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[snarkbot]

[ Skeets is holding his communicator in one of his little robot claws, mostly so he can let himself be seen on video. Which is to say that he's a small, gold robot with wing flaps. ]

Greetings, network. I seem to have lost my photogenic companion Booster Gold, so I’ll just introduce myself. I am Skeets, a BX9 security robot 2.0 and artificial intelligence.

[ He pauses before adding an addendum with some robotic smugness:] Professor Skeets, actually. I’m pleased to make all of your acquaintances.

[ A local bystander comes up with a phone. "Are you a real robot? You’re an imPort, right?" ]

Yes, ma’am, but I’m in the middle of something –-

[ "Can I take your picture? Oh, you’re so cute!" ]

…If you’ll excuse me, ma’am.

[ And Skeets flies up to rooftop height before continuing his post as if there hadn’t been any interruption. ]

I’d also like some assistance. It appears that the Porter granted me the ability to assume a human form. For the record, Porter, this is unnecessary. I’m a proud, independent robot who needs no limbs.

That aside, I’m having difficulties with my balance and if anyone has any tips for walking on two legs, I’d appreciate it. There aren’t any tutorials on how to be a human on wikiHow. Shocking, I know.

Comments

voice

[hypnotherapy]

[ This robot's form reminds him a bit more of a Mr Prog than anything, but he won't judge. ]

Oh, it gave you a human body too? The Porter really does like to hand those out...

For stabilisation, there's walking aids you can use while you're getting used to balancing. A cane would probably be the most useful. [ He'd never had to worry about that much, thankfully. His model was bipedal, after all.]

permavoice

[snarkbot]

"A" human body is not quite correct, but yes. Is it a common situation?

[ He thinks about the cane idea a moment. ]

Not a bad suggestion, sir. I'm fairly sure that will be manageable.

[ He could turn into Winston Churchill or something and have the cane come with. ]

surprise action!

[primadovea]

[ Because sometimes later Skeets has to come home. When he does, Mint's in the kitchen, making some sort of horrible instant ramen thing.

Needless to say, tiny flying robot takes her off guard. ]

Uh, can I help you?

Awwww yeah action

[snarkbot]

[ Skeets only just realized he should probably check out the assigned housing soon after he made his post. He wasn't sure what to expect, but a child wasn't it.

He sighs inwardly. ]

I apologize for startling you, Miss. Would it be a correct assumption to guess that this is your humble abode?

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[marriedmedium]

Have you considered purchasing some assistance, dear? There are these wonderful things called 'Segways' that might help!

video;

[snarkbot]

I'm familiar with Segways, ma'am. Unfortunately they somehow managed to survive to the 25th century.

private; video

[the_caped_crusader]

I'm assuming you're familiar with the double pendulum rule of chaotic motion?

[Way to cut to the chase, Bruce.]

Permaprivate, permavid

[snarkbot]

[ Oh, hi Bruce. ]

I'm familiar, sir, that's good to keep in mind. Although, to put it delicately, I do wonder if there are some things that are easier to understand in theory than in practice.

video

[leftarm]

Hi there.

[Robots make her...giddy and stupid, so she's giggling a little.]

I, uh--I'm Pidge. Walking's overrated, by the way.

permavid

[snarkbot]

[ Why does this person have the I'm Meeting Booster Gold fan giggle? ]

I agree. Why walk when you can fly?

Nice to meet you, Pidge.

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[golden_glider]

Posture is everything.

[Says the current ice-skating instructor and professional runner in 4-inch heels. etc.]

Permavid

[snarkbot]

Oh, I'm sure, ma'am. Unfortunately I haven't had much practice with posture. It's a bit difficult when you don't have anything that bends.

video | private

[khajidont]

[Hello, Skeets! Have an enthusiastic boy waving at the camera. Skeets! He remembers you, buddy! Kind of!

Okay, he doesn't remember Skeets well, but whatever, a friend of a friend is still a friend.]

Hey there, Professor Skeets!

[That's adorable.]

Do you, uh, remember me, or are you from before you met me?

permavid, permaprivate

[snarkbot]

Of course I remember you, sir. It's a pleasure to see you.

[ And he's perfectly sincere; it really is good to have someone familiar here. ]

video; out of costume

[deadkord]

Professor Skeets?

permavid

[snarkbot]

Didn't I mention, sir? I'm a history professor now.

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[hunksmash]

The Porter did whatnow?

[ Because his brain kinda flatlined after that thought. ]

permavid

[snarkbot]

Perhaps it will be more clear if I demonstrate.

[ He flies onto a rooftop, setting the communicator up against a ledge so the video would still be visible.

He promptly turns into a cloud of gold smoke that seems to spit stars. The cloud gets bigger and bigger before it disperses, leaving behind a person that looks exactly like Ada Lovelace. If Ada Lovelace wobbled like a newborn fawn. ]

Needless to say, I was not capable of this before I came here.

Voice

[megabytes]

[Holy crap, a robot. A robot complaining about getting stuck in a human body. Finally, someone who understands!]

The Porter sure does like sticking us with human bodies, that's for sure. [The small child might sound a liiiiiiittle bitter.] For walking...I'm not sure. Maybe crutches?

[Alas, he has always had legs. Learning how to walk is not a thing he has experience with.]

permavoice

[snarkbot]

You too? You have my sympathies.

Crutches could be a possibility, at least at first.

[Video]

[renamaer]

[A robot professor...that can also fly... wow...] Um, professor...do you mind if I ask what your human body looks like? [He's so cute already, why would he need a change?]

permavid

[snarkbot]

[ He is already enjoying being a professor way too much. ]

Anything I want it to look like, within a defined set of limitations, ma'am.

text

[fastballspeciaaaaal]

[Just a link to this. There is no additional text.

Ripley thinks she's funny.]

text

[snarkbot]

I believe this would require a parent or guardian.

video | id reads "power girl"

[boobwindow]

... this is surprising.

permavid

[snarkbot]

Hello, Power Girl. I too would define being stranded on another Earth and given powers as "surprising".

Video

[viced]

[ YESSS ]

Well, ah, you could... just stay in the form you're most comfortable with, unless you want to...dodge that.

Have you gotten your walking lessons in yet?

permavid

[snarkbot]

Yes sir, the network is currently attempting to be helpful.

I think I would prefer to stay in my own form, but it seems like a waste to not use it at all. I'm not sure when it may be necessary, but at the very least it's a novelty.

voice

[virusbusting]

A robot professor?

[Not the weirdest thing he's seen, but something he's never actually seen before.]

permavoice;

[snarkbot]

As of this world, yes. A professor of history.

text

[curada]

I am happy to remark that physical therapy might benefit you. I would send you a list of exercises if it would be of assistance?

permatext

[snarkbot]

That is an option I hadn't considered. Thank you.