AN: Wow… I got some lovely feedback for the first chapter on DA! :D I hope this chapter meets your standards… Wait… since when have I cared about standards? Oh right… only when I break them. :D
PS: There's a scene in this that kind sounds like Flynn/Zuse to me... D: I dun care if it does, but does there seem to be hinted yaoi in this to you?
Opening ISO-113_
Options:
Reboot
Mend
Derezz
Reprogram_
Sitting in a computer chair, Flynn typed away, hoping to actually get somewhere instead of going in circles. He'd never reprogrammed an ISO before, so this was a learning experience as well as hell. It was also turning out to be quite hard… Fiddling with an ISO's data mostly resulted in malfunctions. Very awkward and sometimes dangerous ones, hence why none ever volunteered to be the lab rat. However, god had apparently smiled upon Flynn's research the day Zuse gave him permission to do such things with his programming. They had gotten started right away, altering first his appearance just as a test. However, he'd liked the changes so much he decided not to revert back…
Although, the experiments did have their failures. One day, while playing around in the mental section, Flynn had accidently programmed the sudden urge to skip instead of walk everywhere into Zuse's mind… Another time, he'd accidently made the ISO able to juggle kitchen knives with great ease… Twas a dark day in the Creator's home… Meanwhile, Flynn ran his hands through his hair and sighed, staring at the computer screen. He pondered on what to alter today…
Reprogram Options:
Appearance
Personality
Mental
Physical
Other_
Other:
Prefrences
Fears
Program Type_
He'd hesitate before clicking on 'Program Type'…
Program Type:
ISO-113 is type 'knight'.
Type Name: Knight
Prominent traits: intrepid, honorable, considerate, loyal, high pain threshold
Abilities: Wields disc like pro, leading attacks, handling battles well, bodyguard
Edit Type
Add Type
Remove Type_
Edit:
Please complete the fields below_
Kevin typed hastily, as if it was some life threatening operation…
Type Name: Caster
Prominent traits: Agile, Intellectual, High Pain Threshold, reacts well under pressure
Abilities: Uses 'spells', able to run or flee quickly, Stealthy_
Is this acceptable? Y/N_
Edit complteted_
Once done with editing, Flynn jumped back to the Appearance menu… The alters he'd made in the ISO's personality apparently demanded flashier clothing…
Appearance:
Clothing
Armor
Disc
Accessories
Genetics
Other Weapons_
Clothing:
113's clothing code is…
1011010010110111001
Edit Code
Add Code_
Edit:
Please enter new code…
Old:
1011010010110111001
New:_
The Creator thought for a bit, coming up with an equally flashy and useful form of clothing. His fingers flew across the number pad, keying in the code.
New:
1011010011111011001_
Is this acceptable? Y/N_
Once yes was clicked, the common clothing of the Grid suddenly disappeared from Zuse's dormant figure, replaced by something more extravagant. Tight fitting pants and short sleeved shirt were accented by a bright white trench coat. It was neatly frayed in the front, as if not to get in the way of his legs. The sleeves wrapped tightly around his wrists, caressing him with their cuffs. Circuitry slithered up through the cloth like a snake, framing the open front of the coat. It also sank into his shirt, creating a nice symmetrical pattern on his chest. The coat itself began to dye itself different shades of blue. The undersides of his arms. His stomach. His chest. His throat. Even the inside of his thighs. Every scrap of cloth around there was turned a deep blue. The rest was an extremely light blue. However, his circuitry hadn't turned on yet…
Options:
Reboot
Mend
Derezz
Reprogram_
Reboot:
Are you sure? Y/N_
Reboot commencing…
Reboot in 3…
2…
1…_
Flynn held his breath, hoping that a malfunction would cease to be present. The whir of computer engines filled the room and power visually zipped into the ISO through his disc port. His circuitry suddenly blinked on, flickering for a few moments. A soft, almost white glow emanated from his upper body, giving him the appearance of a sleeping angel. Kevin stood, ignoring the computers messages of programs coming online…
System Rebooting_
Audio programs online_
Motor programs online_
Staring down at his work, the Creator raised a hand to Zuse's cheek, stroking it a couple of times to see if he was awake. The ISO's eyes flicked open, unable to see at the moment. Used to the temporary blindness, he lifted a now gloved hand to Flynn's, gripping it gently with the tips of his fingers…
Visual programs online_
Zuse blinked a couple of times, getting used to the bright lights. He then glanced up at the User standing over him, smirking. Their poses remained locked for a few moments, until the computer started beeping awkwardly. Flynn leapt as he was startled by the sudden noise and rushed over to the screen… The ISO, however, remained calm and sat himself up, swinging his legs off the glass table.
WARNING: Speech hardware not detected!
Please install new hardware to keep your program running happily. _
The Creator chuckled at the little smiley face tacked to the end of the last sentence. He heard the shifting of wires and looked over to find Zuse unplugging himself from the computers, glancing at the screen as well. A gloved hand was lifted to his throat, tapping it gently with a finger. Flynn sighed, almost heartbroken at the sad look on the other man's face. "Yes, I know… I'm sorry your old one got broken… I shouldn't have let you leave my side during that fight…" He stood straight, striding over to his work station. Countless wires and tools littered the once flawless metal desk. Now, it displayed a speech device in the making. The object itself already resembled that of a User's voice box. 'V' shaped, the shiny metal had been pried open, revealing the wiring inside. It was relatively simple. A bunch of circuits hooked out to a speaker that pointed upwards towards the host's mouth. Yet the speaker itself was complex looking. It was almost bowl shaped, as if to produce a deeper sound.
"Speaking of which, would you want a more high pitched sounding voice or a lower one? It'd be next to impossible to create your original one, seeing as how badly your old hardware was messed up…" Flynn turned to the ISO, stating the question as if it was no big deal. Zuse thought for a moment, before holding up one finger. "First one? Alright… I guess I can make you sound like a woman, if you want." Kevin chuckled softly at his own joke, before feeling a small slap on his shoulder. He turned to find the ISO glared at him, before smirking that is…
Rolling his eyes, Flynn waved off the mischievous man, continuing with his work. Zuse glanced around the room briefly, noticing a strange cane-like item in the corner. It was made of a hollow, light blue tubing, circuitry coiling up within. However, it wasn't lit and was thus casted into darkness. The ISO cocked his head to the side, eyebrow raising with curiosity. His interest was noticed by the Creator…
Kevin glanced at the cane, smirking. "Oh that? It's a surprise…" he said, looking back at Zuse. He laughed briefly at the look of frustration on the face of his work. "Oh, quit your pouting…" The ISO folded his arms in defiance, as if demanding to know what the shady item in the corner was. "Plus, it's not finished yet…" The speaker than glanced at the door of his lab. "Hey, I think Quorra was looking for you earlier… You might want to go find her…" Zuse perked up at the mention of her name, expression going to one of almost surprise. He also turned, glancing at the doorway, before looking back to Flynn. "Go on!" The Creator said, waving him off. He watched as the man pretty much skipped out the door, leaving him to chuckle to himself.
"Maybe I made his Program Type a little too dynamic…"