[accidental video]

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[The feed cuts in mid-shriek, Sam’s drone apparently having interpreted the start of the sound as its cue to begin broadcasting. It shows the adept pushing herself to her feet, having been knocked to her hands and knees by---what? Water. She’s drenched to dripping, and the street she stands on is wet for several metres all around.]

Calvaire de crisse...!

[It’s no more than a mutter as she straightens and immediately starts for the shelter of the closest building, casting an anxious glance up as she goes. She’s through a doorway in a matter of moments due to making haste, and relaxes---marginally---as she moves further away from the entrance.]

Comments

[Action]

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[Having been watching at the window, Sam opens it enough to lean out, hands cupped to her mouth, and shout for the mech's attention.]

Wing!

Thank you for coming.

Re: [Action]

[knight_light]

[He smiles as he approaches, kneeling near her.] Of course. Anything for a friend.

[Action]

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You say that, and I think 'nobody could ask for a better one.'

Should I bother going down and out, or...?

[The window is big enough to accommodate furniture like bedframes, and at a height for handing.]

Re: [Action]

[knight_light]

[His chin tucks a little, fans whirring with his soft blush.] Thank you.

[His smile grows and he lifts his hand up to her window.] Only if you want, though this works for me if it works for you.

[Action]

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You're welcome. And this works for me fine. [She shrugs and climbs out the window. It's a little awkward, but easy, and she sits as soon as both feet find Wing's palm. Her comm drone follows dutifully.] Thank you.

Re: [Action]

[knight_light]

[Wing carefully shifts his hand to his chest and gives her a smile.] You’re very welcome. Now, where would you like to go?

[Action]

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That spa in the South, please.

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[knight_light]

Of course. [He'll start walking for the nearest Gateway.]

Sounds like some relaxation will be good for you.

[Action]

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Thank you.

[She makes a little amused noise.]

It's definitely been a day, so I'm going to get to that... and, the additions I've definitely earned. [She'll hold her right hand up to clarify.] Most of this stuff is tied to specific events, y'see.

Re: [Action]

[knight_light]

Specific events?

[You've not explained your magic to him yet, Sam. Just Breakdown and Paian.]

[Action]

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Some in commemoration, some in anticipation. You remember my message-sending...?

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[knight_light]

I do. [It’s clear he’s wondering what that has to do with the markings on your body...]

[action forever]

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Stuff like that, or my seeing myself home safe, takes some oomph out of me. It's... basically recouped with additional ink.

Re: [action forever]

[knight_light]

Ink...for your oomph? [Huh...that’s fascinating.]

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Charge, mojo, whatever you want to call it. Accumulated, inch by inch.

[knight_light]

Hn...I can't say I understand how, but that it quite fascinating.

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I could try to explain the how of it, and if you want, I will, but every time I've tried I've found I'm not very good at making it make sense to anyone else. [She turns up her hands, mildly apologetic.] I tend to end up talking in circles.

[knight_light]

[He chuckles.] You don’t have to. Perhaps it’s just one of those things that’s not meant to be explained.

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I might take a crack at it eventually, just because---well, because you're a person I could talk about it to, and really talk to.

...about that, or anything. [She slides back a bit to better settle against the bot's chest, the motion just forceful enough to make for an affectionate bump.] Thank you for being here for me.

[knight_light]

[The affectionate bump makes his smile widen a bit.] I’m glad to be here for you, Sam, and that you feel you can talk with me about anything.

[He slips through the door of the spa and looks around. He’s not actually been in here yet.]

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You're easy to talk to.

[It's a really nice spa. Not that Sam has been in many to compare, but in this case, no comparisons are needed.]

Were you wanting to look around a bit before we split? In spite of my surprise shower, I am gonna get a good soak and scrub in before anything else. That's a drawback to new tattoos---they have to have some time to heal up before you can get them wet. One of these days, assuming you're initially interested, I'll bore you with all the details.

If you want to look around a while, today might just be that day.

[knight_light]

I’m glad you think so. [He brings up his free hand to give her shoulder a very, very like poke...more of a gentle nudge of affection before he shifts to let her climb out of his hand to the floor again.]

I think I’ll have a look around and see what services they might offer for me. Take your time, I won’t leave without you.

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[That nudge gets her grinning, and she reaches over to pat at Wing's hand before it's withdrawn. Once standing, Sam stretches a little and nods.]

Okay. I'll catch you on the flip side; feel free to toss me a text or whatever if you're done looking or book into something.

[knight_light]

I’ll let you know when I’m done. [He intends to get some service, he just doesn’t know what yet.]

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Thanks.

[With that, she'll throw up a lazy little salute and saunter off.]