Grow Strong...

If you're going to apologize, you should go to Netto. I don't think anyone else would have taken things worse. In any case, I'll make the report. I should be able to get you off the case and direct attention to Nebula. More importantly... was there something that fueled it? Was there an energy source involved that affected you?

No, that wouldn’t work. They already knew, and they weren’t going to let it go. Rockman’s fists tightened up, her fingertips digging through her palms and gloves. “I- I don’t know.. It was so quick, it came out of nowhere-” No, she couldn’t get let off the hook.

"I’m still dangerous, Enzan, don’t make a report!" She moved too fast to flail, to hold her hands out- and that’s when it happened again. It appeared a little too similar to Forte’s Darkness Overload, whatever it was. The black energy had sprung from her fingers and hit the screen.

Rockman stepped back, grabbing at her hands as she did, like that would keep the curse at bay- or whatever it was.

She knew that much, though; it was all emotion causing this- and that’s why it was so hard to control. Maybe it would be better if she felt nothing at all!

Maybe it would be better if she was deleted-

No! She couldn’t think that way. Rockman hit her helmet with her palm before grabbing at her hair again. “I can’t-!” she confessed, her hands trembling.

Rockman covered her face and dropped- sitting on the ground. Nothing would help; this wouldn’t go away. She was going to turn again-

The flame-like whisps flurried around this time, when they appeared- whipping around her, like a barrier. “I don’t want this-!!” A broken sob formed and died at her lips in a choked gasping breath that came in through a shuddering jaw.

This was only going to get worse..!

The effects were getting stronger... He probably couldn't stop it now. Would Netto be able to...? Chances were, despite the risk, Netto would probably want to see her.

Still, he couldn't help thinking this was his fault. He must have said too much. It was true, but he... shouldn't have said it. Damn. As usual, he was failing in the emotion department...

"Rockman... I don't want this either. I'm sorry I went so far. I'll leave you to Netto, and he can handle this as he feels is appropriate. I'm... not your Operator, after all."

#xkoiwasensoux

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"Excuse you? After my interrogations, I was given a trial and was proclaimed innocent. I had a few weeks of rehab from the dark chips, but once they realized I truly was clean, I was released." He growled, insulted.

"In which case, I apologize for any miscommunication. I do hope that you understand our position as natural, seeing as you were once an enemy. I don't really think you should blame anyone for still being wary. Do you know how to return to where you were?"

#askplantmanexe

If you're going to apologize, you should go to Netto. I don't think anyone else would have taken things worse. In any case, I'll make the report. I should be able to get you off the case and direct attention to Nebula. More importantly... was there something that fueled it? Was there an energy source involved that affected you?

No, that wouldn’t work. They already knew, and they weren’t going to let it go. Rockman’s fists tightened up, her fingertips digging through her palms and gloves. “I- I don’t know.. It was so quick, it came out of nowhere-” No, she couldn’t get let off the hook.

"I’m still dangerous, Enzan, don’t make a report!" She moved too fast to flail, to hold her hands out- and that’s when it happened again. It appeared a little too similar to Forte’s Darkness Overload, whatever it was. The black energy had sprung from her fingers and hit the screen.

Rockman stepped back, grabbing at her hands as she did, like that would keep the curse at bay- or whatever it was.

”-!!”

And just like that, her light of hope was suddenly being snuffed out.

Oh, I’m such a fool. I can’t be free!

It’s like everything was slowly spiraling out of control, out of her grasp- one minute she was free, she was fine, then the next? She’d destroyed everything, and for what!? What reason had she, to act the way she did?

None that she knew of. Nothing made sense.

Rockman took a step back, and she could feel the agony of a heavily throbbing heart. Her world was spinning, and as if she didn’t already feel nauseous enough, now she couldn’t even go see Netto?

No escape from the storm inside of me..!

There it was. The power withing her, swirling beneath her skin like ice in her veins. She felt it at her palms, under her fingertips, begging to escape and strike- to destroy.

Can’t control the curse!

Rockman grabbed at her helmet, her shoulders hunched as she desperately slipped her hands down, grabbing at navy-blue locks of hair spiked out under her helmet at the back. Her emerald gaze shut tight, and her breath was shortening.

