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Name Calling

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Episode published on Tuesday 13th of May, 2008.

By Hunter-Wolf

A short but sweet entry by Hunter-Wolf, who was in White Division in Steel Nation. This actually follows on from another page by Degulus (you can see it here), but I've uploaded it as I like the Deathbot's adorable cameo.

This spectator entry was actually drawn around the time round 4 was taking place, but now it can sit in the proper chronological order of this archive!

You can view (and comment if you have a deviantART account) the original version of this page here.

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PANEL: Henry III, a small child with a side parting and big glasses, adjusts his glasses. He is joined by Tremor, a mechanoid who is part of a two-bot duo also in the tournament.
Narrator: Sometime before SN Round 2 started. In the hangers area.
Henry: Let's do something a little interesting other than sightseeing.
Tremor: Hmm, like what?
Henry: I made a game called "name calling".
Tremor: Huh?

PANEL: Henry points off at the P.S.E.U.D.O, a mech that looks a little bit like a dinosaur skeleton.
Henry: Hmm, for example, let's try nicknaming that mech over there.
Tremor: Huh, okay. "Armoured Chicken"!
Henry: Not bad, now my turn. "Skinny T-rex"!
Tremor: Nice one, let's try another target.

PANEL: Henry jerks a thumb in the direction of the Deathbot.
Henry: Okay, now this one. "Tin Man".
Tremor: Hmm, boring name.
Henry: Come up with a better one, if you can!!?
Tremor: Piece of cake. "Double Trouble".
Henry: Cool, it fits the bill, nice one for a beginner.

PANEL: Tremor and Henry regard a round, ball-like mech behind them. Henry raises a finger.
Tremor: That mech is yours, right?
Henry: Yeah, but no reason to hold back!
Tremor: Okay. "Poké-Ball".
Henry: Right on!
Tremor: Thanks, mate!

PANEL: Dr. Alba walks nearby, catching the attention of the two friends.
Henry: Let's try some humans, starting with Dr. Alba. I'll describe her for you!
Tremor: I suggest we continue with mechs!
Henry: Why, I even did make a nick for her already.
Tremor: Huh, what was it?

PANEL: The solhouette of a monstrous, enraged Dr. Alba descends upon the two friends as Henry opens his mouth.
Henry: "Four-Eyed Witch".

PANEL: A cartoon sound effect, like the ones from Batman 1966.
SFX: SMACK SLAP KICK

PANEL: Dr. Alba walks away. Henry and Tremor are comically dazed and bandaged.
Dr. Alba: Insolent kids...

PANEL: Henry and Tremor point at each other.
Henry: How about we nickname each other?
Tremor: I already got one, "Tremor" is my nick!
Henry: Huh, wouldn't hurt to have two!
Tremor: No, "Nerdy Spectacles".
Henry: Ha ha, got me there, you win!