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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.

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[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.]

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[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?

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. ]

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[marriedmedium]

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

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[the_caped_crusader]

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

[Way to cut to the chase, Bruce.]

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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[snarkbot]

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

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[marriedmedium]

Why is that unfortunate? They seem like they might be very useful to a being in your circumstances.

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.

[the_caped_crusader]

Well, Skeets, you know what they say-- one foot at a time.

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[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.

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[golden_glider]

Posture is everything.

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

[primadovea]

It is indeed, [ said with a little nod. ] My name is Mint Aizawa. And yourself?

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[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

[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.

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.

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. ]

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[deadkord]

Professor Skeets?

permavid

[snarkbot]

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

[leftarm]

If I could fly I'm sure I'd say the same thing. Well, I mean, I pilot something that flies, so I guess that kinda counts.

[snarkbot]

My name is Skeets. [ Wait, almost forgot. ] Professor Skeets.

I've been assigned to live here. Don't worry, miss, I don't take up much space.

[snarkbot]

[ His sense of humour apparently went over her head. ]

Perhaps they might, ma'am. I think I'd like to learn to stand on my own two feet. Literally.

[snarkbot]

Easy for you to say, sir. You've always had feet.

[snarkbot]

You're a pilot?

[ Pidge looks pretty young for a pilot to Skeets. ]

[the_caped_crusader]

Fair enough.

[A pause.]

What's the last thing you remember, Skeets? Before coming here.