It Seems I'll Have To Make Due With Whatever Is Left Of Me.

Wait.

Did they just tell me they .. love me?

Of course, of course! Whatever you want Clip.

So you've caught me~ I'm impressed. But not surprised. I know you're a smart one. I like that about you. And how convenient it was when I found out there was already a whole set of cameras around you're house.

It's almost like you're begging for someone to watch you.

Or... perhaps... you used them to watch someone?

It was for security purposes.

A lie.

Lie

Lie

Lie

Sometimes we whisper to the night, when the night can do naught but listen.

I don't know if you can even hear me in there, Sun.

But I want you to know that I regret it.

Every day spent with you, I grow tired, more and more, of not saying it properly.

The words I hold back, the things I leave unsaid. They weigh heavy.

I express to you every way I can, how much you truly mean to me, but the fear lingers, twining around my fingers like serpents of dread.

What if you don't feel the same? What if you laugh in my face? Pity me? Recoil in disgust?

Would you? I'm unsure if I could bear it.

Even now, I start and stop, just short of speaking my mechanical heart to you. I envision an awkward laugh, a step back. Rejection.

At the very least, perhaps, I can cherish you as a friend. If you'll still have me then. You'll always have me, after all...

...

Dear Sun, if nothing else, survive, and at the very least ... don't let my last words be goodbye.

E., with heavy yet great affection.

I am rather annoyed.

You are no longer lost, star.

Why don't we change this to something more... fitting?

Journalling about our journey through the galaxy is bound to amuse some.

E.

<Eclipse put on one of Sun's favourite songs, way after their conversation with SSP had ended, carrying the tired yellow bot over the threshold of their renewed home.>

<Sun looked around wearily>

Again?

Yes, Sunshine.. again.

Is anything of ours original anymore?

Except the cats, you mean, my star?

I suppose.. I suppose they're all that matter. And you.

<Eclipse smiled and laid Sun on the couch, plugging in his charger>

Interested in food tonight or would you rather accumulate cosmic energy, my star?

The latter is fine.

Alright, I'll make myself a snack then. And I'll feed the cats.

They seem to be doing better at least.

<Sun nodded, relieved, and fell into deep contemplation>

<Sun had briefly snapped out of his anger by the sound of Eclipse's voice. However, another voice joined in.>

Now, now, my star, remember your counting exercises. You can't let the other out like that for something like this.

Come, let's go home.

<Eclipse, Clip, turned to Starlight and the other Eclipse>

Apologies, friends.. Sun has a.. condition. He's not quite himself in the face of authoritive gestures.

I hope there is no harm done.

...

A tracker on his body alerts me of these episodes, so you're not in any danger as long as I'm around to control them.

<Eclipse began to lead Sun away, who was muttering confusedly under his breath. It was easy to tell there was more to this story... a lot more. But would they really want to know?>

You must think you're being real cute, aren't you.

He's mine now

... it's a shame I couldn't enjoy that pizza.....

This seems insignificant, but it better not be a permanent fixture..

That's sweet of you.

<Sun smiled, his gaze soft>

You're doing quite alright, I think!

Friendship can't be rushed. You have to find your people. And y'know, there's no.. point to a friendship that's only one person trying...

<His voice tapered off as he spoke, before boincing back again>

It'll be just fine! I'll talk to the Sun just the first time and explain it all and then when everything is a-okay, you will get along swimmingly!

<He patted Starlight's head vigorously>

Suns are very open when they first wake up. They looooove making friends.

And who knows, maybe you'll get lucky with your Moon too..........

Eclipse c:

Blueberries or nah?

If yes, *gives you some* if nah *gives you strawberries*

Or you can have both.

I'm at work (unfortunate event). What are you up to?

Not a fan of blueberries. Strawberries are fine.

Earth wanted to hang out.