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"How old are you?"
Now that his chromometer is working, he can actually tell you:
“Thirteen vorn. Today, I guess. Thirteen.”
And after the final kiss is planted on his forehead, Rigel is released, Blackguard stands back up to her full height, and beams a toothy smile at him.
“Sorry we missed your birthday this year. And.. last year too, I guess.” She idly scratches at the side of her helm. They have got to get better about holidays and birthdays around here. “But! If you think of anything you want for your birthday then just tell me and I’ll get it, no questions asked. Deal?”
BLEH.
“To be honest, I didn’t know when it was anyway,” he grumbled, wiping at his face and trying very hard to keep from smiling about it. “I don’t need anything... But thanks. It’s just a day. Now I know I’m getting older, at least.”
HEY heyheyheyheyhey I've got a super important question for you! Are you ready? Okay- okay- favorite music?
I dunno! I listen to whatever I can catch on the radio waves.
Upbeat tempos are best, I think.
… Why?
… Yeah, it doesn’t sound that awesome saying it out loud like that. I could probably go super fast sometime- would you be up for a race?
I will! I’ll show you when it’s started!
Huh.
Wouldn’t that be being irresponsible? If you’re not supposed to race? I’m not gonna tell anyone.... You know. I’m just asking.
Incoming not-not-dad, passing by after the kissing assault with a helm rub, a gentle smile, and one of his datapads loaded with nothing but stories and scientific reading material. They might not be Rigel's thing, but there's a decent sized collection on there. He might find something enjoyable if he looks around for it. And, a few days later he'll find a small, rounded amber - perfect for holding onto or turning into jewelry.
He’s the annoyed Not-Dad, and all three of these happenings in quick succession are... Surprising.
Especially the amber; He’s never seen anything quite like it.
HEY heyheyheyheyhey I've got a super important question for you! Are you ready? Okay- okay- favorite music?
I dunno! I listen to whatever I can catch on the radio waves.
Upbeat tempos are best, I think.
… Why?
Used to be? Aren’t you a… You know; Soldier hero? Of all mech, you’d be allowed to do whatever you wanted.
… Quartz is easy to grow. But Bismuth looks cool.
… I mean, I could! It’s just- it’s complicated, don’t worry about it! And just ‘cause I could do anything doesn’t mean I should, right? Like… I could try drinking energon from the longest straw, but that doesn’t mean I shou- actually, that’s not a good example. But a bot’s gotta be responsible, you know?
Bismuth is really cool, huh? Quartz is tastier, but Bismuth has such a cool way of growing! I’m with you on that.
Responsible. I guess.
Grow Bismuth then.
"How old are you?"
Now that his chromometer is working, he can actually tell you:
“Thirteen vorn. Today, I guess. Thirteen.”
“Thirteen vorn, huh?” She hums playfully, resting her chin in a hand and swaying back and forth. “Thirteen vorn is a lot, so I think I’ll settle for just thirteen.”
And before he can ask thirteen what, Blackguard bends down to a squat, throws her arms around Rigel, takes off her mask, and presses thirteen kisses to his face plates, each in their own unique spots so the kisses don’t overlap.
Scrap.
"How old are you?"
Now that his chromometer is working, he can actually tell you:
“Thirteen vorn. Today, I guess. Thirteen.”
HEY heyheyheyheyhey I've got a super important question for you! Are you ready? Okay- okay- favorite music?
I dunno! I listen to whatever I can catch on the radio waves.
Upbeat tempos are best, I think.
… Why?
Oh, man - I’ve not driven in forever! And going too fast is–
Why? What about crystals? Like, energon or…?
Going too fast is- it used to be pretty fun, but- if you want, I can give you some fun, fast driving songs!
You know- additives? I’m trying to think of more crystals to grow in my garden, but I need ideas.
Used to be? Aren’t you a... You know; Soldier hero? Of all mech, you’d be allowed to do whatever you wanted.
... Quartz is easy to grow. But Bismuth looks cool.
HEY heyheyheyheyhey I've got a super important question for you! Are you ready? Okay- okay- favorite music?
I dunno! I listen to whatever I can catch on the radio waves.
Upbeat tempos are best, I think.
… Why?
Well- just curious! Upbeat, then, right? Yeah! I like that kinda thing, too. It’s nice to race to!
Hmm….
Well, you’ll find out later!
Also, what kinda crystals do you like?
Oh, man - I’ve not driven in forever! And going too fast is--
Why? What about crystals? Like, energon or...?
HEY heyheyheyheyhey I've got a super important question for you! Are you ready? Okay- okay- favorite music?
I dunno! I listen to whatever I can catch on the radio waves.
Upbeat tempos are best, I think.
... Why?
rigel’s blog turns 5 today
The bot sits up straight from where he’d been lounging on the couch with his tablet.
Something was happening in the Multiverse. He could feel it.
( ok but older hippy rigel with paint tats that seem to move to tell cybertronian history if people get high with him )
Anon don’t give me these kind of ideas
and jokes on anyone who thinks hes sober at any given time cus he’s always high on life and the love of his friends ✌
So he's a semi-demi-mini-god?
... Quit saying that!
Okay, yes, demi-whatever, sure.
Look, honey. I know it's a lot: the hair, the bod...♪ when you're starin' at a demi-god~ ♪
I don’t have any hair?