[i]Gemini sauntered over, both hands near his mouth as he gasped.[/i] [quote]Gemini: SHOTS FIRED! I REPEAT, SHOTS. FIRED![/quote] [i]The mech laughed, his glowing eyes a joyous green, extending an arm out to any that would accept it of the three. For some reason, he was intrigued with them; it was like... like...[/i] [quote]Gemini: You guys and... er... girl, straight outta Assassin's Creed or something? Y'all look lethal. Name's MSWORD-99, "Gemini" for short. I know, not really an acronym for much. Just kinda there, y'know? And who are you? Let me guess... [/quote] [i]He points to the girl first with a whistle, nodding in approval.[/i] [quote]Gemini: Cleopatra[/quote] [i]Next, the viking.[/i] [quote]Gemini: You look like a Wallas. In a Groot way, though. "I am Wallas".[/quote] [i]Lastly, the hooded figure.[/i] [quote]Gemini: God be damned, it's Ezio! The crew's together, then! Wallas, Cleopatra, and Ez-[/quote] [i]A loud whack resounded through the air as the flat of Tauros's poleaxe slammed into Gemini's face, sending him tumbling across the ground. The giant war mech, however, just grunted, the low metallic sound painful to the ears with it's booming bass.[/i] [quote]Tauros: Excuse the dipshit. Little -blam!-er doesn't have much respect for anyone... Scorpio: Affirmative[/quote] [i]The last mech, Scorpio, who was in full combat gear, wore a rather large, high-tech rail-rifle on his back. He stepped silently, a shred of uncertainty following him as if he wasn't confident with his body quite yet.[/i] [quote]Tauros: Although, if my two cents actually count for shit, the desert is a -blam!-ing party. Winds, quiet, sand, nothing. -blam!-ing amazing, save the -blam!-ing sand everywhere that gets in my servos. Scorpio: Negative. The ocean is by far superior; the biodiversity of species greatly outweighs that of the desert, resulting in a much greater enjoyment factor depending on your location. Tauros: -blam!- you.[/quote] [i]With a sigh, the giant war mech looked up at the three, now staring in confusion at the robotic trio. Gemini had just finished getting up, lightly jogging over to them again while waving for their attention.[/i] [quote]Gemini: I'm coooooooomingggggggggg Tauros: Excuse his sorry ass once again. Didn't mean to interrupt. Tauros, you? Scorpio: And I am Scorpio, Sniper Bot.[/quote] [i]Gemini had finally come over, mocking being tired as he was hunched over, hands on knees, catching his breath.[/i] [quote]Gemini: Oh boy, what a jog. That hurt me more emotionally, tho- OHMY SO CUTE.[/quote] [i]His attention was quickly captivated by the wolf, kneeling in front of it with joyous green eyes once again.[/i]

[i] The trio all gave the three seemingly blank looks, before their facial expressions went back to normal. Ezio, as Gemini had labeled him, resumed his customary smirk, although that was all anyone could see between the low hood and the shadows cast over his face by it. He had a way of looking like he was in on a joke you weren't, you were the joke. "Cleopatra" rolled her eyes at Gemini's so obvious teenage mannerisms. Not so much as a smile or smirk passed over her blank look. Her eyes always had a condescending look, like you had done nothing right where she was concerned. The Viking, was the most blatant of the three. He let out a booming laugh when Taurus batted Gemini aside, and laughed again at Gemini's comments. When he laughed.. he laughed. Everything in a mile and then some heard him. He was the first to speak up, and obviously the friendliest of the three.[/i] "I am Bjorke my friends, also known as Kapten. The one with the lone face is Talia, or Sidewinder, and Mr. Mystery is Kai, or Lupus." [i] Last of all, the wolf at Kai's side stared Gemini in the face and growled. Kai spoke up, glancing down and to the side at the pair. [/i] "Careful. She'll eat your face." [i] His trademark smirk played at his lips. [/i] "What brings you guys here?" [i] Kai spoke, nodding at the three.[/i]

