re_alignment | [VIDEO TRANSMISSION: ALPHA TRION'S QUADRANT]

I'm just outside the temple... If you're in the area. If not I can come to you.

I was actually on my way back to my office so it'll be easier enough to get to you. Be there in a few minutes.

[And he cuts the video, veering off his original path to back a beeline for the temple itself. He's worried, unable to help himself really, and as he spots Dead End and approaches the smile that appears is small--weak even.

But it's still a smile.]

Is everything alright, Dead End?

[The smile, even as weak as it is does manage to get a little smile out of the Decepticon. Dead End sheepishly shuffling in place when Rung arrives.]

It's fine... Everything, that is.

I just, uh, was thinking.

[He can do this. Maybe. Focus.]

...

Your room is pretty far from here, right?

[His smile fades into a curious and slightly surprised expression, because that's really not what he'd been expecting to hear.]

Ah--yes, it is. I'm in Prima's temple so it's a bit of a walk but I generally just stay at my office.

[Despite the fact that there wasn't exactly a bedroom in his office.]

[Oh he knows Rung pretty much lives in his office... Exactly why he's trying to bring this topic up. Without giving himself a sparkattack.]

Umm... My room is pretty close to your office and I. Well, I was just uh, thinking. I mean I barely use the berth anyway and you wouldn't have to rest in your chair anymore. I don't even have to be in the room with you, I just. If you wanted someplace a bit more comfortable and...

[Rung do you want to move in with him?]

[Oh.

Well..this is..definitely unexpected but not unwelcome in the least. It's almost endearing in a way how Dead End is stumbling over himself and it's got the therapist smiling softly again.

He moves forward and leans up to kiss the other lightly, a hand resting on the other's shoulder.]

You don't have to leave the room or anything like that, Dead End. I appreciate the offer and would very much like it if you were in the room with me...if we were to share your quarters.

[He does his best to smile, trying to seem less nervous about this. Rung is, as always, being very supportive.]

I uh... I didn't want to seem like I was trying to force anything on you. I just though you could use some place more comfortable than your chair.

It probably would br far more comfortable than my chair.

[The therapist's smile grows a bit and he squeezes Dead End's shoulder as a soft, adoring sort of look flickers through his optics.]

Thank you, Dead End.

...Safer too.

[Just incase giant bugs attack again. Or really any other creatures that would maul the therapist. If Rung was in his room then chances were he might be able to help if anything went wrong... Provided he didn't get mauled causing Rung to come after him again.]

I can, uh. Fix the lighting, and you can decorate it how you want. If you want. Make you feel more at home when you're there...

Indeed.

[Because he did feel safe around Dead End. And this was he could make sure the other was gettin enough energy to survive as well.]

You don't have to change anything for me, Dead End.

I don't mind. Not like I've done much with the place, aside from making things darker.

[And Rung didn't really strike him as the 'dark' type.]

A bit more light might be needed but, I've never been much for decorating myself so it really doesn't bother me.

[He just likes the idea of sharing a room with someone; not being alone so much anymore.]

Alright, just a light change then. And you can use the berth whenever you want.

[And he can hide his substitute power core until he's ready to mention it.]

Thank you, Dead End. I...this means a lot to me.

It's... It's nothing really. I enjoy spending time with you, and getting you out of that chair at night has to be a good thing.

[Right? He attempts a smile.]

[Rung can't help but chuckle a bit.]

I suppose I do need to give up on trying to defend that chair and saying it's comfortable.

And..I enjoy spending time with you too.

If it's anything like the other chairs in your office then a berth is probably a bit more comfortable. Roomier too.

[He leans his head down against Rung's.]

I'm glad to hear that... I know I don't really act like it, but I am happy.

[Being with Rung, having someone be there and actually care. Not so much about life in general. But happy with Rung was something at least.]

..I'm glad. Because you being happy is important to me.

[And he means that, Dead End. There's a gentle smile to accompany the statement and he lifts a hand to touch the other's cheek a bit.]

Very important.

I... That means a lot.

[He carefully wraps his arms around the other, engine giving a happy - yet quiet - rumble.]

Rung. I hate to ruin the moment, but... How long do you think this will last?

[His own engine responds in kind, revving softly in response to Dead End--the therapist quite content to just stay there with the other but--

Well.]

..I don't know. But I'm willing to stay as long as you'll have me.

Couldn't think of a reason to not want you around.

[Which is to say, he probably could - for Rung's safety - but he hardly would want to. He wants to keep the therapist for as long as his luck will let him.]

Just... Everyone's been disappearing.

I know.

[It's been eating at Rung a bit. He's worried about why there's been so many disappearances and he just..he wants answers. But he really doesn't know if the Firstforged have any.]

But..like I told you before, we can't live by the what ifs. We have to just take it all as it comes and..I want to be with you through it all if I can.

I'm not sure my luck is that good, Rung. Having you around is probably pushing it already...

Don't say that. Your luck is fine.

It's not... Just try not to disappear on me, okay?

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