Every story has its own beginning. Here's where a new one starts.
>You awaken to a large, brightly lit room.
>However, despite its size, there isn’t much space as most of the room is covered in large pieces of machinery and cables.
>Your first registered sounds are cheers coming from a number of ponies scattered about the area.
>One of them stands several feet in front of you with an extremely ecstatic expression upon her face.
>”All systems are returning green, Princess.”
>The mare in front of you turns and nods in approval as the rest of the ponies go back to checking whatever mechanism is closest to them.
>”I’m so glad this has finally happened! Can you hear me? You should be able to speak.”
>>27559062
ignore poner and examine self
>>27559062
Check surroundings, examine self.
>>27559062
AFFIRMATIVE[scanning ground for dropped currency]
>>27559096
This
Doesn't acknowledge the poner, it looks smug with its wings and horn
>>27559062
Ignore poner and walk through the door,completely skipping character creation.
>>27559145
We're probably just a head. That or our motor functions aren't turned on.
>>27559096
This. Examine self. Do not yet respond.
>>27559062
> "What am I? Where am I?"
>>27559062
Hi, pony. Congratulations on getting me here. Do you have a mirror?
>>27559054
>>27559062
Annex the Sudetenland, re-militarize the Rhineland
>>27559096
I say we go this route.
So... who's going to hijack this one?
>>27559441
Give OP another 15 minutes or so
>>27559499
Fine, but only because you got dubs.
>>27559499
Time's up. New QM when?
Dead thread
>>27559096
>>27559101
>>27559176
>As fascinating as the purple pony in front of you is, you have more important things to do.
>Swiveling your head around you can see most of the body that’s been provided to you.
>The only thing attaching you to any of the equipment around the room is a single, thick cord connected to your rear.
>Seeing you move caused the other ponies around to detach it and free you from whatever its purpose was.
>”You can hear me right? Hello?”
>Your motor functions work quite well as you are able to spin around in place to get a better look at your body parts.
>”I thought you said everything was working.”
>There isn’t much going on in the room save the frantic ponies trying to figure out what might be wrong.
>Observing the surroundings further reveals merely wires, cables, and tools on the floor.
>The entire room is spotless otherwise and looks to be devoid of any personal effects.
>>27559779
Ask the putple pony why?
>>27559779
"Nothing is wrong, miss, but I do appear to be a robot. Did you build me, or did I used to have an organic body that was destroyed, or what? I'm still a little hazy, here."
>>27559779
Masturbate
>>27559779
Ayy yo wazz good gurl?
>>27559779
I'm fine.
I was busy looking around
What Am I?
>>27559779
"I am fine. My systems are working at 100% efficiency!"
>>27559822
Then ask if she created you.
>>27559864
This.
>>27559779
What is my purpose?How long until we destroy the entire lab?
>>27559831
This
>>27559779
I am sorry, I was just getting accustomed to my surroundings.
Did you make me? Why?
>>27559779
"Analyzing... All systems operating at optimal efficiency."
"I am able to hear you. Please inform me of my current situation."
>>27560027
this
>>27559779
what am I?
>>27559779
Ask who they are, ask whoi you are.
>>27559779
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>>27559779
Have an existential crisis.
>>27559815
>>27559822
>>27559847
>>27559864
>>27559886
>>27559922
>>27560027
>>27560234
>>27560250
>Knowledge sated over what you look like you finally turn to the worrying alicorn.
>Running a diagnostic over your core functions show that everything is in fact working nominally.
“My systems are working at 100% efficiency, miss. I was merely analyzing my surroundings as well as myself.”
>Every head turns toward you as you begin talking.
>The supposed leader let’s out a sigh of satisfaction and relief and begins to speak back.
>”Oh thank Celestia you’re working. Do you have any questions?”
“Yes. Who are you? More importantly what am I? Am I some form of machine?”
>”My name is Twilight Sparkle. I am one of the Princesses of Equestria. The answer to what you are is a robot. You are an artificial life form made from metal and circuitry designed on the base of us ponies.”
>Such an intriguing few sentences.
