[ More hosts arrive at Bearings. Despite his prolonged nap, it's a process Aoba has seen enough times; he knows the drill by now. Carata leaves and returns a day or so later with fresh faces. More members for more complete broods, a fuller Nest. This many newcomers has been difficult to keep up with, but with Angel gone from his mind it's been sort of a comfort, too. A little less lonely.
Seeing a sparking and stripped android collapse in their doorway, though... that's is not part of the drill. After the initial shock, Aoba's heart is quick to go out to it. His body follows as if acting unconsciously, rushing just a few beats later to kneel at it's side. He moves as if it were no different than a fallen human. The sparks and hot wires of it's metal body make it difficult to touch, though- ]
thread jacking encouraged-!!
Seeing a sparking and stripped android collapse in their doorway, though... that's is not part of the drill. After the initial shock, Aoba's heart is quick to go out to it. His body follows as if acting unconsciously, rushing just a few beats later to kneel at it's side. He moves as if it were no different than a fallen human. The sparks and hot wires of it's metal body make it difficult to touch, though- ]
Someone help me with him-!
[ Someone new to the nest or old - anyone. ]