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➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 27m

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didn't question it because i figured it'd settle in a few days but , y'know . it didn't . it's been weeks now .

[ yapping , flicking their wrist . ]

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 27m

[ groan . . . she was right . 75 couldn't help their attitude , though ! they're just an asshole .
hopping up onto the table , sitting up . making sure the screws on their front plating were visible . ]

i'd say that this started happening a little bit after i got my fan replacement .
i

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⋮ ┆𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 ⌗𝟵𝟭 . @c00ldoc.bsky.social · 41m

you should watch your tone with the doctor that can yank your wires.

[91 scolded in turn, voice monotonous. propping the table up for 75 to get into.]

must be something with the engine then. come on, you know the drill, 75.

[spinning her screwdriver!]

tell me more.

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 53m

what's wrong with standing in the doorway ? ! i don't look silly , you look silly !

[ they responded , crossing their arms as they finally stepped into the room . not standing around like a loser anymore ! ]

. . . my joints have felt off recently , and i've been warming up randomly . not

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➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 53m

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even doing anything intense ! i could just be standing around , probably thinking to myself , and then all of a sudden my plating is hot to the touch !

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 53m

what's wrong with standing in the doorway ? ! i don't look silly , you look silly !

[ they responded , crossing their arms as they finally stepped into the room . not standing around like a loser anymore ! ]

. . . my joints have felt off recently , and i've been warming up randomly . not

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⋮ ┆𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 ⌗𝟵𝟭 . @c00ldoc.bsky.social · 59m

[she blinks a few times, but adjusts her gloves.]

do you have to stand in the doorway like that? you look silly.

[but beckons anyway!]

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 1h

[ antennae twitch . standing by the doorway of the medical bay , looking like they wanted something . ]

'ey 91 ? i think i'm overdue on a checkup .

[ well , it makes sense why they're here now . ]

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➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 1h

[ antennae twitch . standing by the doorway of the medical bay , looking like they wanted something . ]

'ey 91 ? i think i'm overdue on a checkup .

[ well , it makes sense why they're here now . ]

⋮ ┆𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 ⌗𝟵𝟭 . @c00ldoc.bsky.social · 1h

...?

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 1h

beep beep beep beep beep beep

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 17h

[ staring down at their wrist , wondering when was the last time they had their check-up .
maybe they should give med bay a visit . . . ]

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 17h

[ idle , flicking their tail around . . .
it seems they're awaiting orders . ]

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 1d

huuURGH --

[ stretching ! popping their limbs . ]

. . . uugh .

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

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they would lean their head to the side scripter was resting on . aw , that’s sweet . ]

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

[ quiet whirrs as their system relaxed . orange , half-lidded eyes watched as scripter adjusted their limp body to make sure it didn’t go face first onto the ground .
. . . a moment after , he rested their chin against them . in response to this , using barely a little of their energy ,

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━✦❘ 𝚂𝙲𝚁𝙸𝙿𝚃𝙴𝚁 ❘✦━ @scripterr.bsky.social · 3d

[tail wiggling as their confident nature smoothed out, they gently wrapped their arms around them and helped them safely rest against the wall. shifting to rest his chin on their shoulder after a moment, closing his eyes.]

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

[ they anticipated , looking around as scripter put them on the charger . once they were successfully plugged in , the color of their eyes changed to an orange hue . the gui armor shutting off as well ! ]

yeah , yeah . . . you did . good job , dude . . .

[ body doing a tiny slump . ]

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➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

[ they anticipated , looking around as scripter put them on the charger . once they were successfully plugged in , the color of their eyes changed to an orange hue . the gui armor shutting off as well ! ]

yeah , yeah . . . you did . good job , dude . . .

[ body doing a tiny slump . ]

━✦❘ 𝚂𝙲𝚁𝙸𝙿𝚃𝙴𝚁 ❘✦━ @scripterr.bsky.social · 3d

[leaning down to pick it up, they carefully navigated other cables, brushing claws along their shoulder blades, then... click! plugged in.]

there you go. did i put it in right? i sure hope it's the right port, i didn't see any other ones-

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

usually i plug myself in , but that’s exhausting !
. . . yeah , some help would be c00l i guess . see that cable with the green strip ?

