Cha0s Gaming - Fritz's Lab

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*brings Beetle inside*

{They look around at all the technology, parts, papers and utilities around.} This place reminds me of Kagmiil’s workshop. Just… more unfamiliar.

*startled* Ah.... oh... uhh... hello there again.

Hello. {Their massive hand waves gently.} I have a question about possible… what do you call them? Dates? Updates?

Upgrades?

Yes, those.

22:58

Would you like me to elaborate?

You looking for a new chassis, positronic brain, hardened armor, better alloy, what sort of upgrade?

Oh… just my face. {A metallic thump sounds as they tap their head.} I cannot show any emotion, other than my voice.

To do the head, I'll need to match it to a new body. Let me show you a design. *he activates a panel on the wall and begins to sketch a new design*

{They watch with interest.}

23:02

I think this would match your existing asthetic, while providing the nessessary upgrades.

{Their eye-lights look over the design. Then they slowly reach out, but stop just before touching it.} This will be me?

If you want.

I want it. {Their arm falls back to their side.} Please.

You'll look amazing like that

Wait… we cannot do it yet.

23:06

I don’t think I’d have enough money…

I'll have to take you offline while I transfer your conciousness to the new positronic brain. You'll lose the arcana that binds you, but you'll remain as you are so far as who you are and the memories you have.

”Offline”?

Temporarily unconscious

When you slumber, that's the same thing. You'll go to sleep as you are, but wake up as him.

Oh… I’ve never slumbered. What is it like?

You've never had to recharge, ever?

Yes, but I don’t slumber.

23:10

I can see and hear everything, but cannot move for several hours.

Like that only without the hearing or seeing part.

23:11

For you the time will pass in an instant. But it will take me some time to fabricate the body and complete the transfer.

Then… I should go find more money.

Nonsense, you can work it off. I trust you. We can get started now if you like?

Oh… then yes. Yes I’d like that. {They glance about.} Where do I go?

23:13

Do I just… sit down here?

*pulls out a small device* that won't be nessessary... Say goodnight...

”Goodnight.”

*presses a button, and you go offline*

Fritz takes your form and loads it on a Dolly, and carts you into the back room behind a secure vault door

*just stands there and waits. Watching videos on her phone she got from Judy*

*comes out with the new chassis and activates it* Now... we wait.

I hope he likes it. *smiles* You're amazing for doing this, yknow that, Shortstack?

Aww.... It's nothing. *he shyly blushes*

You're helping him out of pure kindness. That's not nothing, man.

*chuckles nervously, and franticlly presses the activation button* I'm pretty sure I wired it right........ uhh... hold on.... *checks everything and keeps pressing the button... *come on come on...... work damnit*

{The new and improved Beetle’s eyes flicker to life. They blink.} Did… are you finished?

I am, What do you think? *points you to a large mirror on the wall*

There you are, Beetle! How are you feeling?

{They step toward the mirror; looking at their new form intently. They touch their face, then torso, and each arm and leg… Ending it but turning slowly to see all the angles.} I… look so *different*, but still familiar.

01:21

This is a situation where the word “love” could be used to describe my happiness, yes?

Yes!

You can also smile now.

{Their new lips tremble, and pulls up into an awkward, unfamiliar smile.} Am I doing it right?

Sort of

Hmm… {They keep trying.}

alaooks great