no, he doesn't. that's the issue. [she frowned now, hand raising to her chin. brows furrowing as she thought about it.] there'd have to be a distraction of some kind. this operation would have to be more than just us. somebody has to show the commander what he's doing is wrong! ++

well, i wouldn't call it that! [waving her hands rapidly, awkwardly smiling even though it meant /exactly/ that.] just, uh. saving 75's life, rather. [lifting her mask off briefly, her neutral face barely expressing any emotion while speaking.] we need to get into the commander's office. ++

well, not... necessarily. i'm assuming you know everything happening with 75, right? [seeming to calm down, she still seems a bit on edge talking about it. keeping her voice low.] i... need your help with something. something kind of... grand in scale..

eek-! oh- hi, 26. [seeming a bit flustered, she looks closely at her clipboard.] um... you handle communications, correct?

um... can someone help me with something? 💧

just the people i wanted to see. um... kinda nerve-wracking- 💦 can't back down now... [mumble mumble.]

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⃰ temporary pinned. ⠀

sorry. [she laughed sheepishly, patting their helmet after.] i figured it'd be easier if you were distracted. working, i hope. i'll help you in any way i can. maybe i can talk to the others... good luck out there. i'm not letting you get scrapped. [she spoke with determination, ++

maybe his ego is getting in the way. [she spoke quietly, clearly seeming pretty nervous about discussing this sort of thing with them. carefully trying to readjust them... the screen could wait, she supposed, if 75 were even to survive after their task...] or maybe all this power is ++

[she still reaches gently for their antennae, attempting to do some miniscule work while 75 ranted. it was the most important part of them, at least.] really? that's it? and he's scrapping you for that? [she mumbled, uncertainty lingering from 91. working under a boss that didn't ++

...what? [staring, baffled. there's no way. that was basically her sibling! and the army's best soldier!] you're the most skilled member of our army! there's no way he's scrapping you! [completely bewildered, she steps in front of them. 91 can't believe her ears!]

well, you're really busted... it'd take an hour or two at most to get everything fixed. your screen is all cracked, and your antennae are busted... you would be a bit defenseless out there on the field on your own like this, don't you think?..

[frowning in turn, she slowly let go of their hand. uncertainty emanates from her person, but eventually the other robot backs off once their boss is mentioned.] r... right. promise me you'll come back to the medbay so i can treat you.

75...! you can't just leave! you're hurt! [as 75 kept walking by her, she grabbed their hand in attempts to stop them.] look, your screen is all busted... and your antennae! you need medical assistance! [sweating, unaware of anything that went on previously. just programmed to help.]

[jogging up to their side from across the medbay!] your vitals kept fluctuating! i've been looking everywhere for you. what happened? you look like you've been through a lot. [immediately trying to fuss over them.]

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i see. you said you've been letting your mind wander. do you think about things that get you excited or frustrated in any kind of way? [she began effortlessly opening their chest hatch, navigating the wires with nimble fingers. disabling their body movements for easy navigating. testing ++

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.

[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!]

...?

there's something going on... but do i tell the commander? hmm.. 💭

heck yeah. i like seeing you enjoy stuff. it's nice! [tail wagging around!] im too scared to play at all.

can i watch you play? i have a lot of tests i need to run for the rest of the day but i miss hanging out with you.. you're always so preoccupied at night

jeez... that's a lot of stuff. sounds overwhelming..

isn't that halo...

i don't know about really good but if it makes you happy, 75!

fortnite is okay i guess

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