“Woah- hey! Didn’t see you sneaking up on me.”

...Although.. I guess that’s the point. [Independent ask/rp blog for Ellegaard the Redstone Engineer!] M!A: None!

[ellegaard]

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[ellegaard]

How would you describe your assistant Calvin? In your own words. For example, Is he usually the one to stay quiet or socialize a-lot instead?

"He's professional to a fault. He doesn't tend to see much of a need for small talk, and he's a man of few non-business related words. It makes for a great assistant, especially considering the more managerial tasks I usually need him to take care of- it just means he's not.." Ellegaard makes a few circular gestures with her hands. What was the phrase? "...He's not particularly fun at parties."

"Don't get me wrong, though- he's a consistently reliable sort of person, especially if you've known him for a while. And it's not always cut-and-dried with him either; he has some softer edges if you know where to look."

Ellie pulls her goggles back down over her eyes, and turns her attention back towards her workstation. "I don't think there's anyone who brings that out more than his little girl."

[ellegaard]

Why cows in Redstonia? Cow themed experiments and just– cows. Why. This is a mystery I need to know.

  "That would be thanks to Mable and Mickey! They gave me 'flash-presentations' on all the benefits for about two weeks before I finally gave in. Not without the caveat that their machines were ethical, though."

[ellegaard]

I’m all done updating the About and Bios- Ellegaard officially has another verse that can be interacted with!! 🎉🥹 I’m still going to work on some art for a new promo, (and so I can update the art on this blog!!), but we’re making progress!! ✨

[ellegaard]

I’m not sure if anyone’ll see this, especially since I’ve been away for so long!! But I’ve been thinking about coming back to this blog and being at least semi-active again, and was wondering if anyone would be interested!! ✨

[ellegaard]

🥺 Ahhh!! Thank you guys for all of the support- I had no idea people would even see this, but I'm so excited to get back to work on things here!!

[ellegaard]

I’m not sure if anyone’ll see this, especially since I’ve been away for so long!! But I’ve been thinking about coming back to this blog and being at least semi-active again, and was wondering if anyone would be interested!! ✨

[ellegaard]

Headcanon that on the surface, Ellegaard doesn't seem like the type of person to want or enjoy physical touch! She doesn't come off as a hugger- she's five places at once, three of which are in her own head.

Thinking about her, spending her early years content with the notion that care wasn't something that was expressed physically! Not for her!

Which becomes her, in her first years with the Order, receiving something as small as a pat on the shoulder, or a guiding touch during an adventure, and wondering what this is? Is it meant to be this easy, to give and receive it?

Thinking about her subconsciously leaning into touch from people she enjoys, thinking about her learning to hold hugs for seconds longer because of.. How nice it feels. Thinking about her, post Witherstorm, holding her own hands, or wrapping her arms around herself after nightmares; she knows (factually speaking, of course!) that it's been proven to help her before- so why wouldn't it work now?

For those that are close to her, and people she trusts, touch is something she grows to cherish- and even seek out.

[ellegaard]

I'm sorry for the slow down in activity here!! I've had a few changes to my health that are making small things a lot harder, and I wanted to apologize in advance if my activity gets more sporadic as a result!! 💜

(I'm nearly always around, even if I don't seem active!!! So if you'd ever like to plot, scheme, or even just say hello, you never have to be afraid to drop in!! ☺️)

[pamabutnormalthistime]

Now PAMA is silent for a whole different reason. They do their whole 'processing phase' for a good few moments. "Yes... I had the misfortune of meeting the Admin, in a way. I never saw his true appearance, but I did see him take the form of my Jesse." They recoil reflexively.

"I am not sure if you have heard of Beacontown's rebellion against him, but I had joined that effort. I ended up fighting Jesse. I would have killed her if she had not proven to me that she had not done those awful things. I must admit it... Haunts my mind sometimes. I also shudder at the thought of what would have happened if it was not Jesse I tried to fight at the time. What would the Admin have done to me?"

PAMA stops before they provide any more morbid details.

[ellegaard]

Ellie's quiet as PAMA speaks, and only speaks again once it's clear that they're done.

