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Robert Downey Jr. Facepalm: Oh Dear God Reaction

ALT: Robert Downey Jr. Facepalm: Oh Dear God Reaction

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around to keep listening. Luckily, he was within earshot long enough to hear the whole thing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xH...

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Bad Omens - CONCRETE JUNGLE (Official Music Video)

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

learning that he could will machines into consensual sentience was a nice discovery. He got what he needed, and then started going home. On his way back to the jungle, he passed by an open garage. A local band of high schoolers was covering a song. He liked the sound of it, but he couldn't stick+

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pay. Then it printed everything, and he didn't have to pay. He decided to make an experiment out of it. "Umm…current events?" The printer showed a green checkmark again. It started printing a news article about Infinite and the heists of the Astroscopic Lenses. Reading this news made him sad, but+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

All of a sudden, the printer showed a green check mark, as if accepting his request. He hummed a curious sound. Everything he requested to print was suddenly being printed. His eyes widened. His ears were up high. He finished printing everything, then looked at the printer. First it asked him to+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

he got. However, the printer was empty. Everything he spent so long printing didn't come out. He frowned, whining. He sadly looked at the printer, poking the screen for a moment. Rings? He still didn't understand the concept of currency, but anyone around him knew that you had to pay to print stuff.

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

he'd have to leave before he can accomplish anything there. He decided to go to the library instead. The computers were free to use, so he sat at one and began printing a bunch of web pages from medical sites. Once he got all the information he thought he needed, he went to the printer to see what+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

a hallucinogen, then intoxicated the three of them before calling the cops. That way, when they interrogate him and ask how they got so beat up, it just looks like they got high and beat themselves and each other. He couldn't go back to the hospital. The receptionists will recognize him, and then+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

Zero came out unscathed. He started digging through the garbage. Reading those books for as long as he did, he actually learned a few things. The doctor that those books belonged to wrote some personal notes on the pages. The young jackal improvised a makeshift substance that was both an opiate and+

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clout. Just because he's good doesn't mean you can do whatever you want." "Shut up! You don't know anything!" "From where I'm standing, I know more than you." The hunk of rock that he punched shifted, gripped his fist, and squeezed, cracking more than a few knuckles. "AAAHH!!" Five minutes pass.

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wrist. "Aaah! Why are you hiding behind everything?" "I don't want to." "Then fight us like a man!" "No, thanks." "Hey! Who do you think you are? Do you know who I am? I live in the Upper District! My uncle's the best cop on the force!" "And you're trying to take advantage of your uncle's+

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"Suit yourself." Zero just hid his hands in his hoodie pockets. Two of them handled the garbage Golem well, their leader went for Zero directly. The moment he threw a fist, a slab of rock came out of the ground to defend him, acting as Zero's shield. The older man's fist impacted, breaking his+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

The loads of garbage became a scrap iron construct, standing between the three of them and Zero. "What the hell?! He's a little freak!" "Rough his ass up!" "I wouldn't do that if I were you." Zero's words weren't arrogance; they were a sincere warning. "Like we're gonna listen to some toddler!"

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innocent. The men looked at him. "Ex-squeeze me?! That's cute! Little man thinks he's big! Listen, you just shut the fuck up and watch." Suddenly, there was garbage flying around, coming from the nearby dumpsters and swarming the three men. The woman saw an opportunity to run, and she took it.

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for what could be done right now? "Yeah! Alright! Great idea!" They started dragging her into the alley. Zero followed. Right as they were about to start doing things they shouldn't, the young jackal interrupted. "Let her go!" His voice sounded rougher, harder. Until now, he sounded timid and+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

think so, squirt. We're not gonna leave this sweet thing to talk to you." Objectification. Zero already hated these guys. "Bring her along then." "What?!" The girl looked shocked. The poor excuse for a trio of men grinned at each other. The kid was right about one thing: Why wait until Saturday+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

He gave a little tug to one of their pant legs. "Excuse me." "What do you want, brat?" How rude! "I think I can help you." "Huh? How are you gonna help us?" "I can show you in the alley." People in the diner, we're already beginning to write Zero off as another naive victim. "Yeah, we don't+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

didn't, so maybe urban areas had their own method of hunting. Hunting other people sounded horrible, though. He somewhat understood what the man said. His reserved expression became a frown. They were still harassing the woman. His books were useless now, so he got off his stool and approached them.

