Hehe that's what she said

All of the sudden, a massive purple rift opens in the sky above. It flows lucidly like a massive cut in the atmosphere until something akin to a meteor rushes out and- -BOOM- One massive metal drop pod crashes outside of Pants' workshop. It is heavy and matte black, slightly differing from an ODST's drop pod. However... There is a familiar emblem painted on the front of it. A blue fireball with a cobalt phoenix atop it. It is only noticeable now that there are cerulean embers caking the drop pod. The metal is burnt and singed, almost as if its been through one hell of a ride to get here. In the middle of the outside is a large tactical pad interface. It reads: [quote]A cut; A chime; Crystals flow through your blood like grenades. A swoosh; A whirl; Shards appear in your body then fade. A note; A tune; One of His blades, it is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.[/quote] It seem to be a password-locked.

[b]annoyed by the noise pants goes outside. Seeing the drop pod was surprising. He had seen these for the short time he was being augmented as a spartan. He sees the code. Not really a code but a riddle.[/b] "Crystals...song...song?" [b]he put his hand on the hilt of his blade. He stared down at it. Then it came too him. He entered the answer into the machine.[/b] [i]songblade[/i]

It flashes green for a second and then parts sideways, revealing a rather large keyhole. It's not too big, but big enough to fit something like a sword into. [quote]Insert here, please.[/quote] The Phoenix emblem bisects to reveal a small barrel pointed downwards at you. It ignites with blue flame and begins counting down... It's a flamethrower. [quote]Insert here, please.[/quote] It's "keyhole" flashes a bright blue, prompting you to put something in there.

[b]seeing the key and the damn flamethrower pants inserts songblade into the key hole hastily. Not knowing what lies behind its door.[/b]

The keyhole flashes green and ejects Songblade out from it. It splits into two with some steam hissing out from old hydraulic mechanisms just as the screen forms back on the left side of the device. It glares at you once with a blue light and then reveals Phoenix's face beneath the static. Not his helmet or his gas mask-- his actual face. He is tanned, Filipino, and looks to be around 23. That could easily be mistaken because of the crown of grey hairs scattered along his spiky black hair. Faded scars decorate his face in the shape of a roaring dragon, a memento to him "killing" (because no one except me stays dead lol) Zane. His eyes are light brown. Surprising for one of his race, but not too unnatural. Words pop up on the screen as Phoenix begins gesturing with his hands (because he has no tongue and is now mute). [quote]Dear Pants, I'm afraid I won't be able to greet you in person. Honestly, I'd rather have it this way because I was naive and harsh the last time we met. And for that I am truly sorry, my brother. My friend. In this container is a project I've been working on for a while. I made it specifically for you to compensate for your lack of equipment. It's a Venom Inc. Infiltrator-Class exosuit. VINC has most likely fallen by the time I've given you this, so they won't mind. It was made for stealth missions, but I've modified it so its a tad bit more protective. There are [b]ceramic plates[/b] over a layer of [b]kevlar[/b] that will protect you from fire, heat, and most bullets. A .308 will still pierce your armour after heavy damage, and a .50cal will shred through regardless of integrity. Also included is a [b]graphene cloak[/b] and hood that can fit over your exosuit. The carbon lattice pattern of graphene is 4mm thick, so it will protect you from most bullets but will still be destroyed by armour piercing rounds. (It's basically Batman's cape but more lightweight). The Infiltrator's helmet is modified so that you can mount [b]Majora's Mask[/b] upon it. It will give you your abilities while still in the exosuit. Within the thighs of the exosuit are [b]thermobaric sticky grenades[/b] that will attach themselves to anything you throw at and detonate in a blaze of fire and heat. You must be wondering... Why is he doing this? It's simple. I'm gonna die soon, Pants. And I wanted to make things right between us. I'm hoping that you can find it in your heart to forgive me, even though this is the only way you'll see me again. [/quote] The recording stops as the exosuit pushes itself out of the drop pod and shows itself to Pants. [quote]Use it wisely, brother. Do not give this tech to anyone else. Goodbye.[/quote] It cuts to black, leaving only the crackling of flames and hissing of machinery. And then it drops to the ground and opens itself up like an Iron Man suit, splitting apart at the back and inviting you in.

[b]stunned by this revelation. The fact that his old friend...even though they have had hard times, was dying. Pants was saddened. But looking at this suit. The way the armour was shaped. How it's his size. The colours of it. And where he would put his mask. This was made by that same master craftsman...that same blade...that same friend. He once knew. If this was his friends apology.... It was accepted. Maybe not from his creation but from his words. So. Pants stepped into the suit. For it was beckoning too him. And activated it. [/b] Thank you...Cobalt Pheonix....my friend.

Redacted. Whoops.

"Pants, what are you up to?" [b]you feel Sithis's presence behind you, it feels like the type of chill you would feel in the dead of the night[/b]

[b]feeling the chill before he even talked. Pants was surprised. But he knew thats the usual greet by sithis.[/b] Just getting up to date with all the tech that's going around these days! [b]metal skeletons are seen around the shop. As well as significantly less pants. There is a box filled with usb type cards in it.[/b]

[b]Sithis seems somewhat worried and a bit agitated[/b] "Seems suspicious."

[b]with a nonchalant expression pants keeps working.[/b] Does it? Well I wouldn't mean to its just...well...nevermind.

[b]Sithis's expression returns to normal and he raises a hand and stops everything in time[/b] "I love this power." [b]He moves around the shop and moves everything a few feet to the left including you then goes back to where he was and turns time back to normal[/b] "Mind explaining what your doing exactly?"

[b]pants while usually should be unaffected has songblade sheathed. And noticed how he was stopped in time.[/b] Why the hell did you do that?! Everything is left now! What am I supposed to do! My table has to be precisely 4.6 metres right of the wall! Now it's 4.7! [spoiler]songblade can transcend time lol. It's like the master sword. I had Zane do it. Never thought I'd need it though [/spoiler]

[b]Sithis seems agitated the you knew what he had done[/b] "Stupid sword." [b]He does it again but this time moves everything back to where it was originally located[/b]

Thank you! Now. I would tell you. But I am very busy. And wouldn't want to ruin the suspense. Until then may you please leave? I am very busy. [b]clearly pants is serious. There is a slight hint of annoyance coming from him as he resumes is work[/b]

*walks in* Hey pants. What's with all the noise?

[b]you notice as he works that there are significantly less pants in the shop. There's a large box on the table which seem to have cards in them.[/b] You know. Just getting up to date. [b]he seems distressed as he tells you this.[/b]

What's that supposed to mean? [b]Tubbs seems confused.[/b] [spoiler]am I doing it right[/spoiler]

[spoiler]i think so? I'm new to it too. I think it's just not replying with one sentence posts.[/spoiler] It's kind of hard to explain.... I'm just trying to make it so things are more compatible to our day and age.

But anything can happen here