Meet the Dobermans

[srwu_npc]

The trio that rescued Fail Five Team Rabbits from impending demise is visiting Star Rose, with their units standing in the hangars as proof.

As for the pilots themselves: here they stand, looking aloof and unapproachable. And then...

"Wow! So many cool units around - Unity Group is something else! I bet they have a lot of cute girls, too!" The redheaded leader guy is looking around excitedly, his eyes shining.

"Hey! What about your plan to act like an aloof ace and make a good impression appearing cool, Randy?" The blonde protests, flustered.

"A man can't stop himself in a situation like this... I mean, what the hell are you talking about Patrick? My very presence oozes awesome and cool ace! You tell him, Chandra!"

The dark-haired member of the trio sighs and shakes his head at the others' antics.

It looks like the Rabbits' seniors are not too different from them after all.

Comments

[majestic_keiki]

[And speaking of girls and people to make an impression on, one is walking up to the group.]

Thank you. For saving us out there.

[srwu_npc]

"Any time. When the juniors are in trouble, it's the seniors' job to save them, right guys?" Randy leans back to the others, who promptly ignore him.

"You are... Kugimiya, right?" Asks Chandra. Look, they know your names. Or at least he does.

[majestic_keiki]

[This wasn't quite what she had expected. Not even close, in fact.]

Right. I'm Kei Kugimiya and I pilot Purple-2.

And, really, I mean it. If it weren't for you guys, Izuru would have died. Maybe more people.

[srwu_npc]

"I'm Rakash Chandrasekhar, these two are Randy and Patrick. It looks like you're the most sensible one from the Rabbits - every team needs someone with a good head on their shoulders."

"I meant it too!" Randy barges into Chandra's monologue.
"We Dobermans are always busy with the military, but old man Simon told us there was an emergency rescue operation underway, so we came as fast as we could."

[majestic_keiki]

I guess...Good thing you were close enough to the area that you could manage to get there in time, then.

[srwu_npc]

"We were part of the force who detected Wulgaru presence in the area, so Randy decided to stick around, just in case." Patrick says.

"You should have seen his face when it turned out it was a huge military fleet and not just a supply convoy as suspected." Chandra adds with a perfectly neutral expression.

[majestic_keiki]

I can imagine.

And good thing you made that call and were given permission to stay.

[srwu_npc]

"Commander Gato gave his permission without any hesitation. He said it's a good thing to have backup just in case - it looks like he really cares for your safety, all things considered."

[majestic_keiki]

I'm happy to hear that. It's quite a contrast to that admiral.

[srwu_npc]

"You said it! What was the deal with that jerk... I mean, Admiral Komine, just what was he thinking?"
Randy stomps, annoyed.

[majestic_keiki]

About the adoration he'd get from the public after showing our glorious victory. Probably his promotion to chief of staff as well.

[cloningblues]

Th... Thanks for lending us your assistance, senpai. It is appreciated.

[Overly tense, Asagi? Why, never.]

[srwu_npc]

"Don't mention it. Everything for our juniors, ha ha!"

Randy gives Asagi an enthusiastic smack on the back.

[cloningblues]

[Asagi stumbles a bit, but it helps.]

Ha...

I was surprised to see that more AHSMBs came to our help. I thought ours are the only ones.

[srwu_npc]

"Rhinos were built first, actually. They're prototypes to what you're using."

[cloningblues]

My mistake. Though no wonder I took them for AHSMBs.

Experience really makes the difference, huh. There's only three of you, you have less advanced mecha, and you still did so much better out there than us...

[srwu_npc]

"They're still AHMSBs, don't take them lightly! Just less advanced ones. But you're right, it makes all the difference." Randy looks really proud with himself, but quickly adds:

"Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be just like us if you try hard enough!"

"Maybe not too much like him, please." Chandra adds a few words of wisdom.

[cloningblues]

We'll see about that. By the way, if you haven't seen Unity Group before, you're in for a surprise. This place is full of weirdos.

[srwu_npc]

"Thanks for the warning, but I'm sure we can adapt."

"Especially Randy."

"Yeah, exactly!... Wait a minute!"

[cloningblues]

Heh. The name's Toshikazu Asagi. Let's work together.

[It seems he's in good mood for now... But that will probably change the moment he checks the net.]

[way_of_vengeance]

Cute girls?

Now why would you be worrying about something like that, hmmm?

[Incoming abnormally tall babe at 10'o clock!]

[srwu_npc]

The Doberman team leader walks forward to Kanae with obvious attention and quickly recites:
"Hello, my name is Randy Maxwell. I am an ace AHSMB pilot and also..."

"A big idiot." Patrick quips.

"What was that?! You ruined my perfect introduction!" Randy grabs at his head in despair.

[way_of_vengeance]

[A refined, ladylike giggle from the tall woman.]

Kanae Ootori, of the GHQ. Pleased to meet you, Mister Maxwell.

I'm sure a handsome young lad like yourself will do just fine.

[srwu_npc]

"Y-yes! Thank you very much." Look, he recovered.

"I do not mean to brag but you should have seen the many brave exploits of Team Doberman during our military career, especially the latest operation!"

[genericbiggerbrother]

"Heh." Yancy says with a grin. "About time we got some more veterans around this place."

He extends a hand. "Yancy Beckett, pleased to make your acquiantence."

[srwu_npc]

"Hey mr Beckett. I'm Randy Maxwell, these two are Patrick and Chandra." The Doberman leader shakes Yancy's hand vigorously.

"Oy, leader... what kind of introduction was that?" Patrick does not look too impressed.