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three men. He watched the scene and thought critically about it. When he still couldn't understand what was happening, he trusted his snout. And what he picked up wasn't good. They smelled like...predators?? This wasn't a jungle! But then, he already encountered people knowing concepts that he+

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didn't mind a short wait, but the scene right next to him was making him uncomfortable. "How often do these guys come here?" The man paused in silence for a moment before speaking to Zero. "Kid. If you know what's good for you, you'll avoid any involvement with these guys." Zero looked at the+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

knocked it over, getting the books he took all wet. He let out a low growl. "Sorry, rugrat." How disrespectful can a misraised punk be? Zero turns his attention to the man at the counter. "Sir. Can I have another glass of water?" "I'll get that for you in a moment." Zero was patient, so he+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

just came in with a college freshman girl. Uhhh…freshwoman? Whatever! They were harassing her, trying to get her to come with them to a party on Saturday. Zero was easily annoyed by this. The college girl was clearly mortified. Zero ordered a glass of water. The moment it was served, one of them+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

hopped out the window, leaving the hospital grounds before anyone could notice he was gone. He found a Malt Diner and went inside, then started reading at the counter. This was already incredibly boring. Two hours into his study, though, he was annoyed by an interruption; three college frat boys+

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schnoz to isolate the one scent that wasn't in the building. He began following it. Arriving in the vacant office, Zero started looking around. After a few minutes, he found several notebooks and manuals for practicing medicine and using medical equipment. He gave a big smile, scarfed them, and+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

already fired him. Once you're done with this kid, can you help me clear out his office?" "Sure." That gave Zero an idea. Instead of leaving right away, he secluded himself and started sniffing around. Hiding in the bathroom, he found the scent of every doctor in the building. He then worked his+

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"Should I call Child Protective Services?" "Might be best to do here. How hard can it be to entertain one little kid?" That didn't sound good? Zero was about to up and leave. "Oh, by the way, did you hear about that old windbag they used to work here? He got sued for malpractice. The head doctor+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

tell she was worried. Everything she was saying came from a good place. He still felt misunderstood, though. He didn't want to help; he needed to. He couldn't bring a doctor to the jungle, and he couldn't bring his father here. The only way was to do it himself. He came to learn. "That's not good."

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

Zero suspected the two women might be friends. "No, but he came without parents or anyone at all. I don't think he's here to cause trouble. He says he wants to help. His clothes look so ordinary, though. I'm worried he might be living on the streets." Zero felt insulted by the remark, but he could+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

up and approached a coworker. "Hey, there's this kid at the receptionist desk." "Are you getting harassed by another guy?" Her reply was cautious, but she sounded suspicious of Zero. His sniffer told him that they were both worried, though, so he could tell she just wanted to help the receptionist.

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

indicated she was Employee of the Month more than once, so she'd worked here for a while and knew what she was doing. Zero could tell she genuinely wanted to help. "I need to learn how." The nurse misunderstood Zero and thought he was passionate about healing people. "Give me a moment." She stood+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

"Do you have rings?" Zero drew a blank at the question. The concept of currency was foreign to him. He tilted his head. He finally nodded. "I need to learn how to help someone." "You want to practice medicine?" The receptionist wasn't very bright, but there were frames on the wall nearby that+

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breath a fresh air in comparison. Focusing back on why he was here, he spoke up. "I'm looking for help." "Do you have an appointment?" "Umm…no." Zero kept his space hidden throughout. The receptionist looked around, then turned her attention back to Zero. "Did you come here on your own?" "Yes."

