[Video/action for those in the medbay] The medbay, Solus's temple

[deadlydoctor]

[This fine day you all are graced with the view of the medbay. But the view is not as interesting as the sounds you can hear. There’s…a lot of screaming.

A small droid passes by in front of the camera, clearly running away from the odd pair of naked humans freaking up out and yelling at each other. In all honestly, the woman is the one doing most of the yelling, as well as holding the man by the upper arms and shaking him.]

I-I don’t know-

What do you mean you DON’T KNOW!? Look at us! My body, my precious frame ruined! I’ve been in the medbay since all this started and the only one who left and came back was YOU. If this madness is caused by some sort of disease then you brought it here! You better find a way to fix this quickly Fracas or I swear to Primus…

[She raises a hand in anger, just to notice that she has no longer claws but red painted fingernails. Perfectly manicured maybe but not as long as his usual pointy fingers.] I can’t even turn my arm into the buzzsaw!

[The man lets out a slightly reedy yelp, bringing one suddenly-freed hand up to defend his head.] … Thank PRIMUS for small favors! How can I fix it, Knock Out?! I don’t even know what caused it, but maybe if you stopped SHAKING ME I could figure it out!

[He pauses, suddenly looking at his hands.] What am I supposed to do with all these extra fingers?! … Wait. [He brings his hand down to touch his face cautiously.] Oooh no no no no no no no…!

[Meanwhile, McCoy is just heading into work, ready to start another fun day on this alien planet he's stranded on-- When his wide eyes fall on the very human Knock Out and Fracas. Who are both very naked. He stands there a moment, looking both horrified and confused, before his cheeks turn red.]

Good God! Who the Hell are you people!? [He waves a hand at Knock Out and Fracas] And where the Hell are your clothes!?

((OOC: Fracas is in purple, MCCoy is blue and Knock Out is in red. All of Fracas’s responses will be from expendablemechanic. Feel free to reply to them here or come to the medbay )

Comments

[Audio]

[deadlydoctor]

[Oh KO likes sass, just not directed at her.

She chuckles.] I guess you have a point


Do you want me to scratch you behind the ears?

[Audio]

[thermosomatic]

[At the offer, Hothead sputters for a good few seconds.]

I -- vha -- you -- are you kidding me?! Vhy vould I --

[Before he can say anything else, Random cuts in.] Ooh, ooh! Zhat sounds delightful!! Vould you?!

[Hothead groans audibly.]

[Audio]

[deadlydoctor]

Depends...have you been a good boy? [If only you could see KO smirking.]

[Audio]

[thermosomatic]

[Oh Primus, this is embarrassing. Random gives a happy yip of a bark!]

I haven't eaten anyvone yet!

[There's a slightly embarrassed noise coming from one of the more rational heads.]

[Audio]

[deadlydoctor]

[KO bits her lower lips to stop herself from laughing out loud. If she does that Hothead might get even more angry and Blitzwing might not come.]

Quite the achievement! Come to the medbay then.

[Audio -> Action]

[thermosomatic]

I can be zhere in two shakes~!

No, vai --

[Aaaaand the audio cuts off.

Despite his rather large stride, it still takes a bit of time to get there, with Hothead grumbling the entire time and Icy just kind of hanging his head in a "please tell me this isn't happening" kind of way. When he finally does arrive, he just kind of... plops down, Random looking exactly like an overexcited puppy, and waits -- his tail's even wagging lazily.

Meanwhile, the other two are looking in opposite directions away from the medbay, with Hothead having a strangely pouting scowl and Icy just looking... kind of apologetic, actually.]

[Action]

[deadlydoctor]

[He's impressive to look at, Knock Out will admit that much. She looks amused as she notices the heads having such different reactions. Knock Out walks over him (them?) and pats Random's head, not yet scratching him.]

Hello. You haven't changed your mind, I hope?

[Action]

[thermosomatic]

[Random nudges Knock Out's hand in return gleefully, tail wagging quicker.]

Nope!

[Icy sighs and turns to look at Knock Out. He can at least try to explain some of this away.]

