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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

( Ballade trails off, scolding himself for sounding so scared. But at the same time, he /needs/ to tell someone about this; he's been holding it back for years. ) ... I get reminded of it every time I see 'em. It feels like I'll float off into space again, and no one will find me this time.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

( He doesn't say that with his typical boasting demeanor; he sounds /desperate,/ as if he's trying to cling to this idea. ) But every time I look at the night sky, I just /freeze./ I keep remembering those few seconds, when I was surrounded by all those stars, and it was all silent, and I...

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

🟣 Astro... phobia...? ( He squints, trying to process the word. He looks back up towards Comet. ) I've heard the others say that word before, but... I'm not supposed to have a phobia of /anything!/ I'm supposed to be the strongest robot there is!

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

( nc ) 🔴 man I really need to not fumble this— oh shit a distress call.

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THE PHOENIX . @scorchingtruth.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

- THE VAST WHITE POKEMON .

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

🔴 ( 💭 Oh she really does actually think I'm pretty holy shit )

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🔴 Anytime! Be safe in there, y’hear? ( She watches Iris leave, standing casually until she’s out of sight. ) ( … And Punk is left to process her thoughts, with her face still red. Holy /shit./ )

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

( She doesn’t let go, either. ) 🔴 Sounds good. I’ll, uh… stick around outside, just in case. Y’never know if someone might need you. ( She’s definitely finding excuses… )

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🟣🟢 ( both staring like that one dog ) ( they know what punk is )

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

( The darkened red shade on her ‘face’ reappears, deepened this time… ) ( A few seconds later, she mimicks the sound of clearing her throat, despite not having one. ) 🔴 … S-So how far is it to the HQ?

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🔴 Gotcha, I’ll remember that. I’m sure he isn’t far. ( Punk squeezes her hand a little to help comfort Iris; after all, that kind of grounding contact is what works on herself, too. )

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🔴 If I see him, I'll send him your way. I promise. I'll make sure he drops /everything/ to go and see you. ( There's just a bit of humor behind it; but Punk is being pretty serious. )

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

( Oh. That's a little concerning... but everything should be fine, right? Hell, Enker's gone missing a few times and he's always come back. ) 🔴 Yeah, you'll find him, I'm sure of it!

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🔴 Heh, you've got that right! He sounds like a great guy, Iris.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🔴 Oh, for sure you won't, haha. Honestly, they'd adore you. What's your brother like, Iris?

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

And Kirin... well, they're technically Enker's partner, but still a part of us. Gentle, meek, /really/ shy, but persistent as hell with their kindness. I don't think there's a single robot that they've made an enemy out of.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

And then there's Quint, who was /technically/ built before me, but he's still the youngest out of all of us. Kinda shy, but kinda mischievous, too. And he's got a support robot, Sakugarne. If you put a purse dog into the body of a jackhammer, they're kinda like that. ( Punk laughs again. )

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🔴 Well, Enker's the oldest. Short guy with an even shorter temper, but he's damn brave, 'n' will do pretty much anything to protect us. Then there's Ballade, who was built after me. He loves fighting more than anything, and he trains a lot, mostly to prove he's the strongest.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

( She gazes away for a second, the area in between her eyes turning a slight shade of dark red. ) 🔴 D-Don't mention it. And yeah, I've got several.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🔴 Yeah. My older brother's scoping things out. He usually lets us know what's up, but I think we're fine right now. ( She takes Iris' hand; surprisingly, she's as gentle as she can be, considering the size difference. )

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🔴 Need someone to walk with 'ya? It's kinda tense out there, so I've heard. ( It's a legitimate reason for wanting to come with, at least. Though Punk seems very much interested in just... speaking to Iris more. )

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🔴 Really, you've barely heard about us? I guess we're both confused, huh... ( She shrugs her shoulders. Weird... ) Not a big deal, I'm sure we'll figure it out. You said you were on your way to some sorta "HQ," right?

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🔴 Nope, I'm a Robot Master. An intelligent robot not based on anyone. ( There's a small laugh at her own humor. ) Seriously, though, that's weird. I've never heard of this 'X' guy, either.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🔴 Yeah, they still look great on you. ( Uncrossing her arms, Punk puts a hand to her hip instead. ) So what're you doing out here? I've never seen a robot like you before.

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ㅤKNOW WHO I AMㅤ @paradiselotus.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

THE ONE THAT WOULD BE BREAKING MY HEART

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🔴 Heh, thanks! I try to keep it well-polished. ( She crosses her arms, still keeping that closed-eye smile for a few seconds before opening them again. ) You've got an eye for fashion too, y'know. Love all that red, and the hat.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

( That's more like it! Her eyes close contentedly as she tilts her body; the closest equivalent she can get to smiling confidently. ) 🔴 Iris, huh? Pretty fitting for you, too. Nice to meetcha.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🔴 If you say so. ( Punk's hands are huge... at least they're efficient in sweeping most of the dirt off. ) The name's Punk. How 'bout yours?

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

( "Cute"... well, she'll take the compliment as it is. She walks over and tries to brush off some of the dirt. ) 🔴 Well, uh, thanks. Sorry about gettin' you all messy. Hope that'll wash out.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

( Only after Punk is satisfied does she uncurl, and… ) 🔴 Oh, damn, I didn’t see you! How long have you been standin’ there?

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

( she rolls up into her ball form and acts as a snowplow by rolling around really fast. It also kicks up dirt, grass and rocks )

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🟣 Oh, yeah, I'm fine. It's... nothing. More embarrassing than anything, really. ( Ballade gazes away, nervous smile lowering into a frown. He narrows his eyes, frustrated at himself. He wants to tell her, but can't find the right words. ) What kinda coward ends up scared of the /stars,/ anyway...?

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

🟣 Oh. /Oh!/ Hah, we were both talking about different things! ( He tries to laugh it off, because he really needs the humor. Otherwise he'd sink into his fears. ) Nah, you're okay. You were trying to help. I get that, so thanks.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

🟣 I mean... I dunno how much info he'll have. But you can try.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

🟣 You don't know who Quint is? ( That's weird. He's clearly confused by the notion. ) He's our youngest brother. Shortest by far, too. Green armor, yellow crest on his helmet, always with his little support robot...

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

🟣 Three? Nah, it's me, Enker, Punk, and Quint.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

( Ballade shrugs. ) 🟣 We're still trying to answer that, honestly. We just kinda hang out. We've got our own friends 'n' family we fight to protect, though.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

🟣 Huh? There were fireworks? ( He didn't get it either, at first... ) I... never noticed that. I was too busy staring at the sky, I guess. Sucks to hear you're in the same boat, though...

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

🟣 Well, me neither. I left that old man along with my siblings. But it's still nice to know, I guess.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

🟣 Huh, neat! Didn’t know you had roots in the Wily family. ( He finally grins for real. ) Well, it’s nice to finally meet you.

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

( A faint hint of a smirk crosses his face when he hears the snort. ) 🟣 Yeah, that’s me. And you’re Mega’s older brother, right?

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The RKNs 💣⚔️⏱️ [hiatus] @rockmankillers.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

( He reels his body back and grabs at Forte’s wrist, intent on keeping the buster away from his head. ) 🟣 You think you can win that easily?! ( Ballade does his best to fling the other off of himself. Even with his stronger mode, he’s got a challenge… )

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