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

can't have been from just six months. There's too much. It was as if the people didn't even value each other. He saw the nurse give him a curious look as if she worried about him. He remained speechless because of meeting her; after all the apathy he scented from everyone else, this woman was a+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

generous person with a big heart. Most of the people he encountered on his way to this hospital were bitter, arrogant, sad, malicious, or in pain. He learned of the Eggman War recently, but people said that was at least two years ago. The amount of sorrow and resentment and just to this one city+

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inside to approach a receptionist. "Excuse me." Zero's voice was gentle. The receptionist almost didn't hear him. "Oh, hello there. Do you need something?" Her response was professional, but her tone was kind. From her scent and her response, Zero could already tell this receptionist was a+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

shuffled away before anyone could see him. He passed by a toy store next, and he marveled in awe at the hyper-detailed figurines of anime characters. The only part of him that wasn't hidden was his tail, which was wagging. The clerk had to shoo him away, so he left. Finding a hospital, he went+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

passed some stores, he saw people were looking at a TV in the electronics store window, watching a Netflix original about opposite-gender bands trying to kill each other. He thought it was odd, but he couldn't help bouncing around to the music. It made him smile. He gasped, catching himself, then+

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Heights. He found many strange and wonderful things here. It shocked him immensely. He knew that this location suffered greatly during the Eggman War and that his own father played a large role in that gruesome conquest. He was glad he chose this disguise. The hoodie hid his fur and his face. As he+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

considered that an option, but before his mother was killed, she passed her power onto him. Now he could breathe life into anything that had none of its own. The land was his armor, his shield, his weapon, and his companion. It was also his disguise. Dressed as a jogger, he wandered into Sunset+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

didn't like Green Hill. Too much open space. That was the first time he left the jungle. He took Infinite back home and started nursing him back to health. But he wasn't exactly a doctor. He begrudgingly left the jungle again and started looking for a teacher. Normally, he would have never+

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old, but they weren't even from the same landmass, and he had to go home. He saw him again when he was 3, but he couldn't leave the jungle and it was hard to stay in touch. Around the same time, Infinite carried out the Astroscopic Lens heists and Zero rescued him from a collapsing Egg Base. He+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

witnessed the massacre of his mother and her squadmates, the Jackal Squad. Before she was killed, Zira instructed Hector to go by the name Zero. She promised him. He'd have friends of his own one day. No one is ever brought into this world to be alone. Zero made his first friend when he was 2 years+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 20h

0️⃣: I'm bored as fuck. Have a solo! Solo: First Time in the Concrete Jungle Infinite had two children. The first was named Dahlia Bloom Seiros. The second was Hector Zeroni Seiros, because Holes was his mother's favorite book. And honestly, that's based. But he was only a month old when he+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

0️⃣: Umm…are there any volunteers? I'd ask Lynx, but she probably isn't online yet. And I know she's been busy IRL. 😅

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

The boy is having a moment. Interrupt at your own risk.

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battle. He wants the world to know they weren't criminals. They were mercs at the end of their rope. They were good people. The fate that Shadow dealt them was the last thing they deserved. "Nick The Fury. Mark The Fear. David The Pain. Ben The Grim. Victor The Sorrow. And…Mother, Zira The Joy."

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

combat puppets in their likenesses. He already had so many calluses on his hands from crafting 104 puppets in his almost two decades of life. He painted these puppets of the Jackal Squad to match the appearances of their genuine articles exactly. He wants to remember them. He wants to honor them in+

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ZERO @scarletcross.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Thanks to Infinite's Phantom Ruby, his sharp memory, and an old photo of the Jackal Squad, Zero finally knows how his mother and oldest friends looked like. He was only two months old when Shadow fought his father, so he couldn't remember his mother's face. Now, he could confidently carve new+

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