I think there's another Speedball out there somewhere? Not 100% sure about that.
As far as the first one, yeeeah. It's probably for the best if Rich keeps all Stamford opinions to himself, although I don't care if he doesn't. I wouldn't play Robbie if I was afraid of having him mentally shit all over himself because he still reminds Rich of Stamford. Rob will outwardly agree with Rich, of course. It's his M.O. Never trust Robbie when he's 100% agreeable; there should always be some rebellious pushback or at least a joke.
Incidentally, I think I'm going to have Robbie take whatever indication of Rich being here that he first gets as proof that another of his friends is alive - everyone come look he has four living friends now that still talk to him.
Because I don't think the new team has *quite* crossed over into friends with him, and because he'll be so damn happy while the misunderstanding happens. I'll just be over here, lining up this fragile heart under this anvil. Don't run with those scissors.
Robbie feels guilty over the fight, still, despite the air being clear between them. He had convictions, before that happened. He used to know that he was a good friend and a good person, and saying sorry doesn't excuse putting one of your best friends through a wall. You know he probably blames himself for Rich dying. He should've been able to convince him to stay on Earth, and then it wouldn't have happened... Or something. Everything else is his fault.
As for the overprotectiveness, Robbie will kind of hate it, particularly if Vance's player agrees with my interpretation that Vance has essentially been babysitting Robbie since the Initiative. He won't push back, though, because he's terrified they'll demand proof that he doesn't need it. He can't stomach screwing up in their eyes again.
Nice to see we're on the same page about I Am an Avenger as well. I think Robbie didn't even have to fake happy that night, either. I'll go further and say when they ran out of bars to hop to, Robbie probably suggested Rich crash at the Academy because drinking and flying is bad, kids. Lucky charms and burnt eggs for breakfast. Just to give Rich a really nice time, if you want. And Robbie was - okayer, at that point. Definitely better at maintaining the best imitation of himself, and definitely not in as much pain.
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As far as the first one, yeeeah. It's probably for the best if Rich keeps all Stamford opinions to himself, although I don't care if he doesn't. I wouldn't play Robbie if I was afraid of having him mentally shit all over himself because he still reminds Rich of Stamford. Rob will outwardly agree with Rich, of course. It's his M.O. Never trust Robbie when he's 100% agreeable; there should always be some rebellious pushback or at least a joke.
Incidentally, I think I'm going to have Robbie take whatever indication of Rich being here that he first gets as proof that another of his friends is alive - everyone come look he has four living friends now that still talk to him.
Because I don't think the new team has *quite* crossed over into friends with him, and because he'll be so damn happy while the misunderstanding happens. I'll just be over here, lining up this fragile heart under this anvil. Don't run with those scissors.
Robbie feels guilty over the fight, still, despite the air being clear between them. He had convictions, before that happened. He used to know that he was a good friend and a good person, and saying sorry doesn't excuse putting one of your best friends through a wall. You know he probably blames himself for Rich dying. He should've been able to convince him to stay on Earth, and then it wouldn't have happened... Or something. Everything else is his fault.
As for the overprotectiveness, Robbie will kind of hate it, particularly if Vance's player agrees with my interpretation that Vance has essentially been babysitting Robbie since the Initiative. He won't push back, though, because he's terrified they'll demand proof that he doesn't need it. He can't stomach screwing up in their eyes again.
Nice to see we're on the same page about I Am an Avenger as well. I think Robbie didn't even have to fake happy that night, either. I'll go further and say when they ran out of bars to hop to, Robbie probably suggested Rich crash at the Academy because drinking and flying is bad, kids. Lucky charms and burnt eggs for breakfast. Just to give Rich a really nice time, if you want. And Robbie was - okayer, at that point. Definitely better at maintaining the best imitation of himself, and definitely not in as much pain.