Red vs Blue and its characters are the creation of the crew at Rooster Teeth. It is itself inspired by Halo, owned by Bungie and Microsoft.

Spoilers through RvB13-9, "You Better Watch Out."

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"I think we can agree. Today was awkward, " said Church as the Warthog sped away. "But it could've been worse."

Wash clamped his hands on the steering wheel, eyes straight ahead.

"No space pirates..." Church counted. "Caboose and Carolina were out of range..."

Tucker stared exhaustedly at the horizon.

"Nobody had time to de-armor..."

"And you two were overdue for it!" perked a voice from the back seat.

Tucker's blazing, "GODDAMMIT, DONUT," coupled furiously with Wash's, "told you not to touch anything!"

"Fine! What happens in the Temple of Procreation stays in the Temple of Procreation!"

"SHUT UP, DONUT!"

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Originally posted as Darkfrog24 under the title "The Desired Effect." Please note that this and the previous chapter, "The Desired Effect" are posted in the order they are meant to be read rather than the order in which they were written.

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