[Video] [Originating from: Junk Pile] [Locked to: Drift]

[winged_knight]

[He's honestly not certain if their usual familiarity applies, so forgive him if he seems stiff and formal.]

Drift. Hello. Vector Prime informed that he slowed the progress of the disease. And as I understand it you are no longer contagious as well.

[There's obvious relief in his voice. You can't even imagine.]

I...regret that our earlier meeting was so strained. Perhaps we can try again?


((hopefully I've done this right..?))

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[sword_redemption]

[But Drift isn't looking for 'temporary'.]

[wow even his meta is cheesy]

Me too. Uh. The other way. Know you. Not me. I, uh, I already know me.

[Aaaaaand he should really shut up.]

Vector Prime has stopped it. I can manage. At least it won't kill me. [It's a very, very tiny tick, but there!]

[Video]

[winged_knight]

[Wing isn't either. Not in your cure, or your place in his life.]

[but cute and sweet even so!]

You can Drift. I want you to.

[He has to grin. Because it really is endearing.]

Manage? [He hesitates, beyond tempted.] Are you sure? [The question begs more than just handling the plague.]

[And thinking about how close he'd come to losing Drift after finding him again, wasn't something Wing wanted to consider. A reminder about how swiftly things can be taken from us.]

[Video]

[sword_redemption]

[A nervous, sickly smile. Especially since, you know, uh still rusting.]

_{I don't know how to start}.

[He doesn't want to confess it: it's weakness, but if there's anyone who deserves to see him at his weakest, it's Wing.]

I'll be fine. Please...I don't deserve your worry. [He doesn't deserve Wing's pain, if he does happen to be wrong.]

[Video]

[winged_knight]

[A reassuring smile.]

You can start by letting me come keep you company.

[And maybe tolerating it when he wants to fuss over your health. It's just what he loves, helping people, and you.]

Doesn't matter if you deserve it or not. [He shrugs gently.] You'll have it none the less, it's...kind of a byproduct of caring.

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[sword_redemption]

Wing. [He frowns. ] I'm gross.

[Seriously. He smells AWFUL and looks not much better. The last thing he wants you to do is be near him. For your sake.]

[Video]

[winged_knight]

[Well, he knew that part was coming. Wing doesn't seem dissuaded though.]

So I'll meet you at the washracks then?

[Video]

[sword_redemption]

Wing. [Oh he's so torn. Because nothing would feel better than a wash. And Wing. But.]

You're joking. [Obviously.]

[Video]

[winged_knight]

[A hearty laugh.] Of course I'm not!

Come on, I'll do your back for you. [Cuz it's gotta be itchy right?]

[Video]

[sword_redemption]

Wing. What if they're wrong? What if I'm contagious?

[He's vacillating so badly he's probably rocking on his feet.]

[Video]

[winged_knight]

You're not. I'd have symptoms by now.

[If that happens, he might have to come over there just to hold you still.]

[Video]

[sword_redemption]

[When has worry ever bowed to logic, though, Wing.]

_...please

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[winged_knight]

[Logic plus a distraction should do the trick though. Have a joyful grin.]

I'd be my pleasure. I'll be right there!

[And yeah he means that. He's fast when he wants to be.]

Mind giving me directions once inside Liege's?

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[sword_redemption]

[The smile is dazzling. There's really no other word for it: like looking directly into the sun.]

[By the time he recovers, Wing's on his way.]

I'll meet you outside.

[Action]

[winged_knight]

[It doesn't take him long, since the two temples are mostly adjacent and he has the benefit of taking the most direct route. And maybe he's a bit eager too.]

[He tries to curtail that speed as he reaches the temple's exterior, pulling up just enough to shift into robot mode and ending the landing at a jog.]

[That grin returns to his face as he sees you.] One washer mech, as requested!

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[sword_redemption]

[Drift is waiting slightly out of breath, trying not to show the fact that he obviously--obviously--ran here. He shouldn't be this eager. He's gross.]

[And Wing is here, really here and he's so beautiful and perfect and even brighter, somehow, than Drift remembered, that Drift stepped forward, one hand outstretched just to touch, to see if Wing was real. He can't even think of words. Just...Wing.]

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[winged_knight]

[It's so amazing to him, and such a relief, to see your face not tight with pain or worry. The rust, as horrid as it is, can do nothing to diminish that.]

[He reaches out, eager, taking your hand in both of his with a squeeze. There's a companionable moment where he's without words as well, just enjoying this, before he gives you soft nudge.]

Well, lead the way!

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[sword_redemption]

[The touch makes it real, somehow, that it's not some fever dream or hallucination and for a moment he clings onto those hands with force enough that it probably hurts.]

I just....[ Should probably stop talking.]

[He nods.] Yes. Right. The washracks. This way. [There's an awkward fumble as he turns, because he doesn't want to let go of Wing entirely, almost as if afraid the jet will melt into the air.]

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[winged_knight]

[It feels good, so good, to just be companionable. To relish the moment and all it's potential. Wing laughs, a celebratory sound, your cheer multiplying his own.]

Washracks yes, unless you prefer the snow out here. [He's joking of course. As novel and charming as that idea is--Wing stashes it away for later--it's not going to be right for this particular task.]

[He follows along after you, taking a few quick steps to stay near, relishing the contact between you.]

[Action] *should we continue or fade here?*

[sword_redemption]

The snow wouldn't get Liege mad. [Drift gives a wry smile. Liege really has a complex about stains on his floors.]

[Drift hates the liquid he can already feel welling through his finger armor, so he steps his pace up--the sooner they get under running cleanser, the better. For so many reasons. He wonders if he'd dare kiss Wing....]

[Action] we should probably fade here/soon in favor of newer threads.

[winged_knight]

Liege doesn't like people dirtying up his washracks? [That's a pretty absurd notion. Wing assumes it's not the real reason, he just can't resist poking a little fun.]

[He matches your pace; its difficult not to be eager at this point. His thoughts wander... He could take advantage of the situation--and there were parts of him, both large and small, that very much wanted to. But it would feel like just that, taking advantage, when you're not feeling your best.]