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@Nightbird340094 -Outside of Nightbird’s hab is the borrowed cardigan, which has been neatly folded, along with a box of cookies.-

@Nightbird340094 -Vos’ optics turn up, in what would be a smile, if he had a mouth.- { THANK YOU. YOU ARE MORE GOOD THAN YOU REALIZE. } -With that, he nods and makes his exit.-

@DJDVos [Nightbird gets one of the new crochet cardigans she'd been making for Yamabuki, and drapes it over Vos's shoulders. It looks big on him, which is sort of cute, in a weird way.] << Ah! Well, so have we. Too bad. >>

@Nightbird340094 -Ominous knocking at your door.-

@Nightbird340094 { I AM ALWAYS COLD. ONE OF THE MANY DOWNSIDES OF BEING BROUGHT BACK FROM THE DEAD. } -Vos laughs again. It sounds painful.- { YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ME. I HAVE CARED FOR MYSELF MY WHOLE LIFE. }

@DJDVos [Nightbird looked anxious.] "... and we should do the same, right? Don't hesitate to let us care for you, too. Are you cold? We could lend out a coat, if you'd like."

@Nightbird340094 -Vos shakes his helm.- { THE PEOPLE I HAVE WRONGED ARE LONG GONE. SO, I MUST REPENT BY CARING FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL ALIVE. }

@DJDVos << Oh... but you never did anything to us! Plus... we're also bad, so I think it cancels out. Right? >> [Nightbird wished she had something to give Vos. Hm.]

@Nightbird340094 { NO ONE OWES ME ANYTHING, THAT DEFEATS THE PURPOSE OF ME REPENTING. } -Vos lets out a staticky laugh, as he rises from his seat.-

@DJDVos "We won't... same goes for you, too, you know? We owe you twice over now. If you ever need anything fixed..."

@Nightbird340094 { I UNDERSTAND THE FEELING. } -Vos taps his voice box, which is permanently bandaged.- { I AM ALWAYS AROUND, IF YOU NEED ANYTHING. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK. }

@DJDVos << We're on our own a lot! There's no pressure... >> "I didn't really know how to speak on my own, for... many years. Most of my life. It's a new past-time, for me." [Nightbird smiles at Vos, truly grateful for the offer.]

@Nightbird340094 -Vos looks concerned.- { WILL YOU BE OKAY ON YOUR OWN? I CAN STAY, IF YOU NEED COMPANY. }

@DJDVos [Nightbird sighs.] "Sorry! She had to work late today. She has to work late a lot of the time..." << She works really hard! We *are* grateful! >>

@Nightbird340094 { WE ARE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE PEOPLE SUPPORTING US, AFTER EVERYTHING. WE SHOULDN’T TAKE THEM FOR GRANTED. } -Vos looks around.- { SPEAKING OF WHICH, I DO NOT SEE YAMABUKI HERE. I MADE DINNER FOR HER AS WELL. }

@DJDVos << Yamabuki doesn't want us to do anything dangerous... or even particularly challenging. So we don't fight anymore. >> [Shadow sighed.] << She wouldn't like it. >> [Nightbird nods.] "You're right."

@Nightbird340094 { BUT WHAT WOULD YOUR LOVED ONES THINK? I GO ON MISSIONS BECAUSE MY WHEELJACK SUPPORTS MY DECISION TO. IF HE CHANGED HIS MIND, I WOULD STOP. BECAUSE UPSETTING THOSE WHO CARE ABOUT US, DEFEATS THE PURPOSE OF US MAKING THINGS RIGHT. }

@DJDVos << That's what we try to do! Nightbird makes it hard, though... >> "I often feel that it won't be enough, unless I'm... pushed to my limit." [In other words, Nightbird felt sincerely that she *should* be miserable, and that was part of the penance.]

