Mr. Spotlight

#spotlight speaks #cathodethecryptid #mini!4 #Behind the Scenes

( Feeling their phone vibrate from a notification, they opened it. )

( From 'Mytho'. )

( Upon seeing the image, their eyes instantly grew wide of how adorable their little Mini!4 was! )

( They were quick to message a response. )

📽️: " AWW, ain't he a real blueberry now? He's so adorable! "

📽️: " Came to pester me, simpleton? If ya don't have a valid reason to come to me then piss off. "

are you beautiful on purpose

📽️: " Why, I know I'm beautiful, glamorous even! To answer yer question on the other hand: wouldn't you like to know~ "

#spotlight speaks #smg4 sunny spletzer #Behind the Scenes

"Hey boss I just wanted to 'pologiz-.....why are yer colors inverted....."

@oneshot-fan64

( - inverted-colored Mr. Spotlight - )

📽️: " A simpleton thought it would've been hilarious to do this . . . "

Yo projector man, I cast the power to make you have inverted colors

📽️: " The things I put up with . . . "

🦄: ' This is a bad idea. This is a really bad idea. '

This was the only thought running through Monoceros's head as they sneaked towards the towering, dilapidated TV station in the middle of the night. Most outsiders would assume the TV station was abandoned due to its rundown state, but Mono knew better.

This TV station was the lair of a bad guy; one who had made no secret that they found pleasure in going after others. Mono also knew that this bad guy was not fond of them. Even though Mono had chosen a time they hoped there would be less activity, getting this close was incredibly risky. Even so, the side of Monoceros that desired to be a hero knew that this was a risk they had to take.

What awaits the little space gremlin on such a dangerous mission?

( it was rather quiet, almost odd for the people inhabiting the place. All seemingly resting in their assigned rooms. Not a sound in sight. )

( Mr. Spotlight remained in their office, on the floor - Leggy 3.0 and Toomp 2.0 next to them - screen turned off, likely resting themselves. )

As Mono began to trek through the dark, slightly dilapidated building, they turned their attention to the smartphone gifted to them by SMG4. They had double and triple-checked to make sure it was in silent mode; for this mission, as little noise as possible was needed.

Furthermore, taking pictures was too risky; at least, not until they could confirm it was safe. So for now, they was just recording their progress. Good thing this phone's camera had a night-vision mode.

As Mono went to pass one doorway, they stayed close to the wall and slowly peeked inside. There, at the other side of the room, were three objects. Floating to the opposite side of the hallway in order to get a good shot, Mono turned their attention to their phone.

It was...THEM! Or, at least...it was their projector head. Mono remembered what SMG4 and the others had told them about the two individuals that now made up this one bad guy. Apparently, the Rainbow Face guy was able to absorb the rest of his body into his TV head. Looks like they still had that ability.

And then there were the other two objects. Some kind of dessert with googly eyes and a basketball wearing a familiar hat and goggles combo, along with some brown boots.

🦄: ' Is that...Meggy? '

Mono vaguely remembered being told about how Rainbow Face had developed an obsession with the orange-haired Inkling, and how the Gun Biker had bonded with some violent, pink slime creature. But...according to Meggy, when those two had closed the rift, Rainbow Face had acknowledged that the way he had treated her was wrong. So...why was that thing here now?

Either way, even if there was crucial evidence in that room, there was no way Mono was going to risk it when the bad guy was right there. Reminding themself to keep quiet, Mono decided to move on from this particular room and float deeper into the studio.

There had to be something else somewhere they could take note of.

A beeping noise can be heard, like a computer powering on...

I'm sensing movement... let me check the cameras...

Mono continued down another hallway, hoping to put as much distance between them and any of the studio’s inhabitants as possible. So far, nothing was standing out as suspicious to them.

Suddenly, Mono’s nose caught a whiff of something for a split second. They had smelled it before; it was when they went to visit Pierre in his pond the morning after a rainstorm. Why…why would they be smelling that here?

At the same time, something caught Mono’s eye. Along the left side of the hallway was a slightly ajar door. And coming from inside the room was a faint, red glow. Was something in there?

