An Ace's Sigh

[ben_dixon]

*Kakizaki can be seen loitering in the hangars. To be more specific, he loiters around one-of-a-kind robots and special prototypes. And he doesn't look too cheery.

Greet him?*

Comments

[gold_four]

Sup?

[Ataru sees him checking out Gold Four.]

[ben_dixon]

Your mech is pretty cool, isn't it?

[gold_four]

Fairly so. I mean, its a high tech prototype using alien technology, combined with a wide array of weaponry, and...

...

You know valkyries are pretty cool too.

[ben_dixon]

You think so? Yeah, it's actually pretty cool.

[ben_dixon]

But it's mass produced though, unlike yours.

[herodrawing]

What's wrong mr Fumbles?

[ben_dixon]

Hey junior. Your mech is pretty cool, isn't it?

[herodrawing]

Of course it is. Everyone did an awesome job working on Red Five!

[ben_dixon]

I bet they are. It's one of a kind, right? With that special system and everything.

[prismphantom]

[And when he's looking over the Gesterben and Albhard's Grungust...]

Oh, and what's got you looking glum?

[ben_dixon]

Oh hello. May I ask you something first? Do you know who I am?

[prismphantom]

UN Spacey pilot on the SDF Macross, correct?

I took part in the Miss Macross contest so I at least know that much.

[ben_dixon]

You're one of those intel people, right? Have you ever heard the name of Hayao Kakizaki mentioned anywhere?

[caressthedarkness]

[Seta usually doesn't hang around in this area, but she's passed it several times today, and Kakizaki is still there. So, judging by his expression, she decides to approach with her best guess as he's checking one of the others' mecha.]

Mr. Kakizaki...?

...Did you...lose something here?

[ben_dixon]

You could say so.

[caressthedarkness]

I tend to lose my possessions very often...

...Shall I help you search for it?

[ben_dixon]

I don't think you could help me much that way. Because what I lost is my confidence.

[tillallareone]

Pilot Kakizaki, is everything alright?

[Hey Fumbles, look its Optimus Prime.]

[ben_dixon]

Oh, hi Mr. Autobot leader. I'm just feeling down, that's all. It's not something a super special awesome giant robot leader like you would understand.

[tillallareone]

[Optimus pauses, carefully looking around before kneeling down. His voice lowered so hopefully only Kakizaki can hear.]

I think you would be surprised. Being a leader means that you just can't show it... and I wasn't always 'special' or a leader.

I used to be a simple warehouse worker you know.

[ben_dixon]

Really? You, a simple warehouse worker? But you're the autobot leader now!

[booty_chaser]

Hey there, mister Pineapple. You look kinda down.

[Have the ever-happy Ashe as a contrast to your own gloominess, Kakizaki.]

[ben_dixon]

Oh, it's you. How's your super special robot armor thingy doing?

[booty_chaser]

Stop the compliments, he has a big enough head already! [Ashe laughs]

Well I think you could use a reminder sometimes of how special I am! [Model A protests, unheard]

Well, he's complaining, so he's doing fine.

[ben_dixon]

I bet that feels great, being someone special.