[Log & Event Post]

[last_sundust]

Machine King Attacks Barian Island (Log)

::So, Hirume looks. Different. It might be the Megaman esque legs or the strange mechanical wings from her back. So maybe she got a new haircut.

She's at one of three locations.

A) Barian Island, where she seems in deep thought as a Cannon Soldier brushes her hair.

B) She's outside at the Spirit-Arcadia Institute, looking utterly perplexed by the building, with a Mechanicalchaser shadowing her.

C) She's at OOPARTS' Domino office building, with a Brave Scizzar circling her like an obedient dog.

The fact the machines seem to be following her besides her new perm is a pretty weird thing.::

Comments

Re: [C]

[becomeanwarrior]

No no, I understand, sorry. I got lost in the... technicalities. One moment.. [He's typing quickly.] "As a result of our long-standing isolation, we were unable to claim allies or friends when it mattered most, and in doing so, suffered far more than if we had realized we cannot operation in isolation. To this end, we would open our doors and desire a peaceful and more communicative age of Machine World." Something along those lines would suffice, yes?

Re: [C]

[last_sundust]

We chose not to claim allies or friends due to the unsettled nature of the political balance. It was of choice by Prime Minister Psycho Shocker for the purposes of settling an internal conflict regarding who was the true leader.

Since I'm the last one standing, I choose to open the doors. ... As I assume that's something you'd want.

::Brushes her hair aside.::

Re: [C]

[becomeanwarrior]

[Typing, correcting it to better suit your words.]

I mean, from a perfectly biased standpoint, yes. And obviously I would support any claims of Earth as allies.

Though if it's something you - collective you - also want then I can't say it doesn't have its merits.

...You'll also have to probably talk to Van Der Aart and Power Tool Dragon at some point, as I think they are official emissaries-slash-protectors of Machine World in some capacity, being Signers, but, being tactless for a moment: I want this to take as long as possible so that jackass finally ties the knot with Niyo and I can send her on a paid vacation without her feeling guilty.

Re: [C]

[last_sundust]

Only if you or the Barians desire, I have no strong feelings one way or another. I would rather meditate or be fed grapes by attendants.

... As to Van Der Aart, I'd rather not, I feel an intense desire to squeeze their head like a melon until they burst out of contempt.

... I do feel somewhat off, I shall admit, Warlord.

Re: [C]

[becomeanwarrior]

It's probably the best move overall, and opening borders probably means less time babysitting Machine World overall. I'd recommend setting up some of your attendants to rule in absentia, since you probably don't want to be moving to Machine World.

...Though I guess that's fair, regarding Van Der Aart.

[He stops typing.]

...I can tell, yeah. Do you wanna talk about it? Let's put the politicking aside for a moment.

Re: [C]

[last_sundust]

Then we shall proceed. Though I don't know with whom. I am unversed in the politics of lower dimensions because they simply don't matter to me except for the Realm of Timeless Darkness. ... As to the other question. ... How errant is it of my identity to want to shove you onto the ground and grind your spine until it is dust? Or to be served on a palanquin by smoothly shined mechanical attendants and fed grapes?

Re: [C]

[becomeanwarrior]

We'll figure it out. I can help with that to some degree, obviously. [He kind of. Blushes a bit.] I would say it's definitely a change. Though the fed grapes part feels like it tracks a bit closer than the desire to, uh. Step on me. Not that it necessarily makes it bad but... it is a change from what I've known of you.

Re: [C]

[last_sundust]

Irritating. I and Numeris Genitor have gestalted but he is a very small koi in the midst of my vast garden lake. But, it would seem he's given me some sense of desire. Ambition. Want. That I did not have before. If I begin to act far too outside of myself, I will ask you and Failnaught to strike me down.

Re: [C]

[becomeanwarrior]

...I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing to want and desire. At the very least, it seems much like your own wants, instead of Numeris Genitor's all-encompassing ambitions. ...and I would hope it doesn't come to that but you have my word if you begin acting... aberrant I'll be one of the first to do what I can.

