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The family legacy was to die in that suit. His legacy was to live, knowing death would follow him out of the crevices of those metal corners and into the lives of those around him. Those foolish enough to interact, to reach out, to care.
In which Robert reflects on the events leading up to the death of Elliot Connors and faces difficulties in accepting himself as both Mecha Man and Robert Robertson. He trips, stumbles, and struggles to find his footing. His loved ones are there to steady him.
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18 Feb 2026
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Afterwards, lying on his apartment floor with his dead dog wrapped in a towel on his chest, Robert hopes it was instant.
Beef is hit by a car. He doesn't make it.
Now with added coma-related trauma and daddy issues.
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12 Feb 2026
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After 10 years of being Mecha Man, Robert Robertson begins to wonder if it was all worth it when all of a sudden, a certain dog enters his life and changes it for the better.
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10 Feb 2026
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Robert has a penchant for pushing down his feelings since Mecha Man always needed to get back up. Unfortunately, these feelings have started rapidly coming to the surface now that he’s found peace in other parts of his life. The Z-Team isn’t going to let him keep them hidden for long.
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10 Feb 2026
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How is anyone supposed to handle something like this? How was he supposed to? Just- one step at a time. One damn thing at a time.
Robert thought he died in the battle against Shroud. A bullet to the head trying to save Beef. Yet when he woke up right after his coma he realized he'd have to handle the insanity all over again from the start.
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29 Jan 2026