jamcat I'm still here. I just took a few days off and apparently missed some things which I won't comment on, because I'm here to write with people and have fun with my friends. But like- maybe later today. I been doing a lot of gaming recently, hehe.

jamcat Anyway, while I'm still in the throes of whatever funk I'm in, new muse possibility incoming.

jamcat As a warning, I can feel the night meds kicking in. So just in case I pass out while writing replies, Happy New Year everyone~!

“I don't blame 'em. Not often we get to go all out when it's not fighting for our lives, right? Live a little, I say.”

“...resolutions, huh?” “Maybe I'll try not to be so stubbor-... okay, let me phrase this better so it doesn't bite me in the ass...” “I'll try to be a bit more openminded. I was pretty tunnel-visioned until I met Aile and all you, so... yeah, I think that works.”

“I'm aiming everything toward the sky. And I'm also WAY too far away from Area C for this to worry anyone.”

jamcat Okay uhhh tagged order. So Atlas, Subaru, Aile, and repeat. I didn't think about that, lol.

“A great new-years tradition.”

《 @theshootingstar.bsky.social @mergedlegacy.bsky.social 》 “Both of you. Over here, now.” She has this... knowing look. Uh oh-

Once she brings the bike to a stop, she looks back at the lightshow happening above, whistling in astonishment. “Damn, that's hot...” F : “...okay, sure, but now ours look smaller.” “Just let this moment be nice, Fefnir.” F : “...okay. Fine. They made theirs look pretty, too.”

He's not believing that for a second.....but he will join her in the yelling. "HAPPY NEW YEAR'S AT!!!" As for the fireworks? Using Model F's weapons like that was rather clever.

She TOTALLY didn't borrow a Giro Express bike to do this! “HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!” Those are not fireworks. Those are, in fact, blasts from Model F's Knuckle Busters. Mega Happy New Year, everyone. 🔥

jamcat Apologies for the quiet, I've been weirdly tired recently? Like, at the worst times for writing. But it's probably better than not being tired at all, or being tired all the time, idk.

jamcat Reminded randomly of that one OC I gave a test-run just once awhile ago. Cosmic Entity type guy from a dimension with "no dimensions", meaning he is his universe, and the universe he is "from" is him. There's a lot more to it, but basically, he's a chaotic jerkwad.

“More than you know.”

M : “Right, that'll be all then. Take care of yourselves on the way out, y'hear? Give a wave to the front desk, they miss seein' you young'uns!” Mikhail gives the trio a wave, before turning his attention to a holographic clipboard. Seems he was fairly booked himself... 》

“...I'm gonna punt that bird robot.”

Atlas noticed that, too. Though that could just be nerves easing up now that Thomas was out of the room... which, would be entirely understandable. “Yeah. Just point us in the right direction. You've got a great team of hunters here- even Azurine.” Mikhail smiles, nodding at the three. 》

Atlas... doesn't comment on that strange look Aile had. But she did notice... she felt the other's hand go slack for a mere moment. M : “Oh- of course! I forget how much we have to shoulder now that we're training that new candidate for the trinity... you go deal with all that, Thomas.” 》

jamcat He's Joseph Joestar smart. DEFINITELY not book smart, but he's got a wit as sharp as that axe and he's not afraid to use it!

Atlas smiles hearing Aile say that, rubbing the underside of her nose with a finger... but then she hears Thomas' request, and turns her attention back to the conversation. “Whoa, whoa- that wouldn't happen to be like that junk in the undersea lab, would it? Yeah- I know about that place...” 》

“You're a little late on the uptake, Master Thomas. Our navigator was already well aware of these things. Meaning your sources at Legion are getting sloppy, or you're trying to cover your OWN tail...” Atlas shoots the tallest master a glare, before it softens. “She destroyed Ouroboros.” 》

Atlas upon entering Legion HQ for the first time in years:

“Hey, old timer.” Atlas snarks immediately, gripping Aile's hand tight. “Been awhile. Been a long, long while...” She maintains eye contact for a moment, before briefly looking to Aile with a smirk. “You know I'm not one to talk. So the fact I'm willing to listen is a big deal, got it?” 》

“...glad you made my life worth living.” ...she doesn't say anything more. She just... wraps an arm around Aile's waist, to keep herself close.