[i]Gemini backed off quickly, hands running across his face dramatically as if checking to see if it was still there.[/i] [quote]Gemini: Anything but the face! Please! Scorpio: Correction, you have no face. Merely a facial construct to seem more humanoid. Gemini: Way to kill the mood Scorp. Way to go.[/quote] [i]Tauros nodded to Bjorke, and hoisted the poleaxe around to his back, the heavy weapon hissing and locking into place through some sort of magnetic mechanism. He seemed to take a liking to the warrior, or at least less of an annoyance than the mechs travel companions. The wickedly huge weapon was as shiny as it was menacing, nearly a full ten feet to match it's wielder. Though, it was obvious it hadn't seen battle; neither had the hulking figure of Tauros, as both were nearly scratch free. From his maneuvering of the axe, though, he had much more experience than his appearance let on. Scorpio, however, just stared at Talia with his blank blue eyes, head cocked to the side in curiousity. Something about her caught his attention, and it wasn't necessarily looks; looking into his lit up receptors, she could feel the gears working in his mind, trying to find the words to express what he was thinking. Like he had never seen someone like her, or in that sort of fashion; and even then, it wasn't just her. Bjorke, then Kai next. The sniper mech was still, only his head moving, quite eerily at that.[/i] [quote]Tauros: Looking for a magician, our maker. Been hopping dimensions for nearly a year and we haven't found him; though, wherever he's been, destruction usually follows, and all we find are the ashes of what was. Gemini: Huge golden sword, nice green cloak, aura that could kill. Y'know, that feeling you get when you'd come face to face with a force of nature, like that. Tauros: Meatbag Magician is what I call him. Too much flesh and bones, save his bionic left arm. Enough about us. What brings a costume party to a place like this? Don't look like the type to have the means of getting here. Scorpio: An external source? Tauros: Maybe. Scorpio: Affirmative. Gemini: No but really, Assassin's Creed. Kai seems like my type of guy! And what's the wolf's name? She seems to like me... ish... not really... but still! Better than hate, right? Spread the love? Robot lives matter? Scorpio: Negative Gemini: Dude you just dissed yourself Scorpio: Negative Gemini: Bu- Scorpio: Auditory Receptors, Muted Tauros: You done it. You -blam!-ed up little man. Gemini: Ugh, fine. But I know Bjorke is cool, he like laughed really loud at my jokes and I appreciate that. Kai is cool. Cool with "k", for Kai. But Talia says nothing! She the silent beauty type or... Tauros: She's the "silent not-your-type" Gemini: ... Tauros: That's right. Old bot can learn a few tricks.[/quote]

[i] Kai smirks, throwing the hood back and revealing a rather young face with piercing blue eyes, and face paint across his face. Short unruly hair that he shook out fell over his face.[/i] "Her name's Luna." [i] He says, scratching her behind the ears as Talia stares down Scorpio. His analysis went unseen by the other two, but Talia was definitely the most observant of the three. [/i] "Yeah. External source sounds about right. Friend of ours brought us here." [i] She states, while Bjorke shakes his head.[/i] "Can't say we've seen anyone that matches your maker's description. We will be sure to let you know if we do though my friends." [i] Talia smirks at Gemini.[/i] "Sorry kid, not into metal."

[i]Scorpio's intent was clearly friendly; his stare never leaving her, always coming back to her. As much as he seemed clumsy on the outside, Talia felt she could take him need be. She hadn't a clue why the thought crossed her head, but something about him was... off. Although, his eyes stayed the mutual electric blue, and all he did was nod at Bjorke's comment, responding in the same cold, dead, monotone voice.[/i] [quote]Scorpio: Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Gemini: Awwww Luna's such a great name! She seems so loyal too. Tauros: Hmph, mutts. Gemini: And you meant metal as in music, right? Because that shit is sooooo overrated, I know right? Scorpio: She biologically cannot be attracted to you. You do not posses one of the following reproductive organs. A pe- Gemini: WOAHHHH WOAH woah woah okay yeah I know we get it yes okay fine sure let's kinda not how about that look at the time, time for you to not say what you were gonna say. Scorpio: You could always build somet- Gemini: OHMYGOD STOP IT[/quote] [i]Tauros laughed for the first time in their company, arms crossed against his chest, the sound more a harsh mechanical grinding of gears and machinery. Gemini nearly tackled Scorpio, leaping into the air at him before Scorpio ducked. The swordsbot flew right over him, flipping mid-air and landing on his feet.[/i] [quote]Gemini: Discussion over. We're done. MOVING ON. Tauros: Heheheh, yeah. What friend of yours brought you here? Must be strong. I like strong. Scorpio: Competent. Tauros: Hm? Nevermind, you make no sense sometimes. Scorpio: ...[/quote] [i]Scorpio silently continued to look each one of them over, catching Talia's stare again and holding it. His thoughts were masked under the veil of machinery, but to say the least, he was lacking more than just emotion in his voice[/i]

[i] Talia continued to stare him down, not one to back down easily. Even if it wasn't meant to be a threatening gesture, her eyes stayed locked to his. Bjorke and Kai didn't seem to notice, but Bjorke spoke up.[/i] "His name's Ronin. Shadowy, strong as hell. Carries three katanas, sound familiar?" [i] He asks, chuckling at the fact both sets of friends were looking for friend of there's. Kai shook his head as Luna growled.[/i] "Careful big guy. Dynamite comes in small packages." [i] He says, that customary smirk on his face. [/i]

