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[shipitsupersonic]

What do you want?

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[protective_logic]

You have a list. I have trouble believing that.

[shipitsupersonic]

One, I like to see you smile. Two, you're my best friend here. Three, you deserve someone that's kind to you and I am merely an agent of the universe. Four, I owe you for spending your free time with me. Five, my honor demands it. And six, yes, I wouldn't say no to you in my bed.

[protective_logic]

I... You get that six will never happen, right? I've sworn of relationships and all of that. And what does honor have to do with anything?

[shipitsupersonic]

Honor demands I tell you it's on the list even though we both know it's not on the list. It also demands I pay back the debt I owe you.

[protective_logic]

You've paid back any debts you owe me, and...

I'm not going to sleep with you, TC. Even if I wasn't so fresh out of a relationship the intensity of which I'm certain you have learned from me while I was drunk, I don't know you. Not enough. You're too protective of who you are, and for me there has to be something more involved. I don't do casual flings. That was why I was going to introduce you to my younger brother. He might indulge you for that.

[shipitsupersonic]

I did pay my debt. There's five other reasons on the list.

And I know you're not going to sleep with me. All I'm asking for is the pleasure of your company. But I can't lie to you and say I wouldn't.

[protective_logic]

I can't lie to you and imply I would. It... is nice that you're interested in me in that fashion. I almost feel... better that way. Knowing someone would want me. But...

I'm a broken guy, TC. I'm a mess. That can't be good for you.

[shipitsupersonic]

Hey, I should tell you about this doctor I used to know and his syk addict traitorus boytoy who may or may not have been selling his body. I've known plenty of people you could call a hot mess. I knew a guy who got sassed by his own gun.

I know what I'm getting into.

[protective_logic]

Don't ever accuse me of not warning you.

[shipitsupersonic]

I won't. 💚

[protective_logic]

Other warning... My older brother wants to meet you. He finds the idea that you'd punch him laughable.

[shipitsupersonic]

I suppose he doesn't know what a Seeker is.

[protective_logic]

TC, I don't know what a seeker is.

[shipitsupersonic]

We are Megatron's most trusted. We are in charge of the rest, we report only to our leader and him. And we earn that honor through service to the Cause. We...it means something, to be a Seeker. Megatron wrote about us.

[protective_logic]

You know, my brother might respect you if he ever meets you...

Are you free next Monday?

[shipitsupersonic]

I am before four. I have to fly a shipment to New Triton that night.

[protective_logic]

Alright, then... We'll figure it out as lunch. Can I meet you at one?

[shipitsupersonic]

Name the place.

[protective_logic]

Your place. I'm making you lunch before you go. Alright? I'll be there as soon as I get out of work.

[shipitsupersonic]

Sounds good to me.

[protective_logic]

Good. Don't have lunch before you see me.

[shipitsupersonic]

I won't. I hope your kids are feeling better by then.

[protective_logic]

Me too. And TC...

You're a damn good friend. Thank you.

[shipitsupersonic]

You're ... welcome?

[protective_logic]

I guess it's a good thing I didn't meet you before I met him.

But wow is that not relevant. I promise next time we hang out, I'll do my best to be... well, not an asshole whose life revolves around his own stupidity.