A Hero's Beginning Event/Fake
After messing up a job by leaving Alk behind, Nate and Alk rethink their strategy. Seeing this, King Johnson gives Alk his own motorcycle so he can keep up.
Alk: Whoa, wait up! I'm an organic! I can't move like that!
Alk: Five, six... Huh?
Nate: What's up?
Alk: Nate, behind you! They're gonna get away!
Nate: What?! Ah!
King Johnson: Hm... Well, leaving Alk in the dust was bound to happen, but...
King Johnson: Then there's the property damage and the fact that you almost let a suspect escape.
King Johnson: Anything to say for yourself?
Nate: ...No. I screwed up.
Alk: Hold on... I also didn't see the suspect until it was almost too late...
King Johnson: Fine, then both of you are at fault. Happy? You know, I wasn't expecting the number of issues to INCREASE when we signed you on.
King Johnson: Not that we weren't anticipating a few hiccups along the way. But just as a reminder...
King Johnson: At Paradigm Break Company, we grab hold of the future we want and never let go. We expect you to do the same when representing us. Understood?
King Johnson: Now get back to work! I expect a latter of apology regarding this incident later!
Nate: ...Got it.
Alk: Do you want sugar or milk with your coffee?
Nate: Right now... I need BOTH.
Nate: I'm not blind, you know...
Alk: Huh?
Nate: I know I keep getting in my own way. I should be able to do these jobs no problem, but I keep screwing up.
Nate: But can't they lower their expectations a bit?! Sure, they SAY following the AI should be enough, but obviously it's NOT!
Nate: Sorry...
Nate: It's my fault the boss yelled at you like that...
Alk: Here, your coffee.
Nate: Whoa, is this ACTUAL coffee?!
Alk: Yup! I even roasted the beans myself!
Alk: Like Johnson said, they anticipated a few bumps in the road. It's fine.
Nate: Still... Racing off on my own like that was real dumb.
Alk: Eh, you were trying to get to the scene of the crime as fast as you could. That's a good thing in my books.
Nate: You know... I thought you were another idiot duped by Johnson, but you're actually a pretty nice guy.
Alk: Your opinion of me was that low?!
Nate: I think I just... have a hard time focusing.
Nate: First, there's the stuff happening in front of me, and then on top of that, I've got stuff going on in m head too. It's a lot.
Nate: You see, I've got a combat AI installed in me.
Nate: It can control everything from my movements to my emotions during combat. It can even analyze my current situation and come up with an effective strategy.
Alk: Whoa! That's crazy!
Nate: Isn't it? But the fact that I can't get the hang of it means I'm the worst of the worst.
Nate: I know I need to do better, but...
Alk: You can't do it all, right?
Alk: In that case, why don't you leave the backup to me and turn off those extra functions?
Alk: In return, I'll leave the rushing in to you. You're good at that part, right?
Alk: We'll make Johnson do a double take so hard, he hurts his neck.
Nate: You really think I can manage that?
Alk: ...Well, we won't know until we try.
Nate: Come on, you could at least lie a little and say, "Yeah, for sure!" or something...
Alk: I just don't know if Johnson's the type to admit he was wrong about you.
Nate: ...Yeah, I won't get my hopes up.
King Johnson: Au contraire! Facing your failures is the key to future growth and success!
King Johnson: Now that you've had your little team huddle, it's time we got back to discussing the future!
Nate: D-don't scare me like that! How long have you been here?!
King Johnson: Ah, youth truly is a beautiful thing. The two of you almost made this old man cry.
King Johnson: But never mind that! Alk, I've got something for you, so follow me!
King Johnson: Introducing the latest craze to sweep the streets of Qualia City... PBC Hero Gadget No. 169- the self-driving robocycle! No license required!
Alk: Hold on, this is for me?! Whoa... This is so cool!
Nate: Wait... Isn't this the bike from Metal Maniac Paradigm? Is this, uh... legal? What about copyright infringement?
Alk: Metal what now?
Nate: Ah, you know, that classic superhero comic with-
King Johnson: Well, I'm glad to see you two getting along! But enough chitchat. Get out there and take this aby for a test spin!
King Johnson: Don't get any funny ideas though. This is just a patrol. You two can go on your date later.
Nate: Wh-who said anything about a date?!
Nate: Ugh, whatever! Come on, Alk!
Alk: W-wait for me!