Arturo Vega

Arty talks with Rose about Ray being a new recruit.

Arturo Vega, most commonly known as Arty, is a beaded lizard who works as the doctor of S.O.S. by providing medical assistance to the Meta Officers.

## Background

Arty joined the S.O.S. Meta Agency to become their personal doctor. At some point in his life, Arty lost an arm, a leg, and his tail, replacing them with prosthetics. He became friends with Rose and Dexter due to their mutual gossip and working at the headquarters. He also became an act of irritation for Carol because of his tendency to fall asleep rather than do his work.

## Personality

Despite working at a Meta Agency, Arty has a lazy side, napping during work hours and exchanging gossip with Rose.

Arty appears to be a bit of a flirt, as he is flirting with a lady while waiting for the Big Al to arrive.

## Appearance

Arty is a short beaded lizard with a short yet plump body and muscular limbs. He has brown scales with some patches of yellow on his face, neck, and arm. His right arm, left leg, and tail are prosthetics after losing them under unknown circumstances.

Arty wears a hat, green googles that hang on his neck, a blue vest, and is barefoot.

## Powers, Skills, And Abilities

Arty is a just an average civilian with medical knowledge. Despite his laziness, he was chosen to be the doctor of a Meta Agency, implying that he's good despite how he appears in front of others.

### Skills

* Medical Skills: Arty is a doctor skilled enough to be hired by S.O.S. and retain the position despite napping on the job.
* Skilled Botanist: Despite being a doctor, Arty is also a skilled botanist. He can make herbs and plants that he uses for medicine or to make a diet for Rose's pet.

## History

### Meeting Blaze

Arty first appears when he spies on Rose eavesdropping on Carol's phone call with Summer. Dex joins them to see what's happening. After Summer hangs up on Carol, she notices the trio and orders them to get back to work.

The following day, Arty shows up at Rose's office to feed her pet, annoying her since she was on her swimming break. He learns that Ray will be the new recruit, which scares him. He tells Dex, who also voices his opposition of Ray working there. Rose chides them for being shortsighted and then orders Arty to leave her room.

Arty takes a nap at the entrance, which causes Carol to throw her shoe at him. While Carol takes Asuka, Ray compliments Arty's prosthetics. Arty changes his opinion of Ray, going to eat ice cream with him and Rose. After an elephant attacks the group because of a grudge against Blaze, Ray faints. Arty is unable to get a diagnosis, preferring to take a nap. Summer correctly deduces that Ray is out of energy from using his powers, so he just needs a meal.

After taking Ray home, Arty is amused when Liz showers Ray in kisses. He then watches Ray announce his public identity in a conference made by Morales. After Ray returns, an amused Arty praises Ray for making such a bold move.

### Mission To Ursa

Arty is called to be one of the members in Asuka's theme to participate in the Ursa mission. During the wait there, he flirts with a lady and is worried about fighting with the Monroe Syndicate. He spends most of the time being asleep while Eric explains the mission to the team. Later on, he appears after Cassius Topklaw is defeated, helping to treat the wounded. He is overjoyed when Rose discovers that the masked rabbit who helped them fight is Maureen Digger because that meant that the mission was complete.

## Trivia

* Arty appears to be the equivalent of a Hispanic citizen, as he uses Spanish words occasionally.
* Arty appears to be a vegetarian.
* He's the second character, after Khali, to show prosthetics. In his case, three body parts of his are prosthetic.