"..Circuits," she mutters. "I'd heard about the rebellion here, for sure; but I don't think I ever really considered just how much that took." She hadn't been anywhere near Beacontown when the world started to end again- Olivia had filled her in on what she could, of course, but it would never be the same as experiencing the real thing.

She sighs. "I'd hoped it wouldn't be the case, but it seems like our worlds have a lot of the bad things in common." She trails off uncertainly, giving herself a moment to think. Surely there had to be something nice to compare, right?

"...Let's see here, um.. Well- Jesse and Petra are out traveling the world. Or this one, at least." She chuckles a bit, both at her sorry attempt to lighten the mood and the thought of where those kids had ended up. "I get the feeling you care about them a good bit- Jesse, I mean. It's been nice to see them go on an adventure that isn't to stop some world-ending evil, and I think it's been good for them."

[bethanymcsm]

Gabriel laughs at Ellegaard's reaction. After a good long while he calms down enough to say, "I couldn't help myself!" He takes a deep breath, calming down so that he isn't laughing anymore (not to say he isn't grinning though), "Yes. Your reflexes need a lot of work, I won't always be able to sprint to the rescue." He teases, crossing his arms whilst Audrey wags her tail proudly and licks Ellie's hand.

[ellegaard]

"Oh, I see exactly how it is. This is a training trip we're going on, huh?" Ellegaard punctuates that with the best mock-scowl she can muster, but Gabriel's laughter is quickly rendering that useless. Ah, well. Gabriel did have a pretty contagious laugh.

Conceding, Ellie gives Audrey a final rub before standing back up. (And silently cursing the way her back cracked as she did.) "Well! It just looks like I'll need to up my game a bit more. Nothing I can't handle." And on that note, with her chin held high, she picks her bag up- looking half ready to march herself right back to Redstonia already.

"Did you sleep well?"

[pamabutnormalthistime]

Honestly, PAMA doesn't know much. They weren't really that involved in the process, not exactly, but they do remember overhearing some of the process.

Although, the quickest way to confirm it would be rather... Unpleasant.

"I think it is a system of wires that powers it." They try to hide the uncertainty of that. Sure, there was that own little hand-made upgrade of theirs, but one's hands don't necessarily indicate the structure of the entire body.

They realize they nearly missed the last part. "Oh? I am not used to being seen as 'exciting,' I am more used to---" PAMA stops and looks away.

[ellegaard]

". . .Simply fascinating," she breathes, staring as if she could she the wires from the outside. With her examination complete (for now), and PAMA drifting into an interesting sort of silence, Ellie fixes her eyes back on PAMA's screen.

"I can't even imagine how long this must've taken. I mean-"

She waves a hand as she talks, gesticulating along with each swell in her voice. "I know I've said it already, but it's really very remarkable. Especially to me." (Her other hand finds her hip, and sits on it proudly.) "Excitement is subjective, I suppose. Someone from Beacontown might have a different take on you than Jesse or Lukas might. But this is my first time interacting with any form of you; my experience is based entirely on what I'm seeing now." She smiles a bit. "So yes; I'd still call you exciting. I was excited before I ran into you here at the thought of someone like you."

She thinks for a moment. "..Would you have witnessed the entire- admin.. Debacle thing too?"

[bethanymcsm]

By this time, Gabriel had already been up for a few hours, thanks in part to Audrey. So naturally he saw it as a good excuse to sneak up behind Ellegaard. When he saw her, that is.

Ah ha! There! Neatly combed hair and subtle makeup.

Signaling for Audrey to be quiet and Shadow to stay where he was, he locked eyes on his target. He gave an approving nod to Audrey when he saw her. Her fluffy belly was pressed to the ground, prepared for a good old fashioned stalk.

Moving silently forward, Gabriel smirked, reached Ellegaard, and then

"BOO!"

[ellegaard]

"WhOAP-"

With a startled, cut-off amalgamation of speech and a yell, Ellegaard whirls around- digging one foot into the ground as her elbows jut out, and her shoulders hunch. She whips her head around to see-

". . .Gabriel- Well, thank- circuits it's you!" She exhales, shoulders shaking in a soft, breathy laugh. Her posture loosens as if trying to mask how quickly she'd gone into full alert. "I didn't even see you sneaking up on me! ..Although I guess that's the point, hm?" If Ellie had a repeater for every time someone had gotten the jump on her recently, she'd have two repeaters. (Which wasn't a lot; but it sure was strange that it had happened twice, wasn't it?)

