Kill the Numbers [Dark Data]

[Kuzuru]

Kuzuru frowned as Miranda walked past claptrap.

“No need to be so rough on the little guy,” the demon noted, “he’s got a lotta heart, and that’s what matters right?”

Before Frost could respond the white-haired Knight of Time made his appearance. Kuzuru smiled and made his way over to the soon-to-be newest member of the Blades. The demon held out his fist and Dave obliged him with just about the suavest fist bump the Omniverse had ever witnessed.

“I like the way you think Strider, and don’t worry we’ll get to the fun stuff here in a minute,” Kuzuru said and turned back towards Miranda, “just gotta make sure everyone is on the same page.”

He shifted the darkchips between his hands, feeling their unassuming weight. This was exactly the kind of break he needed after his failed foray into Coruscant and there was no way in hell he was going to let Frost screw it up. His eyes met hers and a chill traveled up his spine. Could she read his mind? Or was that cybernetic eye just for show? Either way, why did she give him such a bad case of the willies? Kuzuru sniffed the air and smiled.

“As for my intentions, Miss Frost, I intend to blow off some steam,” he said, “it isn’t every day that a verse-ending calamity comes about, and I’m not going to hole myself up in a mountain watching it go down through the damned T.V.”

He held up one of the darkchips between his thumb and forefinger.

“As for these things, why they’re supposed to be ‘the kind of power that God’s would squabble over’” he said, contorting his voice to mimic the recruiter, “not sure what that means exactly, but I’m all about forbidden power baby, here, try one on.”

He tossed the chip over to Miranda, who caught it between her claws. She held it up to her robotic eye and turned the thing over.

“We’ve no idea what these things are capable of,” she noted.

Kuzuru laughed.

“What are you afraid of? In case you’ve forgotten we’re primes darling, our bodies are as malleable as clay,” he said, “what could they possibly muck up that we couldn’t fix? We’re living embodiments of change, we fight against stagnation in this wonderful world, so why shouldn’t we use our strength to impact the world? Now I won’t force you to stand with me here, but I’d love it if you’d join me.”

Without waiting for her reply he motioned for Claptrap and Dave to follow him down the side of the mountain. As they walked he dispersed a few chips amongst them, but kept the lion’s share for himself.

“We better get going if we don’t want to miss the festivities,” Kuzuru said, starting the process of summoning his motorcycle, “oh and welcome to the Blades, Dave, you keep cracking heads and we’ll make sure you’re rewarded handsomely.”

Once their respective transports were summoned The Ashen Blades made their way towards the Koopa Kingdom.