genessia | 1st refractor

[ The video comes on to a blindingly white screen, the sound of mechanical footsteps in water clearly audible. Once the camera adjusts though, the sunny sky can be seen... before a pair of green eyes come up on the screen, looking down at the buttons. ]

Okay, I think it's working now... [ A few button presses can be heard, before he pulls the device further away from him, his face now completely visible. ] Wait, it's-- oh, it's on right now. Okay, um...

[ He cleared his throat for a second, before looking right at the camera. Offering what he hoped was a pleasant smile at first, before his expression grew a bit more serious. ]

Um, hi. If anyone can hear me, I need help. [ His face scrunched up a bit then, not sure how to proceed. ] I uh... I got separated from my family, and I have no way to travel back to them. So if there's a way I could get a ride to Nino Island, I would really appreciate it.

[ Granted, last time he saw his family, it was on Calbania Island. But worst case scenario, he could contact them from Nino. ]

--Oh! Uh, my name's Rock, by the way. Rock Volnutt! [ He smiled then. ] Thank you in advance!

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[What in Ford's name is this? Is this some sort of cosmic joke!?

Has Thomas's pet Robot really made it all the way here to foil his plans!?

No... There's something different about this robot. What did he say his name was?

...You've gotta be kidding him? SOMEONE RIPPED OFF ONE OF THOMAS'S CREATIONS!? WHY WOULD SOMEONE DO THAT WHEN THEY COULD EASILY COPY ONE OF WILY'S SUPERIOR CREATIONS.

Wily's barely keeping his anger in check when he opens up the video feed.]

You-You pile of scr-! I mean you little whippersnapper... you...! Rrrrk-There's no way for you get home... Unfortunately.

[Unfortunately for him that is.]

[ ... Well. That was definitely not the kind of response he was expecting. ]

O-Oh...

[ He's not really sure why this guy seems angry at him. The man does look familiar, but not enough for Rock to remember any name or other details. He decides to put is aside for now, focusing on the important part of the man's response. ]

Does no one have an airship here?

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[King Hippo SQUINTS. There's something awfully familiar about this runt. Something he doesn't like. Why can't he put his ~~finger~~ glove on it?]

Do I know you?

[Is this one of the Palace of Power's flawless disguises at work?]

Of course I have an airship, why wouldn't I have one!?

It just wont do you any good!

[ ... Dear lord, that is a terrifying face. As in, Rock has literally never seen such a disproportionate person in his entire life. He's trying not to stare, he really is... but it takes a bit for him to actually get past his surprise. ]

--U-Um, I... I don't think so. [ Rock would've definitely remembered meeting someone like him before. ] I just got here.

[ Man, what is this guy's problem? ]

Why? [ Then a thought hits him. ] ... Wait, what... what planet are we on...?

Didn't you read the pamphlet, you useless bucket of bolts!?

You're in Genessia, it's not a planet! More like a terrible multi-dimensional tourist trap!

[Here's at least one friendly face, even if it's not familiar.]

Hey, welcome to Genessia! I'm Yang. And, well, I'd love to give you a ride, but I'm guessing Nino Island is only in the world you're from. Sorry!

--Wait, I thought it was an island!

[ BECAUSE, YOU KNOW, THAT WOULD ACTUALLY MAKE SENSE TO HIM. ]

[ Yeah, he's definitely getting the impression that he's not getting to Nino Island any time soon. Or any island, for that matter. ]

I-It's fine... I didn't even know I was in another world, for starters...

You're pretty blue, meow!

[Because clearly, color is most important. Have a hooded catgirl peering into the videophone.]

Hey, Blue Guy, you and Tao should explore the city together!

[ To be fair, she's not wrong. ]

Tao, huh? Is that your name, miss?

Well you were wrong, Go figure!

Well you're already annoying me!

[He just doesn't know WHY.]

You work for those Palace of Power twits?

Throws you for a loop, doesn't it?

[She laughs, glad he's taking it well. She's somewhat of an optimist herself.]

Did you leaf through the pamphlet yet?

[ Oh, he's definitely an optimist, there's no doubt about that. But that doesn't stop this from being incredibly confusing, on top of everything else that had happened to him back home. ]

W-Well, I saw the name of this place, but... I didn't get much farther before I asked for a ride...

... Palace of what?

[ No, seriously, what is this guy even talking about? ]

[ ... Okay, this guy is starting to get frustrating. But Rock still needs answers, so he'll bear with it. ]

Okay then, so... I'm in another world? Is that what you're saying, mister?

He finally gets it!

Give the pile of scrap a medal!

[Aw, poor kid.]

Why don't you read through it now? By the time you're done, I should be there. I can give you a ride around the city at least. You're not afraid of motorcycles, right?

Good, keep it that way!

[Hey, he's new...and he might be gullible. HMMMM.]

Also, there's a tax. You gotta pay ten pizzas for comin' here.

[ Okay, that hits nerve. ]

I'm not scrap.

[ Rock was still curious about this whole Palace of Power place, and for a moment, he was gonna ask more about it. But he decided to leave it be, if only to move on with the conversation. Of course, then the guy had to mention the pizza tax, making Rock raise an eyebrow. ]

... I just got here. I don't have ten pizza. [ Who even carries ten pizzas? ]

Oh, uh, no! Definitely not! [ IN FACT HE MIGHT BE LOOKING FORWARD TO A MOTORCYCLE RIDE. ] I guess I'll see you once I'm done leafing through this then.

Then use the money you got in yer pamphlet, moron!

[Still, the plan seems to be working.]

Tell ya what, I'll do you a favor. You give me the money, and I'll go pay the tax for you.

Yup, you got it! What's your name, by the way?

[She already gave him hers.]

Yup! Tao is Taokaka, meow!!

[Wide grins are gooooooo!]

But hey, Blue Guy, you never said anything about Tao's suggestion!!

You look like it.

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