Well, only one way to find out.

As they enter they see a monitor turned on, a small TV headed thing being displayed

I can't see..... where are they?

GOD DAMNIT

...

He seems frustrated

All Mono had done was open the door wider, and suddenly a screen had flickered on, and an unfamiliar figure appeared. After a second that felt like forever, they zipped back behind the doorway.

There was an active security system? This just upped the danger level significantly. If they could be caught on camera, that meant Spotlight could be alerted. And Mono knew they would not appreciate a known hero poking around their lair.

Okay, new plan. First of all, Mono needed to make some distance between them and any potential threats. Was there a way to get up higher?

Mono floated down the rest of the hallway and took a right, hoping to find a room that wasn’t occupied by the security screens. It was only then that they began to notice the small red lights lining the ceiling. Those security cameras were new.

Suddenly, at the end of the next hall, Mono saw what they were looking for. A staircase! At least this way, there would at least be a floor or two between them and Spotlight if the latter was on the hunt. The best way out would probably be an open window in one of the rooms. Yes, this meant putting the search for evidence in the back seat for now, but that wasn’t as important right now.

And even as all this was going on, there was still one stray thought in Mono’s mind: where had that rain smell and the stray red light come from?

Found you....

Trying to run?

The sound of the nearby voice is enough to send shivers down someone's spine

I think now would be a good time to test out this body

Suddenly there is a loud slam as someone trips over something

You aren't supposed to be back here...

The sound of hissing pneumatic pistons fills the air as he stumbles forward

Just as Mono was about to open the door that led to the stairs, a shambling presence began to make its way towards them from the other end of the hallway. It wasn’t Spotlight, but that didn’t mean it was anything good.

🦄: “ Uh…I don’t suppose we can discuss this calmly? And quietly? “

To put it very simply, he doesn't look happy about you being here

Let me think...

A loud hiss rings out as he grabs them by whatever he can get his hand on

I'll deal with you quickly, then I will deal with the other intruder

Mono had to suppress a squeak of pain as the robot’s hand shot out and grabbed them by their shirt and collar cuff. How had things gotten so bad in such a short amount of time?

However, the robot had made a very blatant error: he kept Mono’s hands free. With practiced precision, Mono took their free hand and reached up to their forehead . A rope of stardust began to emerge from their pure white horn, and then…!

So much for being quiet.

As the robot staggered back from the force of getting whipped, Mono seized their opportunity. Shoving their phone back in their pocket, Mono zipped over to the door leading to the stairs and wrenched it open. One good thing about having the ability to float: stairs weren’t too much of an issue. As Mono began to literally fly up the stairs leading to the next floor, their new main concern was finding a way out of the studio.

Hopefully they wouldn’t run into anyone else. Including this supposed other intruder.

AH- YOU LITTLE-

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He staggers back a bit

He breaks the door off its hinges and climbs on the wall chasing close behind

Mono managed to fly up to the third and top floor of the studio, but the now-enraged security robot was still hot on their heels. Bursting through the door leading into another hallway, the space gremlin was beginning to get desperate for a way to shake off Host.

They had hoped they could find a window to escape through, but a glance toward the outer walls revealed that any openings had been locked shut by security shutters. But Mono couldn't panic yet. If they were going to have a breakdown, they could at least try and wait until they weren't in immediate danger.

As Mono took a sharp left, a sudden familiar scent hit their nose.

🦄: ' Rain again...why do I keep smelling rain? '

Even with all the windows covered, the unmistakable sound of a thunderclap rattled across the building and slammed into Mono's ears. They had to resist the urge to instinctively cover their ears. But now they were even more confused.

🦄: ' Why would there be thunder and lightning? Nobody forecast a storm—! '

But any thoughts Mono had screeched to an abrupt halt as something large and heavy slammed into them from behind.

