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He smiled. Somehow it seemed strange to see on his face although they had seen it before. When he was newer. Amy gave a little hop in the air before a 'yay!' was heard. A new companion to play with.

"Who are you looking for? Maybe we can help!" This time she was careful as she got slightly closer. He didn't seem to be fighting anymore.

Curious.

...

Yeah, he finds a part of him can believe that, with the request afterwords pulling out a weary small smile. It's not like he forgot, but he just didn't connect the rule too them...

No one in the forest ever grows up. "...Maybe. If I find the time. I'm still... looking for someone, though." Link hadn't given up yet... not completely. And it was an excuse for if he ends up never coming by to simply 'play'.

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Everything? There was a ponder from Copy at that statement. It seemed to ring true from the experiences they knew. But not completely true. There were some things that couldn't be broken, but it always depended on the situation.

The item they were thinking of however, they surely hoped could be broken. "A friend of mine has a collar around his neck. It has no latches or openings. And any attempt at removing it starts to inject something similar to Light Magic into his systems, which poisons him." They've tried so may ways.

"....Everything can be broken." Julian narrowed his eyes. "It just depends on the item. What seems to be the problem?"

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Link gives a frown as he follows Rye's finger to the moblin. It was the usual monster Link knew about but it was still disappointing to see it around and causing trouble. At least the knight looked alive enough that the monster didn't give him too much trouble.

The frown deepens into frustration as Link looks away from the sight, and away from Rye. "I couldn't pull it out." It hadn't budged at all, and honestly left his hands stinging. "It wouldn't move. Not a single bit." All this time looking for this damn sword and he couldn't even get it.

(Rye looks a little worse for wear, mud and blood on his armour, a bruise along his cheekbone, cleaning traces of viscera from the blade of the pale and bejewelled sword)

"Uh, something tried to follow you. When it realised it couldn't it decided to attack me...I'm fine. It's...not,"

(He points to the corpse of a moblin. He looks back over to link and perks up, sheathing the blade and closing the gap between them)

" You found it? That's good right? What's with that look?"

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The grin turned into a smile. "Oh good. For a second I thought maybe you didn't like my presence." It was a tease. Although Julian's explanation on the area caused Copy's eyes to stray back in the direction they just came from.

The curiosity was there. The questions pressing forward on the tip of his tongue. What kind of experiments? Were they on people? Organic? Mechanical? How were they dangerous for the public to see?

Those questions all fell away though as the Robot Master turned their attention back towards Robotnik. "I'm sure you're busy, being a ruler and all..." But Copy wanted to know more about this world. "...Would you happen to know ways to break an unbreakable item?"

The ring was a combination of magic and technology, unique to Mobius and its alternate Zones.

"...What? No, I'm simply giving you the means to return home whenever you se fit." Julian looked confused. "I'm not telling you to go away, I'm simply providing aid."

"As for the restricted area, it's where I conduct my darker experiments that I generally don't want the public to see for their own safety."

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One in awhile my brain just growls like a feral animal like "COPY SHIP PLZ"

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Kurai only gave a glance at the water before turning his attention to the food being served. A curious look on his face as his ears perked back up, watching carefully as Toriel seemed to be doing something special to the food. It was strange, watching it change in front of him like it was. Not that he was sure what was being changed.

The hedgehog seemed to inspect the food in front of him as she served everybody else at the table. The rice wasn't something he had eaten before, and for a moment he realized he wasn't sure he knew how to eat this. The last time he had eaten at this table, he had ended up using his bare hands.

But he knew the utensils near the plates were supposed to be used somehow. It made him feel stupid, and very unsure of everything. It wasn't until he picked up a chicken and taken a bite did he feel a bit more familiarity in the situation. He had chicken before. Not like this though.

He paused as he was about to shove another bite before he was done with the first before he shut his mouth. He had been ready to rush it all in again, as if it would suddenly disappear. It was a small reminder that he didn't have to rush. There wasn't a time limit. And somehow he knew she wouldn't suddenly snatch it away or not feed him until a day later.

As he chewed he took the moment to watch how the other two were using their utensils before picking up to try to mimic them. Clumsily, but there was an effort.

