12/27/2017, 04:32 AM #285 Sacramento | Impound Lot
The machine watched the glowing fellow dive into a car's backseat, before looking back to Koi.
"Shall we, then?" the machine asked.
Koi took off her pack, pulling out what appeared to be a twin-blade of some description, one long end like a sabre, the other a shorter dagger-like end.
The machine tilted it's head at this, but Koi nodded. "You's first."
"So be it." it replied. It moved immediately after saying that, breaking into a flurry of jabs towards Koi without hesitation. The former Infinite ducked and weaved by, forcing the machien back with their shoulder before firing a few shots into the staggered robot. It's numerous blades intercepted three of the four shots, the fourth impacting into it's upper chassis, making a solid dent in it's armour.
"Subject has superior reaction times and strength comparative to a standard human subject. Marking for further observation." the machine spoke somewhat distantly as it leapt into action again.
The machine dived down with incredible speed, however Koi dived to the side, putting another shot into one of it's arms. A slight spark erupted, but it swiveled and lunged forth, a mixture of slashes and stabs erupting towards their unarmored body. Koi pocketed the gun and split the blade in an equally fast display, intercepting several of the blades, though one cut through their shirt and set it slightly ablaze. Koi grit their teeth and responded with a flurry of their own, two blades intersecting with the machine's six.
The machine slowly backpedaled as she pushed forward, suddenly kicking into it's body and lunging forward, skewering through it's upper body with the larger blade before disabling one of it's arms, thrusting their leg forward to wrench the blades from it's body as it staggered once more.
"Subject's weaponry make is unknown, capable of deflecting plasma blades with ease and penetrating reinforced titanium composite. Impressive work." the machine said despite losing an arm. It's tail's end extend with a spike, shooting towards Koi faster than most eyes could see. But not Koi. Her blades came up defensively, stopping the tail before cutting into it in one swift motion. Sparks flew as the tail's end was severed, and Koi took the small opportunity to pat out the fire on their shirt.
"I's can say the same with whoever made you's. You's sure you're not military?" Koi spoke with a slightly heavy breath.
"Affirmative, ma'am." the machine curtly responded before retaliating with another volley of swings. Koi continued defensively, backing up as the torrent of knives continued trying to poke holes in their defenses. "Subject shows extreme skill with melee weaponry. However, data affirmed that you were a sniper unit?"
"Design is more adaptable than you's think. Besides, can't be defenseless if someone sneaks up on ya'." Koi replied, barely getting scraped by one of the blades on her arm. It did not cut through as it should, but rather burned away their pale skin, revealing metal.
As the machine processed this, Koi suddenly revealed their ace in the hole. One of their hands arched upwards, and cable shot out very, very fast, wrapping around the machine's right arms before their visual processors realized such. The cables pulled, stopping the attempt to cut free, only for their legs and lower two left arms to also be held.
Then, the cables opened. Razors emitted outwards as Koi tightened their cable's grip. The wires retracted, cutting into and through the limbs. The arms were violently disconnected from the machine's chassis, and the legs were disabled as the cables retracted back into themselves.
A moment of silence hit the air before the machine spoke after being flipped over, one of Koi's legs firmly on their chest. "Subject has capabilities files did not detail. Cables stored in arms also double as potent cutting and dismembering tools. Very curious. And you were a sniper unit? That seems a waste of such capabilities, if I may speak honestly."
Koi sighed. "I's dun' wanna' kill people no more, fella. I's left tha' life behind."
Their singular red eye focused on them. "The incident you caused less than thirty minutes ago implies otherwise."
Koi glared at them heavily and the machine's eye refocused. "No insult meant. Simply looking at the data."
"Are we's done here, fella?" Koi asked.
"Yes. Data was extremely informative, along with the fact that it was nice to have an opponent who could keep up with me." the machine replied. "Give me a moment."
The glow of the machine's eye suddenly died, as another form appeared. Another robot, of very similar specifications. It's knives were sheathed, however.
"Now we may speak more formally." the machine replied as Koi simply tilted their head.
"I's will just ask the questions tha' matter right now. Who are you, who are your employers, and why are you so interested in Infinites?" Koi asked.
"All of which are good questions. However, it would be best if we left soon. It is likely those gunshots you fired were heard and I would not be surprised if police are coming here soon." the machine replied as another vehicle which drove out of the rows towards them. "I think this vehicle will work just fine for you, and you won't have to worry about others finding it's stolen. All you have to do is hear me out inside."
Koi thought for a moment, before looking over to where "Mr. Marshmellow" was hiding. "Do you want them to come?"
"It is up to you." the machine replied as the vehicle pulled up alongside them. "However, time is ticking."

Sometimes when you're driving down a road, a bug hits your windshield. It's ugly and unpleasant, but you just activate the wipers / cleaning fluid and it's gone in a few seconds. It's just part of driving down the road. You don't dwell on it, because that'd be silly. Bugs aren't worth the time.
You just discard their guts and keep on driving.