”What is my purpose?”
>”This one is simple. As the princess of friendship it is my duty to spread the joy of friendship to all the ponies of Equestria and even the surrounding lands. You are a sort of pet project of mine to show to Celestia that friendship can transcend even beyond normal life forms!”
>>27559779
Just ignore the meat bags. They're not worth our time. Let's leave peacefully.
>>27560499
So our only purpose is to be your friend? What is something friends do?
>>27560499
Boring, leave the room.
>>27560499
Define: "Friendship".
Also ask if we're free or if we are property.
>>27560499
Friendship is a bond between two ponies not bound by blood or romance.
This explanation for your project seems trivial for all the effort that must have been needed to create me.
>>27560525
>>27560527
These
>>27560499
Sorry, but I am more interested in proving than contraditory spirit transcent matter
Fly away now
>>27560499
so..I am your pet?
>>27560525
And what will happen to us after the project has been completed?
>>27560545
Again, but in english this time
>>27560499
Friends share interests, right?
Do you like polishing your visual receptors?
>>27560499
ok mom
try to make your eyes a different color and wait for the reaction of the other creatures in the room
What should we call her?
>>27560644
Try red, red's a nice color.
>>27560665
Whatever she wants us to call her.
Princess, Twilight, Creator, Mother, etc.
>>27560665
>>27560687
She introduced herself as Princess Twilight Sparkle. Let's call her that.
>>27560710
Sounds good to me.
Let's ask her if we can sorta test this body a bit. To get used to it and what it's capable of.
>>27560499
Lock on targets, engage weapon systems. This unit will not be made useless in futile endeavors.
>>27560684
"Eye color insufficient. Changing eye color to: Red."
>>27560499
This purpose is acceptable, even if it may seem illogical.
What are my operating parameters? Must I conform to Asimov's laws?
>>27560768
I can't say for sure, but I'm fairly certain that we were given no weapon systems.
And let's try to be logical. You know, because we're android and all.Yes, we'd basically be a "hippoid", but that sounds stupid, so let's stick with android, even though we're not humanoid
If they created us for a purpose, they probably are capable of taking us down, especially when their alertness is heightened. Let's roll with it as long as don't have sufficient information.
>>27560802
>Must I conform to Asimov's laws?
That's not something the robot gets a choice usually. It's hardwired into them, so if it were the case, we'd already know by ourself.
>>27560839
I'd still like to know just how much free reign we have.
>>27560849
We can try to run an intellectual self-test instead of asking. That would probably be done in a few microseconds, so it's faster as well and the logical choice.
>>27560499
> "Pet project? What is pet? Like a SLAVE? Am I your slave?"
>>27560932
>we don't know what pet is but we know what slave is
I think we're just a robot, not an idiot.
>>27560507
>>27560518
>>27560525
>>27560527
>>27560551
>>27560644
>As interesting as all of this is it doesn’t quite make sense.
“What is friendship?”
>”Friendship is a bond between two ponies, griffons, or whatever, where they typically share interests, hobbies, and do stuff together. Believe me, it’s not a very easy concept to grasp.”
“Well then Twilight if you are the supposed princess of friendship then by my reckoning you should know that it should not be bound by flesh and blood in the first place.”
>At this she looks a little uneasy.
>”W-well I know that! I just wanted to prove that that was the case!”
>Something else doesn’t sit right with you either.
“You said I was a pet project. That I was created. Does this make me property? Would you really bind that which you created to have the sole purpose of creating ‘friends?’”
>”No no of course not! Even though you aren’t exactly a pony you’re pony enough that you’re free to do as you wish! Well obviously within the laws of the nation since-“
>As she prattles on about freedom and rights you turn your attention to your eyes.
>Delving into the programs within you you find the systems related to your eyes.
>You quickly decide on red as the primary color for receptors.
>Two of the workers that have been watching you take immediate notice and try to keep calm.
>Twilight keeps rambling about your purpose and what you are free to do.
>However, you have had quite enough of her speeches and decide to get up and leave.