Toriel starts with pouring Kurai a glass of water, one with and one without ice in it. Frisk was putting out rounded plates, that almost doubled as bowls, and the utensils as Toriel fills glasses for her and her child. Then, hands over the bowl of sauce with chicken chunks, she holds her hands out. They glow with the Green fire Kurai has seen before, and it sinks into and seems to imbue into the food. The sauce looks a bit more translucent then before, and the fried chicken chunks seem more uniform now... as if it had been transformed. It wasn't the usual way of making monster food, but she didn't want to overwhelm his systems, and all the spices could in human food form. this method reduced the healing impact, but it was simpler for physical bodies to handle. It's after this she starts dishing everyone's plates. A small scoop of rice with a scoop of the sauce and 3 chunks of chicken for kurai's plate... And then, with a thought, dishes Frisk and herself the same portions before both human and monster take a seat on either side of their guest.

"Now remember to take it slow, Kurai. We don't want you overwhelming your body, alright?" As Toriel speaks, Frisk stops reaching to put more on their own plate, instead changing course to just garnish their plate with some of the green onions. "Other then that, enjoy." Her smile is still so warm, before she takes a bite from her own plate.

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The Forest Temple had first and foremost been home to the sisters. Sure they were dead and the place was abandoned but it was still their home. It had only been in recent decades that it had become a place for a Sage. A holy person of some sort. The sisters tolerated it for the most part.

But that was that. This was something entirely. Meg had simply been sipping her tea when the noise of disturbed creatures was heard. There was only a small sigh a she placed her tea down and floated towards where the sounds came from.

That's how she came across a fairly large looking man. Irritated would be a mild way of putting how the oldest sister felt. She allowed herself to go invisible before she floated over to him. What in the world was he doing here? He didn't look like any of the forest creatures. Not a Kokiri or Skull kid. Not a Fairy either.

Nor Hylian. Nor that Hylian.

"Leave." She hissed, letting her voice bounce off the walls.

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So, it was known towards the King that he really needed a summer home, as his resort was undergoing some severe reconstruction. Swiping past various brochures, the King made sure to keep track of each and every advertisement that he could possibly rent. “S’pose I could jus’ rent tha King’s suite in Luigi’s Mansion, but I ain’t gettin’ close t’wards those ghosts anyhow!” shuddering at the thought of even stepping a baby toe in that establishment, even though it’s owned by one of his closest friends, the King continued browsing.

“Whazzit? There’s some in Hyrule? Huh. Yanno, me and Zel are kinda best buds so I guess a house in Hyrule won’t be awkward. As long as there ain’t none o’ those Bokoblins paradin’ ’bout, guh…!” That’s when he started flicking through various ones such as those from the Great Bay or the Great Sea.

“Mostly by the sea. Even that there Toon Link’s rentin’ out his cabana, guess he needs tha Rupee income?” Well, his mind wasn’t made up, where he decided to shuffle the brochure set like a card game! That’s when he was landed with… “Tha Forest Temple? That I dun’ remember even pickin’ up at no point. I mean, I know it said y’s’pose t’take ’un, but I wan’ multiple choices lined up like a game show! Hmmmm… forest homes ain’t so bad, no bothersome neighbours or pirates. Plus, I may meet a talkin’ tree an’ form an alliance in order to get some free apple cider from his branches… lessee…”

The next thing the King knew was that he was already spiralling into the area thanks to the power of the Crystal Shard, only to come across… “nothin’. It ain’t been built yet. Tha heck’s tha doooooorrr-s’up there. That ain’t so smart, there ain’t no escalator or nothin’!” Doing the Dedede Jump did the trick, sending the portly male through the doorway and into… well, what he thought was his summer home…

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Copy held their hand open, taking the ring easily. Their systems were quick to start analyzing what it could of the ring. It was what helped fuel their curiosity. The same kind that caused a grin as they turned their eyes to Julian. "I suppose this means you wouldn't like my presence?"

The bot would've found it insulting if they hadn't just met. "May I ask why this area is restricted?"

"Well, it will be a simple matter to return you home. Warp Rings should do." Julian muttered, taking one out as they arrived outside the fortress into the city itself.

"You're free to explore the city as you see fit. Use this to return home. Simply think of your home and throw it, it will open into a portal." He handed over a small golden ring.

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With the gesture to follow, Copy lowered his arms down and followed behind. At least he didn't get shot or attacked in any way. Although he had to wonder if the defenses that were spoke about would do any good against two magical, hand shaped, god-like beings on Smash Island.

"Mobius?" A look of recognition from the bot. "Probably not the same one..." No, it was very unlikely Kurai was from here. An alternate then. "Robotnik..." That was a familiar name too, although there was too many memory data to shift through to get the answer right away. "Well, nice to meet you! I just came from an isolated dimension myself. Interdimensional one really."

"I really need to get my Interdimensional defenses up so people can't just teleport into my restricted areas..." Julian grumbled, motioning for 'Cody' to follow him and get into the city proper, rather than the Fortress. "Welcome to Robotropolis. I am Julian Robotnik, CEO of Robotnik Industries and ruler of half the planet of Mobius."

