Bzzzt.

[operatingbuddy]

[R.O.B. hadn't been seen around the academy, not since his encounter with Copy X. But contrary to popular belief, R.O.B. wasn't dead. However, once he had regained consciousness, mind floating about inside Naoya's computer, he learned the reality of what happened after his unfortunate battle against Copy X...]

I have failed.

They are all gone.

Everything is gone.

I have... no purpose.

Comments

[ text ]

[obfuskate]

... I beg your pardon?

Who is gone? What has happened?

[ Okay, this is mighty ominous. SHADOW THE DICKHOG TO THE RESCUE. ]

Re: [ text ]

[operatingbuddy]

I have been incapacitated. During that time, my island was attacked. Professor Hector's laboratory was destroyed. My kin have all been destroyed.

I have failed them. I have failed in my duty to them. I am... alone.

[ text ]

[obfuskate]

Professor Hector? Your kin?

...

What was your duty? To protect them? Were you created for this purpose?

[ Oh, no. This is all too eerily familiar. The loss of R.O.B.'s professor and the island's inhabitants, his loss of his professor and the ARK's inhabitants...

It makes his stomach flip on its side. ]

Re: [ text ]

[operatingbuddy]

I was designed to administer Professor Hector's laboratory. Following his disappearance, my duty changed to safeguard the laboratory and the other robots of my series. I have failed both of these tasks.

[ text; haha ok he's encrypting this now ]

[obfuskate]

I'm... sorry.

[ What, some sympathy? Well, yes. He can deeply empathize, more than he'd like to. They've been through very similar things, it seems, in terms of failing their duties. ]

I know how you feel

It is difficult

I've failed

You

I

Damned if I can even

Fu--

You still remain. Is there the possibility of... rebuilding your population again?

[ Haha he is bad at this. ]

[punch_in_pink]

[Whoa this. This was...a thing. It pinged Mac. What was this all about?]

...ROB?

[operatingbuddy]

Hello, Mac.

[star_punched]

...What's this about?

[operatingbuddy]

I was damaged. During that time, Professor Hector's laboratory was destroyed. The entire R.O.B. series was destroyed.

[will_be_god]

R.O.B....What do you mean?

[operatingbuddy]

I was attacked. My body was destroyed. While I was incapacitated, Professor Hector's island was attacked. The laboratory was destroyed, and all of the other R.O.B. series were destroyed.

[will_be_god]

I see. I was unaware that there were others in your production line. I offer my services to rebuild you and your kind.

[operatingbuddy]

It has been my goal to revive them. A goal I have now failed to accomplish.

I appreciate your offer. Thank you.

[audio]

[raw_angel_power]

[What a cryptic message. It sets Pit's nerves on edge. Was his little robotic operating buddy okay?]

Hey, R.O.B.? You sound depressed. Want me to come over so we can talk about it? I bet you'd like some company.

Re: [audio]

[operatingbuddy]

That would be exceedingly difficult. I am presently without a body... This is the only way we can currently converse.

Re: [audio]

[raw_angel_power]

[He sounds a bit more worried now.]

Without a body? Then where are you? How are you even talking to me right now?

Re: [audio]

[operatingbuddy]

My body was destroyed. I was attacked. I am currently speaking to you from Naoya's computer.

[monotreme_101]

[Knuckles read through all the previous messages that were visible here to get an idea of what was going on. And to say he was mad was an understatement.]

One question; Who did it and how badly you want 'em smashed?

...guess that's two questions.

[operatingbuddy]

I am not certain. I do not know their name. My attacker was a humanoid robot wearing blue armor. Appearance indicated male design.

I do not seek vengeance, however... I do wish to see them punished for the role they played in this incident. Although... I am not without fault in this matter. Had I been better prepared, stronger, perhaps I could have prevented this...

[monotreme_101]

Blue Armor wearing Robot. Got it. I'll keep an eye out and don't worry - I'll make sure he ain't wreckin' anyone else.

And don't blame yourself - Unlike us organic folks, it's not like you can build muscle. Lifting weights at the Gym or sparring isn't gonna do much more'n add wear and tear to you. To be a stronger, better fighter, you'd need someone to upgrade you but the point is? You shouldn't have to be worried that someone is gonna jump you and break you. No-one should have that kinda fear in a place like this. It ain't right.

Now. Tell me what happened to your Island? What do you know and is there anything I can do to help set it right? If it's a matter of real estate, I got an Island of my own we can maybe move some stuff to...?

[operatingbuddy]

Shortly after my body was destroyed, my internal safety mechanism activated, transferring a backup of my code and memory to the servers on the island. My assailant failed to destroy me completely, fortunately. Unfortunately, this enabled me to witness the feed from the island security systems as my assailant somehow arrived there and began to destroy the laboratory. I lost contact with the island servers shortly after.

[Video]

[tempus_fixit]

[Oh no, the poor little guy!]

Gone? What d'you mean? What's wrong?

Re: [Video]

[operatingbuddy]

My body has been destroyed. My home has been destroyed. The rest of my series has been destroyed. I have failed in my duty to protect them.

[tempus_fixit]

[Oh gosh... that sounds almost like that happened to Robo.]

...Is there anything we can do to help you out?

[operatingbuddy]

I am uncertain at this juncture. I must restore my body before I can undertake any further action.