Shadow the Hedgehog

"Now I just need to put some protective buffers and plates on top of the chassis, then you can use your magic."

"In that case I prefer the new you."

"You'd think you not being royalty now would've taken it down a few notches, but nope," teased Hope.

"i'm standing right here," said Topaz with a chuckle. "I wouldn't say that. More that if they did it all the time it-d get dull and I'd probably get a big ego," replied Hope.

"Not every day my friends tell me that."

Hope smiled. "Thanks. You're too kind."

"That'll work great. Sorry, for a minute I thought we were talking about the virus "

"Yeah that's a good point."

"I was. Robots run on computer programs."

"With a computer program I'm not sure, but it could be possible."

"Definitely. Ok, making her look realistic will be a problem."

"I might be able to crack them."

"I could do that. It's a good idea actually."

"Yeeah it would be pretty useful."

"Hehe yeah. His robots might go on strike if we do it too much though."

"Exactly. I have the electronics on hand as well."

Hope turned the torch on and cut into the robot, carefully removing the armour and casing until she was down to the base. "This should do."

"The visor attached to the torch blocks it from most angles so you should be ok. Might be a good idea to look away though."

Hope got her torch from a nearby work bench and flipped up the visor to block the light.

"If you could straighten the joints that'd help."

"No that's fine. My worry is going to deep and cutting the exoskeleton."

"Yeah that might be the easiest option. I'll have to be careful though."

"Now to get to the chassis."

An old film from the 30s called Freaks. Homaged and parodied by loads of shows afterwards.

Hope grimaced. "Luckily for me, no."