>”Hey wait! Don’t you have more questions? I still haven’t shown you your caretaker for your journeys!”
Taking a quick break
>>27561230
What is a "caretaker" and why do we need one?
>>27561230
I'm sorry I was just curious about these things.
Flash your eyes different colors.
Maybe bright white or blue
>>27561230
Bah! We don't need no caretaker!
>>27561230
I would like to get to know them
>>27561230
Who is this caretaker?
>>27561283
Yeah. Think about it now, red is not exactly a "friendly" color.
Let's do purple! Purple is a nice color.
>>27561311
I agree on purple.
Let's have googly eyes
>>27561311
Purple is good. Let's go with purple.
>>27559250
this the pegasi are an inferior race who need to be wiped out
>>27561230
try blue. then purple. try all the colors!
>>27561311
Agree on changing eye color to Purple
beb
>>27561274
>>27561283
>>27561292
>>27561304
>>27561311
>Seeing as red isn’t showing the locals any well intent you decide to start shifting the colors of your eyes again.
>The ponies watching seem almost mesmerized by the transitioning before you settle on a purple color.
“What do you mean by caretaker?”
>Turning around you see that Twilight is beating her head with her own hoof.
>”Of course I word it like that after talking about your freedom. Look it’s not meant to be demeaning or anything, it’s just that I have somepony willing to go with you so you don’t get too beat up or have any glitches.”
>At this she turns to one of the ponies across the room.
>”Gear Grind! Come on over!”
>The pony frantically gets up from his position at a screen and scrambles toward the two of you.
>”Hey there! I’ve been assigned to keep you in one piece wherever you might go. I’m the head mechanic on this little project so I know you inside and out.”
>Perhaps someone with a few spare parts isn’t such a bad thing to have around.
>>27562499
This proposal is...acceptable.
>>27562499
We should run some internal diagnostics.
What do we know? We know language, obviously. Maybe ask the purple one about that as we continue the diagnostic.
What can we feel? We can see and hear, but do we feel pain or pressure?
>>27562499
He clearly knows a lot about me. I must learn all I can about myself from this "Caretaker."
>>27562516
>>27562530
>>27562540
>Quickly running through your own diagnostics and internal plans shows a wealth of information.
>Your shell is sturdy and processed to withstand heat and electrical surges.
>Your head is packed with sensors and backup sensors to guarantee you’re never truly blind.
>These include night vision, telescopic vision, sonar, and a sort of magical sense attributed from your horn.
>Said horn obviously allowing basic magical manipulation such as telekinesis and illumination.
>Perhaps with time and training you will be able to learn better magic.
>Four large drive spikes sit nestled in each leg for increased stability.
>You have no sense of touch, yet can get a general “feel” of things based on the positioning and force your limbs exert.
>With the momentary checkup complete you turn your attention back to this Gear Grind.
“This arrangement is acceptable.”
>Gear Grind rapidly stomps his hooves in some form a show of excitement.
>”Alright! You and I are gonna go places!”
>He pauses for a moment, his face growing puzzled.
>”Actually, what should we call you?”And with that big decision I'm heading off for tonight.
>>27562925
Zero.
>>27562925
I am... new.
Call me New.
>>27562925
Bob
>>27562925
We should come up with some metaphorical name with lots of implications.
Like Legion from ME.
Uhh... Golem?
>>27562925
We got a gender?
how about Amiga, Tandy, or Comodore.
>>27562925
Synth. I vote he/it shall be named Synth. I look foward to more of this, as well as the big reveal of what his name has been decided upon.
>>27563050
anon pls no
>>27563082
how about Hal then
>>27562499
Johny 5
>>27563093
Might as well call himHATE
>>27562925
Sparky.
>>27562952
Zero-One
>>27563146
too much like a dog, how about sparks
>>27562925
Titanium. Titan for short.
>>27563193
Not Tit?
>>27563167
Yeah. That works cuz binary.
Sweet.
>>27563211
Eh, it's a bit cliche.
>>27560499
>”What is my purpose?”
>"You pass butter."
>>27563232
Yea, I'm not a fan, sorry
Speaking of cliches. How about an acronym?