If she were human, she would’ve been on the verge of a panic attack. No- she had to keep it together though, just in case she had to run.

Still, anxiety was pricking at her skin, and the power beneath was not helping her cause.

There’s so much fear..!

The Netpolice were after her, Dark Rockman was after her, now Enzan-.. Would that mean Blues, too? She couldn’t hurt them- she couldn’t let Netto get hurt either.

Enzan had a point.

No one’s safe here!

What if she did suddenly turn, again? What if Dark Rockman had a point to all his rambling, all his taunting- his words, dripping with malice and amusement because maybe, just maybe, he knew what he was talking about?

No- there it was again.

A chunk of ice dropping in the pit of her gut- spreading through her veins. "No!" she exclaimed without even realizing it had slipped past her lips. The ground around her rumbled, cracking in pixelized fractals that floated around her aimlessly and soundlessly amongst the roar of pure dark energy that surged from the crevices that formed- shooting up like angry flames that danced around for a victim to consume.

Then they shot outward- destroying anything nearby before disappearing into thin air like nothing had happened.

Rockman’s eyes widened, tears pricking at the edges.

Enzan was right..

"Look, I..." He stopped to sigh lightly, hoping to keep this from getting out of control. Neither of them could let their emotions get in the way right now. Until they found a way to cure her, however... letting her roam around on her own was too risky.

"You can speak to Netto through your own PET quickly enough, can't you? Other than that, you could leave an e-mail... but I'm not sure that would satisfy you. However, it's... not just you. I'm unsure what to do about Blues' situation as well. It seems like the problem keeps coming back, and I doubt that only happens to a few Navis."

It would probably happen again, with both of them. Until the root of the problem was dealt with completely, it could happen again and again. There was no way out of it yet. He could see her suffering, but knew of no way to stop it.

Was it emotion? Her attitude right now and the perking of that power... It was only a hypothesis though. If it turned out to be true, she would be safe to go back under normal circumstances... but if it turned out not to be true, it was still a danger.

Maybe he really was too cold... but he couldn't put the entire Network at risk.

"I'm not going to let the Net Police take you into any kind of harsh custody as long as you're in your present state... as long as you are you. I suppose I can't say... I wouldn't call you a friend. That's why I'm going to do what I can to give you as much freedom as possible. Still, I know you understand what's going on."

It was hard, having no choice to treat her this war. It couldn't be helped, though. Not anymore. All anyone could hope for was that she wouldn't completely become a Darkloid and never return. In such a case... the last option was the only option. She needed to calm down and accept the situation for now, but could she handle that?

"Rockman. The energy you're releasing is all your negative emotion as of right now if I am not mistaken. If you can start to calm yourself... try seeing if that energy will fade. If you feel no anger, guilt, nervousness, or fear... then I can't see why, if alone with only Netto, you would have to worry about this."

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Blues chuckles a bit as he listens and crosses his arms. “Who says you haven’t helped me, Enzan-sama?”

"I... No, you're right." At the least, he needed to do the best he could. Sometimes he doubted his abilities as Blues' operator... but the latter didn't. "As long as we can keep that up, I do hope we can reach our best potential. I used to believe I was already there... but now I know we have a ways to go."

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Plant mentally snarled, “Look, I was release from questioning ages ago…! If I were IN THE NET, I could show you. But I’m not because my data is malfunctioning. Probably because you stupid officials screwed up when you brought me back!!”

"I haven't heard anything about this..." Was there some kind of miscommunication within the Net Police? "As far as I last heard, you were still in custody, whether your interrogations were over or not. Of course, I'd expect you understand why you haven't been allowed to roam free again in the Net?"

#askplantmanexe

If you're going to apologize, you should go to Netto. I don't think anyone else would have taken things worse. In any case, I'll make the report. I should be able to get you off the case and direct attention to Nebula. More importantly... was there something that fueled it? Was there an energy source involved that affected you?

No, that wouldn’t work. They already knew, and they weren’t going to let it go. Rockman’s fists tightened up, her fingertips digging through her palms and gloves. “I- I don’t know.. It was so quick, it came out of nowhere-” No, she couldn’t get let off the hook.

