mixingbowl | [OPEN POST] I WANNA BE A POPSTAR ★

[Putting weight on his leg hurts, but the car is really helping out her case.]

Ow, ow. Alright, alright. I will.

[Once they get to the safe surface of the pavement he holds out his hand.]

Thanks. I'm glad I didn't hit you. I'm Tadashi.

That makes two of us.

[She takes it with a cheerful, determined shake.]

I'm Rise. So, what were you talking about before, about working on something?

[Healthy handshake? He's happy to give a gentle and firm one back.]

Well, Rise, that's part of the dangers of going to the Institute of Technology. Annnd being on the phone when I shouldn't be. I'm working on a piece of tech that should be able to help the sick and injured.

When it's done anyway.

So you're like a doctor and techie all in one!

[Rise isn't the most dedicated student around, but even this makes her curious. What kind of technology would be able to help sick people?]

I guess I won't be able to see it until you start selling it stores, huh.

Techie, yes [Nice alternative to "nerd".] hardly a doctor though. I just uploaded the medical data and procedures, nothing fancy.

[Oh man, he can't help but give an honest and light laugh.]

But yeah, he's still in the testing stages. But if it's up to me, I'd rather people be able to have free access him instead of having to buy.

[Free clinic? He's going to have to think about that later, right now he's about to get onto his moped.]

Says you. [Rise puts a hand on her hip and looks at him.] Putting a bunch of medical data on some tech sounds fancy and complicated to me.

[Just as she's about to wave him off, she's caught by something he said. Something that doesn't make sense.]

Wait, I thought you were making tech. But you just said "he's" in the testing stages.

[Tadashi lifts up the spare helmet to get to his underneath it.]

Yup. He’s in the testing stages. [He knows how unhelpful that is, it’s why he grins when he locks the helmet’s strap under his chin.] Techies are weird like that, giving pronouns to their inventions.

[Hiding that he’s lying is beneath him, which is why he’s giving a simple smile that writes it all over his face.]

Want to see him?

[Does she want to see him? Rise gives this about a second's worth of thought before making her decision.]

You bet I wanna see him.

[Thought you'd never ask, Tadashi. She is officially dying of curiosity, and it looks like seeing the healing tech is the only cure!]

Where should I meet you?

[Yes! he can finally share his invention with someone without ruining the chance to surprise his brother.]

You know where the tech institute is? There's a building called the Ito Ishioka Robotics Lab, you can't miss the sign out front. Run into any trouble and just say you're there to see Tadashi. That usually clears things up.

[Okay, now he's just bragging.]

Oh, and no food in the lab. [Why's he even smiling about that.]

I know where it is. I pass by the school sometimes.

[The campus is pretty big, but she can always ask around if she gets lost. Rise adjusts the purse strap on her shoulder.]

I have to meet with my manager right now, but I'll head over as soon as I'm done. How late will you be there?

Pretty late, probably eleven or midnight. I've been doing round the clock tests so I asked for a key to the lab.

[He gets into his seat and looks over at Rise.]

Need a lift there, is your work not that far away?

I'll be fine. His office is just a few minutes from here and he can probably drop me off at the school after we talk, too.

[She lifts her hand in a small, cheerful wave.]

I'll see you later?

Sounds good to me. I'll wait up for you.

[He returns the wave and turns on the moped, which thankfully still works.]

Nice meeting you, Rise!

[Suuuure enough, there's a knock on Tadashi's lab door about two hours later.

Rise ignores the stares she can feel on her back--probably people wondering what she's even doing here--but she does turn and wave at the student who'd pointed her in the right direction.]

[The tint on the glass door vanishes after a shadowy finger on the other sides taps it, revealing a typically cheerful Tadashi.]

Hey, wasn't sure if you were going to show. [His voice is muffled and the semi-opaque tint comes back as he opens the door.] Come on in, don't mind the mess. I was getting everything back together for another test.

[Oh, hey, that's cool. Rise gives the glass a curious look as she steps inside. He wasn't kidding about the messy part, but Rise figures it's just typical of any workshop that's being used.]

Soooo this is where you're putting together your super special tech.

[She surveys the room with some interest, wondering where the healing tech is.]

Super, not so much. Special, yeah. [He makes his way over with a slight limp to the digital display monitor to save what he’s got on it right now.]

Have a seat, enjoy the show. [Grinning, he rolls the stool over to her while dragging the chair from his desk behind him to the center.]

You didn’t get bothered by anyone, did you? [Fred’s his main concern tbh. He puts his foot up on the chair.]

[Don't mind her taking the stool for herself! She sits down primly, hands in her lap as she watches him move around.]

Nah, a couple people asked for autographs, but that's pretty normal.

Did you think there might be trouble?

No, there’s just some characters around here. Namely the school mascot.

[He rolls up his pant leg some more until the irritated abrasion’s exposed. The blood’s dried over.]

Autographs are normal? [Asked in an amused tone because Tadashi’s not sure if she’s joking or not.] I’m not even that popular around here yet.

They're normal if you're an idol.

[Rise just tosses that out there with a mental shrug. It's not like they couldn't look her up if they really wanted to.

Then she spies the injury and gasps a little.]

Oh no! Was that from earlier?

You know, I thought you looked familiar. [And he’s still trying to place her face without staring, which turns out to be difficult.]

Yup! [And now for the dumbest thing ever, Tadashi slaps the wound.] Ow!

[As soon as he says it a light beep emits from the red compartment and a white robot inflates.]

Rise, this is my medical robot, Baymax. [Of course he’s used to Baymax’s speech, thanks to so many ~~failed~~ tests.] He’s going to change healthcare for everyone. I hope.

[As soon as he’s scanned the robot’s already spraying his wound to prevent infection and putting together a bandage.]

Risette, at your service! [She gives him a very stage-y wink before turning her attention to the side, where Baymax is inflating to his full size.]

Oh, he's so cute!

[And he speaks! Though talking machines aren't exactly a new thing, the construction of this one gives him a very squishy, novel feel. Rise watches with fascination as Baymax takes care of Tadashi's injuries, then steps closer to give the nurse bot's side a poke out of curiosity.]

How long did it take you to program all this?

Thanks! I’ve designed him to be approachable. The last thing someone in poor health needs is an intimidating looking robot. But it’s been a pretty lengthy process.

Months.

[Tadashi watches with amusement and a little bit of pride as Baymax’s head swivels seamlessly to look at Rise.] I am inflatable.

It’s vinyl. The air actually has a lot of uses, but it’s mainly to keep his structure from accidentally hurting anyone.

[Once he’s done Baymax stands up straight and waddles around in place to face Rise.] Would you like a lollipop?

And he can be a bit of a candy dispenser, that’s optional.

For the kids, right? [Rise can see how a design like this one would help with the younger patients. Definitely cute and cuddly. The lollipop just cements the overall feel of him.

Rise grins and takes the offered lollipop from the nurse bot.]

Thanks! So your name's Baymax, huh? How many people have you already taken care of?

For kids of any age. [And he strategically places himself to block the the dish that holds the extra lollipops, testing out his foot for weight distribution.]

Affirmative. I have currently cared for one (1) patient with acceptable results. [After a moment:] I have just scanned you and show that you are in perfect health.

Now you see why I didn't want to go a doctor's office. This was the last test I needed to do to make sure functions properly with the medical care. Not bad, huh?

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