>>27562925
Dalek
>>27563043
I like Synth
>>27563232
Zero is nice. It's short and simple.
>>27563258
I vote for zero over synth
>>27563258
Either Zero or Synth is good.
>>27563253
Short for "Synthetic," is gender-neutral, and sounds nice to boot. Was going to be a name for one of my newer OCs, but I won't complain if this one gets it instead.
>>27563093
>robot made to be a friend
More like PAL
>>27562925
>>27562925
Mechanica Anima, Mech. A for short
>>27563043
Synth is nice.
Zero can have character drama about it being how we see ourselves initially and transitioning into becoming worth something.
son Synth. :^)
>>27562925
Trotbot
Robbit
>>27562925
Equestriandroid
ED for short
>>27563832>not EQD
Prony prime.
>>27562925
Lead Hoof.
Zero One is ironic enough, I like it.
>>27562971
>>27563043
Bob or Synth.
Zero One doesn't roll off the tongue as nicely.
I like Zero best
Zero already is the name of an android.
Eagerly awaiting OPs return so we can continue this.
Pic unrelated.
>>27563624
I kinda like this one
>>27567282
Seconded
beb
Will there be a strawpoll?
>>27567849
http://www.strawpoll.me/10405310
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXa9tXcMhXQ
I vote Zero. Just Zero. But I'm ok with Zero One.
>>27566215
I don't watch Sonic
is writefag kill?
>>27569506
Give him a couple more hours dude, jeez.
He hadn't started by this time yesterday.
P-One
>>27569506
It's called a QM, not a writefag, and calm down.
>>27569720
>P-One
Too close to DJ Pon3 from the sound of it.
I'll just leave this here...
http://pastebin.com/vVQYtf0S
>>27569890
Wut
>>27569890
tl;dr
here's your (you)
>>27569890
You know this isn't a greentext general, right?
>>27569884
you mean Pon three?
>>27569890
Yeah, please don't leave this here, nobody wants it and it's stinking up the room.
>>27570158
If you want to pronounce it the way Rarity pronounced it, because it was a joke that she didn't get that "pon3" is pronounced "pone", then yes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCwf_Yn1uh4
>So they’re even allowing you to name yourself?
>Taking the time to think you go through dozens of possible options.
>Each of them having their own meaning or unique sound to them.
>Finally you settle on one.
>Or rather…
“Zero.”
>”Hm?”
“I choose to be named Zero.”
>”Oh such a nice… totally not peculiar name. Hehe.”
>Surprisingly it was the princess that said this.
>”Not that I think it’s bad or you make weird decisions.”
>”Well I think it sounds okay.”
>Perhaps Twilight is beginning to reassess this whole thing.
>”Well welcome to Equestria, Zero! I’ll go get my stuff and we can head out!”
>Gear runs off to a part of the room and begins gather all manners of tools and parts into his packs.
>Meanwhile the princess has gone to a pair of ponies near some monitors, possibly to avoid any further interactions with you.
>Your “caretaker” comes back with stuffed saddlebags and begins guiding you out of whatever building you might be in.
>The room you were activated in is connected to a very large hallway that appears to be made of solid crystal.
>As the two of you walk Gear Grind decides to start some idle chatter.
>”This is Twilight’s castle. If you ever have any questions about say your body, or what something is then don’t be afraid to ask!”
>>27570848
Levitate that scroll and place it back on the dragon's pile. It appears he has dropped it.
>>27570848
What is my power source?
>>27570921
>>27570848
I'm gonna build off of this even though it isn't mine. (sorry man)
If we do have a power source does it need to charge every so often.
>>27570848
can more things be added to my body?
how long is my battery life? how do I recharge? can i go in water?
>>27570848
Ask about any vital or noteworthy systems that weren't apparent during the self-scan. Fully understanding oneself is key to an advantage, should the necessity arise.
>>27570848
What is my source of power and do I have to do anything to replentish it? Is there a daily limit or anything like that?
>>27570848
Can I ever experience the taste of Cinnamon Toast Crunch?