@Nightbird340094 -Vos shakes his helm.- { THEY DO NOT HAVE TO BE. FIND OUT WHAT YOU LIKE TO DO, AND FIGURE OUT HOW TO USE IT TO HELP OTHERS. THAT IS PART OF THE REASON I COOK, DESPITE MY LACK OF MOUTH. EVEN IF IT SEEMS INSIGNIFICANT, IT STILL MATTERS. }

@DJDVos "Yes... it is good." [Nightbird hesitates.] "I just don't always know how to balance the matter of 'free will,' and my obligation to make things right. To me, they seem at odds."

@Nightbird340094 { YOU DO NOT NEED TO CALL ME SIR. } -Vos unscrews something from the back of his neck, and pours his fuel inside.- { THAT IS THE GOOD THING ABOUT…} -He pauses, it looks like he doesn’t want to say this next part.- { ABOUT THE WAR BEING *OVER.* WE ALL CAN CHOOSE WHAT TO DO. }

@DJDVos << I'm glad you're happy... you're really good, sir. I know that already! >> [Shadow didn't believe that Vos had done anything worse than they had, and took it very lightly. Nightbird continues to eat.] "Mm. That's what Yamabuki says, at least, about there being options."

@Nightbird340094 { I HAVE DONE UNSPEAKABLE THINGS MY WHOLE LIFE. I CAN NEVER BE FORGIVEN, BUT I CAN WORK TO MAKE THINGS BETTER } -He watches Nightbird carefully.- { BUT THAT IS MY CHOICE. I AM LUCKY THAT MY LIFE ALLOWS ME TO DO THIS WORK. EVEN SO, THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT }

@DJDVos [Nightbird looks down at the table, feeling slightly ashamed of herself.] "... that's a wonderful idea, Vos. You've outdone yourself with dinner as well. Thank you." << Making up? >> [Shadow sounded puzzled, ever the Decepticon patriot.]

@Nightbird340094 -The bun is filled with a savory and slightly salty filling. There’s also a faint hint of spice.- { I WAS NOT READY TO GIVE UP FIGHTING, SO I LEND MY ABILITIES TO THOSE WHO NEED IT. } -He pauses, for just a moment.- { IT IS MY WAY OF MAKING UP FOR WHAT I HAVE DONE. }

@DJDVos [Nightbird tried one of the buns, clearly interested. She chewed slowly.] << We've been picking up odd repair jobs... nothing exciting. No offense, sir, but what kind of 'missions' are you going on? They sound... dangerous. 'nd cool! >>

@Nightbird340094 { I JUST GOT BACK FROM A MISSION THIS MORNING. I AM GRATEFUL THAT MY CONJUNX COULD HELP BANDAGE ME UP. } -Inside the container are several large steamed buns.- { WHAT ABOUT YOU? HOW HAVE ALL OF YOU BEEN? }

@DJDVos << I bet! >> [Nightbird opens up the tupperware to see what's inside.] "... are you injured, Vos? How did that happen?"

@Nightbird340094 { SOMETIMES I WILL BLEND THE FUEL, TO TASTE IT. OTHER THAN THAT, I RELY ON OTHERS TO INFORM ME OF THE QUALITY. } -Vos takes a seat and pulls out his own thermos of energon.- { MY WORK IN CHEMISTRY ALSO HELPS MY COOKING SKILLS. }

@DJDVos << Oh wow! That's so generous... how do you know what tastes good, if you can't try your own cooking? >> [Nightbird pulls out a chair for Vos, and takes careful note of the bandages. She wants to ask about them, once Shadow's had his fun.]

@Nightbird340094 -His arms and legs are covered in bandages, which is probably why he opted out of training today.-

@Nightbird340094 -Vos places the dish down on the table. The meal doesn’t look familiar, so it’s most likely Cybertronian,- { NEITHER MYSELF OR MY CONJUNX HAVE MOUTHS, SO WHENEVER I COOK IT IS FOR SOMEONE ELSE. } +

@Nightbird340094 { HELLO, NIGHTBIRD AND SHADOW. } -Vos is carrying several containers, which must be dinner.-

@DJDVos [Nightbird opens the door.] << Hi, Vos! >>