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~ A Steampunk Valentine’s Special: Love Across the Stars ~
On Chronos XII, the robots gathered in Gearspire Square preparing to give a message to Captain Claus and the Earthlings. Tocksworth, ever the historian, took the lead.
“Valentine’s Day traces its origins to Earth’s Saint Valentine, a figure of love and devotion. Over time, humans dedicated this day to celebrating affection, kindness and the bonds that hold them together.”
Gizmo’s optics brightened. “So it’s like the unity we found during the 12 Days of Christmas?”
“Precisely”, Tocksworth affirmed. “Love is not just for humans, it is the force that binds communities, friendships and even us, machines”.
Crankshaft, still adapting to his newfound sense of friendship, huffed. “I suppose even logic acknowledges the importance of strong bonds.” 3 replies
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We’re so close to the finale. Another episode on your favorite twin robots!
The cavern quakes violently as Alpha and Beta reunite at its core. The $OIL sample glowing with a faint, almost serene light lies between them. “We’re so close,” Alpha says. “The mission can be a success, Beta. Vethra can be saved.”
Beta nods, their sensors locking onto the rapidly collapsing cavern around them. “We need to move now. Together.”
As they lift the $OIL sample, the ground beneath Alpha cracks. Beta reacts instinctively, reaching out to pull Alpha back but the gap widens too quickly. Alpha stumbles, their footing slipping. “Beta, go! Take the sample and save Vethra,” Alpha shouts, determination overriding fear.
“No!” Beta yells, extending their mechanical arm but Alpha’s weight pulls them both dangerously close to the edge. Realizing the peril, Alpha releases Beta’s grip, falling into the darkness below. “I’ll find another way”. Alpha’s voice echoes as they disappear into the depths. 2 replies
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Super busy day, I apologize for the delayed release. Back to the story…
Beta lands on Neralis, their makeshift transport barely holding together. Scanning for Alpha’s signal, they follow faint traces into the cavern’s depths. Along the way, they encounter the biomechanical guardians, narrowly evading their attacks.
Alpha, now repaired using scavenged components from the ruins, uncovers more about the Vethrans. The recordings reveal that the “answer in the skies” was a failed colonization effort. The Vethrans attempted to adapt their biology using $OIL, but the experiment fractured their society, forcing many to abandon their civilization entirely.
As Beta descends, they find traces of Alpha’s path: footprints in the dust, deactivated guardians, and the glow of spilled $OIL. They call out, their voice echoing in the cavern.
In the heart of the cavern, Alpha hears Beta’s voice. They press onward, guided by the faint call. But as they draw closer, the cavern begins to collapse. 0 reply
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