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DAY 1
Stone adjusted his suit, shifting his red tie so it was even with the rest of his suit. This job payed very well, and stone wanted to make a good impression. Stones boss had told him he would understand why the Job payed so much once he met Dr. Robotnik , whatever that meant. Stone just inhaled deeply, calming himself down before knocking. ‘I’m going to be an assistant for Dr. Robotnik , and a good one too.” He told himself confidently.
He waited patiently for an answer. As time went on without an answer, Stone’s confident posture started to drop. He looked around, and knocked on Dr. Robotnik’s RV again. Although the RV was slick and black all around, Stone was sure this was the door. Or maybe it wasn’t? He ruffled his hair and walked around the RV confused until he was back where he started. He looked around before knocking again, a little harder this time.
There was a faint click, and the RV sprang to life. A set of stairs whirred and made their way to the ground. Stone regained his posture, and smiled, before realizing no one actually answered. Faint music came from inside the RV. Stone climbed the stairs warily, looking around and expecting a greeting from Dr. Robotnik
“Hello? Sir?” Stone called out, following the sound of the music around the corner of the RV.
He smiled to himself and stopped in astonishment, seeming a man in a completely black suit, black tie, and a mustache that curled at the end have his own personal dance show. He jumped, swayed his hips, and clapped along to the music. He grabbed a wrench and used it as a microphone, and prop to dance with. The lights above even flashed red and blue along with the music. Stone knew Dr. Robotnik had no idea he was there, but agent Stone admired Dr. Robotnik’s confidence. Stone watched him for a while. He wished he knew what the song was.
But the song wasn’t gonna end anytime soon. Stone stepped out into the open floor, “a-hem” Stone cleared his throat, “a-HEM” the music and lights stopped. In one swift motion, Dr. Robotnik jumped, screamed, then threw the wrench he had at Stone. Stone ducked, and the wrench flew behind him and landed with a loud “THUD!” He let out a breath of relief and turned to look back at Dr. Robotnik .
“YOU HAVE 5 SECONDS TO TELL ME WHO YOU ARE OR MY DRONES WILL FIRE YOU INTO NEXT MONTH!” Dr. Robotnik yelled
Dr. Robotnik pressed his middle finger and thumb together over his glove, and two white, egg like drones flew over Dr. Robotnik aimed their guns at stone. Stone covered his head with his arms, but he smiled at Dr. Robotnik anyway.
“Nice to meet you, too. I’m agent Stone? Your new assistant?”
“New assistant? That’s today?” Dr. Robotnik glared at Stone suspiciously, but moved his hand and the drones disarmed themselves and flew away.
Dr. Robotnik looked stone up and down and frowned. He didn’t say anything, but just turned around sat in his chair behind him.
“Alright assistant, let’s get something straight. I don’t care about your name, I don’t care about how cute your pet is, and if you come me to vent about your personal problems or bleh blah blah, I will fire you.” Dr. Robotnik said coldly. He then held out his hand, “Wrench.”
“Yes, sir” Stone turned and looked for the wrench Dr. Robotnik threw at him.
“So, then, what do you care about then?” Stone handed him the wrench.
“Don’t ask stupid questions, assistant.” Dr. Robotnik stated, grabbin g the wrench and working on something that looked like another drone. When he was finished, he threw the wrench over his shoulder.
“Would you like me to-?” Stone started
“What are you a dog? Go look around or something and stop bothering me.” Dr. Robotnik put his headphones in and started to use a screwdriver on the drone he was making.
Agent Stone took this as an opportunity to learn some more about Doctor Robotnik. He walked around the van, examining the machines he built. They were all too complex for Stone, but he admired the thought and detail. He walked into another part on the RV, which was basically a kitchen. It had a smart stove and an oven, an espresso machine, a pantry and fridge. He opened the pantry, which was mostly filled with junk food, macaroni and ramen. The fridge had a stack of hotdogs, ketchup, three 6 packs of soda, and sushi. “He’s a millionaire who lives like a college student.” Stone noted to himself to get some better food for Dr. Robotnik here.
The only other part of the RV were 4 beds, which were attached into the side of the RV. They were tight and small, and could be covered with a curtain. It kind of looked like a tour bus. Under the beds and on top of the beds were 8 drawers each, with Dr. Robotnik’s clothes on the top four. The top corner was clearly Dr. Robotnik’s bed, it had messy black sheets and black pillows. There was a black blanket with grey polka dots, but what was interesting was a stuffed bear hiding under his blanket, with a black tie and two poorly drawn on eyebrows pointed downward to make the bear look angry. Stone smiled and picked up the bear. He set it up neatly on Dr. Robotnik’s pillow.
The bathroom was small, it had a shower that had a black handle and was the kind with a glass door that you opened instead of a curtain. The toilet was also black, and had a black rug around the toilet. There was a counter around the sink, which was very unorganized. The toothbrush was in the sink, and the toothpaste was sitting atop the mirror, which stuck out and opened. Inside the mirror was deodorant and floss, just basic bathroom stuff.
That was it, the rest of the RV was exclusively for machines and prototypes. Stone headed back to Dr. Robotnik , hoping he could figure out what music the Doctor liked.
Dr. Robotnik’s headphones were on the workbench besides him. The egg like shape of the drone was coming together, but it still needed to be painted.
“Hello, Doctor.” Stone examined the drone Dr. Robotnik was working on.
Doctor Robotnik just rolled his eyes. “Are you staying here tonight or not?”
Stone blinked slowly. He had no intention to stay here, and had no idea he could, but it made sense that Dr. Robotnik would ask him to stay here along with him.
“Well, I hadn’t planned on it, but I can bring my stuff here if you want, sir?” Stone answered truthfully
“I really do not care.” Dr. Robotnik grabbed a nail and started to screw it in the drone.
“I'll bring my things tomorrow, then.” Stone said aloud. He would buy food and more supplies on his way here as well, that seemed like a good idea.
Dr. Robotnik worked on the drone, and Stone watched for a while in comfortable silence.
“Are you going to sleep or stay up all night?” Stone asked, half-jokingly
Dr. Robotnik just sighed annoyed, but he was too tired to answer.
“Your machine will be here tomorrow.” Agent Stone assured.
“You won't be if you keep bothering me” Dr. Robotnik mumbled
“Sir, if you sleep now, you’ll have longer time to work on it in the morning.” Stone tried.
Dr. Robotnik yawned, set down his tools and got up, “I’ll go to bed if you shut up.”
Stone nodded, and led Dr. Robotnik to bed, and turned off the RV’s lights off.
Dr. Robotnik noticed his bear sat upright on his pillow. “Don’t touch my stuff.” he said, his face pressed against his pillow.
“yes, sir.” He chuckled to himself.
He made sure the RV was locked, and everything was in its place, before making his way down the RV’s stairs and to his car.