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Lucky's ears perked up at the sound of the counting stopping. He was crouched down beside the house, knowing it wasn't a real hiding spot but he couldn't think of anything better. Although sometimes the most obvious places were the best places to hide in. At least that's what he thought.

This wasn't one of those hiding places.

When Ghest came around the corner, the Lucario froze with the eye contact before covering his eyes. There was a grin and a laugh, knowing that just because he couldn't see Ghest now didn't mean the Gengar couldn't see him. It was silly.

Watching how kind and gentle Qrow was with Ghest caused the Riolu to feel even more sad before she turned her attention away from the sight. Not completely away of course because she still wanted to keep an eye on the human, but she wasn't intensely staring him down.

Which made it so she wasn't completely startled when Qrow spoke again. It would've been a little surprising to be spoken to, although she wasn't surprised she wasn't being left completely alone.

For a moment she wondered if he had been reading her mind until she remembered that was silly. Humans couldn't do that. Or at least none she came across could. He was probably talking about the only important person to Rea at this point.

Lucky. Her darling baby brother.

She seemed to stare at him before giving a very serious nod. Her brother was the only person left from their old life. She wanted to keep him safe.

Qrow remained by the tree fully in sight of the Riolu, has made the mental note that they are the one he's probably going to make more of an effort to win over. But as of right now he is not going to push himself into that role of caretaker for them if it was not wished.

After all the cottage would always be a place of safety for them both, weither they wished to stay today or left and came back. The cottage had a way of finding it's way to those in need of it; not something that Qrow could fully explain - but it wasn't something that he was going to complain about.

It meant in a way he got to travel about; even if sometimes unpredictably so. But still it meant he got to help the pokemon in the world that might not receive the help they needed otherwise.

He sat and watched the Riolu carefully, not staring at them but side glances now and again. They looked sad, was going to assume that the two might be siblings; or familial at the very least. He could feel the deep care from them.

Soft sad smile on his own features now as he heard Ghest stop counting and start on his search for the others. Ghest finding his own Mimikyu & Banette before he would find Qrow himself, lightly patting his leg several times with that big happy grin as if to say to Qrow he'd been found.

"Go on then you need to find everyone else too Ghest, but well done for finding me too, so smart."

He grinned himself, lightly petting the head of the Gengar before it ran off towards the cottage to go look around it now for the others.

Qrow however would take the moment to carefully scootch a little closer to the Riolu. Not too much but by some of the bushes close to the gate, gathering some berries there. To be a presence but not directly with the other as such. But he still speaks a question; knows he's not likely to get a response but still.

"They mean a lot to you don't they?"

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Meg seemed to take in the posture, her eyes not leaving Link even as he spoke. Perhaps he wasn't exactly friendly to them, but as long as he didn't go destroying her sisters again... maybe he was tolerable.

Although she was more interested in what was going on in his head. Something had happened to him, something terrible. He wasn't the wild eyed adult they had met before.

Amy gave a pout at Link's last words. "You make it seem like I was trying to do that!" A bit of a huff from the poe. "I was just curious about you..." The natural curiosity that came with being a young kid. Which brought up a different question. "Will you come play with us sometimes?"

...It's a big breath, eyes closing for just a moment. But, that sounded no different then how skullkids tend to play with the kokiri, being mischievious, curious, and a bit mean. And the Wolfos was a good point.

The adrenaline dieing down, those rolled back shoulders drop, and Link just looks tired. Not trusting, but it's not a problem right now.

"...Ok. Ok." Those are words of conceding, or just letting it go. It is clearly so difficult for the young hero to let it go, but it's not a problem. Not like he was thinking. These poese are older then his origin point in the forest. The Deku Tree would have done something if they were a problem.

"...Don't sneak up on me again." Is it warning or request? Considering the way he swung earlier, likely the former.

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Copy kept a small smile on his face as he stared this large man down. There was a moment of pause, mostly to judge how safe it was to reveal certain information. Usually Copy freely gave it of course, but considering they didn't know if they were in hostile territory, it was best to be a little cautious.

"I sometimes go by Cody." Not a lie. It was a name he went by in certain worlds. "Apologies again for wandering into this place. I had stumbled through a portal and ended up here."

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I promise I see the replies I've been getting back on threads, but the heat is making my brain into soup and sleep has been hard lately! I'll of course reply to things when I can.

If you're worried I didnt see a reply, always feel free to ask!

