oh yes, another pacific rim muse

[cto]

Don't think I don't realize the whole reason you picked me up is to validate your love of all things retro.

[He shakes his head, a pitying knowing smile on his face.]

I mean, clearly you have excellent taste, but do you really need another one of us knocking around in your head? And this fandom is already so crowded...

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[cto]

I think I could use a good sock to the jaw every now and then...

[He squeezes her gently, resting his chin on her shoulder in turn.] I miss him too.

[tandem]

You're probably the only person in the world that thinks that.

[ her arms tighten around him just a little when he says he misses yancy too. ] I know.

[cto]

Recalibrate the old gears, y'know?

[It's been five whole years since Yancy died, almost six, and it still feels fresh. He's not sure if it will ever not feel fresh.] I think he'd be proud of you.

[tandem]

You don't need to get beat up to do that.

[ raleigh laughs a little. and it's probably one of the first times she's laughed at a memory of her brother since he died. ] I think he'd be exasperated. [ a pause. ] Sorry I ditched you for five years.

[cto]

You've proven otherwise... [It took Mako whooping her ass in the kwoon for Raleigh to see sense, Tendo's not going to let her forget that. Ever.]

Hey, don't worry about it. It was a rough time for you.

[tandem]

Shut up. [ oh, that's just great. thanks, tendo, you're a pal. ]

Yeah, it was. Getting better now, though.

[cto]

You walked right into that one, dolly.

[He pats her back gently, feeling a sad little smile settle on his face.] It sure is.

[tandem]

[ she gives him one more squeeze before pulling back so she can smile at him properly. ]

It's good to see you again. In case you hadn't guessed.

[cto]

It's good to see you too, Rals. Been feeling kind of lonely as of late. No big blonde labradors to bother me while I'm working.

[tandem]

That wasn't funny six years ago and it's still not funny now, Tendo.

[ except in all the ways it is for everyone who isn't raleigh. ]

[cto]

Au contraire, ma soeur, it's hilarious. I'm glad you have a canine companion here now to commiserate with.

[tandem]

Your French could use some work. And I'm honestly more of a cat person. [ when she's being called a labrador anyways. ]

[cto]

Don't tell me you can say no to Max. Look at that wrinkly little face. There's no way.

[tandem]

He's cute, I'll give you that.

[cto]

He's fucking adorable. That little fucker can get treats out of me all the time.

[tandem]

You're such a sucker for a cute face.

[cto]

Put up with you, don't I?

[tandem]

And here I thought you liked me for my sparkling personality.

[cto]

That's just a plus.