A Heropon's Perspective

## Introduction

**Riki:** Sharla! Tell Riki about Mechon!

**Sharla:** The Mechon? Why?

**Riki:** Riki know nothing about history of Mechon with Hom Hom. Riki feel stupid!

## Gain (+8)

**Sharla: *[This is unusual for you, Riki.]*** I mean, curiosity is a good thing, but what’s brought this on?

**Riki:** Riki glad Sharla asked! When Mechon attack colonies, Riki and villagers know nothing. Just sit in village pon pon ponning about like normal day!

**Sharla:** I guess Makna wasn’t really on the Mechon’s radar.

**Riki:** Riki never saw a Mechon before. Only heard of them in whispers. On Prison Island was the first time Riki saw faced one. Riki scared! Sharla was brave though. Riki embarrassed.

**Sharla:** Don’t beat yourself up, Riki. I’ve been fighting the Mechon since I was... well, your height.

**Riki:** Sharla and friends stronger than Riki. Riki not good enough.

**Sharla: *[No, Riki. That’s not true.]*** What’s got into you? This isn’t the Riki I know. Normally you’re brimming with self-confidence!

**Riki:** R-really? Riki not Riki?

**Sharla:** We know the Nopon and Mechon never crossed paths before... But that doesn’t mean we think you’re not up to the challenge. You’re one of us, Riki.

**Riki:** Riki sorry, Sharla. Riki feel better now.

**Sharla:** Don’t mention it, Riki. We’ve all got our own reasons for fighting in this war. Some fight for their family, some for the friends they lost.

**Riki:** Riki happy he talk to Sharla! Riki super happy!

**Sharla:** You and me are friends, Riki. Don’t ever forget that. Let’s fight to the very end! For all the people of this world!

## Net 0 (+4, -4)

**Sharla: *[This is unusual for you, Riki.]*** I mean, curiosity is a good thing, but what’s brought this on?

**Riki:** Riki glad Sharla asked! When Mechon attack colonies, Riki and villagers know nothing. Just sit in village pon pon ponning about like normal day!

**Sharla:** I guess Makna wasn’t really on the Mechon’s radar.

**Riki:** Riki never saw a Mechon before. Only heard of them in whispers. On Prison Island was the first time Riki saw faced one. Riki scared! Sharla was brave though. Riki embarrassed.

**Sharla:** Don’t beat yourself up, Riki. I’ve been fighting the Mechon since I was... well, your height.

**Riki:** Sharla and friends stronger than Riki. Riki not good enough.

**Sharla: *[That’s nonsense, Riki!]*** I think you’ve got it all wrong.

**Riki:** Really?

**Sharla:** I know the Nopon and Mechon never crossed paths before... But that doesn’t mean we think any less of you in a fight.

**Riki:** Sharla and friends think Riki crash-pow Mechon OK?

**Sharla:** Yes! So stop worrying about it! We all have our own reasons for fighting, you included. Whether we’ve lost something or have people to fight for.

**Riki:** Yay! Riki glad he talk to Sharla!

**Sharla:** I hope I helped, at least a little bit. Just remember, you’re one of us! We’re all in this together.

## Net 0 (-4, +4)

**Sharla: *[I’m not the best person to ask.]*** There’s so much to cover, I’m not sure where to start...

**Riki:** Sharla should hurry up!

**Sharla:** I’m sorry, Riki. It’s just... For as long as I remember, the Mechon have been the enemy. But if you asked me why, I couldn’t answer you.

**Riki:** Yeah! Riki not know too!

**Sharla:** Riki, what do you think of when someone mentions the Mechon?

**Riki:** Mechon look like sad machines.

**Sharla: *[That’s an unusual perspective.]*** I’ve never seen them that way, but I guess I can see what you mean.

**Riki:** Riki always think this!

**Sharla:** Well, our backgrounds are very different. I’ve never had time to think about their feelings.

**Riki:** Sharla has lost many friends. Riki not sensitive to Sharla. Riki always pon around when should talk serious.

**Sharla:** No, Riki, it’s not that. It’s actually quite nice to find someone who thinks differently. The Mechon have never attacked your home, thank goodness. So it’s natural that you’d have a different perspective.

**Riki:** Sharla so kind to Riki. Riki not know what to say.

**Sharla:** It’s all right, Riki! You don’t have to say anything.

## Loss (-8)

**Sharla: *[I’m not the best person to ask.]*** There’s so much to cover, I’m not sure where to start...

**Riki:** Sharla should hurry up!

**Sharla:** I’m sorry, Riki. It’s just... For as long as I remember, the Mechon have been the enemy. But if you asked me why, I couldn’t answer you.

**Riki:** Yeah! Riki not know too!

**Sharla:** Riki, what do you think of when someone mentions the Mechon?

**Riki:** Mechon look like sad machines.

**Sharla: *[What are you talking about?!]*** Are you saying you feel sorry for them?!

**Riki:** Sharla not like Riki’s words?

**Sharla:** Well... I guess I don’t mean that. We’re so different. We’re bound to see things differently.

**Riki:** Riki think Mechon with faces most sad looking.

**Sharla:** I don’t disagree with you there. When we found out there were Homs inside them... It was shocking, to say the least.

**Riki:** Riki feel lucky to travel with Sharla and friends. Riki learn lots! Riki feel scared most of time, but see and hear many things. They make Riki better Heropon!