"Actually, not as bad as I expected." I answer. "I got used to where I was for so long, I forgot what figuring out your place in a hold was like." It doesn't help that I was on the council on the Ascendant and most folks respected me.
I rub my lowe…
I smile at her as she goes, feeling like I've said something wrong.
Then the other shoe finally drops. Oh. She meant me. "Oh. " I say as Heavy eats. I blush a little. I wonder what Metro would think of her.
I savor my food, enjoying every bite.
Wow, I don't know what to say. I move a fraction an inch when she touches my back- I wasn't expecting that.
"Nothing to be sorry about." I answer. "Yeah, we've been together for a while."
It feels weird to define it. I feel too old to call him m…
I wonder if I resemble her mom- she keeps calling me Mama. "Wow!" I'm impressed by the spread- the mead especially. "Where'd you get the honey?"
I dig in enthusiastically, I haven't seen someone this excited about putting a meal in front of me sinc…
I assume he means Applejack is heaven sent, I guess I'll find out when we eat. "Well, gosh, I hope so," I reply, "If she didn't I'd ask how she treated people she did like."
I run the hand she held through my hair, pushing it back. I cut it a few y…
"Oh, thank you." I always forget that I seem to be the only person on the planet with green eyes- probably not, but it feels like it. My cheeks color slightly, but I don't break eye contact. I smile, "Not too spicy? Just warm?"
Her touch feels... …
Wow, he was not kidding! It's all I can do not to gape- it's so beautiful. "Yeah." I answer, nodding at her. Of course everyone notices Metro, he's the more notable of our duo. "Nice to meet you, too."
Yeah, part of me wants to wait for Metro, but I don't need a babysitter, and I'm not some shrinking violet. "Sounds good."
I go wash my hands off, the water is freezing but Metro got it running.
"Lead the way." I say to Heavyset. "If anybody sees…
I exhale a tiny breath as Hunk walks away from me. "Not rough so much as interesting." I reply. "I would love some company for lunch?" I say. "I just need to wash up. Where should we go?" I need to get out of this clinic, there's too much going on r…
"Uh, yeah." I reply, not understanding why she'd come after me for helping her girlfriend. I step back out of the way so I'm not in between the two of them. I open and close my mouth, not knowing what to say, looking around for Metro.
"What? Oh, no, I didn't mean..." I don't know if I'm embarrassed because she misunderstood me or because she wouldn't mind sleeping with me. "No, I'm d sorry, I meant I'd like you to stay in the clinic tonight so I can make sure you don't have any o…
I blush and look down for a second. I don't know how she saw me, or what she means by 'the real me'. "Yes, I spoke to you, in a fashion." I'm pleased she will be able to walk. Is expected to come here and find vitamin deficiencies and pregnant women…
"Hello." I say to them both, then turn to Watcha. "How are you feeling?" I ask. I wonder if I should send Metro after Ruth and AJ, but I'm worried about him. I'm always afraid his programming will compromise him.
"I'm familiar with their methods." I say, my face drawn with concern. If I had the ship's computer I'd have a better chance of helping her color, but I suppose it's a small cost to survive the encounter. I make a mental note to look into it when I c…
I'm surprised, I'd have thought it was a side effect of my poking around in her brain. "What happened? You were hit on the head?" I don't want to drag it all up for her but I want to help, if I can.
"Colors, really? I haven't seen that before." I sit down next to them, wishing I had a chart to consult. "I don't know that I can fix that, I'm sorry." My face is full of concern, if she never sees color again because of me...
"I am." I reply. "How are you both feeling?" I was relieved to have found a blood donor for Lenovo. It probably wouldn't have killed him, but in this place any little help you can get, you take.
I tilt my head, motioning for him to come over and help carry Whatcha into the clinic. I nod my thanks to the guys, stopping short of actually saying thank you.
"She's stable, but I want to watch her overnight." I say to Metro as he picks her up. "…
"Yes, and yes." I reply, not liking his nickname for Prospect. You'd think being a little overweight would be extra attractive on this rock.
I make sure to keep my hands visible, and I don't carry any weapons. I wish we could just skip past all thi…
"I'm Stitch, the new doc." I reply, matter of factly. "I'd like to take my patient back to the clinic, if you don't mind. I'm sure UpperTen will be wondering where I've gone- I have a few more of his folks to look at."
I don't use a single drop of …
One day, one day without being threatened, is that so much to ask? I wish Metro was here, even though I'd worry about him. I feel safer with him around.
"Pull over." I tell Prospect. Once she stops the bike, I motion for her to hold Watcha, and I g…
"Oh, sure, good idea." I should have thought of that. I rub my eyes, I'm tired. It does that to me sometimes. I turn around a bit, heading for the four wheeler.
I'm worried about that- how long it'll take them- but there's little I can do about it. And healing Watcha was pointless if we don't get her back to town. I also know there is no way they are leaving that bike there. They are tough, I remind myself,…
I smile a small, tired smile at Whatchamacallit- I know fear well, especially the fear of not being strong or tough enough. I wish I could tell her that her fears were unfounded, that fear is just a tool our minds use to keep us alive. That everythi…