⠀ ( puuurrr, sliding on over & planting himself in swindle’s lap, digits roaming. ) ⠀ i love you, swin. ⠀ * ❤️ ⠀

⠀ ( not at all, actually. ) ⠀ close the door. ⠀

⠀ ( to say he forgives swindle for grabbing his leg! ) ⠀ tell me, baby. i’m listening. ⠀

⠀ ( hops down & snootily shakes his feathers out, his head rubbed on swindle’s leg with a grunt before waddling away & out of the room. ) ⠀ guess he said playtime is over. ⠀

⠀ ( YELLING. HELP! he hates having his feet touched! worming his way out of hot shot’s arms & aiming to bite swindle NEXT. ) ⠀

⠀ ( kick, kick! ruben is kicking at swindle’s hand. evidently he feels like he’s being ganged up on. biting hot shot next. ) ⠀

⠀ ( that’s his excited yells! & hot shot is kinda sorta riling him up, blowing air into the birds chest. pfffffrrff! SQUAWK! ) ⠀

⠀ ( laying on swindle’s side of the bed & snuggling ruben, kissing his little face & head. who’s his good babby! ) ⠀

⠀ i can’t even begin to piece together how that even happened if that’s the case, but you might be right. maybe they’re together or something along the lines of that. ⠀ ( approaches swindle’s side, leaning on him. ) ⠀

⠀ crazy, right? ⠀ ( really this is one of the few instances he can’t fully get a read on. ) ⠀ i don’t know, swin. i’m conflicted. we know he’s a terrible guy, but moonracer’s gotta be smarter than that. i can’t imagine she’s unsafe.. from what i saw. ⠀

⠀ kitt did make it clear that he was good at that. i wonder what they do when it’s just them two at home. ⠀

⠀ ( count one, guilty. however this isn’t about him. ) ⠀ she kissed him first and by the time i turned around again it was gettin’ hot. ⠀

⠀ you’re missing the point here. they are kiss-ing. that is karr. ⠀

⠀ ( jumps down from the hole in the second floor instead of taking the stairs like a NORMAL person, landing all springy & cushioned on his heels. ) ⠀ i didn’t talk to him. they’re consuming each other up there. also. apparently he won roulette. ⠀

⠀ i might hang around. we’ll see. ⠀ ( smooches on the corner of his mouth & slides past. ) ⠀

⠀ ( HAH! swindle can understand covered lips. ) ⠀ you think i should? ⠀

⠀ mhhhee mhooks mhlike kwitt. ⠀ ( translation: he looks like kitt. sorta. karr’s face is exposed & his paint job features silver, his scanner is amber too. otherwise they’re the same height & build to a T. he finally saw him!! ) ⠀

⠀ hey is that karr? ⠀ ( HUSHHH!! ) ⠀

⠀ ( swindle must hate goodbyes. comfortingly petting ruben’s back. ) ⠀

⠀ will do. you’re a cool dude, michael knight. kitt, we’ll miss you. you’re welcome back anytime. take it easy out there, you two. ⠀ ( gives michael his digit. shake! ) ⠀

⠀ all good. just means you’ll have to visit again sometime. ⠀ ( smiles & picks the peacock up, holding him as kitt holds michael. ) ⠀ i bet so. he likes toys and stuffed animals. gets attached to ‘em. ⠀ ( like sweddy. ) ⠀

⠀ he’ll be upset when you leave. again. ⠀ ( fixes his robe. ) ⠀

⠀ ( they probably look so shredded. combaticons. ) ⠀

⠀ do you also bite your partner. with intent of leaving marks. ⠀

⠀ ( they can always go & visit if it gets too hard on him. purring & nuzzling. ) ⠀

⠀ ( nibble, nibble. they had their brood-fest the first time kitt left. why not focus on the good instead? ) ⠀

⠀ ( squeeeeeezes, lips pressed on his neck for a series of loving kisses. he remains so very attractive despite his broodiness. ) ⠀

⠀ you know we’re doing all we can to keep him safe for the duration of his stay. i worry too, but he can’t keep locked up forever here. he’s got a world of his own, a purpose to carry out, and someone depending on him. ⠀ 𖬺

⠀ you really think so? kitt has a great sense of judgement from what i’ve seen since bringing michael along. if he felt unsafe at any point i’m confident he’d tell me so something could be done. ⠀ ( rubs comfortingly on swindle’s torso. ) ⠀

⠀ it’s not as big of a punch in the gut this time. we know it’s possible he could be cleared for another trip here in the future. as long as karr functions at least. ⠀

⠀ i’ll be fine for a little while. you good? ⠀ ( embraces him from behind. feels like it’s been ages since he’s seen swindle smoke. does he always do it late? ) ⠀

⠀ ( kisses up the back of his shoulder. ) ⠀

⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 𝘛𝘏𝘌𝘠 𝖢𝖠𝖫𝖫 𝖳𝖧𝖠𝖳 𝑩𝙀𝙂𝙄𝙉𝙉𝙀𝙍𝙎 𝑳𝙐𝘾𝙆☘︎, ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 𝒫𝘈𝘓.ᐟ ⠀

⠀ 📲 * ⠀ it’s a long, complicated story. ⠀ 📲 * ⠀ you’re gonna want to take my word for it. ⠀

⠀ 📲 * ⠀ i wouldn’t say he’s quite like us, only having recently adapted to our physique. ⠀ 📲 * ⠀ his name is karr, and i’m not being funny. ⠀ 📲 * ⠀ modified 1982 pontiac trans am, black and silver. ⠀ 📲 * ⠀ if you come across him, i’d recommend caution. ⠀

⠀ 📲 * ⠀ not recently! ⠀ 📲 * ⠀ why? what’s up? ⠀

⠀ YOU’VE GOT TO WANT TO SUCCEED! ⠀ * 💃 ⠀ OWNER OF A LONELY HEART! ⠀

⠀ ( this guy is basically a human version of himself! in a way! hot shot’s holo may not dress like him, but they share the same spirit! playing song trivia! ) ⠀

⠀ have fun, kitt. ⠀ * 😇 ⠀

⠀ ( it was all just a big misunderstanding, swindle. taking her glass & placing it in the sink. he’ll get started on that next one right now! ) ⠀

⠀ don’t worry about it. can i get you another drink? ⠀

⠀ i don’t have to like him to understand the toll his leaving has taken on you and be civil about it. sometimes people have to agree to disagree and carry on. doesn’t mean i suddenly don’t care or want to listen. ⠀

⠀ mm. i hear ya. sorry it’s got you all down and whatnot. if there’s anything we can do just let us know. ⠀ ( provides a smile. he doesn’t feel there’s much he can do. it was heartbreaking when kitt left, too. ) ⠀

⠀ went back to earth? what for? do you know? ⠀ ( leans casually on the bar top, arms crossed over the front of his bust. ) ⠀

⠀ feeling a little worried about you. that’s all. this is the second time you’ve come in not feeling like yourself. i never intended on making you feel any worse the last time we talked. ⠀

⠀ ( miracle worker. ⠀ * 🫦 ⠀ greeting moonracer with a smile once facing her. he’ll forgive her this once for HIDING from him. ⠀ * 😌💢 ) ⠀ what’s up, moonracer? ⠀

⠀ more than you know. ⠀ ( smooches, thumb caressing his cheek. ) ⠀

⠀ preferably. ⠀ ( side eyes him. ) ⠀ what are you about to do? ⠀

⠀ well i can’t talk to her about him again with those two around anyways. ⠀ ( cheek balanced in his palm. pouty. ) ⠀

⠀ just told her what i knew about karr. she’s the one he’s been hanging around. ⠀