Probably forever homeless due to busy schedule

[codewordblatherskite]

As much as I do appreciate you transferring me over to this...newfangled website after such a long time, do you really have the time for this?

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[machine_of_babylon]

[That design, it's cute but really? A duck headpiece? Just let Maria soak in the superiority she's picking up from this supposedly weaksauce machine.]

Time is a commodity for those who control it.

[codewordblatherskite]

[Giz would be offended if he was actually 100% machine. But, right now, he's just confused.]

Errmm...begging your pardon, ma'am?

[machine_of_babylon]

Time, what does it measure? Does it exist at all outside of measuring shifts and holidays?

[codewordblatherskite]

Well, I--err, that is to say--...gee, I'm not entirely sure! That's quite the conundrum you've given me, madame!

[machine_of_babylon]

[Her shoulders hitch as one eye squints at the supposed mech.]

But that's it, there was no time before man made himself masters and slaves!

[codewordblatherskite]

Begging your pardon, but how can you be so sure? What if we had time, but no records of it? This is quite the paradox, I must say!

[machine_of_babylon]

Humans are the only creatures to envision time, can you find any other being?

[codewordblatherskite]

[And you've lost him.]

...Human, madame? What sort of creature is that?

[machine_of_babylon]

[Oh you poor living appliance. She gestures to her self.]

A creature like myself.

[codewordblatherskite]

[Oh...he knew that!]

Ah, y-yes! Of course madame! How foolish of me to forget. What is a human indeed! Only a fool could forget such a being!

[Nice cover up, Giz. Not. I'm beginning to think your last name is 'Crackshell' for a reason. SOMETHING got knocked loose when you were a kid.]

[machine_of_babylon]

Yes, only a fool.

[You silly, silly robot. She likes you, in a pathetic dweeb pity kind of way.]

I take it humans are rare where you come from?

[codewordblatherskite]

Well...we don't really have humans at all. N-not to say we don't KNOW of them of course, aheh...

[shakespearealien]

Whether your mundane actually has time to play you or not... mine seems delighted to see you here.

Who or what are you, pray?

[codewordblatherskite]

Who am I? Why, I'm the defender of the down-trodden, guardian of the good; GIZMODUCK!!
[ Cue flashy lightshow, courtesy of his own suit.]
Glad to hear your mundane is a fan, but I echo your question; who are you?

[shakespearealien]

I see. Another superhero... I wonder what you would think of him, and he of you.

I am Gorthan, a Science Branch Chief from planet Evron.

[codewordblatherskite]

[ Well, that sounds menacing.]

An alien?! How peculiar, you look an awful lot like a duck to me.

[shakespearealien]

[It does, doesn't it? And yet, this Gorthan just wants to talk.]

Is the existence of a race of alien ducks such a difficult concept to comprehend?

We do not come from the same universe, do we. And yet...

[codewordblatherskite]

[Giz rubs his helmet in embarrassment.]

Aheh, well, I guess it ISN'T so out of the ordinary. I mean...it is, but...you get what I mean!

...Yet what?

[shakespearealien]

Allow me to verify one thing.

Are you familiar with the city of Duckburg?

[codewordblatherskite]

Duckburg?! Yes, of course! It's my home! How do you know of it?

[shakespearealien]

It is home to another hero. The Duck Avenger.

Gee, thanks for reminding me I need to find some English translations of those comics

[codewordblatherskite]

Really? I...I've never heard of the fellow!

[shakespearealien]

[[OOC: Uh, look no further? These are pretty good.]]

Your alliance would be quite formidable, if it were possible. How unfortunate for you... and how fortunate for the Empire.

[codewordblatherskite]

[[OOC: Much obliged!]]
I DO enjoy a good team up, I must say.
...
Wait, fortunate for the Empire?

[shakespearealien]

[[OOC: You're welcome! I hope you enjoy them. It's such an awesome series, it's been over fifteen years and I still can't get over how awesome it is.]]

The Evronian Empire, that is. We are still very much bent on the conquest of Earth.

[codewordblatherskite]

[[OOC: Oh geez, I ought to catch up then!]]