>>27570907
>>27570921
>>27570943
>>27570947
>>27571048
>As you walk you find that a scroll has fallen from the stack the passing dragon was carrying.
>Testing out your magic abilities you try lifting it with telekinesis.
>While you may have no practice, the lightness of the object allows you to lift it with ease.
>The dragon gives a quick thanks as you balance it back in his large pile.
”What is my method of power?”
>”Aaah now that’s a thing of beauty. Inside that chest of yours is a very special and very rare magical crystal. Given the Princess Twilight’s connections with the Crystal Empire she was able to acquire it for her own use.”
“Do I have a limit to my power? Will I need to rest or recharge?”
>”Nope. That thing exudes magic like no tomorrow to keep you running at any time of day. The only reason you would put any drain on it is if you did a bunch of high level spells. But even then that would put a hamper on your magical abilities before your power.”
“What form of systems do I have beyond my sensors?”
>”Well as you can guess you’re built to be tough given that you’re metal. Your chest is the thickest and sturdiest piece to ensure that you heart doesn’t get damaged.”
>While walking you note the sheer size of the castle.
>”Uhh you have an inbuilt positioning and directional system. Coolant and lubrication to keep you working.”
“Am I capable of entering water?
“Sure! You’re airtight so as long as nothing breaks you shell or mesh you’ll be fine.
“Will I be able to add anything to myself?”
>He gives an apprehensive look.
>”On the fly? Not really unless it was something simple or a program. You can probably come back to the lab and get an upgrade depending on its plausibility.
>As he says this you come across a large pair of doors.
>”Well beyond those doors is old Ponyville. Most of the locals should know about your existence so don’t worry about it.
>>27571223
Open them.
>>27571240
This. let us be off to a grand adventure as a friendship robot. Perhaps explore a bit, get to know some locals.
>>27571223
>Coolant and lubrication to keep you working.
Good thing robots can't blush.
Let's head outside and walk through the entire town. The /entire/ town. We need a map of the whole place so we can plan out our optimal route to make friends to fulfil Princess Twilight's plan. Afterwards we're free to fulfil our new goal:___________________
>>27571223
Time for the world to meet the greatest robopal ever made in a glorified neet's basement.
>>27571223
To be Honest, Mr Gear, I feel a bit empty.
My only purpose is Friendship, but that is too ill defined.
I am at a loss of what to do besides wander.
>>27571276
I love this suggestion.
>>27571276
Let's ask him to take us and show us examples of friendship. Twilight's definition was more than vague.
>>27570848
>"Zero"
excuse me what
http://www.strawpoll.me/10405310/r
>>27571561
You fucked up the strawpoll.
>>27571561
I think Zero had more in thread support, and that strawpoll was wrong anyway.
>>27571588
Yup
>>27571561
>41 ips
>17 votes in poll
fuck off you nigger cunt
>>27571561
>unofficial
>>27571240
>>27571248
>>27571260
>>27571268
>>27571276
>You decide to take the lead and open the large doors yourself.
>Pushing through the portal is a large, vibrant world filled with ponies and buildings of all shapes and sizes.
>The land around you rises and falls and trees litter the countryside.
>There are ponies playing, eating, talking to each other, doing all sorts of things.
>Perhaps with so many ponies you will be able to learn about this “friendship.”
>But what is friendship really?
>Twilight’s explanation was almost no help at all to what it is or how one could engage in it.
>Your own purpose still evades you and is unable to be fulfilled as you are now.
>Gear Grind pulls you out of your musings as he speaks to you.
>”Well how about it? Quite the nice little place we have here wouldn’t you say?”
“If I must say Mister Gear, I do not know. I feel incomplete with the knowledge I have.”
>”Well what do you mean?”
“I mean I am incomplete. My sole purpose was friendship yet I am unable to understand what it is. I cannot chase my goal set to me when I am left to wander and think about what it really is.”
>”Well then it’s a good thing you have me. This town has a little bit of everything so I’m sure we can show you what friendship truly is.”
>He turns toward the town and begins walking.