[i]Scorpio's stare-down continued, the mechs noticing but waving it off; they knew it happened often, and dismissed it as usual. Gemini, though, at the mention of Ronin, nearly lost his mind. Rushing up to Bjorke, his eyes glowing a joyous green, he started blurting out words and questions and statements.[/i] [quote]Gemini: Ronin? Like, Japanese? Three swords?! Three FULL SIZED swords?!?! Why would you need that many? What are they like? What is HE like? Where can I fin- Tauros: Shut the -blam!- up. Ronin, huh? Sounds familiar, though, I've met a few throughout my days. Scorpio: Affirmative. Gemini: ...I mean I only have my two waikazashi and my VK, that stands for Variable Katana by the way, but he has three swords ohmy we need to find this dude QUICK! Scorpio: Negative. Alonfé is our first priority. Tauros: Alonfé? You mean Ragnell, right? Scorpio: Negative. His most recent alias is Alonfé. Tauros: Son of a bitch. Stupid cünt better fix his names fast or I'll just spread the truth.[/quote] [i]Scorpio nodded, finally breaking the stare. Talia felt unnerved, but only slightly so, at the robots interest in her. Gemini's eyes stayed the same vibrant green, a symbolic smile, jumping around energetically, not being able to hold still.[/i] [quote]Gemini: BJORKE MY FRIEND. WE MUST FIND RONIN AT ONCE! Tauros: No Scorpio: Negative[/quote] [i]Gemini instantly slouched, walking around defeated now.[/i] [quote]Gemini: Y'all are no fun. And dynamite does come in small packages. Tauros would know. Tauros: I'd rather not remember. Scorpio: Recollecting memories... Gemini: Yeahhhh good times... Scorpio: File found. Incident Report #6823. Gemini put a nuclear pellet container in the microwave, claiming it was a "burrito". Gemini nearly destroyed the entire city. Gemini: Worst of all was I couldn't eat it... or anything... sometimes I forget...[/quote]

"Yes, three full sized swords. Katanas, at that." [i]A new, unfamiliar voice speaks up from behind the mechs. By the looks on the others faces, he must've just gotten there. Turning around, they would see the new arrival. Standing at 6'2" and clad head to toe in glossy black armor, he was a sight to behold. On his face, an oni demon mask made of twisted and contorted black metal with sprouting horns. On the breastplate, a yin-yang symbol over crossed swords. On the shoulder, a scarlet cobra, coiled and ready to strike. It was identical to the one on Alon's bionic arm. At the man's hip, in traditional Japanese fashion, were three katanas lashed together with a black silk ribbon. The first was a vibrant white and gold, contrasting heavily to the dark attire the man wore. The second was more at home, a complete and utter black. No..black would imply color. This sword was the epitome of darkness, the pinnacle of absence of light. The third was rather drab and unimpressive compared to its brothers, a drab olive green with an oriental dragon head for a pommel. Those swords looked like the kinds that needed to be sheathed so they didn't cut the air. The most interesting part about the man was his aura. Anyone that could sense it would know, and would want to back away quickly. He practically leaked power and confidence, in a graceful sort of way. If death was elegant, this man was the living incarnate. Like his body was a vessel for untold amounts of power. The three across from the mechs grinned widely, even Talia who had a blank look the whole time.[/i] "That's Ronin." [i]They all said in unison, even Luna yipped in greeting. [/i] https://imgur.com/a/MiiYp https://imgur.com/a/CdM6F

[i]Gemini backed away in awe, nearly bowing down to the figure. He was like a god to Gemini... he'd never experienced such a different type of power before. Being around Alon was similar but different altogether; something only experience could've taught the swordsbot. Scorpio, however, didn't move an inch and instead turned his attention from Talia to Ronin with a the same tilted, deadpan look. Clearly analyzing the Ronin, he carefully nodded, his eyes glowing green with joy. It seemed sarcastic... but nevertheless, the actual display of emotion from the bot was welcome. Tauros just grunted, his arms folded across his chest as always. He'd sensed powerful aura's before, and unlike the others, he was accustomed to it, remaining unfazed. All the mech did was nod to the man.[/i] [quote]Gemini: I would make a joke but... no... ugh, what do I even do? Hi? How are you? May I please see your swordsthankyouverymuch? Ah what am I even doing? Do you know? Tauros: Shut the -blam!- up. This man has seen more than you and Scorp combined... he deserves more respect than a few jumbled out words. Scorpio: Affirmative... Gemini: Why you seem so unsure though? Scorpio: . . .[/quote] [i]The bots servos worked, thinking, looking over the swordsman. Only he knew what he was thinking... and the thoughts were much better kept in his head. The green eyes of joy looked genuine on Gemini, almost like water in the desert on Tauros's face, but on Scorpio... it was eerie. Creepy.[/i] [quote]Tauros: Hmph. He has my respect. Ronin, huh? Like those Japanese samurai; you sure fit the bill too, with all your goddamn swords and shit. -blam!-ing great.[/quote] [i]It was amusing; the giant mech sounded proud, happy, satisfied, mad, and sarcastic all at the same time. Though, the swordsman took it as satisfied, for the better.[/i] [quote]Gemini: BUT YO. THREE SWORDS. NOT TWO. HOW DO YOU EVEN?! Scorpio: Few fighting styles incorporate three swords. I am intrigued. Tauros: Enough. The real question is, you seen a brat-faced mage around here?[/quote]