video; un: demon cyborg

[scrap_metal]

[ Genos is sitting on the floor in a small room, with a mix of confusion and annoyance on his face. There's a lot of yellow fabric scattered around, and behind him, a hint of Saitama on a visible side of the floor; lying down, reading something.

The annoyance comes from losing a fight in which cyborg is participating. With needle and thread against a tattered...yellow...rag? He puts away the needle and presents the rag- ah, it's actually a yellow jumpsuit, full of holes though - to the viewers. Some of the holes are patched up, with the different yellow fabric. The color is close enough, but the texture is different so they do stand out. ]

While we still have some time before the mission begins, and I understand that gathering intel, and investigating the museum is our top priority right now, I still have a small request for assistance

[ He tries to fold the uniform without damaging it further ]

Is anyone here skilled in the art of tailoring, or specifically, fixing clothes? Unfortunately, I do not possess necessary experience and knowledge required to save my sensei's hero suit. Contact to trusted tailor would be welcome as well, but since we don't have much time left, I'd rather not have the suit left behind when we get ported back.

[ At this point Saitama just rolls over and says ]

Genos, stop bothering people about unnecessary stuff.

[ Genos, of course, turns back to him ]

It's very necessary, I know how much your uniform means to you-- [ the video ends before he finishes the tirade ]

Comments

[boneafide]

Reanimated?? No, I've always been like this! I'm a Monster!

[scrap_metal]

Reanimated corpses are generally considered monsters, yes.

[ This is so confusing, how is he even talking? If there are only bones, there is no vocal apparatus ]

[boneafide]

I'm not a corpse, I'm a skeleton! I never had skin, just bones!

[scrap_metal]

Are you saying you don't remember how you died and who you were before?

[boneafide]

I didn't die! I've always been this way. You know, Monsters!

[scrap_metal]

Why are monsters part of this team?

[ there's a heavy sigh to go along with it. Someone here might be a little prejudiced. ]

If you can heal, you've earned your place, I guess.

[boneafide]

"Earned your place"...?

[SQUINTS.]

1/2

[scrap_metal]

If you're a monster, a potential and dangerous threat, I imagine it must be quite a task to gain trust.

However you're here, part of the team, so I can only assume you must have earned that trust and place, by behaving in an acceptable manner.

But do not doubt, if you ever hurt anyone, I will hunt you down.

[ Genos got...a very narrow and extreme definition of "monster" ]

2/2

[scrap_metal]

[ The connection goes dark for a while, as Mettaton rightfully butts-in, and Genos' attention for arguing goes elsewhere

After a while Genos gets back here with ]

It was brought to my attention that I was acting on incomplete information, and personal prejudice, and as such, I owe you an apology. As you're peaceful, and "sweetheart" and "wouldn't hurt a fly" [ he does mimic a little Mettaton tone on the quoted parts ]

[boneafide]

[Yeah, he can see Mettaton butting in there, and while he knows he can defend himself, and might have at another time been annoyed that Mettaton was just doing all this for him...

Right now, he appreciates it immensely. He doesn't recall having met someone so blatantly
hateful of Monsters as a member of ALASTAIR. Sure, there's been distrust, there's been suspicion, but no one he can recall being threatened by just because he was a Monster.

Papyrus sighs, although it's more relieved he doesn't have to explain himself.]

Mettaton told you all that, right? Thank you for the apology. I didn't think there was anyone here still so upset by Monsters! There's a few of us here in Aldente-

[...Yeah, he said Aldente.]

-that are monsters. I'm just letting you know, so you don't freak out! There's me- my name's Papyrus, by the way! There's also my brother Sans, Mettaton, and Undyne. We're all from the same world, but there's a few others here that are kinda Monsters too!

I can't speak for anyone but myself, but I promise, I'd never hurt someone!

[scrap_metal]

[ Genos sighs too and looks on a side. ]

I don't think "upset" is a right word choice here. In my world "monsters" seem to be something different than you and others from your world.

I acted impulsively in what I assumed to be in the best interest of human part of the team.

[ Forgetting that human or not, they're still on a team ]

Next time I will keep cooperation that is base of the Alde- [ NO, THAT'S A WAY TO COOK PASTA ] Audentes in mind, instead of jumping to conclusions.

[boneafide]

Oh.

[It's a little disheartening to hear that in some world, Monsters really aren't that good, but... he's heard of this before at this point.]

Well! Thank you for that! You know what they say when you jump to conclusions!

[scrap_metal]

No? What do they say?

[boneafide]

You fall off a cliff.

[What. No. No one says this. He doesn't know what he's talking about.]

[scrap_metal]

[ There does not seem to be much logic in that... but, eh, sayings are often not very logical ]

That doesn't sound very dangerous.

[boneafide]

Of course it's dangerous! People die when falling off cliffs!!

[ex_mettacrusher33]

[Oho?! Was someone saying something nasty to Papyrus-dearest?]

I wouldn't be throwing stones with that haircut, darling. It's almost as ugly as your attitude.

[scrap_metal]

[ What a jerk, right? Knock him down a peg ]

You were not invited to this conversation.

[ex_mettacrusher33]

Of COURSE I was! You were asking about monsters, weren't you? Who better to give advice about that than another monster, eh?

So!! Here's some advice!!

[DRUMROLL...]

Don't judge a book by its cover. It's simple, I know, but it's a life lesson we can all take to heart! For instance - yes, Papyrus is a skeleton and I'm sure that's frightening to you. But he's a sweetheart, I promise! He wouldn't hurt a fly! There's no reason in the world to ever threaten him!!

Oh! Or, as another example! You SEEM like you don't have any manners, fashion sense, or the good grace to keep your nasty mouth shut, but I'm SURE you'd know to rethink insulting someone else, wouldn't you?

[scrap_metal]

Hn, so there's more of you here.

I know what monsters can do to innocent people, and I won't let it happen here.

[ but that "don't judge a book by its cover" reminder is something he's been trying to work on ]

As long as you adhere to what you preach, I will tolerate your presence here. If he's as peaceful as you say, he's in no danger from me.

[ex_mettacrusher33]

"Adhereing?" "Tolerating?"

Geno. Sweetheart.

Let's tone the overprotective angle down a bit, shall we? It's played out. We've seen it far too many times. Or do you honestly want to play the role of the hypocritical robot who calls other people a danger to society when he, himself, can hardly pass in that society either?

Honestly, I believe you owe my friend an apology.

[scrap_metal]

I'm not a robot, and I could care less of what society thinks of me. If you think I fight for justice to get an applause, you're mistaken.

I've seen your kind [ as in, widely defined monsters ] appear innocent and weak to lure unsuspecting heroes into a deadly trap.

[ But yes, the apologies might be in order... one day ]

[ex_mettacrusher33]

Oh, I'm sure you have. It's a nasty tactic, but nasty people do what they will, regardless of what they are. But I'll bet you anything it wasn't our type of monster - something that cruel? We literally don't have it in us. I love them, don't get me wrong, but... Well, that's more of a human trick.

And, for the record? You might want to think about caring.

[scrap_metal]

[ Did he overreact? That possibility grows... People from one Earth can have vastly different experiences and morality than people from the different world. Could monsters be the same?

It tampers hostility in his voice, but only a little ]

Fair point.

But why do you call yourself "monsters" in the first place? That word has very clear definition and connotations. If you're not evil and don't want to be seen as such, why call yourself that?

[ex_mettacrusher33]

What do you think came first, darling? The name? Or the connotation?

A lot of names lose their original meaning when someone decides they don't like the people attached to them.