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[Voice] no_use_running March 6 2011, 01:27:02 UTC

Robert? Is everything alright?

Re: [Voice] semper_cogitans March 6 2011, 01:41:46 UTC

... not exactly. [Evasive, but honest enough.]

I simply... wished to speak with you, Doctor Mizuno. Mostly because I feel that... that in order to understand who you are, I will need to understand why you call yourself a soldier.

... Donatello fights as well. So... perhaps understanding you will help me to understand that part of him, as well. [He's sort of hoping this, even if it's nearly unfathomable right now. At least Donatello did it in self-defense... but...]

... Would you consider what you do self-defense?

Re: [Voice] no_use_running March 6 2011, 01:45:37 UTC

It's our mission. I told you that before. It hasn't changed. Our mission is to fight those enemies together to protect the planet.

Re: [Voice] semper_cogitans March 6 2011, 02:28:12 UTC

A mission. [Robert dwells on this concept a little.] ... So somebody else told you to do this, correct? Or... made it so that you had to?

... And you said the alternative... would be destruction? [It's very obvious Robert has trouble with these concepts. He's talking about them like they're not even possible.]

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[Voice] meanandgreen March 6 2011, 01:37:13 UTC

Didn't tell you, huh?

[No, he's not happy, but he's not going to be outright nasty either.]

Re: [Voice] semper_cogitans March 6 2011, 01:44:25 UTC

[Robert didn't expect Raphael to answer. At least he doesn't sound as infuriated as he could be - Robert will take this as a positive sign. For now. Mostly so he won't run screaming from the journal.]

... He has yet to inform me of anything, no. But I suppose this means that you are aware of where he is? [It's a relief, even if the relief is from somebody who'd probably want to pound Robert into paste.]

[Voice] meanandgreen March 6 2011, 01:45:57 UTC

I know where he is. But if he didn't tell you, he probably doesn't want you to know.

Re: [Voice] semper_cogitans March 6 2011, 01:48:12 UTC

[That hurts to hear, even if it's probably true. Robert slumps somewhat.]

... Then perhaps whatever occurred truly is my fault. I... I don't know what I could have done wrong, but if it is enough to make Donatello want to avoid me...

[Still.] ... But I must thank you for at least letting me know that he is... alright. [Robert does want to know where he is but he's hardly going to push the issue with Raphael of all people.]

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[Voice] Ignore the dress! the_mikester March 6 2011, 05:00:46 UTC

[After Raph's disastrous conversation with Robert, Mike will try out his journal for the first time.]

Hellooooooo?

Is this thing on? Can you hear me?

[Voice] Even if he was wearing the dress Robert wouldn't mind semper_cogitans March 6 2011, 05:02:50 UTC

[This is a voice Robert doesn't recognize. He has a very strange feeling that this is a bad thing.]

... Er, yes? May I ask who is speaking?

[Voice] And that's the best part the_mikester March 6 2011, 05:05:21 UTC

[Huh. This is pretty weird. But he's quickly getting used to how it works.]

I'm Mikey. Michelangelo. Donnie's brother.

[He's going to let that hang in the air for a minute.]

[Voice] semper_cogitans March 6 2011, 05:12:12 UTC

... Well. This is something of a... surprise. [A positive surprise or a negative surprise, however, has yet to be determined. Robert can't help but be a little fatalistic, though - after all, he just had that none-too-pleasant conversation with Raph a little while ago.]

I assume you know something about me from your brothers, then. [Probably nothing good.]

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[Action] not_meatbuns March 6 2011, 06:56:40 UTC

[Litchi is on her way towards Good Spirits herself when she spots Robert -- and the general gloom around him. Whatever is going on... it can't possibly be good. Worried frown twitching onto her lips, she heads over towards him, careful to keep her tone as soft and soothing as possible.]

Professor Hastings...? Are you alright?

Re: [Action] semper_cogitans March 6 2011, 07:16:49 UTC

[This is one of those days where Robert just can't :| away his emotions. As it is, he's obviously upset-looking from the events of the day that it's telegraphed quite easily to Litchi.

He glances up at her as she approaches, managing to look a little less miserable.] Ah, salutations, Doctor Faye-Ling. [He tries to smile and it sort of dies on his lips.]

... Not exactly, if I am honest.

[Action] not_meatbuns March 6 2011, 07:32:21 UTC

[It really breaks her heart to see him like this. Unable to fight down the big sister inside of her, she gives him a very light touch to the arm as a show of support.]

Is there anything I can do to help? Even if you just need someone to listen...

Re: [Action] semper_cogitans March 6 2011, 07:36:28 UTC

[He doesn't quite flinch at the touch - more just goes stiff a moment and then relaxes when he realizes what it means - and then looks up at Litchi.]

... I... I'd appreciate that much. Just... So much has happened over the past few weeks that I hardly know where to begin, and I s-suppose it's... just gotten to the point where it's somewhat overwhelming. [And it was pretty obvious where Robert was going - to the bar to drown his sorrows in alcohol.]

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[Voice] honorthecode March 6 2011, 07:41:24 UTC

So. You're the guy Don's interested in.

Re: [Voice] semper_cogitans March 6 2011, 07:55:37 UTC

[Robert is startled by this addendum to the "new-faces-he's-seeing-today" list.

... And that question makes it obvious that it's another turtle.]

... A-Ah. Yes, I am.

And you... are likely another of his brothers, if I am correct? [He honestly isn't sure at this point.]

[Voice] honorthecode March 6 2011, 08:15:13 UTC

[They're just popping out of the wood-work.]

I am. I'm Leonardo. [Formalities? Yup, Leo can do them.]

[Voice] semper_cogitans March 6 2011, 08:22:37 UTC

[Only Robert would not be bothered by the idea of giant mutant ninja turtles popping out of the woodwork.]

You probably already know my name, but I am Professor Robert Alexander Hastings. [Formalities make Robert a happy scientist nerd.]

Is there anything that you would like me to tell you about? [Because so far he's gotten questioning from the other brothers.]

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