this canon lends itself WAY too well to AUs (SPOILERS)

[herotastic]

An affirmation for me, eh? Well, let's hear it...

"He was bad, and that's not good.

I will never be him, and that's not bad.

There's no one I'd rather be...

Than me."

...

[He smiles.]

Heh, I like it. I'll have to remember it, say it to myself every once in a while.
'Cause it looks like I've still got a long way to go...
But I'll get there. Ya can count on it.

{{OOC: AU info is here! Super cliffnotes version: He's a much more stable Turbo from a different Turbo Time console, a new one that's plugged in at Litwak's after the events of the movie. Everyone in the arcade is instantly scared of and doesn't trust him, but after being given a chance by Felix and learning what the Turbo before him did, he vows to never, ever become like his previous self and prove to everyone that he's actually the hero he was always meant to be.}}

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[wreckofaguy]

[Ralph is surprised and angry to see Turbo alive and here. His tone is hostile and full of barely suppressed rage. Turbo's lucky Ralph has a rule about hurting people, but he's sorely tempted to make an exception for the racer.]

Turbo?! What are you doing here?! And what are you going on about this time?

[honey_glow]

My player said that we're going to be friends, isn't that exciting?

[staysweet]

...Just when I thought I was starting to understand all these universes.

[herotastic]

[Internally, Turbo sighs, and on the outside just shrugs his shoulders. Yeah, he's gotten used to people not being at all happy to see him lately.]

... Oh, hey Wreck-It.
Look, I know ya might not believe me, and I know ya got reason to... but I swear, I meant it when I said it.
I'm gonna show ya I'm not him. No matter what and however long it takes.

[herotastic]

Heeey, Fix-It!
Heh, yaknow I... kinda thought we already were friends.
But yeah, can't tell ya how excitin' it is. Really.

[wreckofaguy]

[Ralph really should realize that this Turbo's in the same position that he was in, but his anger is clouding his judgement. He's got a lot to be furious at Turbo about, but sweeping everything else aside, the one thing he really can't forgive the racer for is all the harm he caused to Vanellope, especially nearly causing her to die.

That is really what his anger here is about, he's not angry for himself, but for the sake of his first real friend.]

You haven't said anything of the sort and I don't want to repeat the last words you spoke to me.

[herotastic]

[He laughs a bit.]

Yeah, the universe can be kinda tough to figure out.
S'why I think I'll stick to understandin' karts and racin'.

[staysweet]

Another thing I don't understand about the whole "canon" thing. Why would I care about racing?

[Taffy you're a liar.]

[herotastic]

Why wouldn't ya?
Racin's the greatest thing there is.

[staysweet]

It's fine for boys, sure. Or messes like Penelope.

[herotastic]

...

Even if the last thing I said to ya was "I promise on my life, I'll never, ever become like the guy that hurt you and your friends"?

[wreckofaguy]

[Ralph glares at him.]

I don't know what game you're trying to play here, but the last thing you said to me was the exact opposite of that.

[herotastic]

Hey, ANYONE can race! Heck, I know a game where most of the racers are lil' girls. And even I gotta admit, they all have some pretty sweet skills on the track too... literally!

[honey_glow]

... Oh. I guess you're a little further along than I am, neighbor. Golly, I don't know if I'll ever understand how this place works!

[wreckofaguy]

[Ralph's giving Felix a look right about now.]

Felix! I know you're a Good Guy and all, but isn't that taking things a bit too far?

[herotastic]

Don't worry about it, pal. I don't think I really get it all either.
I'm just glad ya gave me a chance. Or will.

[He pushes Felix's hat down, teasingly.]

Since you're the only one 'round here usin' their brains!

[staysweet]

Yeah, I know what you're talking about.

It's just not my thing. I'm a beauty pageant girl and always will be.

[herotastic]

[You don't realize how much you have in common with this Turbo, Ralph, and one of those things happens to be a bit of a temper.]

UUGGH! Seriously, what is WRONG WITH YOU, Wreck-It?!
How many times do I gotta tell ya, and what's it gonna take before ya realize I'M NOT HIM! Sure maybe I look like him, maybe I sound like him, and maybe sometimes I kinda act like he did!
BUT I'M NOT HIM! We're from two COMPLETELY DIFFERENT CABINETS! We're not the same... and I'd never even THINK of doin' what he did!

[herotastic]

Played Sugar Rush then, have ya? Funny, seems like it was kinda made for girls like you.

Promise ya, just playin' it's zero calories! Hahaha!

[honey_glow]

You've got it easy, you have a separate account! Goodness gracious, for me it's like... like somebody's trying to be player one and player two all at the same time! It's gettin' me all mixed up.

But don't worry, I'm sure everyone'll come around soon enough. You just gotta be a little... patient, is all.

[wreckofaguy]

[Ralph clenches his fists tightly and is now pacing back and forth in his walk cycle, it's obviously taking a lot of self control to not seriously harm Turbo. He shakes his head at every word Turbo is saying, but suddenly stops and turns to give Turbo a puzzled look when he finishes speaking.]

Two different cabinets? What are you talking about? There's only ever been one Turbo Time at Litwak's and it was unplugged years ago!

[honey_glow]

It's okay, Ralph, he's a different Turbo!

[He has 100% faith that that sentence will instantly make everything better, too.]

1/2

[herotastic]

[Turbo's irritated expression suddenly fades to that of puzzled, as he blinks once or twice at Ralph.]

... Only one?

[wreckofaguy]

[Unfortunately, it only makes things worse. Now Ralph is upset and confused.]

A different Turbo?! What are you talking about? There's only one Turbo and we both know what he did!

2/2

[herotastic]

[... which then shifts into somewhat panicked.]

Son of a glitch, it's those time-travel shenanigans my player was tellin' me about!
Ya must be from farther back in the past than me, from back before Litwak finds my cabinet and plugs me in next to your game!

Ya gotta be freakin' KIDDIN' ME!