001 Vertebrae | Audio Only

[not_doing_puns]

Just push this button here and… how do I even…?

[The voice on the line is smooth and deep, putting one in mind of old television announcers, though this is marred by a brief crackle of static as he lets out a startled breath of steam noticing that the phone is indeed working.]

Oookay guys. Thanks for telling me it was prank The Spine hour.

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[lilgreasemonkey]

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[ HI HAVE A FRIENDLY LOOKING KAYLEE. ]

Oh it's workin' loud an' clear. But this ain't a prank. I'm real sorry. You're ... gonna miss your show. Unless ya get sent back just minutes 'fore it! [ What? It could happen. The System is all with the wibbly wobbly timey wimey here.

There's a pause before she adds- ]

Ya ... know Rabbit? [ Because she does. Oh does she ever. ]

[not_doing_puns]

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Oh hey there's a video feature?

[Give him a moment there before he figures it out, and you've got a silver colored robot peering curiously at you.]

Miss the show? But well I haven't missed a show in well... ever. [He pauses, arching one of those almost ridiculous browplates.] 'Cept for that one incident with the syrup...

You're a friend of Rabbit's then? [He smiles, giving his hat a polite tip.] I'm The Spine. It's a pleasure, Miss...?

[lilgreasemonkey]

There ya go. Hello! [ Yes she gives the camera a little wave. And oooooooooh he's another bot! It's making more sense now! She's so excited. ANOTHER ONE! 8D ]

Folks got that sayin' 'bout how there's a first time for everythin'. Maybe this is just a ... real complicated way to go missin' your first show. [ ... she's just not going to ask there. ]

Yep. I met him not too long ago when he was out in one of the parks performin'. We got to talkin' after he finished a song. [ Oh. Oh these bots and their politeness! :3!! ] 's nice to meet ya The Spine. I'm Kaylee.

[not_doing_puns]

Well it's a delight meeting you, Miss Kaylee. [You are just the most adorable little miss ever so have a big smile for all your troubles.]

Good to see Rabbit seems to be making such nice friends. Bet a charming lady like you helped keep him out of at least some trouble. [Elsewise he'd be hearing some angry mob howling about an appliance thief.]

[ipod_less]

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Your name is....The Spine?

[Well, he mentioned Rabbit, and that's already a weird name for a robot.]

Rabbit's here. I don't know who The Jon is, but I've met Rabbit before.

[not_doing_puns]

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Looks like you've got me at a disadvantage, Miss.

[He chuckles, with a soft click of gears.]

Seems like Rabbit's pretty popular around here.

[ipod_less]

Darcy. My name's Darcy. So is "The" your first name?

He's an alright guy-- err, robot. He helped me with my groceries a week or so ago.

[not_doing_puns]

Oh no, it's 'The Spine'. It's nice to meet you Darcy.

Oh? Well good to hear he's been keeping busy. How... how long has he been here that you know of? [Cause that there, that kinda concerns him.]

[likemichael]

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[Dean has a little grin on his face. As much as he's missing his own brother, he's damn glad Rabbit's brother has shown up for his robot counterpart.]

Hey! The Spine? Rabbit's here. The Jon isn't, but you'll find your big bro around, he'll probably contact you as soon as he hears your message.

[He pauses a second.] You need the "big explanation" or did someone already get to it for ya?

[not_doing_puns]

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[Hey, guess who figured the video out aaall by himself?

This guy right here. without breaking the phone unlike some creaky copper menaces]

So wait... what you're saying is The Jon has no supervision other than Michael Steve and Sam?

That's... going to go so very well.

[He considers, but well, no one's really told him much of what's going on yet so...] Might as well. Doesn't seem the folk in charge are fond of good explanations.

[likemichael]

[Dean is impressed, definitely. Rabbit mangled his phone the first day...]

Looks like. Here's hoping The Jon doesn't take this chance to do everything you guys ever told him not to do.

[He's sure his own little brother would be doing everything he ever said not to do, if he is alone. Or he's quit hunting, again, and that idea is depressing.] Alright. Well, this is Mandalus. Alien planet, as it happens. We're all brought here from our worlds to help save this one from a giant Serpent that keeps trying to kill everyone. If this world goes poof, every world goes too, so we're kinda screwed if we don't help out.

I figure you'll get the daily run-down from Rabbit, but you've got a couple cards they gave you as well as the phone. One has some cash on it, the other is a key to whatever room they threw you in. You can get on the train, it's free, and they'll take you to the Residential District, where the apartments are.

[not_doing_puns]

[Give The Spine a few more hours. He'll manage it somehow.]

...That sounds exactly like what he'll do. Hope Michael knows to hide the whipped cream and syrup.

[Well an alien planet is not the strangest idea he's heard, not living with the people he has his whole life.]

So what we've all been drafted to fight or something? [That idea does not sit well with him, not one bit.]

[notanemptymotto]

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[ Helen tilts her head as she wonders. ]

Rabbit as in the robot musician? If so, he is here.

[not_doing_puns]

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The one and only. [A low chuckle, before his expression switches to play-terror.]

Unless there's two of them. But the place is still standing so I'm thinking that's not the case.

[And then because he's not a savage, Helen gets a hat-tip.] and who do I have the privilege of speaking with on this fine day Ma'am?

[Something about her carriage just makes him think 'ma'am' rather than 'miss'.]

[notanemptymotto]

I can safely report that there is only one musical Rabbit. There are, however, quite a few little animals that call themselves by the same name. [ She smiles at her own joke. ] My name is Dr. Helen Magnus. Welcome to Mandalus.

[not_doing_puns]

Well thank you kindly, Dr. Magnus.

[And because it's The Spine and it's just as natural as blinking.]

It's not every day I get such a charming lady welcoming me.

[ironfail]

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Oh great, not another one. [Tony sounds annoyed, but he's smiling. Don't take him too seriously, bro.] So are you the one that runs on Crystal Pepsi, or is that The Jon?

[not_doing_puns]

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[Tony, this one is in much better looking condition than Rabbit. And nope, not gonna take you seriously, not with that grin you're wearing.]

If you believe Rabbit, I run on being his own personal killjoy.

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[And thank goodness for that. Though Tony would certainly like a chance to poke around your shiny innards anyway, Mr. Spine.]

Remind me to introduce you to my - [A slight hesitation as he tries to decide what to call Pepper before settling on] Pepper, it sounds like you two'd get along.

[not_doing_puns]

[If Rabbit vouches for you, well he'll need someone to help with upkeep. And to bully Rabbit into the same upkeep himself, the stubborn brat.]

Well I'm always for meeting new people. Like you. Haven't gotten your name yet, Mr...?