[Cut to the Hub. It doesn't take long for Mirage to get there. The joys of being a sportscar. And if his scanners were correct, it wouldn't take Sideswipe much longer either.
[No, it doesn't take much longer at all. And when he does arrive, he slides in behind Mirage, skulking up behind him. He slings an arm around the red bot's shoulders.]
[It's a gift, Sideswipe, use it well. His engine practically purrs at the suggestion, wings flicking idly. Not that they can move much with Sideswipe's arms, but they do quiver.]
[A soft chuckle escapes his vocalizer, feeling that head inbetween the wings on his back. How did this bot always manage to do this? To do absolutely nothing but still put him in a good mood?]
Alright, alright. Come.
[He starts walking, practically rolling the silver bot with him.]
[It was complicated--that's pretty much the summation of their time here. But it'd come to an end soon. He'd have to tell him soon, or risk it coming out when Sideswipe WOULD remember.
But for now...he can enjoy these last moments with Sideswipe blissfully unaware.]
Would you mind ordering my drink for me? I trust you~
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[Is that how Italian groans sound like?]
You have no idea, apparently. You were affected as well.
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Because I don't remember you being more annoying than usual. You sure we just didn't get overcharged?
[Which is good, because given the BOMBSHELL MIRAGE DROPPED...]
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It's best you don't remember, though.
[Understatement of the century.]
The point is, you are back.
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Why, what happened?
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It's best forgotten.
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If you're sure?
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We'll talk about it soon. Promise.
[It's important, after all.]
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[He trusts you, Mirage. Look how much he trusts you.]
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[He knows, which is what's going to make this so much more painful later.]
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Which is why we should go get a drink. It makes you easier to listen to.
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Bene.
I like this idea. I will meet you there?
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[The sound of tires screeching is heard. He's already on his way]
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[Vroom vroom he's off and driving too.]
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He needed a good distraction.]
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You look so down.
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Mmm...a lot on my mind, you could say~
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[... it's his own way of trying to make Mirage feel better.]
Then you're going to need something really strong to drink.
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That would be lovely.
Lead the way, argento~
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C'mon then. Don't lag behind, or I'll drink it all without you.
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Alright, alright. Come.
[He starts walking, practically rolling the silver bot with him.]
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[But he can do this.]
I'm coming, I'm coming.
[As he lets Mirage just wheel him along.]
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But for now...he can enjoy these last moments with Sideswipe blissfully unaware.]
Would you mind ordering my drink for me? I trust you~
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[It doesn't take him long. Then he's back, leaning against Mirage's shoulder, and scooting a cube over to him.]
Someone's gotten lazy.
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I was...foolish this week.
I had a different accent.
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