At first they think it may be Host, but... this thing was much, much bigger... almost like-

@a-gunshow-original

#spotlight speaks #host.exe #smg4 sunny spletzer #mono message #Tonight's Special Guest: The Gremlin #Behind the Scenes

📽️: " Really thought you could waltz in here without getting caught?~ "

( walking around the intruder, they leaned down enough to see them, clearly uneasy. )

" Breaking into my place? Well ain't that just so rude of ya, little unicorn. " ( They taunted with a chuckle. )

" The biggest mistake yet was disturbing my dear henchmen! They also need a break once in a while - we I ain't the only threat anymore~ "

“Hey, Mr. Spotlight? We need your help!” Cathode cried.

Spotlight found her and Sunny carrying Host’s unconscious(?) body. The only damage from the outside appeared to be the cracked screen of the head, but with the two women carrying his body… it could be a lot worse inside.

Cathode continued, “I’ll explain everything if you grab Host’s body right now!! I can’t carry this thing much longer!!!”

@cathodethecryptid @oneshot-fan64

📽️: " I ain't in the mood for more nonsense, state your purpose-- "

( initially not registering the voice from outside, they seem to be irritated from the frequent uninvited guests and stupid asks sent their way. )

( opening the door to see who was interrupting them . . . )

( this was far from what they had expected their afternoon to go. )

" OUT OF THE WAY. "

( and soon, the AI was in their arms, wasting no time on walking inside and into their work room. They had left the entrance door open, expecting the two ladies to follow behind them. )

oneshot-fan64

Sunny followed behind them. remaining in the corner, she tried to keep her composure. Her thoughts lingered for a moment longer before she asked.

"Host's gonna be okay right?"

cathodethecryptid

Cathode gasped as she finally got her breath back from carrying Host with Sunny for so long. She followed behind the Inkling as they both trailed behind Mr. Spotlight.

"S-So... explanation time... there's a bounty hunter looking for you specifically. G-Goes by Preacher. He went after Sunny, wanting information on you..."

Best not to tell anyone she was Preacher's informant for a while (a role she WILL change soon, even if it costs her her life.)

"And Host intervened. Preacher had an EMP, used it on Host. I saw Preacher leave Sunny's bar, and I assumed the worst, and now we're here."

After she got all of that out, Cathode echoed Sunny's concern with her own.

"Host will be okay, right?"

#spotlight speaks #cathodethecryptid #smg4 sunny spletzer #host.exe #Tonight's Episode: The Bounty

📽️: " Oh, I'm well aware of this bounty hunter alright. "

( They had a lot more to say, but couldn't get their mind settled while carrying the limp body of their henchmen. ) ( Setting Host down on a work bench, they began plugging him in and checking his internals, they really didn't want to begin pulling him apart - the AI just had his new body built. )

( Thankfully, this wasn't the end of Host; this was simply a vessel to him. )

" He'll be fine. " ( Was the only thing they said towards both the ladies' concerns. )

. . .

Bippity see hippity zoo, I can APPLE COSTUME

📽️: " pathetic attempt, simpleton, I ain't lettin' it happen again~ "

" plus: grammar mistake!~ "

I just spent like an hour scrolling here to catch up until I got to where I left off (bc I lowkey stopped using tumblr for like amonoth bc burnout but! That is irrelevant ) . Are you proud of me /silly

Anyways tiny small thing hope you don’t take this in like a rude way your relationship with your henchmen is so wonderful. It’s so beautiful . You should like. Hold onto and cherish that forever man. It’s so wonderful

📽️: " . . . sometimes you simpletons just like to say whatever. "

( they couldn't accept the compliment, nor the reality of them genuinely caring for their crew more than just for business. )

( they knew better, knew this would happen. Too late to back down, now. )

#spotlight speaks #smg4 sunny spletzer #cathodethecryptid #Tonight's Episode: The Bounty #Behind the Scenes

“Hey, Mr. Spotlight? We need your help!” Cathode cried.

Cathode continued, “I’ll explain everything if you grab Host’s body right now!! I can’t carry this thing much longer!!!”

