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[guardiano_perduto]

[Just another day on the SOL - nothing out of the ordinary here. There certainly isn't a furry cat-like alien in full body armour wandering the halls with a glowing wrench, pressing an buttons he can find and fiddling with pieces of discarded metal, no sirree.

And he definitely isn't trying to swat away a certain cambot, following his every move.]

Hey, knock it off. I said I'd find a way outta here, alright?

[If 'a way out' meant wandering around in circles for the past hour. The Lombax's tail swishes once in thought, a gloved hand on his hip as he looks to the side, then up.]

Qwark? Aphelion? Yo! You guys okay?

[The only noise, the only response that fills the halls is cambot's whirring. Something Ratchet really would like to stop circling him every few minutes.

Welp.

Marooned on a spaceship with no other forms of life in sight. This was turning out to be such a great rescue.]

Ah, c'mon. If Qwark's involved, we'd better go help.

Comments

[colorbymemory]

I don't think there's anyone here with those names.

[guardiano_perduto]

--did you see anyone unusual, though? A spaceship, or a guy in green leather tights?

...

Uh yeah, don't ask.

[colorbymemory]

Nobody more unusual that anyone who's here already, or like who you described. I'm sorry.

[No worries, she's used to the strange happenings here.]

[guardiano_perduto]

...what about a little robot? Silver, looks like he'd make a pretty good backpack, spews out more science than a bad holomentary?

[colorbymemory]

[She shakes her head, looking a little sad]

No, not that either, though we do have a few robots here.

[guardiano_perduto]

[Ratchet's ears drop a little behind him, the Lombax looking more than just a bit dejected.]

...right. Thanks.

[colorbymemory]

Are they your friends?

[guardiano_perduto]

Yeah. Especially the robot - I... he was taken away and I don't even know if he's okay or not. I need to find him.

[colorbymemory]

[Not quite sure what to say, Namine offers the most sympathetic look that she can.]

[guardiano_perduto]

[Noticing this, Ratchet gives a sheepish grin.]

I'm sure he is! It's Clank we're talking about!

I just... don't know much about these Zoni. I don't know what they even want with him.

[colorbymemory]

Is he he usually good at taking care of himself?

[She understands worrying about friends you left possibly needing your help. Before anything can be said about that, though, a new word piques her interest.]

Zoni? I don't think we have any of those here, either...

[guardiano_perduto]

He takes after me, naturally, so yeah.

[Though that makes him think, to two years ago...]

--sometimes you can't see 'em. I know I couldn't when they first started talking to Clank, and... well, again, it's a long story.

[colorbymemory]

[She smiles at his first remark.]

Then I'm sure he's fine. What's your name? That'll make it easier to let you know if I see him.

[His last comment just gets a nod and a more thoughtful look. She doesn't think the invisibility would last here, but...It was something to bear in mind.]

[guardiano_perduto]

Ratchet.

How 'bout you? You're sure not like anyone else I've met before.

[colorbymemory]

I'm Namine.

There's a lot of unusual people here--you're the first of your kind I've met, though.

[guardiano_perduto]

[A sad, sorrowful smile.]

Yeah, I... get that a lot. I'll be the last, too.

[colorbymemory]

[Oh. Namine never knows what to say at times like this.]

I'm sorry.

[guardiano_perduto]

Nah, it's okay. Once I find Clank, make sure he's alright... then it won't be so bad.

[colorbymemory]

Then I hope you find him soon.

Is anyone else helping you find your way around?

[guardiano_perduto]

Nnnot exactly? I've just been bumbling around until something happens, to be honest.

[colorbymemory]

Are you near where you first arrived? I could at least show you where we all live, and the cafeteria.

[guardiano_perduto]

Pfft, I guess? I've been walking in circles for hours now! Some help would be fantastic.

[colorbymemory]

Okay, if you wait where you are now, I'll come find you.

[video --> action?]

[guardiano_perduto]

Just don't take too long!

Busy guy, things to do.

[action?]

[guardiano_perduto]

Kid, I couldn't go anywhere if I wanted to.