Fourth Consensus Redux (Video)

[forwearemany]

(As always, to those unfamiliar with them, Legion will seem calm. To those who know them well enough, however, the flashing lights and fluttering headflaps tell a different story.)

Shepard-Commander is gone.

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[trabryu]

[ Mondo gives Legion a look, then laughs. ]

Humans are idiots, Legion. They're weak to those lil' things, even if they know what's better for them.

[ That's why a married person can betray their partner and get some other flings outside the family. ]

Sometimes things won't make sense, it'll be unfair... but that's life, I guess. [ He shrugs lightly. ] Being angry is free, though, so.

[ Inside the kitchen, there isn't really something that sticks out to his eyes. All he can see is just a neatly organised utensils, looks like someone bothered to tidy things up after using... or maybe it's the magic. Whichever it is, he doesn't see anything particularly useful for their investigation. ]

Nothin', eh?

[forwearemany]

...Acknowledged.

(They don't understand.

They look around, trying to see if there are any signs of Shepard-Commander. There are no signs of anyone.)

She is not here.

[trabryu]

[ Mondo confirms that with a nod, there's no signs of anyone been using the room recently, nor any kind of hint. Of course, it's too early to give up. They still have many places to check. ]

Let's move on, then.

[ As he leads their way out of the mansion, he whips his device out to check if he can send Commander Shepard a message.

...To no avail, that is. He holds himself from letting out a sigh ー gotta keep the morale high! Legion's already worried as they are. ]

Wanna check the shooting range next? We can see the beach at the same time, maybe there's some clue there!

[forwearemany]

Affirmative.

(Mondo's suggestion is efficient. They approve.)

We appreciate your willingness to assist us.

(It's an odd gesture, especially since they both know they won't find her, but it is appreciated nonetheless.)

[trabryu]

[ They won't know until they check it out. There must be something that they overlooked, somewhere! Clues, footprints, signs, whatever.

So he thought.

But when they reach the shooting range, he can't help feeling his morale lowering down further from what he was trying to hold on earlier. It's empty, and he can't see anything notable that could give them a sign of... anything related to Commander Shepard, really. He looks at Legion quietly, hoping that they see something else that he doesn't. ]

[forwearemany]

(Nope, nothing.

Legion is thorough in their inspection but, perhaps surprisingly, calm. They were already aware that this would be the result.)

[trabryu]

[ The noises and the frazzled gestures that Legion made earlier on hadn't seem to be showing their horn now that they're here. Mondo stands quietly to observe Legion, subsequently their surroundings. After a few more moments of silence, he breaks it. ]

Let's get back to the mansion and wait. She'll be back for sure.

[forwearemany]

(They stop and look at Mondo.)

Affirmative.

(They pause for a moment.)

Do you wish to play videogames with us?

[trabryu]

Hah?

[ Well if that didn't catch him off-guard. ]

...Wait, you play them?! [ The first time, he was more surprised at how it came out of nowhere, but now that it sunk in... the image of Legion playing video games is just... it's... kind of funny. ] Well, sure. I suck, though. [ As much as he doesn't like admitting defeat before the battle even starts, he had learned upon playing it with Jon that he's very bad at it. If it's something that can lift Legion's spirits up even for just a bit, though, he definitely doesn't mind getting his ass kicked. Maybe. ] If you're good with that.

[forwearemany]

Yes.

(They consider this for a moment.) Our primary goal is enjoyment of time spent with allies, not victory. Additionally, if you are likely to fare poorly in competitive play, co-op mode is available.

[trabryu]

Haah, co-op?!

[ Mondo gives Legion a good smack on the back. ]

Tch, guess I can't help it then, I'll play it with ya. Where to?

[forwearemany]

(They are a bit startled by the smack. ...That's a thing organics do sometimes? They think they remember seeing crewmates do it. Okay then.)

Our gaming system is located in our room.

[trabryu]

[ Mondo nods at that, leading them back to Legion's room. ]

So what kinda game do ya play? Shooting type?

[ He still can't shake off the battle robot stereotyping thing, it seems. ]

[forwearemany]

Affirmative. In addition to multiple other genres, such as MMORPGS, action-adventure, horror, and dating sims.

(It's okay. Legion is assuming that he's interested in shooters because violence and aggression are typical among Human males.)

[trabryu]

[ He was nodding to what Legion listed but-- ]

Wait. Didja say dating sims?!

[ Mondo raises one eyebrow so high you'd think it'll detach from his face. ]

How-- what-- uh, d'ya find it fun...?

[ Like whuuut. ]

What... what kinda, uh... sensation? ...d'ya feel from it?

[ A very weird question to ask a robot but... he's too confused to fathom this. He gets everything else, just not this one. ]

[forwearemany]

Though we are uninterested in "dating" it is a method for learning about interaction with organics.

(Legion is basically an exceptionally badass nerd.)

Our score is extremely poor.