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.

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[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.

[monotreme_101]

[Insert some disgruntled mumblings here - This is a scenario he knows all too well himself.]

....we're gonna fix this somehow, man. There's gotta be somethin' that can be done to bring 'em back. Repair them and get the lab set up and runnin' again somehow. You haven't failed anybody yet. There's still plenty that can be done to turn this around.

[At least with R.O.B.s people, they were mechanical. There was a much better chance of rebuilding and reviving a robot than there was reawakening a 4000 year dead Echidna.]

So long as you're alive, and so long as you can hold onto your resolve, there's hope. You're not alone. You have people who care about you and we've got resources at our disposal to at least START makin' things right. Whatever help I can give, it's yours.

[operatingbuddy]

Thank you, Knuckles. I am grateful to have you as a friend.

[monotreme_101]

I do my best, buddy.