A Generator In Dispatch

1 - Pivot

Y/N: We could.

With you and Blonde lost in the moment, you kiss. Only once. Blonde draws back.

Blonde Blazer: No. This... I'm sorry if I gave the wrong impression.

Y/N: Oh no. It's not your fault. It's me. I missed the writing on the wall-

Blonde Blazer: You didn't. I mean, you did but I definitely... the way I went about things tonight, I'm sorry. It was a little loose. A little unprofessional.

Robert: Unprofessional? I'm not sure if that applies to this but-

Blonde Blazer: I'm actually here on official business. How I know your names, the proposition I offered before you spit into my mouth-

Robert: Still shaken about that.

Blonde puts Robert's mask and your goggles to the side.

Y/N: As am I. Blonde? What's the real reason for you finding me?

Blonde Blazer: It's a long story.

Y/N: I'm sure it can be shortened.

Blonde Blazer: Then here goes. The correction center that's been incarcerating your parents... has been treating them well for all these years since The "Nanite Incident."

Y/N: How well?

Blonde Blazer: Think Halden Prison. They haven't been eating slop for decades or shanked by other inmates like the prisons here so there's that. The warden doesn't like seeing such smart and amazing scientists like Rafael and Violeta Salazar be in cells. So just like I have, he is also offering a proposition for you to free your parents. Only way to do that is to join SDN as a full time member. You'll even have your own apartment. All to yourself. We moved all your stuff from your old room to there. No need to pay.

Y/N: I'll do what it takes. I'm ready, willing, and able to fight to let them walk free again.

Blonde smiles.

Blonde Blazer: I know you will. You're stronger than you know. No amount of time can ruin you entirely.

You smile as well.

Blaze Blonder: Do either of you remember a hero called Track Star?

Robert: Remember? Of course. He's like family that I haven't talked to in a minute. What about him?

Blonde Blazer: I work with him at SDN. He recommended you. Mentioned that he worked with your father?

Robert: Yeah. He was the youngest of the Brave Brigade. So he was my babysitter for a while. How's he doing?

Blonde Blazer: He's doing great. He's why I'm here. Robert, I'd like to make you an offer. In exchange for dispatching and mentoring some of our rookies heroes, SDN can make you Mecha Man again. But this time with all the resources that a company has at our disposal. No more paying for out of pocket repairs. Support staff, the whole shebang.

Robert: So was this all just sort of an interview?

Y/N: Not to me.

Blonde Blazer: I was worried that you might be...

Robert: Crazy?

Blonde Blazer: (Listing off on her fingers) Unstable. Damaged. Batshit. Dipshit. I don't know. Whatever you want to call it. It's a one of a kind opportunity. It'll take time and money to get the suit up and running again. It'll give you plenty of time to learn how to dispatch and deploy some of the heroes on our roster. (Looking to You as well) Your experience, your skills, your perspective, it's all invaluable. Share it Robert. You have a lot left to give.