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[paper_hero]

Uh, hey. Mun. Mundane? [He'd much rather shorten it, but he's still iffy on the etiquette of these things and, well, one doesn't become a great hero by ignoring stuff that bothers others!]

Anyway. What I want to say is, well… I know you like writing your stories and all. And I'm glad some of them have me in them! But can't I go out and do something for real? There's gotta be some place I can go, right? I can't help anybody if I'm just sitting around the headspace all the time. Couldn't you, y'know, look around? Maybe get started in that dressing room place you found?

[He misses being in all the action. He misses being in action at all.]

…You could at least go back to playing the game.

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[bigredchesticles]

[Zero doesn't know you yet, but he feels you all the way about muns finishing anything, period.]

I vote for raising a little hell in said dressing room.

[The blonde Hunter also feels you about being bored and missing having some action.]

[paper_hero]

Now – now hold on just a minute! I don't want to cause trouble!

[How does one handle Zero suggesting hellraising for no good reason?]

[bigredchesticles]

[Zero will refrain from snickering, but he doesn't keep the smirk down.]

I don't mean hurt people, geez. Just have a little fun, go all out and bring someone along for the ride.

[This mun would also like to apologize for her Zero. He's been very bored the past few days, and has been contemplating thoroughly pranking everyone else in the headspace.]

[paper_hero]

[Massimo is still working out how to behave properly around senior Maverick Hunters, let alone Zero's sense of humour.]

Oh. Well. Yeah, having some fun wouldn't be so bad…

[starbreaking]

I know it might not mean much coming from someone you don't know, but I definitely know how you're feeling right now, big guy. Ah ha ha...

[Because what is getting action when the franchise is barely clinging to life your story's been finished for years?]

[paper_hero]

[Probably a lot like getting action when there's zero indication you'll ever show up in the franchise again.]

No, no, actually… actually, that means a lot. Even if we don't know each other.

[starbreaking]

[which is a shame really because the guys in command mission were actually a really cool bunch and aaaahhh Capcom why can't we just have nice things?]

Well, they do say misery loves company, heh. This kinda thing's good for making new friends, sometimes... right?

[paper_hero]

[Nobody likes RPGs in their Rockmans.]

It is? [Wait, no, he's being asked, not the other way round.] I mean, yeah, it is!

[Cue the booming belly laugh that is in no way forced or meant to disguise his awkwardness at all.]

The name's Massimo, by the way. Steel Massimo.

[starbreaking]

[Don't we know it. ;__;]

[This guy is reminding him of someone, but he can't figure out just who...]

Wow, cool name! I'm, uh... Subaru. Subaru Hoshikawa. It's nice to meet you!

[weekend_theft]

At least you're getting some kind of action, big guy.

[paper_hero]

[Somehow it's a relief to not hear the usual refrain that follows his introductions.]

Hey, it's nice to meet you, too! Maybe your mun could go look at that dressing room mine found. It's supposed to be universal… whatever that means.

[paper_hero]

Oh! Marino! [Must not look awkward or stupid.]

…I'm not. Not really, anyway.

[weekend_theft]

[But she enjoys Massimo's adorable awkwardness, it means she has the right fellow after all.]

I mean more than others, Massimo. [Heh.] Or at least you're being proactive enough to try and have your mun do something with you.

[starbreaking]

A dressing room, huh? It's been a while since we've played anywhere... I wonder if it'd be okay to start up again. I guess someplace like that'd be safe enough. Considering this one's just been looking at the kinds of games that throw people into all kinds of danger...

[paper_hero]

Well – I mean–

[Where did his ability to string words together go?]

I just can't stand sitting around any more.

[weekend_theft]

Of course, you are a hero after all. And I know that heroes don't just sit around all day.

[It happened when boobsa girl showed up? maybe?]

[paper_hero]

It seems all right to me! [Says the big muscle-head Reploid in battle armour.]

[paper_hero]

Yeah! I mean, no, we don't! Exactly!

[starbreaking]

Somehow, that seems less reassuring than it should be but-- well, thanks! I'll check it out!

...Um, if I can figure out where it is.

[hunter_maverick]

You speak of helping others, but you turn your back on your fellow Reploid. You aren't deserving of the title 'hero.'

[paper_hero]

Oh! I'm sorry. It's over here!

[He scratches the back of his head self-consciously.]

[paper_hero]

Wh-what are you talking about?

[hunter_maverick]

You side with the betrayers.

[He brushes his cape aside long enough to extend a hand.]

Of course, all you need to do is take my hand in friendship, and I can make you into a paragon of our kind. None will forget the exploits of the Great Massimo.

[paper_hero]

[…Probably shouldn't have started off with accusing his friends of betrayal, Sigma.]

Friendship? I've got friends – friends who've stuck by me, even… even when they probably shouldn't have. They're not traitors.

[He stands up straighter and points at Sigma with one hand, as if issuing a challenge.]