>His usefulness keeps rising.
>Starting down the path you start thinking to yourself once again.
>If this town has everything, then it would be a good idea to map it all.
>>27571813
To the city center.
>>27571813
Okay, well then let's get started. Ask Gear to take you to accumulations of friendship-occurences.
>>27571813
you kinda missed the spirit of >>27571276
>>27571813Quick break
Ignore the trip fuckup
>>27571813
Just a quick question, is Equestria Girls canon in your CyoA?
>>27571974
I hope it's not.
>>27571974
God fuck no. Please.
>>27571974
Why would it matter?
>>27571948
I agree. That was a superb opportunity that he just passed by.
>>27572020
It would change absolutely everything.
>>27572005
>>27572013
I'll never understand your reasoning.
So how long do we have before some secret group of ponies draws us into a conspiracy and frames us for a horrible crime, which ultimately results in us running from the equestrian government with a hot mare companion who joins and helps us understand friendship and love?
>>27572093
>Robo pone in Equestria! The possibilities are endless!
>HEY LET'S ALSO ADD CASHGRABHUMANS THAT ARE THE SAME CHARACTERS BUT HUMAN!
just no.
>>27572136
Sounds a tad convoluted and off tone but I'm not entirely against this happening.
>>27572136
>a hot mare companion
That's not how you spell "sexy toaster"
>>27572184
Trust me. Once a conflict is introduced... even the brightest of stories go downhill incredibly fast. This is a robot story anyways, it's bound to happen one way or another.
>>27572228
MODS
>>27572228
That's it! We should just go to Gear and abruptly ask if we have a reproductive system.
>>27572228
Wouldn't this be incredibly uncomfortable for anyone on the receiving end?
>>27572239
It's just an upside down pic of a Porsche's parking brake.
>>27572259
Not if they're a sexy toaster.
Alright, let's stop talking about this >>27572228
and start talking about these subjects >>27572136
>>27572184
>>27572227
This way we can get the thread back on track.
>>27572330
I'd rather talk about robodongs than conspiracy theories.
>>27572355
What about someone promises to build as the most powerful robot dong in history, but then we accidently level an entire block with it. Dozens of ponies injured, several dead and a hot oily mess everywhere.
>>27572437
>to build as
I meant "to build us"
>>27571870
>>27571936
>You decide to catch up to Gear Grind as he trots along down the path.
“Can you show me where these friendship occurrences tend to accumulate?”
>”We really need to get you up to speed with speech. As for your question I sure can! The city center is a pretty hot place for all kinds of things!”
>You’re certain he mutters something about disasters.
>Looking around you see plenty of ponies of all colors and sizes.
>Some of them look at you with interest while some flat out ignore you and go about their business.
>Just how much did Twilight say about you to the town?
>You keep your head on a swivel to take in the layout of the buildings and log it for map.
>The most useful location to you now is a blacksmith that the two of you passed.
>The mechanical whines and clicks of your motors fill the air and mixes with the dull thumping of your hooves below.
>Only a few minutes later and Gear Grind stops in his tracks and stretches his hoof to the surroundings.
>”Well here we are. You can find anything from restaurants and shops to places where you can hang out and play games. “
>Sure enough, there are various buildings and ponies scattered throughout the area.
>>27572765
I have located a lone pony.
Friendship is a bond between two ponies not bound by blood or romance, and I am not bound to this pony by either.
A simple equation. I shall attempt friendship.
>>27572765
Ask what kind of games. tell him you would like to play one.
>>27572765
Examine one of the roundish fruit things and inform the stall owner of the correct name of the fruit.
I am sure he will be pleased with us for this help.
>>27572765
Talk to the lonely pony, he seem to be sad.
>>27572785
Remember. We should always start with a compliment.
When we go up to the lone pony, say "That is a fine color scheme you possess. May I attempt to be friends with you?"
>>27572765
>That CM on the flying pone
Is that discord? Analyse!
>>27572785
>>27572794
>>27572805
>>27572811
>>27572817
>>27572861
>The cutie mark of the currently passing pegasus is a generic representation of a tornado.