@cathodethecryptid @oneshot-fan64

📽️: " I ain't in the mood for more nonsense, state your purpose-- "

( initially not registering the voice from outside, they seem to be irritated from the frequent uninvited guests and stupid asks sent their way. )

( opening the door to see who was interrupting them . . . )

( this was far from what they had expected their afternoon to go. )

" OUT OF THE WAY. "

( and soon, the AI was in their arms, wasting no time on walking inside and into their work room. They had left the entrance door open, expecting the two ladies to follow behind them. )

A mysterious.. Or, now recognizable portal, makes its appearance in front of you, you see a familiar radio that, of course, makes his presence well known

"GREETINGS! GREETINGS ALL!"

he yelled at the top of his lungs clearly excited about the situation, he walked up to Mr.Spotlight and pat them on the back pretty hard, almost slapping them.

"Why, am I quite joyful to see YOU on this fine evening, my loyal servant! I've noticed you've been slacking on your job as my trusty servant, so I just came to tell you to put some pep in those steps of yours!"

He carried an extremely smug grin on his radio face, almost like he couldn't hold in his own laughter.

- @mrradioguy

( the mere knowledge of him existing within their surroundings irritated them. )

( the slap on their back didn't make them move or flinch, rather just twitch, keeping themselves calm and seemingly unbothered - they had an act to keep up, no matter the individual at hand. )

( once newly collecting themselves, they turned to face him, tone restrained. ) 📽️ : " 'Beg your pardon? I never agreed to nor have I ever spoken about being yer 'servant'. "

mrradioguy

Mr.Radiohead laughed at their words

"Oh! You must've forgotten! You came begging to my knees, oh so sad saying that you would ADORE to be hired by yours truly! Don't worry we all suffer with memory loss at some point in our lives!"

"Don't worry yourself, my dear, loyal, servant! You may be the worst out of the three of my other loyal followers but it doesn't mean you can't bring yourself back up! If you'd like to satisfy my needs then I suggest you fetch me a lint roller, my poor robe is getting filled with hair that I do not even have!!"

He made a pouty face while showing off his elegant purple robe with a singular strand of hair on it

( they were looking around, seemingly searching for something while the radiohead continued on his nonsensical rambling that they could really not care about. )

📽️: " Sorry, were you sayin' something? Because I was busy lookin' for a fuck that I don't give. "

mrradioguy

He gasped dramatically, he's heard it all before, he wasn't gonna back down against them just yet. Who knows? maybe he might actually get that lint roller he wants in the end, or maybe a punch to the face. It didn't exactly matter since he was just here to mess around with them.

"Manners! Manners, young projector! My, my, seems like someone's mama did not teach them how to behave when they were younger! Or watch their mouth either!"

"And yes, I was saying something, It was very important at that! It's unfortunate you can't find your f♡◆ck to give because it seems I cannot find mine either! Yeouch! Sorry Spotticus."

He stared up at them for a moment.

"Come on, be honest! Your not busy at all! You just wanna slack all day and do... Whatever you people do when your unproductive and lazy! Oh please, and YOU of all people lead a team? Tsk tsk tsk.. I'd probably make a far better leader for that little squad of yours."

#spotlight speaks #Mr. Radiohead #Behind the Scenes

( The things the radiohead was saying meant nothing to them, instantly muting it from their head . . . but they couldn't ignore the comment about their crew. )

( Next thing you know, they - with insane speed - took hold of his robe, holding him in place as they raised their fist. )

( An enraged expression in their face. )

📽️: " DO NOT EVER QUESTION OR SPEAK ABOUT MY CREW. "

( Despite being ready to punch, they kept their position still - a warning. )

( After a few seconds of giving him an intense glare, they harshly threw him onto the floor, walking way. )

( . . . their hand reached through their projector screen - their pocket dimension - and pulled out a lint roller, throwing it to the floor afterwards. )

📽️: " It's Pride Month, Mod, you know what that means? "

@a-gunshow-original

What? WHY IS EVERYONE LOOKING AT ME LIKE I KNOW, YES I KNOW THIS MONTH IS TO CELEBRATE GAY PEOPLE BUT WHY AM I BEING ASKED!?!?!?