And I don't need you to make me a great hero. I'll get there myself! With my own strength!

Eee, Massimo!! * w*

[dividedby]

Be careful what you wish for with mundanes...

[Hi, Massimo. Future!Zero here. Advance apologies that he doesn't remember you (or at least, not yet). But he knows enough about mundanes, at least!]

Gotta be the first time anybody's "eee"d over the big guy.

[paper_hero]

[It's – it's Zero? But then not Zero?]

Believe me, I don't usually poke without my Protect Lance.

Haha, but Massimo's great! I just wish he and the other CM people got more attention...

[dividedby]

[Zero nods.] How long have you been here, anyway?

Well, I mean, people seem to like Marino and Cinnamon all right? And Spider? But not much Massimo.

[paper_hero]

A pretty long while, actually. But my mun wanted to wait and replay the game for a canon refresher, then got too anxious and shy and down in the dumps to do anything. [Now Massimo's the one getting down in the dumps.]

oh am I too late for the Massimo party? /)(*w *(\

[yaninacan]

[There's a small, good natured laugh from X.]

I do hope whatever your mun decides it is to your liking, Massimo.

Nobody's too late for the Massimo party!

[paper_hero]

[First the Zero-that-isn't-quite-Zero, now an X that isn't quite X. Massimo is more than a little confused at the moment.]

So do I. I heard about a couple of the games my mun likes and I'd, er… rather not. [Uneasy chuckle.] Even that dressing room would be fine. Sometimes I think anything would be better than nothing.

Yes, perfect. : D

[yaninacan]

[Whoops, sorry Massimo. The fact he's not so-solid may even throw you off for a loop. He can't help that he's fabulous he's a Cyber-elf now.]

...fufu, you mustn't be so hasty, Massimo. Sometimes we need a bit of patience. Although, I am sure you are aware of that.

[paper_hero]

I've been patient for a while now. I didn't want to say anything because things have been rough on the mun, but… well. [He has a promise to keep.]

[…He probably shouldn't be moping at not-X over a long-distance transmission, come to think of it. That is why not-X looks like some kind of projection, right?]

True... Massimo's one of my favorites though. ;w;

[dividedby]

Hmm. [Zero nods again. He's heard 'anxious and shy' from his own mun before...though, being a very straightforward/blunt person himself, Zero honestly can't say he understands on a personal level.

From mundane experience, though...] ...But I don't think either of you have anything to worry about.

Haha, man, he was my favourite from the get-go. I'm terrified I can't do him justice. .__.;

[paper_hero]

I'm sure you're right. My mun doesn't go back on promises, but… sometimes it takes a nudge or two to help her back onto her feet.

I think you're playing him just fine! :>

[dividedby]

That's why we're there for our mundanes. [...You know, aside from 'being their entertainment' in games and such.]

[yaninacan]

[X doesn't mind listening, really. He's grown rather patient over the years. That and how could he ignore a familiar face, whom he's fought alongside with all those centuries ago?]

That is understandable. Perhaps, I could be of some aide to you and your mun. What sort of game would your mun be interested in?

Ahahaha, aw, thank you. /cue bashful emoji

[paper_hero]

[Massimo probably ought to count himself lucky that his mun doesn't want the sort of entertainment that would leave him miserable.]

I… I guess you're right. [He never really thought of it that way!] Still wish I could be doing more than I'm doing now, though.

[paper_hero]

Well… [Pause to scratch his helmet.] That tower place didn't work out so well even though my mun was really psyched up to be there. I think something kind of low-key? Not fast-paced. She hasn't been feeling very well lately and can't really keep up with busy places.

<3 !

[dividedby]

[He probably should... In any case, Zero nods again.]

Can you look for places on your own, and show those to your mun?

[yaninacan]

That is understandable. My mun is the same. Ah, perhaps some of the games that have been advertised here may pique both you and your mun's interest?

She has also had others suggest some games here as well. However if those do not appeal to you, my mun has also heard good things of a place known as Smash Academy and some have even suggested One Passing Night as well as Paradisa.

...apologies if I have suggested too many at once, but I do hope it is of some help to both you and your mun.

Ah, and... it is nice seeing you, Massimo. For me, it... has been a while since I saw familiar face such as yours.

Sorry for the slowness. School has been occupying most of my time.

[hunter_maverick]

[It's just his style. The hand closes into a fist as it lowers, all pretense of congeniality gone.]

Then you will be destroyed, not even worthy of a footnote in history. You have picked the wrong side in this fight. I fight for all Reploids, so that they need not fear their human overlords.

[He pulls his saber from his side, lighting it.]

You have no strength compared to me. I will liberate our kind, in spite of misguided traitors. Those that survive will see the folly of their ways as soon as the veil is lifted from their eyes. But make no mistake; any who stand before me in opposition to the liberation of all Reploids will be cut down without hesitation.