“Ready as I'll ever be...” She nods to Aile, and Azurine. “You ain't gotta talk if you don't want to, Junior. Just introduce yourself and let us do the talking.” Azurine gulps, before nodding, as the elevator comes to a halt at their destination.

“...same here...” Atlas sighs, closing her eyes as she melts into Aile. “...could definitely get used to being this close.”

Atlas does a bit more than that. She scoots closer to Aile, taking the other's hand as she leans against the other's shoulder, letting out a sigh. “...yeah. It's actually... nice? With other people. People you care about, I mean...”

Azurine gripped Aile's hand tightly, already suffocating in the official air the building had... Atlas, meanwhile, remained steadfast, even if she had her own concerns... “It'll be fine. Legion works for the country, right..? Let's just hope that's more true than it was a few years ago.”

Atlas looks up, breath bubbling up a bit faster as she nods, before angling her mouth out of the water. “Just be careful.”

Atlas sinks further into the tub, breath coming up in small bubbles as the water actually begins to heat up, to the point where it begins to roil.

Azurine lights up at the suggestion, beaming before hurriedly finishing the rest of her donut. “Sounds like a plan, Blue. I think we could all use it after this...”

"I won't fall down you need me, we don't follow crowds we mold them new."

She's taking Aile to a little hot tub, that definitely doesn't look at all warm yet. “Hold on,” Atlas sighs, dipping a toe in, recoiling, before lowering herself into the water. Was- was that steam curling around her?!

“Then it'll be fine. We got each other, and that's the most important thing.” Azurine nods, still munching on her donut silently. “This will be quick and easy. Hopefully.”

Atlas stands up, rigid, before offering a hand to Aile. “Come on. Before I change my mind.”

“...right.” Something about the way Aile phrased that... it didn't sit right. But then again, the Game of Destiny never sat right, did it? “We'll be fine. I trust you.”

Oh dear Light, she was SO not prepared, even after that breather. “...that looks... really good on you.” She mutters, averting eye contact.

Atlas' fist almost immediately unfurls under Aile's touch, even if it was a flinch at first. “...yeah. Yeah, it will. I got you two at my back, after all. Can't go wrong with the dream team.”

...Atlas is going to stiffly walk back to where she was waiting, and sit down with her knees hugged to her chest. Huff...

“Well- go throw a swimsuit on or something! You asked! Don't make it weird!” Girl-

...after a moment, Atlas stuffs the rest of her donut in her mouth, answering once she's finished eating. “Never liked 'em. Any of 'em. But that was back before I really had anything TO care about, beyond survival of the fittest. Mikhail seemed meek. Albert was... Albert.” She clenches a fist, 》

“Yes.” ...oh. Well that was easy. But it didn't really progress things, now, did it?

She wouldn't be opposed? Again- if it was Aile...

Atlas takes note of that- even if she didn't have Model F on her at the moment. She thought similarly to Aile- best to be careful, especially if they end up returning at some point... “Got it. No Mega Merging.” Azurine nods along, too, listening to the older Mega Men converse. 》

Atlas sighs, finally sensing at least some of the tension leave her girlfriend. “So... speaking of our destination,” She says, in between bites of her donut. “It's been awhile since I've been seen... publicly. For extended periods of time, I mean. Are we sure Legion's gonna take this well..?”

Atlas picks out a simple glazed donut, while Azurine helps herself to one covered in sprinkles. After hearing that, the two share a look, before smiling at Aile. “We're a team. We're all the best. Right, Junior?” Azurine nods, mouth too full to answer. “That means you, too, Blue.”

She was melted at this point. But she would try to reply! “Nnnnoooo~... you...”

And she's down for the count, letting out a little yelp before collapsing onto Aile's shoulder. “...pretty girlfriend...” ...at some point, huh?