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Nature the gentlest mother is,  Impatient of no child,  The feeblest of the waywardest.  Her admonition mild 

In forest and the hill  By traveller be heard,  Restraining rampant squirrel  Or too impetuous bird. 

by Emily Dickinson

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Tala's words caused Jin to glance around, his ears perked up to listen for any strange noises. It definitely wouldn't do them good to run into trouble. Not that many things would mess with a dragon, considering how large and threatening they were. They were near the top of the food chain after all. That didn't mean nothing would attack them though.

As they traveled deeper, Feliks' wings would tighten against his body. He always hated how claustrophobic it got sometimes within the trees. It made him miss the open air of the tundra where he was born.

Jin though was displeased for a different reason. He preferred the company of the sun at all times, and to see it slowly disappeared made him frown. "Did we really walk this far without noticing...?" How annoying. They must've been really distracted to not notice the change.

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The canine wasn't a fan of being touched so Jin had made a good move. Not that she would have lashed out but Tala was usually far from subtle in those cases. In most cases, actually. She didn't mince her words anymore, not since she had found out it made things so much easier in some case.

And more difficult in others, but that was beside the point.

Her own nose was focused on the smell, and her expression said that Jin was probably right. It was something magically, though she couldn't tell if it was the good or bad sort. Maybe something in between. But it also seemed...foreign, though she couldn't explain why.

"Let's hope there's nothing waiting for us from here on out." She was paranoid and she knew it. But this all seemed too easy. Things were never this easy for her. Maybe the two dragons were bringing good luck, but she wasn't going to hold her breath in that belief. She just pressed forward, until the forest around them began to thicken. So many trees and unkempt underbrush, thick enough they could hardly see the sun above them now.

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There was a moment of confusion at the hand before Kurai took it to get back on his feet and lead out of the bathroom. Water was something Kurai knew well, but he had to admit he had no idea what tea was. His thoughts were turned away from that though as they got to the table, wide eyed at the sight and smells that lingered around the table.

It smelled delicious. His stomach was already agreeing with that thought as it gave a growl. The natural reaction of course was his arms flying to wrap around it, his ears flying back, and a look of apology that it ever made a sound.

But no one here would hurt him for it. No one would yell at him for being hungry or get angry that they had to stop to get him food. It was all so surreal. And for a moment Kurai wasn't sure it was real, even as he sat down and watched everything get set up. Was this real? Was he real?

Or maybe the poison from his collar finally caused a bad enough hallucination to this all. Was this a dream? When would Metal come and ruin this all?

Once she seems done, she just offers a hand, either Kurai can follow, or take it.

"I bet Frisk has everything just about ready, how about we get you set up at the table? Get you a glass of cold water, and start a kettle for some honeyed tea afterwards." Toriel waits for Kurai to tra.il along before heading back to the dining room, where, it seems her prediction was right. There's a couple of big steaming containers on the table, one white, and one with chunks of fried chicken in a translucent reddish-brown sauce. It smells a bit sweet, and spicy, with definite notes of garlic and soy. There is also a bowl of cut green onions, an optional garnish, and bottle of soy.

Just as young frisk comes out of the kitchen with a very well balanced stack of dishes, cutlery, and cups in hand. Toriel Pulls out a chair for Kurai on the the opposite side, so they'd both be out of the young human's path.

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Looks like Light was correct. Ely's usual antics wasn't going to work this time. It was amusing, but also kind of sad. It meant she was getting older and bigger. There will eventually be a day where it would be too hard to pick her up without some sort of wrestling involved.

"Hey! No fair!" Molly giggled as she felt her attacks being stopped. "You called in reinforcements!"

"Don't start a pillow war you can't end." Ely joked before giving his sister a big kiss right on the cheek. "Surrender now or else the next one will be wet and sloppy!"

"Nooo!" Molly looked disgusted at the idea, although it just made Ely give a soft smile as she placed her pillow down. "I surrender! I can't catch Ely cooties!"

No amount of bunny kicking or howling could help the toddler in her plight to avoid Light’s gentle tickling. It was only when she was left panting for breath that he rescinded his fingers and allowed her to roll over. Rather than attempt to get in another hit with the pillow, the pup closed the space between them and snuggled a few moments into his shirt and jacket.

This gave Light ample time to watch the display of Ely with his sibling. A snort of laughter soon turned louder as he watched them both topple to floor. Gibbous’ head popped up to make sure they were okay before snuggling right back in.

If Molly was still wapping her brother, she was fine.

“I think she’s managed to figure out your tricks. Might need to come up with some new ones.” A minor tease from the elder as he carefully reached out to stop the pillow from another strike.