"Good morning, Gabe. Thanks for the reminder to start reflex training again." She bends down to give Audrey a small scratch behind the ears. "And good morning to you too, sweet-thing. I didn't hear you either! You're just that much of a natural, aren't you? Yes you are. . ."

[ellegaard]

He has come to say hi and that he wishes you a pleasant day

Ellie's eyes brighten, out of both pleasant surprise and mild intrigue. She takes in the picture with a curious gaze, eyes roving over unfamiliar features.

"That's awfully kind of you and him both! Mine's been nice. I do hope you have a pleasant day too."

She tilts her head, and her hand finds her chin. "You know, I don't think I've seen any sort of creature like him before. What is he? He seems sweet."

[bethanymcsm]

Gabriel's chuckles mingle with Ellie's, "You're right, both about talking all night and about the fact that you were a terrible cook." Even if it wouldn't be the first time he's been up all night.

And then he subtly shifts nervously. What if she doesn't come back? What if this had all been a dream?

He takes a deep breath. No. That would not happen.

"Goodnight, old friend. Come on, Audrey!" With that, he turns in to the inn for the night.

[ellegaard]

Ellie watches them both go, a lingering smile at her cheeks. "Goodnight, you two." She turns in not too long later- and by turn in, she really meant check into a room and sit on the bed. It was no matter, though; sleep claimed her, as it tended to do every now and then when she could no longer hold it off.

She woke the next morning to a golden glow in the room, filtered in through translucent curtains, and to curls well on their way to becoming messy. With a strained grunt accompanying her standing- (it was what she got for falling asleep in such an unceremonious position, hunched over the side of her bed)- she hobbled off to freshen up.

By the time she makes it back outside- last night's makeup replaced with a newer, subtle iteration, and hair pressed into submission- she's not entirely sure how awake she is. But it doesn't stop her from making herself comfortable while she looks around for Gabriel.

[pamabutnormalthistime]

PAMA's taken aback by this. They're not exactly used to people commenting on them like this, usually they're seen neutrally or worse. And especially not on the handiwork of their form???

They take a few moments to process this, but struggle to find words.

"I--thank you?" They manage, but are still a bit confused. Flattered, yes, but also definitely not used to this.

[ellegaard]

"You're quite welcome." Ellie seems content with that response- although she does appear to notice how taken aback PAMA is. She returns her focus to an uninteresting, unfocused point somewhere ahead of her, biting back questions for as long as she can bear.

That works for all of thirty seconds.

"How did we figure out how to power this new framework of yours?" Her attention is right back on PAMA, though she seems to realize she's getting a bit intense. She gives a sheepish sort of chuckle. "You're the most excitement I've had in a while, in case I haven't displayed that already."

[ellegaard]

Such a random appreciation moment, but this is my favorite Ellie icon to use!! She looks so full of whimsy, and there’s just something about it that’s absolutely adorable!!!

[pamabutnormalthistime]

PAMA takes a moment to process before they laugh a little.

"Well, I kind of, was that project." They gesture to one of their hands. "If not for that, I would not really be here, like this. You would be talking to a tiny screen, I mean."

They hesitate once they realize what she was saying before about Magnus, but does not bring it up.

"I am sorry if I made you think we had actually done something... Worthwhile I suppose."

[ellegaard]

Ellegaard's next expression is something between bemused and mildly indignant. "There's no such thing as unworthwhile in engineering," she utters, marveling at handiwork that- now that she's examining it more closely- does seem rather familiar.

She'd helped do this, somewhere else- and that sparked a solid helping of.. Well, she wasn't sure what. But it was good, and she decided she liked whatever it entailed. Could she implement that here? Could it be remade for other uses? Her mind was buzzing.

"Even if it doesn't seem to accomplish anything at first. And especially if it's improved your quality of life." She smiles. "Which I can only hope it did. And I can only assume the version of me in your world feels the same. I'd remake it a thousand times over if it meant we could keep making things better."