"I’m still dangerous, Enzan, don’t make a report!" She moved too fast to flail, to hold her hands out- and that’s when it happened again. It appeared a little too similar to Forte’s Darkness Overload, whatever it was. The black energy had sprung from her fingers and hit the screen.

Rockman stepped back, grabbing at her hands as she did, like that would keep the curse at bay- or whatever it was.

"I.." she took a hesitant step back. Her heart rate seemed to accelerate, and she didn’t-.. "I don’t know.." Rockman looked down and sighed in defeat.

She could learn to control it? Gehenna* had mentioned helping her, but.. She sighed and looked away. Rockman really only wanted to speak to Netto-kun..

"You can’t restrain me, though-!" That finally clicked in her brain. "I- I- have to speak to Netto-kun!"

#Muse thoughts #Dark Blues

"...He'll have to come to you. You're asking too much. To not make a report while you're still dangerous and allowing you to speak to him? How can I be sure you won't suddenly switch back and attack him? It's too dangerous a gamble. Something has to be done."

He couldn't leave her to do as she wanted right now. As long as the darkness still had a grip on her soul at all, there was a chance more than just Netto would be injured. She was an ally; a friend... but in this state, there was nothing he could do about it until the effects wore off. But... would they?

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13 hours of sleep this needs to stop

#In which I generally have twelve hours of sleep and if I don't I roll back over and say no.

//Welcome to mY WORLD.

"I do think we’ve changed, but in good ways." Blues nods. "Honestly, I’m quite proud of our progress and of the improvements we have made together over the years."

"There was a time when I'd only thought of you or any Navi as data. Perhaps going out more often really has helped me. I've realized that you... are an irreplaceable part of my family. To be honest, I hope a time comes when I can help you as much as you've helped me."

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"…is that where I am?? Jesus—." He groaned, "No, I’m… My dimentional chip data glitched and threw me into the real world. I swear…" He backed away.

"I do find it a bit hard to believe this isn't just some escape scandal from all those interrogations. Considering I'm part of the Net Police as well, I'm going to need to ask you to show me some kind of proof of your claim."

#askplantmanexe

If you're going to apologize, you should go to Netto. I don't think anyone else would have taken things worse. In any case, I'll make the report. I should be able to get you off the case and direct attention to Nebula. More importantly... was there something that fueled it? Was there an energy source involved that affected you?

No, that wouldn’t work. They already knew, and they weren’t going to let it go. Rockman’s fists tightened up, her fingertips digging through her palms and gloves. “I- I don’t know.. It was so quick, it came out of nowhere-” No, she couldn’t get let off the hook.

"I’m still dangerous, Enzan, don’t make a report!" She moved too fast to flail, to hold her hands out- and that’s when it happened again. It appeared a little too similar to Forte’s Darkness Overload, whatever it was. The black energy had sprung from her fingers and hit the screen.

Rockman stepped back, grabbing at her hands as she did, like that would keep the curse at bay- or whatever it was.

#xkoiwasensoux #Unsure if she's on M!A again but if so that's fine~#You can reply to this afterward or something.#I just need to get through all my drafts.#♥

"The effects are still present, aren't they?" It seemed that chances were, one infection left a person exposed permanently. Damn. That meant they probably wouldn't ever be able to move on from this problem unless Hikari-Hakase and his assistants found a definite cure.

"The only thing we may be able to do is keep you restrained. Even I'd rather not think about a situation that gets you turned in to the police only to find out the only way to stop you is to delete you. We didn't need to kill Misaki to stop his rampage... but the effects are probably worse on a Navi. What do you suggest we do in the meantime?"

//Sorry I'm pretty slow here guys. I could pretty much make an entire list of reasons why this is the case, but I'll spare you all. Suffice to say I'll get to replies in time. This is actually currently my most active RP blog, despite the few things holding me back from being very active. Everything is either in my ask or drafts, so I know what I need to get to.

"Is there a problem, my dear Enzan~?"

The darkloid logged in, that unusually sarcastic tone in his voice. “You look so upset.. Whatever is on your mind, hm…?”