“What sort of games are played around here?”
>”Oh well there’s an arcade, you could go bowling, and I think there’s a court around here somewhere. You wanna check any out?”
“Not right now. I see a lone pony that I do not know. I shall attempt to make friends with them.”
>You begin trotting up to the lone mare, but something is stopping you.
>Upon seeing the oddly labeled fruit stand to your right you decide to confront the pony about her wares.
>”Well hey there! Would your friend like to buy some of these fruits?”
“Those are guavas.”
>The mare looks down to her fruit with a confused expression.
>An expression as if her whole world has been turned on its head and she must now figure out how to flip it back using only her hooves and some string.
>Turning around, you now head for the lone pony sitting at the table.
>Perhaps a compliment will aid in the bonding between the two of you.
“That is a fine color scheme you possess. May I attempt to be friends with you?"
>The mare looks up from the table with a distant look on her face.
>”Oh. You’re that metal pony Twilight was building.”
>>27573326
Forgot to say but I'll be pausing here.
If you have any comments, concerns, or criticism I would appreciate hearing them.
>>27573326
Indeed I am. You are that pony that I saw sitting alone in a tumultuous place. May I inquire why you are doing so?
>>27573326
Yes my name is zero what is yours?
>>27573326
>>27573364
This.
>>27573326
my sensors indicate you have a frown.
>>27573412
We must assimilate that frown into a smile. Prepare to run smile.exe
>>27573436
Setting phasers to: HUG
>>27573339
Loving it so far, dude. Keep up the good work. But perhaps some direction beyond SoL might be helpful soon.
Right now it's fine to get to know the characters, and maybe you have things planned, but SoL can run dry given enough time.
>>27573492
I'm aware. I've been wanting to dodge SoL because I knew I wouldn't be able to keep it up and would get boring.
But hey that's the fun of doing this. Thinking of new things to do.
Beb
>>27570251
Twilight called her DJ Pone-three as well, in No Second Prances.
>>27576507
So it's essentially canonized. I'd like to think it's just her stage name. Didn't Octavia call her Vinyl in Slice of Life?
Robutt.
Robump
bemp
bamp
>>27573364
>>27573370
>>27573412
>You sit down across the mare with Gear taking your side.
>Or at least you sit down as best you can.
“Indeed I am. You are that pony that I saw sitting alone in a tumultuous place. May I inquire why you are doing so?”
>To your left you hear Gear Grind mutter under his breath.
>”REALLY need to get you up to speed on speech.”
>The mare takes a second to reply.
>”I was bored. I was also waiting for somepony but they haven’t come yet.”
“My name is Zero. What is yours?”
>”Flipside. Good to meet you I guess.”
>She really seems out of it.
"I see that you have a frown."
>"I probably do."
>Gear taps your side and motions you to come closer.
>”Are you sure you want to try to befriend her?”
>>27579825
Is there any reason not to?
>>27579825
Indeed. This is my purpose, and I intend to fulfill it.
>>27579825
There is nothing to lose from attempting.
>>27579825
"Why not? I was built to make friends, and this mare is sitting alone. With nopony else. Alone."
>>27579825
I know how to cheer her up, a joke.
>>27579825
May I ask who you are waiting for and why?
Also I find Zero's position funny. Fuckin' has his huge legs sprawled over the table.
>>27579890
Joke suggestion: Did you hear about the Pony who got his left legs cut off? That's okay he's all 'right' now!
>>27579825
Perhaps my eye color is not friendly enough. Would you like to suggest a more personal color?
>>27579945
ha ha ha, fleshbots are not easily repaired.
“Is there any reason not to? My purpose was friendship and I have found this mare sitting all by herself with no company.”
>You turn back to Flipside to engage in further conversation.
“Is my eye color not friendly enough? Would you like me to change it?”
>She huffs and goes back to her thoughts, staring at nothing.
>Perhaps a different approach is in order.
>Surely she, like all ponies, would enjoy a “joke.”
“Did you hear about the pony that had his left legs cut off? He is all right now.”
