Check Yourself

[megabuster]

I know everyone is really working hard to figure out what's going on around here lately, but I just wanted to make sure that no matter who you are, you're being careful. Make sure you don't overwork yourselves.

[LOOKING AT YOU, LUCCA.]

And make sure you don't take any undue risks.

[LOOKING AT YOU, ZERO.]

Remember, nobody's in this by themselves!

Comments

[tempus_fixit]

[Jeez, what, do you think she's going to go and do something DANGEROUS or something? She scratches her head and pushes down the gut reaction. He's just thinking for her safety, right?]

I'll be careful, Rock! Don't worry!

[megabuster]

[He just fully expects to walk into her workshop and find her passed out with her face on the desk surrounded by machine parts. Maybe more often than usual given recent events.]

I'm glad! With all the strange stuff going on, I admit I'm feeling a little on edge... It feels like something's going to happen, but I can't put my finger on it.

And, you know... I love you. I worry about you.

[tempus_fixit]

[She squinches up in a smile for a second, all defensiveness blown away like dust by his earnestness. Aww, ROCK...]

I love you too! I get the feeling you're going to investigate somewhere, right? Do me a favor and be careful too! I'd hate to see you hurt, even if I CAN put you back together.

[megabuster]

[He had that effect on people.]

I'm going to try and do my part. I don't know where that means I'm going yet, but I promise I'll do my best to stay safe and careful! Having you put me back together would probably put a damper on date night!

[He laughed.]

And you know I'm there for you if you ever need me. Just call me and I'll come running.

[tempus_fixit]

I will. And the same goes for me, only I'll fly.

[Something else occurs to her after that...]

Now that you mention this, I should probably re-advertise my open repair night, too. That way no one has any problem finding a place to get emergency repairs if something DOES happen. Whaddiya think? Should I keep it on Fridays, or move it to the middle of the week?

[She grins.] I dunno about you, but I know I'd rather spend weekends with my boyfriend.

[megabuster]

That's a great idea! I bet it's going to be needed, especially at the rate Zero, Fefnir, and Harpuia go... I don't exactly like to think about it, but it'll be great to have you there in case something goes bad.

[He tapped his chin in thought.] Well, having repairs may be really important... But on the other hand, I want to spend as much time with you as I can...

Hey! No matter which day you pick, I could come be your assistant! I've got experience fixing robots and helping out in labs, and it means we could spend time together! And if business is quiet we could fool around!

[tempus_fixit]

Oh hey, maybe when business is quiet we can fool around, too!

That's a good idea! Sure! You're a great lab assistant, and whatever I don't know about reploids, you probably do!

I... get the feeling Zero might get a little weird about your helping him fix himself at first, he seems to take your presence really seriously, but I think he'll get over it. Probably.

[megabuster]

I would be totally game for fooling around in the workshop, you know.

Thanks, Lucca! I'd be happy to help out! Reploids aren't TOO different from my own design. Of course they're using more advanced components, but the fundamentals of our designs aren't all that different.

Yeah... Zero's very... solitary. He doesn't like the idea of anyone tinkering around with his inner workings. I mean, I get why, but he's very serious about it. I hope he does... I wish he could be more comfortable around us all. He kinda reminds me of my brother in a way...

[tempus_fixit]

And then Fefnir finds them and kicks them out

I hope I won't have to piece him together from scrap, is all... I'm good, but I don't know if I'm THAT good.

This is now private.

[megabuster]

I hope not either... He takes a lot of risks. I understand why he does what he does, and if I lived the life he has, I might be the same way. But...

My brother Blues left home a long time ago. He's been on his own so long, and he takes unnecessary risks a lot. I've spent a lot of nights thinking about him, hoping he's okay and that I'll see him again. I feel like that with Zero too... He's my friend, and I want him to be happy. Just like Blues. But I can't change who either of them are.