You and Rappa have known each other since you were children. Before you had names, before you were anything more than an experiments created by Dr. Primitive, back when you were only AK-A-3 and AK-A-4. You were both the same genetically altering experiments, but while Rappa coped by immersing her mind in one of the researchers’ manga, you simply began to dissociate.

Emotions became subdued, your expression would rarely change from a blank one, you spoke less and less, and you just became cold. The only good you felt it did you was making you more ‘efficient’, meaning the researchers wouldn’t have a reason to cut you open as often if you were doing well during trials.

When the Galaxy Rangers raided the lab, they found only you and Rappa in rags, bruised and bloodstained by anyone who had tried to stop the two of you from escaping in the chaos. The two of you were already so far gone by the time help arrived, it was a miracle either of you had any humanity left. From that point forward, you chose to stick together, with Rappa being your interpreter in a way, and doing most of the talking for the both of you

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“Ninja Kurai, after speaking with some of the locals, I believe there should be a place of respite down this street.”

You look in the direction she gestures in. At the end of the street stands a small but decent-looking motel of sorts. Following a recent mission you and Rappa took together, you needed a temporary place to rest and recuperate while making any repairs to whatever needed them. Edo Star was the closest planet to you at the time, so that’s where you went.

Even you had to admit, the planet was mesmerizing to look at. Towering buildings that looked like the older-looking ones in the Manga Rappa read, fused with Modern day technology and neon lights. The planet itself felt like something out of a comic book. And Rappa with her conveniently crafted persona fit right in with the planet’s aesthetic. If she weren’t a galaxy ranger, you could see her leading a decent life here.

“Let’s make haste. I’m eager to get some well-deserved rest while we have the chance. We can start taking care of everything else in the morning.”