⠀ ( that’s quite alright. springer is here for it, & leaning heavily forward as the moment progresses, his servo braving a sultry scathe up the medic’s inner thigh. ) ⠀

⠀ ( nods his helm simply for the purpose of rubbing their cheeks together, the warmth absorbed & blooming a smile on his lips. kissy.. ) ⠀ you’ve got me, aid. ⠀

⠀ i was, but you’re a safe person generally speaking. i knew you’d take care of yourself in my absence. ⠀ ( smiles & drops a servo to rub on his thigh. ) ⠀

⠀ that’s alright. ⠀ ( springer mutters against his lips, twirling them around in order to plant his aft on the couch & pull first aid into his lap. ) ⠀ you stayed safe and out of that weather. good enough for me. ⠀ ( arms laid over the backrest. ) ⠀

⠀ ( the sound of an amused burst of air is heard, the wide span of his shoulders jostled. ) ⠀ let him.. ⠀ ( spoken between a flurry of kisses. ) ⠀ i missed you too. so damn much. ⠀ ( servos slid down his sides, affection resuming. ) ⠀

⠀ i wouldn’t say it’s gotten any better out there but it’s definitely not any worse. ⠀ ( he says with a smile, remaining still so first aid can complete his reassuring scan. there’s nothing worth noting that he knows of. ) ⠀ i’ve been fine. you? ⠀

⠀ ( overlooks the bottle.. gaze returning onto the medic. ) ⠀ drinking all on your own, handsome? ⠀

⠀ ( no need. he’s managed to find his way home. ) ⠀

⠀ this is your place, not mine. you can do whatever you want to do regardless of what i want. ⠀ ( he smiles, digits moving to scratch at the creatures shoulders. ) ⠀

⠀ ( springer isn’t cruel! even if the animal is admittedly more dirty than he’d like. ) ⠀ they need a good washing up. i think they’re itchy. ⠀

⠀ i don’t intend to come off that way— i’m sorry, but i really only see it around your place. ⠀ ( eyeballing the little critter for a moment before dropping down & reaching out to scratch behind its ears. ) ⠀

⠀ hm. i wouldn’t know. i only ever see it here. ⠀ ( it’s certainly picked the right mech to attached itself to. ) ⠀

⠀ it’s back? ⠀

⠀ ( clears his throat… quietly. ) ⠀

⠀ ( pokes his helm outside. ) ⠀

⠀ just keeping an eye on things. ⠀ ( things one & two, cooly sipping his beverage. ) ⠀

⠀ ( triple changer to triple changer, this could go one of two ways. ominously stood between first aid & the peacock he’s assumed guardianship over. glaring. ) ⠀

⠀ not a problem. don’t run off and get lost on me. i’ll be back. ⠀ ( wink! turned around & seeking out the beverage counter. ) ⠀

⠀ ( the bird is immediately snuggling him. thank you kind stranger. first aid just has that helpful aura. ) ⠀ can i get you a drink? ⠀

⠀ ( ruben isn’t entirely frightened per say, more so alarmed at the sea of mecha in his HOUSE. running into first aid’s arms. ) ⠀ you just have a calling for those in need. ⠀ ( big or small! ) ⠀

⠀ i don’t remember his name. but that’s a pet. hot shot brought him around once before. ⠀ ( ruben knows you, springer, but first aid is new. cautiously approaching. ) ⠀

⠀ i think we’re being followed. ⠀

⠀ he’s got lots of room to— grow? here. ⠀ ( why springer hasn’t invested in a house of his own is beyond everyone. he’s more than able to. ) ⠀

⠀ first ones here. ⠀ ( first aid was adamant on that. stepping inside with a whistle. it’s big..! ) ⠀

⠀ put a bow on yourself and call it a day. ⠀ ( one gift!! ) ⠀

⠀ i’d like you to stay home instead. i’ve got everything i need. ⠀ ( kiss, kiss. right on top of his helm. ) ⠀

⠀ without me? ⠀ ( rumbled purring, his face drug along first aid’s helm in some affectionate form of nuzzling. ) ⠀

⠀ anytime, aid. ⠀ ( moves his arms out from behind the medic’s back, allowing him to slump all the way against his front. helm placed on his shoulder, arms around his middle & servos holding innocently onto his chassis. ) ⠀

⠀ ( with the way the plating runs on his back, it aligns naturally similar to a track piece. & when springer uses his thumbs to instill a forceful push, it snaps & returns to its natural position with an audible click. apologetic rubbing.. ) ⠀how’s that? ⠀

⠀ cycle a deep one for me. you’re going to want to. ⠀

⠀ pretty easy fix for someone who struggles with it often. being a triple changer and all. ⠀ ( lots of moving parts opens up opportunities for slips & constant misalignments. rubbing on one particular lower back connector.. ) ⠀ this where the pain is? ⠀

⠀ if i find it, i’ll fix it for you. ⠀ ( starting at the base of his neck & working his way slowly down. ) ⠀ the one that’s giving you fits should snag my digit, then i’ll straighten it out. ⠀

⠀ i can tell you’ve done something. can guarantee there’s a piece out of wack somewhere. ⠀ ( gliding his thumbs down each individual strut. ) ⠀

⠀ ( massaging on. his big hands are perfect for the job. ) ⠀

⠀ mhm. ⠀ ( the couch is basically a medical berth at this point— only ten times more comfortable. sitting down. ) ⠀

⠀ ( scandalous.. following with a chuckle, the door shut & latched behind them. ) ⠀

⠀ you’re more than welcome to. ⠀ ( he can’t help it. it’s rough out here. ) ⠀

⠀ i know. ⠀ ( that’s what he’s always admired about first aid, attention dropping onto his bandages. ) ⠀ better. got a bunch of gnarly scabbing happening. ⠀

⠀ not if i don’t know where they’ve been. ⠀ ( that one has definitely been in the trash. ) ⠀

⠀ ( EEEEEYUCK.. he’s not amused. ) ⠀

⠀ ( once you feed them, they never leave. ) ⠀

⠀ i’m sure that’s exactly what was done. ⠀ ( nod nod, arms remaining lifted! he’d rather stay here with first aid than a recovery room in a hospital any day. ) ⠀

⠀ none quite as severe as myself if i recall. i sent anyone who was injured to the clinic to be seen immediately after all was taken care of. ⠀ ( chances are springer attempted to take the brunt of the attack, hence his aggressive wounds. ) ⠀

⠀ ( they still burn as if straight acetone is being applied, but springer maintains his unbothered stoic appearance, regulating his vents like first aid recommended him before. ) ⠀ no concerning bleeding? ⠀

⠀ no extra pain, only the same level as before if i move a certain way. there’s added tightness today. probably because the wounds aren’t as fresh anymore, right? ⠀ ( the bandages stick in a few wound sites as they’re removed. 2/10 feeling. ) ⠀

⠀ ( lifts his arms! it’ll be easier for first aid to maneuver around & remove the old bandages with those big ol’ things out of his way. ) ⠀ ready when you are. ⠀

⠀ they’re itching. whatever that means. ⠀ ( a heavy seat taken on the edge of the berth. ) ⠀

⠀ not anymore. ⠀ ( which means he totally was. ) ⠀

⠀ ( discreetly rubbing at his bandages. they itch. ) ⠀

⠀ ( springer can handle any activity the medic tests him with, touch fluidly slid & currently resting on his thigh. there’s not as much as a pause in the act transpiring above. ) ⠀