voidtreckernet | 2nd Jelly

[When Rich appears on the screen, he doesn't look... all that great. He hasn't slept, and his eyes are a little red. As much as he's trying to keep his tone casual, he's not super convincing. He's obviously rattled.]

Yo. Rich Goranski here. Saw we got some more newcomers, and... well, something got my attention.

[Yes, something. Jack certainly doesn't deserve to be referred to as a someone.]

For those of you who haven't gotten saddled with my baggage yet: I come from a world with some pretty dangerous technology. I didn't want to talk about it much, because it sounded like it was something that I could deal with on my own. Didn't see anything that was dangerous around here related to my shit, so.

But now there's a certain robot asshole on this train, and in case he tries anything again, I thought it would be best to get everyone some info.

I left a document on the computer for people to look at. If you wanna talk about it, or if it gets deleted before you can see it, just come talk to me.

[He sighs and runs a hand through his messy hair.]

I know I'm probably being paranoid, but... all I got is information. If this helps anyone, it'll be worth it. Thanks for listening.

((Rich has made a document with his findings and a small warning on Handsome Jack. It's obvious that he's got trauma from robots, so feel free to have your character ignore this warning.

Also, he has not realized yet that he's giving the person he hates information on all his trauma. Whoopsie.

Threads here may have a higher chance of getting into triggering territory regarding mind control and Rich's mental health, so please use my opt out post if you need!))

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Heeeeey kiddo! Handsome Jack here. I gotta say, you are quite the little artist.

[It's Jack of course, but instead of his usual face, his hologram is projecting...Rich's drawing. It's creepy as all hell to see the doodle sticking out of a realistic torso.]

Like my new face? Figured this was even better than putting it up on the fridge. Anyhow- I read your little pamphlet thing. Explains a lot about your total freak out earlier.

Nice tragic back story, by the way. [Jack finger guns the screen and winks. The winking of the little dot eye is very animated.]

So, that's what's going on inside your crispy little noggin. Good to know! Pretty cool too actually. No surgery required to get that bugger in, huh? Super nice.

Anyway. Want me to answer any of those questions at the bottom for you, cupcake?

[Oh fuck. Ohhhh fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck this is the worst possible scenario and Rich is not prepared.

He manages to fumble and turn off his video feed before Jack can see him scream at the creepiness of it all, but there's still obvious strain in his voice.]

What the fuck are you doing. Turn that shit off. Like right now.

[He does not like it winking. Or that mouth moving. Or anything about this scenario.]

It's not a fucking tragedy, and I don't need your crocodile tears. I don't need your answers either. Just leave me the fuck alone and stop calling me cupcake.

Edited 2021-01-03 05:39 (UTC)

[Trunks jerked slightly in surprise at the scramble and scream from Rich. He'd caught only a brief image, but...well, he couldn't exactly disagree it was creepy.]

[Rich does glance over for a minute to mutter a "Sorry." He's fine, really. Don't need to come over here and fix it! Yet.]

You don't like it? You're the one that drew it, champ. Feeling a little self conscious about your art skills? [He laughs]

Whatever you say, pumpkin. My bad for responding to a call out post you made totally public.

I drew it so people sorta knew what to expect!

[Even if looking at it now, he's not sure it would've helped people notice him, unless he had changed his face like that.

He stammers in protest as he feels his face start to go red with shame. What the fuck is he supposed to say, really? That he had been running on fumes and an anxiety attack and didn't completely think his plan through? Like that would solve anything except giving Jack more ammoto use against him.]

I made it public for everyone else. You can go ahead and defend yourself if you want, but you're definitely not disproving why I think you're an asshole.

Nah, that's fine. Go ahead and call me an asshole if you want, kid. Get it alllll out. Puberty is a total bitch, isn't it?

[he's laughing again]

It's not fucking puberty! The only thing I'm 'getting out' is that you fucked with me!

[And Rich is definitely not tearing up over his frustrations and anger right now.]

Hey, hey- don't cry, little man! I admit, I did a little 'cyber bullying'. [finger quotes, exaggerated voice]

But it was all in good fun, yeah? Don't get your underwear all in a knot over it. Sheesh.

I-It wasn't fun, though. You knew, right? I mean, you should have been able to tell I... had a bad experience! Like, it's not... I'm not overreacting...

[Even if he's starting to feel like maybe he was. It was just him who had a problem with this. He didn't really know if this guy was dangerous, did he? He could be just panicking.]

[the cartoon face actually flips back to his usual face for this response.]

It's not like I really did anything to you, kiddo. You're kinda jumpy, aren'tchya? [snicker]

I... you acted like you were going to...

[Fuck, he feels so stupid. He had to go and make a scene in front of everyone just because he didn't like a guy? What was he thinking?

No, it's obvious that he wasn't thinking. He was just spiralling because of his own stupid traumas, and he'd dragged the entire train into it.]

I just don't have good experiences with things like you... 'm sorry.

Edited (nah never mind had to make it worse) 2021-01-07 20:35 (UTC)

[Jack had something mildly condescending to say queued up, but it dies on his digital tongue at the kid's last sentence.

I just don't have good experiences with things like you... 'm sorry.

The quiet apology... A teenaged girl's face flashes in his mind's eye. She has the same expression Rich has now.

Jack's hologram actually glitches for a second - another expression super-imposed over his face, one of anguish- before it corrects itself.]

Yeah, uh- Just. Keep that shit off the network, pumpk- kid.

[Being in the same cabin, after his initial confusion, Trunks was listening. A bit too shocked to react, as he hadn't dealt with android-related trauma in 2 months or so. But here it is again, bullying his room-mate.

Soon enough he's on his feet, fists clenched and getting angry and moving towards the ICP. Glad that the other has shown his 'real' face instead of Rich's drawing. Trunks is going to remember it.

He's quite ready to turn off the ICP, possibly with a punch or a blast--when he see's Jack face glitch. That's...hmmm....being stored away for later as Trunks takes a deep breath.

He is still angry. Very angry, but at least he's calmed enough to reach over and turn the ICP off. If he can find a way to unplug it, well, he'll be doing that too once he's calmer.

Moving to one put arm against the wall, and lean against it as his other fist is still clenched in anger. Trunks takes another deep breath, trying to be calm enough to help Rich.]

You have every right to be upset. He's a bullying asshole and possibly worse.

Edited 2021-01-07 21:46 (UTC)

[Rich slumps in on himself, guilt overriding everything else. He misses the reaction from Jack, especially since shortly after, the ICP is shut down.

Rich looks up in surprise, but the tension in Trunks' expression only makes him feel that much more awful. He shakes his head.]

N-No. I just... made you think he was. It's my fault. I...

[He's up on his feet before he realizes what he's doing.]

... I gotta go.

[He needs to get away from anyone and everyone he's hurt already, and that's what leads him to bolt from the room, in search of somewhere he can't be found.]

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did someone order more angst?

Jack just saved the ICP from being broken.

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