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Ivan. JUST Ivan. ([personal profile] externalmonologue) wrote2011-09-26 09:08 pm
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[Locked to DATS] [Backdated to after Bowser's message]

Agent Terui.

As I am certain you have observed, Bowser Koopa has kidnapped one Ms. Sari Sumdac.

He has challenged the aligned forces of good to a Race for her freedom.

Looking across the DATS duty roster, I believe you may be among the best suited to earning Ms. Sumdac her freedom.

What do you say, Agent? Can you burn some rubber?
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[identity profile] rider-accel.livejournal.com 2011-09-27 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
A race?

Seriously?

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-27 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
A race.

With one of several universes' most well-known villains.

A recognised hostile whom has been more or less untouchable.

We want to win this race, Agent Terui.

[identity profile] rider-accel.livejournal.com 2011-09-27 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
Well, certainly. It just seems a bit...

Odd?

Ridiculous.

...well, there was how you told me you got the Trial Memory...

...shut up.

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-27 04:38 am (UTC)(link)
Ridiculous it may be.

But those are the fact as we've been presented with them, and Bowser is known for his love of games of any sort.

I want the best, Agent Terui. Your dossier says you're the best.

[identity profile] rider-accel.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
Hn. I could, certainly, if it'll help, but...

What sort of race IS it?

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
Agent Terui, you're not inspiring much confidence in me with wishy-washy statements like that.

I asked you to race for me, and you're less than enthusiastic. Do I need to find someone else? Are you not up to the job?

[identity profile] rider-accel.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
...

Don't question me! Of course I can do it.

It still doesn't change my question.

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
We shall see.

According to Agent Sonic, the race will be a 150cc cart race on an undefined track, with unknown hazards, and very loosely defined rules.

[identity profile] rider-accel.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
...

I'm sorry.

Did you just say a cart race?

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
Did I speak unclearly? Are you having trouble processing my words?

One Hundred and Fifty CC Cart Race. In potentially hostile territory. With what are bound to be hazards and cheating.

As the Americans used to say, Agent Terui, WELCOME TO FLAVOR COUNTRY.

2/2

[identity profile] rider-accel.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 04:49 am (UTC)(link)
How loosely are we talking on these rules?

Re: 2/2

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
Agent Sonic reported the use of low yield explosives, tar slicks, ballistic kamemon shells, and full contact between the carts, as well as outside interference by spectators and natural course hazards.

Given how we are not certain where the race will be taking place, I cannot speak to that last one.

[identity profile] rider-accel.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
...

Still, I think this is something I can work with, regardless of the ... vehicle at hand.

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
Fantastic.

I can't believe I'm saying this...

We have a cart prepared for you to practice with.

[identity profile] rider-accel.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
...

You should make certain it is equipped to carry something far heavier than just me, for the record.

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
I will contact agents Eikichi and Douglas in the motor pool. It should not take long.

[identity profile] rider-accel.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
Good.

Is there anyone else I should know about that looks as if they'll be participating?

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
King Bowser himself, as well as one of his lieutenants.

We have confirmation that Haku Eikichi's husband will be taking part in this, as well as the Autobot Bulkhead. ... I am really not certain how that will work.

Otherwise, he seems to be controlling the sign up roster. We have various unaligned sorts volunteering, but we don't know whether or not they'll be racing.

[identity profile] rider-accel.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
Eikichi's husband could at least be part in our favor, perhaps.

[Locked]

Though I have concerns about Bulkhead in this situation. I have a fairly good grasp of what happens when your motivation blinds you.

[Locked]

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
I share your concern, but there is an old joke that fits here.

What do you give a rampaging bull elephant?

The answer is... Whatever it wants.

I do not believe that we could force Bulkhead to sit this one out even if we deployed the heavy division against him.

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[identity profile] rider-accel.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:57 am (UTC)(link)
I don't deny that.

I am merely hoping he can be used to our advantage, rather than Bowser set him up to be our detriment.

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[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
I plan to steer him towards an explosive before it detonates, and make sure that he knows where Bowser is at all times.

Re: [Locked]

[identity profile] rider-accel.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
...

I kind of like the way you think, I believe.

[identity profile] godkingillyria.livejournal.com 2011-09-27 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
A race for this woman's freedom? What is the point of such a thing?

[identity profile] onlysaneguy.livejournal.com 2011-09-27 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
... you're new to this world, aren't you?

[identity profile] godkingillyria.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 06:43 am (UTC)(link)
How is the span of time I have occupied this world relevant to my question?

[identity profile] onlysaneguy.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 01:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Because it shows that you really don't get this world. At all.

[identity profile] godkingillyria.livejournal.com 2011-09-30 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
I have been to many worlds. Traveled further than you can comprehend. To say I do not understand this world is arrogance. The foolish actions of mortals I do not "get" as you put it.

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
The point is that Bowser has a sizeable army, and if he wants to offer a peaceful means of recovering Ms. Sumdac, I do not intend to overlook it.

[identity profile] godkingillyria.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
Does the Kingdom of DATS not have it's own army?

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 08:12 am (UTC)(link)
We have quality soldiers.

Bowser has quantity. And better equipment for all of his troops.

We could certainly win a fight, but we would suffer severe casualties.

[identity profile] godkingillyria.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 08:15 am (UTC)(link)
Then a greater army is needed. However I see why you would wish to send a soldier into his challenge. I am sure you have chosen well.

[identity profile] onlysaneguy.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
Commander Ivan you do know that... It's Mario Kart that you're planning on having Agent Terui partake in?

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
The thought had crossed my mind.

Do you have any thought on how we can use this to our advantage, Agent *DATA TRANSMISSION ERROR*

[identity profile] onlysaneguy.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
Invest in anything fire proof for Agent Terui to wear, since the majority of Koopa's... I mean Bowser's stages consisted of lava levels. He could try to recreate that here for this.

[he's... going to ignore that transmission error for now, sigh.]
Edited 2011-09-28 05:22 (UTC)

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
The forethought is a good idea. You've played the games, then? Any other advice?

[identity profile] onlysaneguy.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, it's been a while. [Yanno, since he played video games and stuff when he was a kid, and he's 19 now] Really the only advice is "Don't give a crap about anyone else except yourself" with this.

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
You are a fount of useful advice, Agent *DATA INTERRUPTED*

[identity profile] onlysaneguy.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
... Just. Call me Kyon, Commander Ivan. Everyone else does.

[identity profile] xtrnlmonologue.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 05:57 am (UTC)(link)
Perhaps.

It will take some getting used to.

[identity profile] onlysaneguy.livejournal.com 2011-09-28 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
Preaching to the choir here, sir. Considering I'm the one who has been called it for about five years.
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