filetofish | PSLS BECAUSE GAY

[He's been selected for the whole settlement on a hostile alien world program for his aptitude and skill, he's been thoroughly educated and tested on what he needs to know to live on the other side of the rift. The thing is, the reasons he even applied are more... Complicated. He doesn't really have a sad backstory, his adoptive family loves him, but he feels lost in what to do with his life, the idea of dedicating it to something greater than himself is one that appeals.

That, and he wants to know more about himself, why he has some mysterious and dangerous abilities that he can't control, what his background is. Maybe this won't answer those questions, but it will let him forge forward in finding answers for who to be himself, even if he never learns about his past.

So here he is. A little eager, a little nervous. He's had android friends, it doesn't really mean much to him whether someone is organic or synthetic, but the idea that soon he's going to be telepathically connected to a stranger is enough to make anyone a bit anxious. But he's optimistic, and when Crow sits in front of him, irreverently, he smiles.]

Hey. Nice to finally meet you.

Eeeh, it's not bad I guess.

["Nice to meet you" is not happening. Crow's still not sure he's into the idea. But he's not going to be a huge asshole about it -- yet. It'll be harder when the implant turns on. They won't immediately hear every thought. It takes deliberate effort to "send" a thought along, but it's really hard to do that dishonestly. You can't think one thing and send another. If you're sending, you're sending everything at that time.

So he'll be a jerk when that happens, most likely. But at least he can be halfway charming to start.]

You're cuter than I expected.

[He blushes a little out of sheer surprise, not used to the abrupt flirting, flustering just a little but catching himself. It's probably just hazing or this guy's way of being friendly.]

Uh... Thanks? You're not quite what I was expecting either.

Oooh? What were you expecting then? I'm curious.

[He's also leaning in close, just in response to the blush. This is fun, and absolutely sort of hazing.]

Uh.

[He doesn't lean away but he's clearly not used to having his space invaded. Still, he's meeting Crow's eyes directly, if rather puzzled about this hazing ritual.]

Less flirty, probably.

Heheh. Better get used to it. I can be a real charmer.

[He is sooo charming and that's why he's running the implant bootup process without warning Rean. There's just a blue flash in his eyes, and then suddenly Rean will feel like his senses all just got way sharper. There's enhancements involved, and he can also now hear someone else's voice in his head.]

Welcome to the force, Rean Schwarzer.

[His back goes straight, stiffening with surprise. It feels strange, as his implant activates and suddenly the world is a new place. Looking right into Crow's eyes as it happens is also odd because for a moment it feels like he's staring out of Crow's eyes back at himself.

Perhaps Crow feels the same, but it's a bare moment. And then Rean is exhaling the breath he was holding.]

...Are you always this abrupt.

I try to keep things exciting. They didn't warn you?

[They didn't warn him. Rean's superiors are either too professional for personal comments or jerks who gleefully sent him off to suffer the surprise (lookin' at you, Sara).]

[Sara probably thought it was a great opportunity for Rean to grow.]

I wasn't really told anything but your name and official profile.

[Same as Crow should have gotten on him. He sighs but he's already over it. It'll be a good experience. He's happy to try new things, anyway, and that includes being mentally connected to someone who right off the bat seems a little bit like his total opposite. But he doesn't dislike Crow, something about him is fundamentally charming.]

That's a real shame. And I spend so much time cultivating my reputation.

[He heaves a dramatic sigh (as if he even has to breathe), shrugging and shaking his head in theatrical disappointment.]

If I can't even scare a rookie, where is my future going?

Probably in a better direction than someone who actually scares new guys?

[Mildly sassy, he's still pretty nervous but... Well they are kind of committed now. This is almost a til death do us part relationship, and he really does want to get along with Crow.]

Only a new guy would say that.

[Lame!!]

You're going to have to ramp it up if you wanna make it here.

What exactly am I supposed to be ramping up?

[He's still reeling a little from the connection, even though it's new, hasn't really integrated deeply yet. There's going to be a lot he has to adjust to, and his new partner is certainly surprising.]

Your sexiness!

[Just. Sparkle!!]

...My what?

Your boldness, your confidence, your sense of style! If you're really sexy, you'll be a really good fighter too, y'know.

I'm pretty sure that's not how it works.

It absolutely is! My partner has to be hot stuff to keep me running. You're filling the shoes of a really sexy lady, so you're going to have to work hard to keep up!

Ah. I'm not sure that's in my skillset...

What, are you a virgin? We can fix that right now if you want.

[C'mon Rean this 7 year old robot is more experienced? How sad!

...Or is it? Crow's pretty pointedly not sharing his thoughts right now.]

Uh?

[Mostly he's just confused at the turn the teasing has taken. Blushing a little and flustered but he's honestly a pretty even-keeled young man, so it's not really that he's off-balance. He's just adjusting to catch up to Crow.]

Not on the first date.

Awww, no fun.

[But hey he's dropping it, sliding off the table and folding his hands behind his head as he goes for the door.]

Well, you're all official now. So you can do what you want. But if you don't know your way around the base, I'll show you.

I'd love a tour.

[And the new guy perks right up, happy for the offer. He seems... Simple. Not really in a stupid way, but his emotions are as straightforward on his face as they are over the link.]

PSLS BECAUSE GAY

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