001: Redeployment

[lambda_driven]

[ There's a large white mech kneeling on one knee at the beach, with a certain young drywall standing by its foot.  If you're close enough you'll realize he's talking; what's more, the mech seems to be talking back. ]

Al, all intel points to this being the same island as last time; if Miss Renge's testimony holds true, then that's the case.  Confirm

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[rebeleleven]

A Knightmare...? No, that has to be a different model.

[lambda_driven]

{I am not a nightmare. You should be careful with your words, miss. You almost hurt my feelings.}

Be quiet, Al.

[rebeleleven]

[WTF advanced artificial intelligence]

Uh... sorry?

[lambda_driven]

{I forgive you.}

Please feel free to disregard his input, miss.

[rebeleleven]

I assume you're that robot's creator.

[lambda_driven]

Negative. Just the pilot.

[rebeleleven]

Ah, I see. In any case, I've never seen that type of mech before.

[The types that aren't Knightmare Frames, for one thing.]

[lambda_driven]

This is a unique model, though I've never heard to it referred to it as a Knightmare; such mobile units are known as Arm Slaves.

[ A pause, and he eyes her with a hint of curiosity. ]

What is this "Knightmare" you spoke of?

[rebeleleven]

A short name for Knightmare Frame, which are mechs built in my world. They usually have Landspinners equipped next to their ankles.

[lambda_driven]

Hmm. Do you happen to have one present, miss? I would be most interested to inspect it.

{I would not be opposed to making a new friend.}

That's not the point.

[rebeleleven]

Actually, I'm keeping it hidden since it's currently undergoing some repairs. I'll let you know when it's fully maintained.

[lambda_driven]

Understood. I'm not a mechanic, but I do know some basic maintenance. If you require assistance, I may be able to offer some help.

[rebeleleven]

All right, I'll hold you to that.

-- I'm Kouzuki Kallen, by the way. It's nice to meet you.

[lambda_driven]

Sousuke Sagara. It is good to make your acquaintance as well.

[rebeleleven]

Right. [nods]

So what else can this robot do other than combat purposes, do searches, and... talk? Damn, it's pretty expressive.

[lambda_driven]

That information is classifi--

{I also have an mp3 player.}