grinding gears ☸ 005 - video

[malfunctionbot]

[The video begins normally enough, Rabbit perched on the edge of a couch (presumably within his own apartment), the phone held right up to his oxidizing copper face as he griiiiins to his audience, spidery-thin fingers giving a friendly wave.]

Heya there, Man-Duh-Lass! S-so, I've been t-t-thinkin' 'bout this whole holiday thing that's comin' up

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[mischief_reborn]

R-rabbit..? [There is a curious and nervous godling peering at the camera. He didn't think The Spine would go after his brother... And now he's afraid for the copper automaton.]

[malfunctionbot]

[The Rabbit to appear some time later on video is not quite the smiling, cheerful automaton that Loki has been familiar with during their time together in Mandalus.

He looks disgruntled and completely unamused. And those copper faceplates of his? Shining as brightly and cleanly as a new penny. Not a speck of corrosion or green swirl to be seen.]

Too late.

[not_doing_puns]

Oh jesus Rabbit, it wasn't that bad.

[Most unamused brother ever.]

I swear you're worse than a toddler.

[mischief_reborn]

Do you want me to come over and get you back to how you were? [He might have a potion component that can return the bot to his previous colourful wonder.]

Spine... It's not nice to force your brother to do things he doesn't want to do or have done...

[risegloriana]

[Her eyebrows go up at that little display]

Oh dear, fighting amongst brothers?

[not_doing_puns]

[The Spine huffs out a sigh as he pulls his own phone out. And please ignore the spindly copper hand shoving uselessly at him because he certainly is.]

Oh no, a fight would be easier.

[risegloriana]

Certainly it would seem so.

[she sighs, but really it becomes closer to laughter.]

And what have you done to your brother dear?

[malfunctionbot]

T-t-t-t-tortured me! [That copper hand shoves his brother away out of view of the phone rather carelessly and immediately snatches the device away as brothers do. And look at that face, Lizzie! As shiny and clean as a new penny. Where did that swirling patina and rust disappear to?]

M-my f-f-face! [Optics dimming, Rabbit's anger disappears into a sad look, lips twisting into a heartbreaking frown as he attempts to gain the woman's sympathy.] L-look what he did t' me....

[lilgreasemonkey]

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... Rabbit?

... the Spine?

What's goin' on over there?

[malfunctionbot]

[Video]

[Kaylee has never seen Rabbit with a face so neatly scrubbed and clean and most certainly not with an expression that grim and unhappy.]

...I f-feel violated.

[not_doing_puns]

[Video]

Just his bi-monthly scrubdown. [Holds up a now-scruffy looking rag and a spray bottle]

[lilgreasemonkey]

[ GASP! ]

Bi-monthly ... well ... 's a real effective scrubdown. [ She's so confused. This isn't what she's used to. And he looks so unhappy :c ]

But, ya do look nice Rabbit. [ Awwww. It's like a verbal /patpat ]

[daddysknife]

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[Well, huh.]

Do I even wanna know what just happened?

[not_doing_puns]

[Yeah, it looked kinda awkward just from the video huh.

Not that The Spine realizes.]

If I don't force a cleaning on him he'll keep right on until he rusts holes through his plating.

[daddysknife]

That could happen to you guys?

[...Talk about unfortunate skin conditions.]

[malfunctionbot]

R-r-r-r-r-rrude! Ya talk 'bout me like I'm f-f-f-fallin' apart at th' seams!

[But then Rabbit wiggles his way into view of the screen and spys just who is brother is chatting it up with. HUFF. Figures! Trying to embarrass poor Rabbit in front of his friends!]

No w-w-w-way! It'd take y-y-years for that t' happen! [...He assumes..] My face ain't gonna get holes in it.

[standsfast]

[ video ]

... Rabbit? [ Wow he just met you and what is going on. His confused expression says it all. ]

[malfunctionbot]

[...Yeah, this is basically his life.

When Rabbit finally answers, after a lot of yowling and creative cursing, his once corroded and rusting over face has been scrubbed clean, swirling green patina no where in sight, just perfect, shiny copper.

And one infuriated robot.] Brothers! [he huffs with a scowl] They're th' w-worst!

[not_doing_puns]

Oh forgive me for not wanting you to rust to bits!

[standsfast]

[ Kaidan has to hide his grin behind his hand at the two's argument, clearing his throat a little before he speaks. ]

Guess I should be glad I was an only child, then. But a scrubdown every now and then's good for you. Besides, you look nice.