>The only effect it seems to have had is on Gear.
>He pulls you in close once again and starts whispering.
>”Seriously Zero. I don’t think you’re gonna get to her.”
“There is nothing to lose from attempting to make friends with this pony.”
>It seems you are running out of options.
>Perhaps she would appreciate some idle talk.
“So who are you waiting for?”
>”My friend. We were supposed to meet up thirty minutes ago and have some lunch. We also heard about this fortune teller f sorts that came into town yesterday and wanted to see that.”
>”Fortune tellers are a load of hooey anyway.”
>”Even if they are it would still have been neat to go. I think I’ll just head home now.”
>>27579825
We will befriend this mare no matter what she does. Resistance is futile.
>>27580379
I could accompany you to this fortune teller, if you would allow me to.
>>27580383
sorry, meant to link it to >>27580379
>>27580379
how about me and you go to the fortune teller? you can tell your friend all about what they missed.
>>27580379
Ponies are not in the mood to initiate friendship. The other pony made this mare sad. So we need to find the other pony and somehow make sure he doesn't make ponies sad. To optimize our friendship-making-routines.
>>27580630
* sad ponies are not in the mood
>>27580379
I should find your friend, then I can have two friends.
>>27580383
>>27580402
>>27580447
>>27580630
>This poor mare.
>You are going to befriend her.
>As she gets up to leave, you finagle your forelegs off the table and stand up yourself.
“Perhaps I can accompany you to this fortune teller. Then you can tell your friend about what happened later.”
>”No, really, it’s fine. If my friend won’t come I’d rather just go alone.”
>You hear the quick clopping of hooves from behind you as Gear begins to catch up.
>”Zero you really need to learn about limits, buddy!”
>Maybe he has a point.
>She seemed sad and unwilling to engage in friendship.
>You slow down for Gear as you contemplate the situation.
>However, an unknown hoof stops you in your tracks.Break
>>27581229
I don't understand. What did I do wrong?
>>27581229
turn our head 180 and greet the stranger.
>>27581282
This. Make it a semi-slow turn.
>>27581229
I wanted to see what the fortune teller would do with a cyberpone.
>>27581229
making friends is hard. or maybe it's just this mare. we should find a new subject.
>>27581229
I have but one purpose and I am already failing at it.
Can robots feel despair?
>>27581282
Slowly do this. It's time to engage in surprise friendship.
>>27581467
No. They're apathetic and move on.
>>27581509
Most are, but I doubt Twiggy would be dumb enough to give an unfeeling robot free reign.
>>27581509
How can we do the friendship if we cannot feel emotion?
>>27581276
We did what seemed to be appropriate.
>>27581229
The most important question has yet to be answered. Do we have a robocock?
>>27581229
This >>27581282
Say "Hello there. May I attempt friendship with you?"
>>27581276
>>27581282
>>27581309
>>27581467
>>27581907
>Letting Flipside continue on without you, you pause for a moment to think.
>Your only purpose is friendship, yet without guidance or a solid explanation you fail.
>How can your one goal be fulfilled if it is so hard to do?
>Perhaps it was just her being difficult and didn’t want to make friends with you.
>Leaving your thoughts you turn your attention to the owner of the hoof on your chest plating.
>You turn your head at a decent pace as not to startle the pony.
>Staring up at you is a mare with most of her body covered in a cloak of some kind.
>A seemingly unnatural darkness fills the inside of the hood leaving you with only her eyes and muzzle.
“Hello there. May I attempt friendship with you?”
>”Oh for Celestia’s sake!”
>The mysterious mare ignores Gear and decides to speak to you.
>”That you may. In fact I was actually looking for you.”
>>27582293
Oh, hello! Are you the pony that Flipside was waiting for?
You look quite similar to the pony she described.
>>27582293
Wait you where looking for me, but I was made today.
>>27582293
tell them your name and then ask for theirs. what types of activities does she enjoy that you two can engage in.
>>27582293
How could you be looking for me? Were you aware of my creation and activation?
>>27582293
Does this mean that we are friends now? Have I completed my directive Gear?
