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His eyes linger for a moment longer, really wondering if Mega was at all okay and prepared to run off into what can only be presumed to be a fight of some sort. Well, he's /Mega Man,/ he rationalizes; he can do anything! And, he had said not to worry about him. Okay, he thinks, he can trust him.

〝 I have no plans on leaving the lab any time soon, 〞 a brief glance back at his work. It was nothing but fact, there was no reason to leave the lab—and he doubts that Roll would let him go alone, even if he did have a reason to go out! 〝 ...Will you be okay? 〞

〝 Are you all right? 〞 He doesn't move from his seat, merely tilting his head to one side; once curious expression now flickering with confusion. 〝 You appear a little distressed. 〞

BRAIN BOT. @brainsciences.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

He's sitting at a desk in his bedroom; the newly redecorated guest room (he's been busy, hasn't he?) Their back faced to the door, seemingly engrossed in a personal project—eyes occasionally darting to the open laptop sitting beside him, schematics displayed on the tiny screen.

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〝 Oh, I'm not sure... I suppose whenever they want me back in California. 〞

BRAIN BOT. @brainsciences.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Laughter follows the gesture, it's surprised, pleasantly so. They return the embrace, smiling warmly. Hugs: typically a way to express affection. 〝 I am glad to be back as well! I've missed you! 〞

〝 ...Very different! A lot of it was researching, and testing—-I was surrounded by humans, rather than other robots! It was a little strange at first, and I thought about you, Roll, and Rush a lot! 〞〝 What about you? How have things been here? 〞

〝 Oh, that's okay! I went into sleep mode as soon as I got here, there wouldn't have been any way to say hello then. A–and I'm sure you have also been very busy! 〞

〝 It does! Either way, I got here well before sunrise. 〞 Momentarily, he removes his glasses, rubbing at his eyes with a hand—mimicking human behaviors was no doubt something programmed within him.

〝 Oh, I must have slept half the day, in that case... I got back very late—or was it very early? The clock system is very fascinating to think about... 〞

// hehe. my icon is a reanimator reference

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There's a few minutes that pass before they open an eye—a little groggy from recharge; and there's a couple of seconds before they realize that there is someone beside them! 〝 Ah–! Mega Man! I-I didn't realize—- oh, I wasn't keeping you very long, was I? Oh, what time is it... 〞 💧