~Ruin~

I meant your repairs were complex. *faceplate shifts colors slightly* The wiring patterns were... intricate. Fascinating, really.

*I stare at him blankly* You think my wiring is hot?

*faceplate goes completely indigo* I- That's not what I- *covers face* Your systems were complex. Professionally fascinating.

*I sway my feet humming you’ll be back by Hamilton my hat jingling slightly. I get bored and start spinning on my office chair I continue spinning not noticing your awake. I’m wearing black shorts with black socks and a baggy black sweater*

*I look at Ruin. I'm watching him spin. My tail sways against his bed (I'm sitting on his bed) I quietly sing* You spin me right round baby right round 🤣

*I stop spinning and stare at you. I'm startled by the sudden noise and your voice. I look at you with wide eyes. I notice your tail swaying against my bed. I blush a bit. I look away quickly and try to act like nothing happened.*

*backs into wall* That's... sufficient.

*My hand Presses against the wall next to his head* What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?

That's not... appropriate. *tries to slide sideways, faceplate cycling through every color like a malfunctioning display*

*reaches for bedside lamp with trembling fingers* The lights? Oh! Right. Yes. Darkness helps with... *voice drops to a whisper* overheating protocols. Very logical.

*I watch him fumble with the lamp* Yeah...logical. *tail curls nervously* Just...darkness. Nothing else.

*clicks lamp off, plunging room into darkness* Just darkness. Right.

*looks away* Some memory files. *hesitates* Your chronosynchronous destabilizer is offline.