Decisions, decisions. Potentially headed towards the Box

[bluebot]

So this is it? You've decided? I don't-- ... Just keep in mind-- The first time didn't go very well, but that was just a test run. There will be more for me to do here! More people to look after, and no time to sit and think about--

We'll be fine, just pace yourself. It's only a few more days until our story is over. A lot can change in a few days. Just don't rush into things.

There are still secrets to be revealed.

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[wisper]

Well, ah -- I guess the good news is that there's no need to worry about any snap decisions.

[bluebot]

A snap decision might have been over faster, like last time. If this happens, I expect it to last.

You're going, too, aren't you?

[wisper]

Waiting will be the biggest test of that, I think.

If all this writing is any indication, then I think so, yeah. How are you feeling about it?

[bluebot]

I'm not supposed to feel anything, that's kind of the point. But I guess I'm... anxious. I don't want to fade away.

[wisper]

You know what? I don't think you will. You've come a long way, longer than a lot who fade do. And you're not done yet, either -- I think you'll be fine.

[bluebot]

Yeah? [She smiles.] Can you do something for me?

[wisper]

I can definitely try. Shoot.

[bluebot]

Tell Newton I said hi?

[wisper]

Consider it done! He seems kind of -- thrilled, actually.

[bluebot]

[There's an amused giggle and another big smile.] Good. Thank you. If there's ever anything I can do for you-- When-- if we end up there... just let me know.

[wisper]

If I knew I could carry that with me, I'd keep it in mind. I -- can't really say for sure how I might react to an android, but, ah, I guess we'll find out.

[bluebot]

Really? You're a centuries-old faery creature and you can't say for sure how you'd react to an android? If anything, you should be worried about how I react to you.

[wisper]

I get the feeling we'll both be in for some culture shock. Old world magic meets shiny, futuristic science -- the sitcom writes itself.

[bluebot]

Better a sitcom than a soap opera. It's a big place... we might not even see each other.

[littlebityeah]

Hey there, stranger! What's it been, two months?

[bluebot]

Has it really been that long? Nice to see you were keeping track. Were your ears burning?

[littlebityeah]

You -- you know that idiom? -- No, uh, I have an extra sense for times like these. Obviously. Uh -- PS: That place? You've got some serious guts, dude.

[bluebot]

I'm from the future, not a different planet. Humans still converse where I'm from. Sometimes even when I'm nearby! What a surprise. Who would have thought. [She knows sarcasm, too.]

Actually, I don't, but I think that's what gives me an edge. The lack of guts, I mean.

[littlebityeah]

Whoa-hoa there! That phrase just totally didn't fit into my mental image of the future, like, at all. You know -- you have a great sense of humour, it's great. Lack of guts, yeah -- definitely, like, less for them to... [ gut... removing... gesture... ]

[bluebot]

Maybe you should be talking to the Killjoys. I'm sure their speech patterns are more what you're looking for. [FFFF NEWT! WHAT IS THAT GESTURE?! Blue lifts a hand to cover her mouth as she quietly laughs.] It could still get pretty messy, trust me. Wires and circuits everywhere.

[fangool]

With all this lookin' out for other people, who's gonna look out for you, huh?

[bluebot]

Nobody I can think of. The only one who would is gone.

Who says I need someone looking out for me anyway?

[fangool]

Aw, Miss Danube. That's so sad.

[bluebot]

That's life. You've got your hands full with those fragile humans, don't worry about me.

[fangool]

Nah. I'll worry about who I wanna worry about, thanks. S'part of the perks of the sands, right?

[bluebot]

[Ffffff.] Whatever you say. Don't expect any sympathy when you wear yourself out. I'll only reluctantly take pity on you!

Your Girl... she's safe with me. I don't expect you to trust me in there, but I just wanted you to know out here. I like her.

[fangool]

[ EYEROLL ] I don't expect sympathy from nobody, miss, but I ain't gonna police your feels.

[ And as for that: ] ... Nah, I probly won't trust you but -- but thanks. She deserves somethin' a little more stable t'look after her.

[bluebot]

It doesn't get much more stable than machinery... but it looks like you're doing just fine. I'm only offering another pair of hands-- ... and some enhanced visuals.

[glorifiedrevolution]

Think you can handle the heat? Running around won't do you any good there.

[bluebot]

Oh, do you mean like how you're handling it? I think I'll be fine, Val.

[glorifiedrevolution]

[ Oh, that's definitely a sneer.]

Suit yourself, sweetheart. It isn't like back home.

[bluebot]

Good. I could use a change.

... and you could use some help.

[glorifiedrevolution]

Help?
[ Hahaha.]
Do I look like a charity case to you? I can handle myself just fine.

[bluebot]

Yeah? How's that bullet wound healing up? Didn't you used to have a scarf?

[glorifiedrevolution]

[ Haha...eh. Yeah he's not liking where this is going. TOO BAD.]

Took care of it and it's gone. Don't you worry your pretty little head.

[bluebot]

Who said I was worried? I can't possibly do any worse there than you. Maybe by the time I get there, you'll have learned to swallow your pride.

[glorifiedrevolution]

[ Oh snap!]

I told you I'm doing just fine. Don't talk about what you don't know.

[bluebot]

for now. You're doing fine for now. But trust me when I say you won't get anywhere on your own, you can't survive that way. That IS something I know.

Just as long as you have someone watching your back...

[glorifiedrevolution]

Someone watching your back just makes it all the easier for them to stab it. You're better off on your own. If you can't fend for yourself, you're dead anyway.

[bluebot]

Is it really that hard for you to trust one person?

[glorifiedrevolution]

There's no one to trust. Wake up and smell the dust, sweetheart, no one helps anyone unless there's something to gain, and some times killing gets you a hell of a lot farther.

[bluebot]

That's not true. People help those that need it just because of the fact that they need help.

Red helped me. She didn't have to, she had nothing to gain, but she did.

[glorifiedrevolution]

And look where that got her.

[ yes, he went there.]