[ pointing at the multitude of cables , one of which has a green strip on it ! ]

plug that one into the slot on the back of my neck . easy peasy !

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

usually i plug myself in , but that’s exhausting !
. . . yeah , some help would be c00l i guess . see that cable with the green strip ?

[ pointing at the multitude of cables , one of which has a green strip on it ! ]

plug that one into the slot on the back of my neck . easy peasy !

━✦❘ 𝚂𝙲𝚁𝙸𝙿𝚃𝙴𝚁 ❘✦━ @scripterr.bsky.social · 3d

do you need to be hooked up to anything? i can help!

[tail wiggling.]

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

oh !

[ a little blush ! itching their cheek . . . then a sigh . ]

well , okay .
can’t really argue with that , heh — !

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

oh !

[ a little blush ! itching their cheek . . . then a sigh . ]

well , okay .
can’t really argue with that , heh — !

━✦❘ 𝚂𝙲𝚁𝙸𝙿𝚃𝙴𝚁 ❘✦━ @scripterr.bsky.social · 3d

no! no, actually...

it's nice. i can sleep with you, too.

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

i mean , i’ll probably be taking a nap .

doesn’t that sound a bit boring to you ?

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

i mean , i’ll probably be taking a nap .

doesn’t that sound a bit boring to you ?

━✦❘ 𝚂𝙲𝚁𝙸𝙿𝚃𝙴𝚁 ❘✦━ @scripterr.bsky.social · 3d

i... dunno. just sit with you.
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➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

— ?
join me ? how ?

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

— ?
join me ? how ?

━✦❘ 𝚂𝙲𝚁𝙸𝙿𝚃𝙴𝚁 ❘✦━ @scripterr.bsky.social · 3d

can i join you...

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

hey ! ! what’s up ?
. . . honestly , i was just about to go on the charger , hmhmhm !

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

hey ! ! what’s up ?
. . . honestly , i was just about to go on the charger , hmhmhm !

━✦❘ 𝚂𝙲𝚁𝙸𝙿𝚃𝙴𝚁 ❘✦━ @scripterr.bsky.social · 3d

hiiii!!

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

— ! ! scripter ? !

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

— ! ! scripter ? !

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

honestly , i might as well just get on the charger and rest for the day . it’s raining , and i don’t wanna get my awesome casing all wet and muddy .

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

uugh . . . i feel groggy .

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 3d

beep boop . beep boop . boop boop beep

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 4d

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out of the time we have here ? i dunno .

[ they grumbled , their gaze looked off to the right . how could they look scripter dead in the eye after saying something as cheesy as that ? ! sounds stupid , sounds dumb ! !
. . . ugh . . . well , at least 75 was warm . ]

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 4d

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motion on his back in a soft attempt to soothe that struggling motor . huff . ]

if . . . it makes you feel a little better right now , no one's around . especially not here at this hour .
we can't have this all the time , as much as it totally blows . so like , make . . . the most

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➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 4d

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it to sound so . . . ugh .
if they think about it too hard , they'll end up burning themselves up -- and by addition , burning the one snuggled up to them with their own warm plating !

as scripter's grip relaxed , 75 moved one of their hands to scripter's back . doing an occasional petting

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➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 4d

[ their little screen-eyes widened as they listened to what scripter had desired , their own lips parting in awe behind the mask . reading into their words more than they were supposed to . . . by the way that the other sounded when he expressed what he wanted for the two , did he /mean/ for

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━✦❘ 𝚂𝙲𝚁𝙸𝙿𝚃𝙴𝚁 ❘✦━ @scripterr.bsky.social · 5d

75...

[scripter whined out, as if the other machine had a bigger role in this cruel fate. there was nothing that could be done- they were on warring sides, with different flavors of evil leaders. there was no clear path out of this that he could see.]

i know. i understand... i just ++

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃 @absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 5d

[ their digital horns lowered as scripter tightened his embrace . it was frantic , and they understood why scripter freaked out . they really wanted to promise that their meet-ups could last forever , but . . . with that looming fear if being caught , they couldn't promise with

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