XD

[hardhat_truckie]

Son, you watch that mouth of yours now. I am not in the mood for this kinda nonsense. Now what say you come over here and gimme back my goggles and clothes, and we can get outta this town and back to base huh? I promise I won't tell Solly what'cha did.

(He frowns when the Scout starts talking about how it's not his fault.)

Scout, whatever you got planned, I ain't fallin' for it. You're not makin much sense ta me at the moment, and it sounds a lot like you're just tryin' to spin a yarn. Take it slow and start from the beginnin'.

Sleep is more important! TAGS CAN WAIT! XD

[vitalizes]

Awright, here, I'll talk slow fer ya.

I. Did. Not. Do. This.

I don't have yer clothes or anything and I don't want t'be here as much as you don't. From what I heard, the mailman has our shit.

Ok, will go to bed after this. Night!

[hardhat_truckie]

The...mailman?

(Not that you can see it Scout, but Engie's giving the phone a really weird look.)

Scout, what did I tell ya about drinkin' before you're 21?

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[bye_to_yer_head]

first he pretends t' be you an' now he's stealin' yer things. Little spaz just don't know when t' quit.

[hardhat_truckie]

Slim? That you pardner? Mind comin' round and givin' me a lift back ta base please? Solly must be throwin' a fit by now.

we can't ever avoid awkward. this'll be odd when they realize they're not on the same side.

[bye_to_yer_head]

If I could I would. I don't 'ave my camper and apparently we can't leave. You jus' get here?

It's Sniper's curse. Don't worry though, Engie'll still be nice to him.

[hardhat_truckie]

Well, I woke up in bed here, if that's what'cha mean.

What happened to your camper? Is she alright? Spah better not have messed with her again, sometimes that man is such a child.

(Trust Engie to think first about the Land Rover.)

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[getsciencedone]

[Oh god you woke her up. GLaDOS jolts up looks around...oh....narrow eyes.]

Who are you.

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[hardhat_truckie]

I-I-I really am so sorry ma'am! I mean yah no disrespect or anythin'. I don't even know how I got here!

(Engie's still on the floor, looking really embarrassed and flustered about this. He's a married man, dangnabit!)

[getsciencedone]

[GLaDOS is about to say something when she fully wakes up.....

She'll just get out of the bed.]

You just woke up here, didn't you.

[And with that she's going over to the side of the room to look at the photo's that are always turned over. Yup...pictures changed.]

Oh wonderful. Another one.

Welcome to Mayfield. Everyone just 'wakes up' in this town.

[hardhat_truckie]

Y-yeah, I did. Last thing I r'member last night was playin' cards with the resta the boys. I'm pretty sure I went to bed after that.

Ma'am, I hate to be even more of a bother to ya, but do you have a workin' phone? I could call up one of my friends to come pick me up. I'll be outta here quick as a hiccup.

(He's slowly getting off the floor by now, but he's keeping a respectful distance away from you. Can't be going near another lady in a night gown now.)

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[buildstherobots]

Well, you look lost.

[Dist's tone is flat and completely unsurprised; it looks like they have another round of newcomers to accommodate. The furry little creature at his feet seems far less surly, though.]

Assuming this is after the convo he had with the BLU Sniper.

[hardhat_truckie]

Hmm? Yeah, I guess I am. You wouldn't happen to know the way to the town garage do you? It'd really be a kind thing of ya to help this ol' cowboy out.

[buildstherobots]

The auto repair shop? I used to work there; it's downtown.

[Yeah. This guy. Fixing cars.]

I guess I can show you.

So what's your story?

[He starts to walk again, presumably towards the garage though he doesn't verbally indicate this.]

[hardhat_truckie]

Much obliged mister.

(Engie smiles and gives him a polite nod of the head.)

My story? Well, I just woke up here, if that's what'cha mean. A...a friend of mine was around to pick up my SOS though, and he offered to explain things ta me. Fella works at the garage, so I'm headin' over there to meet up with him.

(He follows Dist as well, relieved that he has someone to help him out.)