Apparently, it vould seem zhat some of zhis creature's instincts haff... rubbed off on me in some vay.

[In other words, you can't hold this against him.]

Re: [Action]

[deadlydoctor]

[She knows what you want Random. As she listens to icy, her hands move to the back fo random's ear, scratching it.]

I see. The longer you stay in this form the further it affects you?

[Oh yes, KO can. And maybe will in the future, if she needs to use blackmail 8)]

[Action]

[thermosomatic]

[Aaaaand Random just completely plops his head down on the ground, moved to a blissful silence.

Icy pauses before he answers.]

I'm not sure. [Hothead huffs again and adds,] I'd hope not.

[Action]

[deadlydoctor]

[Scratch, scratch, scratch....]

If this is caused by the Lambdas's influence then I'm sure the FirstForged will find a way to fix it. [Her expression darkens, but she keeps scratching Random's head.] They better.

[Action]

[thermosomatic]

[Petting a dog is so soothing, isn't it? At least, to the dog, it is.]

I do not know if I vould mind if --

[Hothead growls and reaches over to nip at Random's neck.]

Do not even zhink to finish zhat sentence!

Re: [Action]

[deadlydoctor]

[At least it works with one of the head. KO think you are way too nervous, Hot Head, and that's why she's going to go and scratch your ears too.]

There, there...don't fight, you will only hurt yourself. [If you bite her, Hot head, KO will chainsaw you when she's back to normal. Just a warning.]

[Action]

[thermosomatic]

[Hothead immediately shuts up once Knock Out directs her attention at him, offering only a huff as he lowers his head as well, averting his eyes -- almost like he's embarrassed.]

Fine, fine.

[Action]

[deadlydoctor]

[Huff as much as you want, Ko knows when she scored a point. She keeps the scratching and gives Icy a look.]

Are you doing well over there, hm? [Since she's not scratching his head yet.]

[Action]

[thermosomatic]

[Never in his life did he ever imagine the situation he's currently in happening.

Icy takes a moment to process just what the hell is happening here before making a noncommittal noise.]

Zhis isn't necessary, you know.

[Not at all an indication to stop; just an observation.]

[deadlydoctor]

[Neither did KO, to be honest.]

It's not a matter of necessities. [It's blackmail and the more she has, the better. KO will admit that it's an easy and enjoyable blackmail, though.] I could scratch you if you wanted. Under your chin, even.

[thermosomatic]

[He pauses. Curse these new dog instincts! That sounds really pleasant, even to the stoic Icy. Normally, this would be such a no-brainer.

He cocks his head to the side just slightly, not quite sure how to respond. In the meantime, the other two head just soak in the attention.]

[deadlydoctor]

[Knock out really needs a third arm. because she doesn't have one and Icy's brain looks like it's froze see what I did here she leans in and kisses his forehead.]

[thermosomatic]

[WHOA HE WAS NEVER TOLD KISSING WAS INVOLVED

Icy recoils just a little, ears pricking upwards in surprise. But, after a moment... he lowers his head again, almost sheepishly, only offering a quiet] Now zhat vas unnecessary.

[In retaliation. Unnecessary... But not unwelcome, if the quiet amusement in his voice is any indication.

...And then Random decides to return the favor by pulling back and licking her hand.]

[deadlydoctor]

[SHE HAS NO MORE HANDS, OKAY? KO smiles at the recoiling.] Many things are unnecessary, that doesn't mean they are ba...Ahhh.

[Random, WHY?] What...?

[thermosomatic]

[Random just smiles, soaking up the dopey dog look.]

You started it!

[deadlydoctor]

I didn't lick you.

[She's moving her hand away and cleaning it with her clothes. The other hand is also put away quickly. No more ear scratching for you, Mister.]

[thermosomatic]

It's zhe closest zhing I could get!

[Random whines. But Hothead just shakes it off, and Blitzwing rises in full.]

Hmph. Zhat vas about enough of zhat, anyvay.

[deadlydoctor]

I didn't ask you to do anything. [Does she look like a tree headed dog to you? She didn't need this.]

Hm. I better not get some sort of organic disease out of this.