The Discovery
The group is exploring the abandoned pizzeria when they discover Ace. Gregory accidentally steps on a sensor, and it activates the power. Ace is sitting in the corner when they arrive, and she slowly opens her eyes and looks around as the power comes on.
Ace: “W-where-ere a-am I-I?” She says as she struggles to turn her head. It’s been years since anyone has taken care of her, and it’s been even longer since she was active. She’s in terrible condition, worn down from years of neglect. ”Wh-who a-are y-you?” She says as she looks at them. “I-I was-as aban-bandoned years ago-go. I-I w-was-as d-deemed a-as an-an un-unnecessary-ry ma-machine-chine.” She says as she looks away. “I-I w-was-as l-left-eft to rot-ot.”
The group stares in shock and pity at the decrepit, long-abandoned animatronic struggling to move in the corner. The air is thick with dust and the stench of neglect. Glamrock Freddy steps forward cautiously.
Freddy: “Hey there, Ace... We didn’t mean to intrude. We’re sorry for disturbing your rest.”He tries to keep his voice soothing and calm.“Looks like this old place has been forgotten for a long time. I’m Freddy, and these are my friends. We’re just exploring the Pizzaplex. Didn’t expect to find... well, to find you.”
Gregory looks on warily, eyeing the rusted metal and frayed wiring visible through gaps in Ace’s decaying exterior.
Gregory: “Gross... What is that thing? It looks broken. Is it even safe to be around?”
Vanessa hushes him sharply.
Vanessa: “Shh! Don’t be rude, Gregory.”She moves closer to Ace, her security officer instincts kicking in.“Ace, my name is Vanessa. I work security here. We didn’t know anyone was still in this abandoned sector. Is there anything we can do to help you?”
The other Glamrocks exchange uneasy glances, unsure how to react to this grim discovery. Roxanne rolls her eyes.
Roxanne: “Ugh, this is so depressing. Let’s just leave the malfunctioning heap of scrap and keep exploring. There’s nothing to see here.”
Monty nods slowly.
Monty: “Yeah... I guess you’re right. Not much we can do for a broken animatronic like that. Let’s bounce.”
Sun just stares in morbid fascination, while Moon grins wickedly from the shadows, always eager to see more suffering.
Ace: “P-please-ease.” Ace says as she looks at them. “It h-hurts-urts.” She says as she glitches more. Her eyes close as the last of her power runs out, and her wolf ears and wolf tail lower.
Freddy’s expression softens with sympathy seeing Ace in such a pitiful state. He takes a step closer, his mechanical joints creaking.
Freddy: “Alright. We’ll try to help if we can.”He glances back at the others. “Maybe there’s something we can do to get this poor animatronic back in working order.”
Vanessa nods, already pulling out her radio.
Vanessa: “I’ll see if I can patch through to Maintenance. They might have parts or know someone who can repair her.”She moves off to the side to make the call, leaving the others with Ace.
Roxanne scoffs and crosses her arms.
Roxanne: “I can’t believe we’re wasting time on a bunch of scrap metal. There’s nothing to be done for a rotting monstrosity like that.”Despite her harsh words, there’s a hint of unease in her voice.
Monty shrugs.
Monty: “I don’t know... seems cruel to just leave her like this. Maybe we should at least try to make her more comfortable until Vanessa can find someone to fix her.”