#spotlight speaks #host.exe #Behind the Scenes

📽️: " wouldn't you like to know?~ "

oneshot-fan64

I found you sunny! The boss is looking for you!!

He appears in your phone

Don't worry!

I'm already sending a rough area of your whereabouts to the boss!

[Sending location...]

[Location Sent]

@host-exe

She was going to text spotlight again when suddenly Host appeared.

"DAMNIT HOST YOU FUCKIN' PARASITE"

Sorry not sorry!

I'm just doing my job!

( landing on their feet from the top of one of the many buildings that made out of the alleyway, they had taken less that a minute to arrive to Sunny. )

( a concerned expression in their face, it was not an act, rather genuine worry for their daughter henchmen. )

📽️: " Sundrop! What happened?! I was told y-- " ( they cut themselves off, how did . . . Eyes widening in shock for a moment. )

" . . . why do you look like-- take that costume off dear, no time to fool around, now! " ( tone forcefully calm yet growing uneasy. )

( they were thankful to see her patched up - still unsure of how she had gotten shot in the first place - what was breaking their mind at the moment was 'why does she look human'. )

oneshot-fan64

"I. AM. FINE. I MADE THAT OVERLY CLEAR DID I NOT?"

she forced herself to stand up, the color in her eyes had drained intensely but by the looks of it they were now a dark brown, it reminded you of someone.....

#spotlight speaks #smg4 sunny spletzer #Behind the Scenes

( she looked to similar to someone. This wasn't her, this wasn't her this wasn't her. GET YOUR MIND TOGETHER. )

( they couldn't control their body as they slightly trembled. Overthinking, too many things at once in their amalgamated head. )

( at first, only one voice managed to speak. )

📺: " . . . why do you look like . . . "

📽️: " please tell me what happened, please. "

Ripley tilts her head this way and that as she looks Spotlight over. Soft whirrs and clicks spill from her speakers. Even without a face, it's obvious that she's rather intrigued. This person looks like her parents. Their signal is similar as well.

Oddly enough, even her systems seem to think they're her parents.

Another quiet series of clicks leave her. Don't mind the 12 foot tall TV. Her tail gives a curious little wag.

~ @shining-star-studios

( they didn't know who this was initially, until in just a few seconds, it all came to them. )

( a child of theirs - but also not - from another timeline. All too familiar, yet so distant to them. This was their girl, their child, but also not. )

( they acted on instinct, not caring about the sorrow and grief they'll be haunted with once this greeting ends. )

📽️: " hiya there, sweetie, something the matter? " ( they asked in a gentle tone, offering their hands for her to rest her head in, maybe get a little closer if she'd want to. )

( body language all too knowing, vulnerable, comfortable and willing to provide affection to someone they didn't get to meet from the start. )

#spotlight speaks #Ripley Starlet Armory #Behind the Scenes

*gose to spotlight head and place a cool looking hat on him* and there now you got a new hat for you to wear for your show

( their new head wasn't particularly functional for hats, clearly didn't stop the simpleton from trying still. )

( what a silly gift. )

📽️: " Determined one, aren't ya? Love to see it! . . . this is a stupid offering, you could've done better. "

( their tone seemed disappointed and displeased, but the fact they weren't taking it off told otherwise. )

Hello Mr. Spotlight sorry I called you those two names last time I won't say it again but I had another question by chance if you don't know me asking. If you had a favorite movie what would be your favorite favorite movie I know you watch a lot of movies probably and shows I want to know what is your favorite favorite movie in all time anyway I'll be on my way now *slowly disappears*

💥📺: " Mistakes were made, we learn from them, yeah? "

📽️: " Ya realized you fucked up, you're off the hook for now. "

( they casually wave it off as if being called by their two former names didn't - in fact - make them uncomfortable. )

" To answer yer question: I don't personally have favorites, I do have some movies I have high up the chart, though! I quite favor slasher films, the Terrifier films are extremely fun n' violent, while The Silence of the Lambs is simply a classic! "