Inspired by Cosmosdex
The Upcoming
Gozer had made a deal: Find some of the Feys a home, and he can do whatever he wants in the Woods.
It wasn't exactly the most ideal of circumstances, where he ended up. But the Feys were relatively kind, if not horrifically mysterious.
He sat on a log, facing a makeshift board he built on his very own. One hand taps the wooden surface, another rests on his chin.
Someone else sits on the same log with him.
Gozer
v1
Let me think. One goes, "Take a vow of silence" and another issss...
Gozer
v1
Uh. To hastily put stuff together and throw it into the ring. Something like that.
The Normal Fey gives Gozer a blank look, as if trying to think of what to say. The riddles aren't strong starts, sure.
Gozer
v1
...I don't got much up my sleeve, you know!
Fey
of Norm
I think they're...interesting..
Gozer
v1
Of course you think so. You're normal!
Gozer
v1
Ugh, this isn't working, is it?
Fey
of Norm
People are very fickle when it comes to solving puzzles. They get frustrated, fast.
Fey
of Norm
What will happen if they realize your answers are as vague as the questions?
Gozer
v1
Well, uh...
Gozer shakes his head, crossing out hastily written notes on a paper. It's a miracle he even managed to get a pen somewhere.
When he and the Feys made a pact, it wasn't particularly written in blood and metal. Just a deal that needed to be done, because it felt right to.
This was a thankless job for whoever plans to solve his puzzles. But the Feys appreciate him, to some extent.
Gozer
v1
They'll throw rocks at me, then! Let them. I'm strong, I still got it.
Fey
of Norm
You're stubborn.
Gozer
v1
That too!
Fey
of Norm
Tsk, tsk.
Gozer
v1
Look, do your friends want out of this or not?
Fey
of Norm
I'm fine with staying next to you, actually.
This makes the robot stop thinking. Caught off guard, it seems.
Gozer
v1
....Why???
Fey
of Norm
Why what?
Gozer
v1
Look, don't get me wrong. I'm fucking awesome.
Gozer
v1
But, you lived a mundane life. That's why you're Fey of Norm.
Gozer
v1
You probably deserve a second chance at something bigger. Or something. I dunno.
Gozer
v1
I'm stuck here trying to think of endless riddles for people that don't care, but I'm cool with that!
Fey
of Norm
....
Fey
of Norm
Maybe that's true, sure. But why can't I spend it with a friend?
Fey
of Norm
To me, the Woods is home. For you, it's a duty. And I suppose it wouldn't hurt to appreciate someone who is already doing more than he should.
He pauses, trying to process the Fey's words. Slowly, he brightens up once the thought fully registers.
Somebody appreciates him after all.
Gozer
v1
...I'm your friend?
Fey
of Norm
You're everyone's friend. But...yes.
Gozer
v1
Oh, joy! You flatter me so!
Gozer
v1
Of course I'm everyone's friend! I'll be sooooo sure to get you all as many homes as I'm able to!
Gozer
v1
And just you wait! These negotiations will go super smoothly, 'cause I'll do all the talking where you guys can't!
Fey
of Norm
That's the spirit.
Gozer
v1
Yes, indeed! I shall bring an act like no other, and fulfill my end of the deal!
As if on cue, he stands up, dramatically posing like he's more than ready to start. This was a thankless job, but anything will keep his spirits high.
His friend looks to the side, and then up towards him. Then, it places its hands on its hips, posing slightly less dramatically.
A good few seconds pass as the two of them make stances in high spirits.
Fey
of Norm
You still gotta think of like ten more riddles though.
Gozer
v1
Ah, hell! You're right. Okay, so here's my next idea...
It hops onto Gozer's hands, and the two of them look at the board together, throwing suggestions at each other to pass the time.
Most certainly, this robot had plenty of work left to do.
But it doesn't seem like he'll give up anytime soon.