Re: [C]

[last_sundust]

Now what do we do about the Chalice, Wand and Lance.

My having them alone creates a massive political imbalance.

Re: [C]

[becomeanwarrior]

...And them being on Earth makes us a white-hot target. I'm admittedly not sure. The ideal is to return them to their proper resting places, but I think Genitor's campaign alone makes that unideal - someone will come after them again. The Lance is yours by right, so I won't advise you on that.

Re: [C]

[last_sundust]

And the Chalice is serving as my amalgamated body's heart.

Though it's notorious as a cursed artifact. ... Consulting my database, I believe an apt comparison for these is the artifacts from your game "Dungeons and Dragons".

Re: [C]

[becomeanwarrior]

[He lets out a low whistle.]

Yeah, this is a tough political mire. You can't really separate from the Chalice at this point, and the Lance is... well, yours. The Wand we can do something about, but even two of three sets up a rather serious imbalance. Though I don't know if the Chalice can function at all while it's serving as your... 'heart', so to speak.

Re: [C]

[last_sundust]

It can. It can be removed for a time to serve its purposes. But it's notorious for being rather dangerous and having an 'Evil Intelligence'.

Re: [C]

[becomeanwarrior]

...You might be able to make an argument about how much safer it is being used as your heart since at least then it's... not 'malicious'.

Re: [C]

[last_sundust]

Bar it being an influence on me by itself. But I'd rather not dive into too much speculation. Also, the "Machine World" desires a name to be referred to. We, it, I, are open to suggestions. We have a name but it is a name of code and numbers humanity and non-Machines have would have difficult with, to say the least.

Re: [C]

[becomeanwarrior]

I'll obviously let you know if I see anything alarming. We may just have to deal wit the potential repercussions, especially since I doubt there's a nearby volcano strong enough to toss the World Wand into to keep the three from ever being unified...

Oh, right. I was told to pass on a request for withdrawing some of the... 'former' troops from Barian Island. Apparently Labrys is still a little on-edge given the attack. Wouldn't be a bad move to show an active attempt to scale back militarization, either.

As for a name...Automechanika, possibly? It's a little on the nose, perhaps, but...

Re: [C]

[last_sundust]

There was a 79% poll guess you were going to suggest Mechanus. But The Eternal Engine Empire of Automechanika is what we would prefer to be referred to... and very well, we were keeping our arms there for the purposes of helping the Barians rebuild the island, if not expand it, at their request. But yes. The Eternal Engine Empire of Automechanika. And I am dubbed Bujin Hirume Ex Machina, the Eternal Engine Empress.

Re: [C]

[becomeanwarrior]

...I'm not that predictable, am I? [He laughs.] I hope you don't mind, thougn, but you'll always just be 'Hirume' to me. Eternal Engine Empress of Automechanika or no. I don't suppose you plan to give me a secondary title? My business card's more than a little cramped already...

Re: [C]

[last_sundust]

::Blinks at the secondary title.::

Why would I.

Re: [C]

[becomeanwarrior]

I don't know, usually people give their... political strategist? Royal adviser? Official facny titles.

That said, I admit I wouldn't really need one, working with you is more than enough... and it might get a little long-winded to introduce myself, given other duties.

Re: [C]

[last_sundust]

I'm asking you mostly in your position as officer of OOPARTS, and as my mortal spouse. ::She gives you such an exasperated look.::

Re: [C]

[becomeanwarrior]

[A beat.]

...I think I need another vacation.

[He starts to laugh a bit.]

Re: [C]

[last_sundust]

::You can visibly sense the question marks materialize around her.::

Huh?

Re: [C]

[becomeanwarrior]

I'd clearly been thinking too much about this from a job perspective. Sorry. That's my fault.

Hence, needing a vacation.

Re: [C]

[last_sundust]

I recommend Automekanika.

Re: [C]

[becomeanwarrior]

...I have always wanted to see it for myself... Remind me after I make sure my understudy and co-founder gets hitched. I'm not gonna take my vacation until she gets back from hers.