[highlight=#F0F8FF][color=DarkSlateGray]Drillbert: ([i]Shhh[/i]. Cover don't work none if you're yapping the whole time. Shut your can 'til the store's locked down. ... No. Change of plans. Even though Chicky got the door braced shut, steel won't hold against Hooligans for long, and she ain't the type to hide behind Grammy Kitty. Whatever rules and regulations we may face ain't worth a hoot compared to keeping my family alive. There's no time to wait for the Sheriff's gamble. It's [i]our[/i] chance to risk it all in the Lucky Venture's wake. I'm telling her [i]now[/i].[/color][/highlight]

[highlight=#fff2e6][color=Saddlebrown](WHAT?! NO!! THIS IS A BAD IDEA! Y'CAN'T JUST [B]DO[/B] THIS, DRILLBERT! EVEN IF THE HOPE FOLKS ARE A-OKAY WITH US WE CAN'T ASSUME EVERYONE HERE WILL BE! Scraps only likes me 'cause I let him tinker 'round my insides and buff out my scratches and dents! Once he learns he can't reverse-engineer my talking 'upgrade' he's just gonna go back to making toys and turn me in to the Company requisition department!) I CAN'T GO BACK IN STORAGE, DRILLBERT![/color][/highlight]

[highlight=#F0F8FF][color=DarkSlateGray]Drillbert: [b]SHH![/b] (V4R-M1T, I know you're nervous about telling everyone the truth... but I swear it's gonna turn out all right. It... has to. I talk to Chicky every day, and that little gal loves me no matter what I look like. Even if things do go sideways, we aren't stuck at Rock Bottom anymore... You don't have to go back in storage. Those who don't wanna keep going click-clack-clank or vrvrvrvrvmmm anymore don't have to - they can head off to Hope or all them other places folks keep showing up from, and find Allies who will love them... just the way they are...)[/color][/highlight] Phew! That was a close one! Drillbert, Var-mit, are y'all cuddling up together 'cause you're scared? It's okay! My big sis is on the way and she'll shoot them Hooligans to splinters in no time. We got the door locked and barred and all the windows boarded up just like we drilled during practice raids! Would you feel better with some tea? Grammy Kitty says it helps her calm down when her heart's racing after any shake-up. Maybe it'll help you too! I was in the middle of figuring out what in tarnation I'm supposed to do with all these big chunky leaves some of the LLM - that's what I'm calling the Long Lost Miners - brought us. I think they look right pretty in the tea, but I don't know how much I like having to chew 'em... Let's see, Drillbert, you get your favorite blue cup as usual. Mr. Var-mit, you can have my pretty pink one, and I'll keep the yellow daisy one! Hmm, what's something nice and friendly we can chitchat about 'til the Hooligans go away? Ooh, ooh! I know! Why don't we start taking your measurements for the cozy cuddly outfit our LLM promised to help with? [highlight=#F0F8FF][color=DarkSlateGray]Drillbert: ...Chicky, what if I told you I don't need a special suit?[/color][/highlight] Huh? Do you not want one, Drillbert? It's okay if you don't! I just thought they'd make comfy pajamas for when Ma and Pa let you snuggle in bed with me. [highlight=#F0F8FF][color=DarkSlateGray]Drillbert: No, Chicky, it's not that. I... want to show you a special trick I've been working on.[/color][/highlight] Aww, yes, I love tricks! Okay! You have our full attention, Drillbert! [highlight=#F0F8FF][color=DarkSlateGray]Drillbert: Okay, here I go...[/color][/highlight] [quote][center][i]~POP~[/i][/center][/quote] [center][img]https://tatteredweave.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/kiths/kith/color/stage1_image/541/RB-Kith-1-stage-1-green.png[/img][/center] [highlight=#F0F8FF][color=DarkSlateGray]Drillbert: ...Tah-da?[/color][/highlight] GAAASP! LOOKIT HOW WIDDLE AND CUTE YOU ARE! Is that really still you, Drillbert? No fooling? [highlight=#F0F8FF][color=DarkSlateGray]Drillbert: It's still me, Chicky, really really. I can just... look like this sometimes. But I can still look like what you are used to, too! I can switch...[/color][/highlight] Well golly, that is quite a trick! I don't know how Ma and Pa are gonna feel 'bout it since they won't listen to your talking like I do. [highlight=#F0F8FF][color=DarkSlateGray]Drillbert: The thing is... me and V4R-M1T are like all those critters who came with the folks from out of town - the LLMs, as you call 'em. We are both Kith. If your big sister lets us... we can help fight the Hooligans too.[/color][/highlight] Really really? Dang! Diggity dang! Drillbert, that's great news! I know all the adults are running themselves rusty over the Hooligan problem! Wait. Do... I still have to oil you like normal? You look kinda plantlike now... Do I gotta water you instead? [highlight=#F0F8FF][color=DarkSlateGray]Drillbert: If you're willing to accept me as your Ally... All you gotta do is keep loving me like you already do, Chicky. And, well, keep having tea parties with me. I'll keep protecting you like I always have, but most importantly, I'll always be your best friend.[/color][/highlight] Awwwww, I love you too, Drillbert! 'Course I accept you! C'mere, lemme give this new adorable little you a big hug! Don't worry, I'm already an expert at not getting poked by all your sharp bits and bobs!

[highlight=#fff2e6][color=Saddlebrown]...huh. Maybe Drillbert is right... Maybe it WOULD be okay to show myself to the twins... What's the worst that could happen? They chase me out of the shops with a broom and welding gun? Huh... yeah, actually, that is probably the worst that could happen. Ugh, c'mon, V4R-M1T! You aren't some lily-livered coward! We made first contact with the outside world! WE'RE A BIG DANG HERO! Anyone would be HONORED to be our partner! Yeah! YEAH! I'M GONNA DO IT![/color][/highlight]

[highlight=#e5e7fc][color=mediumorchid]Yikes! I'm unarmed, and my nubbins can't pull the trigger even if I was! RUUUUN! The new [b][u]Peckepoke[/u][/b] Kith will have to handle Hooligans while I'm hiding under Chicakdee's counter! If you're looking to Ally with one before battle, you can do so at [b][url=/npcs/11]The Tatters[/url][/b] and even preview all available stages [b][url=/page/preview-rock-kith-colors/#Peckepoke]here[/url][/b]![/color][/highlight]

IT'S SO DOGGONE CUTE.

yesss! So excited for this birb!

OoC: heh, I called it and I love it. Drillert’s need to protect was too much to ignore during a Hooligan attack. Also… we are the LLM. XD I know it’s LLC that means Limited Liability Company, but I’m still gonna laugh. Let the hugging commence! I might wait and see which kith unlocks next time.

...t-they're... [size=10]...they're so cute...!![/size] ....!!!!! A-Ahem, ah, I mean...I'm pleased that your reveal went well, Drillbert. And V4R-M1T...have faith, please. Those two have seen us with our Kith, so they would at least know what all of this entails. And if the worst looks on the horizon, well...maybe Chickadee and Drillbert could help explain along with the rest of us? .....now, if we have some time before battle... [highlight=#5c676e][color=#d5e2eb]...d-do you...wanna go f-find one...?[/color][/highlight] [size=10]........yes.[/size]

OOHH!! THERE SO CUTE!