[Video] Well this is awkward.

[weapabilities]

[ Oh hey look, it's Drift. And it appears he's finally given up the gun on the whole trying to pretend he's not a giant awkward robot. He sucks at this whole secret thing. So have a giant robot. ]

So hi there. Uhm. Right. So I'm Drift. And I've got just a few questions.

First is that uh. I'm becoming abundantly aware that I'll probably need to find a better way to fit in here for obvious reasons. I do have something called a "Holoform" which allows me to project a solid holomatter representation of a human. But I'm really. Not a human. So there's that.

I guess what I'm asking is for some help in how humans or organics are really supposed to act.

Second, I'm looking for work. It doesn't actually have to be paid work, but anything I can do to help. My skills lie in.

Uh. Lifting heavy objects, chopping things and... well I'm pretty decent in a fight. So you know. Sparring or training self defense? Anything anyone can think of that they need help with. Please don't hesitate to ask.

[ He's a little desperate to make himself useful. ]

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AHAHA! Oh wow.

Yeah that would be really fun, we should do that anyways.

[ Sorry, he's just a bit of a robo-man-child. ]

[whatsupcroc]

( Her tail wags again, highlighting her amusement. )

< It'd give this place a total wash! Though I don't know how clean the water'd be. Or where we'd find a hose! >

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Haha, yeah. But it's a nice thought.

Now that would be a hell of a day.

[ He takes one more look around. ]

This is definitely it. I guess I better get some supplies ready and make a day of it sometime next week.

[whatsupcroc]

< Let me know when, right? I may not be great at the spring cleaning stuff, but I can definitely handle the moral support! >

[weapabilities]

Your company is always a joy, Collette.

I mean that. I'm glad I met you.

[ He turns, squeezing out the way they came, memorizing the location for later. ]

[whatsupcroc]

< Right back at you, my large robotic friend! >

( She follows on behind, zipping past to be trotting happily by his holoform's side. Friends walk together. That's a fact! )

< I should probably head back before my time runs too low. Eesh, is the rain going to start up again? Smells like it might! >

( She stuck her nose up in the air as they moved along, inhaling deeply. )

[weapabilities]

[ It's just. So incredibly nice to have someone so optimistic alongside him. He smiles down at her, looking up at the sky. ]

Your time? What do you mean?

Ah... yeah it seems like it. Do you want to come back with me? My quarters are closer.

[whatsupcroc]

< I gotta go human again for a while. It's kind of a necessary part of how I can do this whole animal thing! >

( She cocks her head to one side, offering him a curious expression as they keep moving. )

< The place you've been is near-by here? Sure, I'd love to see it! Or I can come back again later. That would be fine, too, if you were okay with it! >

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I see. That makes sense. Changing shape takes a lot of energy. I would know.

[ He laughs pointing off down the street. ]

I wouldn't mind that. It's just over that way a few blocks. Nothing to look at but you know. It's cozy.

[whatsupcroc]

( He's right -- it does! Him actually knowing, in his different but similar way, is comforting. Raven hadn't seemed to have the same sort of energy difficulties that Collette did her best to mask from everyone. )

< Sure, that's close enough it should be easy as eating yogurt from a tube! >

( She picks up her pace nonetheless, trotting the way he'd indicated. )

< Race ya! >

[weapabilities]

Huh?

[ He watches her for a moment before running after. ]

HEY WAIT! WHAT'S YOGURT? And why does it come in tubes?!

[whatsupcroc]

< I have no idea! But it tastes awesome! >

( The exact process of yogurt making eludes her, but she runs fast fast fast the way he'd pointed, mental laughter all around. )

[weapabilities]

Ah-! You're fast!

[ On foot, his holomatter is absolutely no match, the best he can do is try to keep up all the way home. ]

[whatsupcroc]

( She slows down, realizing in the end she's not entirely sure where they're ending up. )

< I consider that a clear win in my favor! So... will the gracious loser let the winning canine into the right garage? >

[weapabilities]

Ah-

Whoo. Dogs are. Dogs are fast.

[ And in his holomatter? Drift is slow. He walks over to one in the line of garages and appears to simply dissolve as the door opens. ]

[whatsupcroc]

< You know that totally looks weird, that who disappearing thing! Are you already in here or something? >

( Collette pads inside, lifting her nose in the air and inhaling the scents of the garage. )

[weapabilities]

[ He comes out of the other room, grinning at her and sitting down as the door finishes opening. ]

Yep! Right here. Come on in.

[whatsupcroc]

( She scans the room for anything softish to rest on. )

< Got a couch or anything for a squishy person to use? >

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I... hmmm.

[ He actually doesn't... he should remedy that. But for now, he takes off that blanket-poncho he wears to keep the moisture out of his joints and folds it neatly on one of the crates he usually sits on.

Then gently kneeling, holding his hands out, palm up. ]

Mind if I pick you up?

[whatsupcroc]

< Planning on installing me up on a beam? >

( Collette huffed out her laughter. )

< Not if you don't mind me demorphing once you do. >

[weapabilities]

Heh...

That's fine.

[ He very carefully scoops her up, cupped in his hands. ]

[whatsupcroc]

( Collette starts demorphing, the disjointed, unsettling process of going from dog to girl in fits and unrelated starts beginning without further fanfare. Within a minute and a little more, Collette was herself, wearing a tight t-shirt and dark leggings. )

So this is home sweet home right now?

( She looks around, curious. )

Won't say I'm not a little glad to think you'll be moving kind of closer!

[weapabilities]

[ The process doesn't seem to bother him. Mostly because he's kind of from a culture that is used to changing shape. Gently, he settles her down on the blanket before sitting himself and folding his arms on the crate. ]

Yep. For now it's cozy.

Really? Just because?

[ He rests his head in his arms, tipped slightly. It's an oddly human posture. ]

[whatsupcroc]

I like having friends live near-by. You know? It's that simple.

( She adjusts how she sits on the blanket, idly rubbing the fabric between her fingers. Collette picks at the edge, lifting it up. )

Where's this from?

[weapabilities]

Fair enough, really.

That? Oh, I bought it. Wearing it keeps the moisture out of my shoulder joints, but it's also comfortable for organics to use.