[...What.]
C-CONQUEST OF EARTH?! THAT'S DOWNRIGHT VILE! HORRENDOUS! INCOMPREHENSIBLY BAD!

[shakespearealien]

We do not quite see it that way, unfortunately. From our perspective, we are merely seeking food and energy.

While I do not completely disagree with your description, I suggest you take your scandalized attitude elsewhere. Your race is capable of similar, if not greater evils.

[codewordblatherskite]

B-but I...you...

[Giz slouches, torn on the subject. He can understand Gorthan's argument, but he worries for his own kind.]

....If I may be so bold to ask, what happened to your planet that made you chase such a...erm...violent goal?

[shakespearealien]

We happened, essentially. We were unable to make a sustainable use of the original Evron's natural resources.

Why, that probably reminds you of something, does it not?

[codewordblatherskite]

[Giz hangs his head. How long until Earth ends up like Evron?]

I apologize. My reaction was far from that of the hero I ought to be. While I don't agree with your Empires means of obtaining a new planet to live on, it a sad circumstance you must look for one at all.

[shakespearealien]

[... Whoa. That was unexpected.]

I am glad you seem to understand.

[Actually? You do not know how glad he is.]

You may be one step ahead of the Duck Avenger, then. Although I do not mean to berate him - he did save my life.

[codewordblatherskite]

If he fights for justice, such as I, I understand his actions. And I would most likely be the same if your Empire came to my Duckburg.

[shakespearealien]

Oh, I'm not doubting that.

What can you do, anyway? Is that merely an armor, or your actual body?

[So much scientific curiosity.]

[codewordblatherskite]

[Ah, finally! A subject he can enjoy!]

Aha! While it is merely an armor, it is an armor that even your Empire should be afraid of! Weapons of unspeakable destruction! Gadgets capable of amazing feats!

[Let's not forget the vacuum cleaner and singing toaster, Giz.]

Of course, only I can wear it, as only I know the codeword to make it work!

[shakespearealien]

Why, you seem inordinately proud of it. Did you build it yourself?

At any rate, I'll need you to be more specific than that. Can you give me a few examples?

[codewordblatherskite]

Build it myself? No, my forte is in the heroics department, not the building department. As for examples...

[The several rectangular slots on his armor start popping open, showing off high-powered miniguns, tactical missiles, grenades, laser guns, nukes, and maybe some nonsensical object or two. He's prideful of his arsenal. You name it, he's got it.]

Say, you're not going to use this info to make a replicate of my suit for your Empire, will you?

[shakespearealien]

I see.

There is no danger of that happening, I assure you. Aside from the fact that the Empire's technology is far more advanced than these primitive gimmicks you have shown me... you have met the only Evronian who, when given the opportunity to harm an earthling, will stay his hand.

[her_mouse_jesty]

My goodness, the noise my mun just made concerning you can't be healthy.

[codewordblatherskite]

Aha! Another fan, I see. No matter where I go, it seems the people love my heroics. Erm, not to be sounding brash about it, madame.

[He at least has the common sense to realize Minnie is dressed like royalty for a reason and watches his manners. That, or she's just bonkers and he doesn't want to set her off.]

[her_mouse_jesty]

[Such a polite duck.]

Oh no, not to worry. If you're a hero, then you deserve the praise. My mundane and I shall both hope that you find a safe home to play in!

[codewordblatherskite]

[ Polite in comparison to the ones you know, eh?]
My thanks for the well-wishes, but my dear mundane IS a busy woman. Though, the fact she has brought me here at all may be a good sign...

[her_mouse_jesty]

[... That's a gentle way of putting it.]

Those are mundanes for you. You'll find that reasoning with them can be very difficult...

[codewordblatherskite]

Too true, madame! But, at least my mundane isn't spending time with those villainous cads I've seen roaming about the headspace. I much prefer when she spends her time with heroes such as myself, even if it isn't much time at all.

[her_mouse_jesty]

Oh, I know what you mean! My mundane has some terrible people around here... even a villainess from your world, if I'm right.

[codewordblatherskite]

Gads! Is there no end to the influences of these tyrants?! Hypnotizing defenseless innocents into expanding their reaches into the digital realms?! It's unheard of! It's downright villainous!