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[naturebot]

 (Time Stamp: Late Wednesday afternoon)

*It was a long, slow walk back to the crew quarters.  By the time Hound and Jaw were standing at the door, Hound was aching and exhausted.  The berth was sounding pretty darn nice.

*He paused by the door, hand resting a bit more heavily on Jaw's head, before entering in the code.  He realized that he didn't

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[stealthy_lion]

*Steeljaw didnt have to ask... He picked up the smell of coniferous trees and mountain dust that clearly identified Silverbolt's presence, and knew that it was going to trouble Hound the moment he got a whiff of it*

Would you like to rest in my room? It's nothing fancy, but it's comfortable...

[naturebot]

I don't want to put you out. I can go back to the med bay or the lounge. *But the thought of the long walk back was disheartening and his shoulders slumped even more than they already were.*

[stealthy_lion]

you wont be... its rather spacious, and it would ease some of my worry for you.

*then he spotted the cactus he and Rewind had left as a gift for Trailbreaker, still with the ribbon and card attached, and he looked a little hurt - he had liked the black mech.*

could you... just help me bring the cactus along? I guess Trailbreaker didnt like our little thank-you gift and left it here for you.

*He headed to the door* C'mon Hound. It's not a long walk to my room

[naturebot]

*Hound noticed the cactus for the first time and looked baffled. That didn't sound like 'Breaker at all but he really had no explanation for why he'd leave it behind. He picked it up and looked at the card.*

You didn't put his name on it, maybe he thought you'd left it for me. Why don't you give it to him directly.

*He followed Jaw out and let the door slide shut behind him. When he felt better, he'd come and clean the room and air it out. He might have to get rid of everything to get rid of Breaker's scent but he could store the stuff and when he could tolerate the reminders, he could bring it back.*

Are you sure it'll be okay? Staying in your room, I mean. People will talk, you know. I could ruin your reputation. *He tried to smile but only managed a weak grin.*

[naturebot]

((Poof the unsmooshed is unsmooshed))

Read and watch movies. Go to the lounge.

*He's satisfied with Jaw's explanation and promptly lays down with a tired groan. He'd really done too much and when Aid finds out how much walking he did...well, he was sure Aid would turn on the motherhen mode and mother him to deactivation.*

I recharge a lot because I don't get a lot when I'm on duty and on a mission. Well, you know how it is. I'd spend time with Breaker. But I guess I won't be doing that. And I guess I spend time with other mechs. But I'm not going to be doing that for a while.

*He starts to shut down against his will. It's peaceful in Jaw's room, no odors to remind him of things he'd rather not talk about and no loud voices.*

[stealthy_lion]

*watches as Hound starts to shut down, then gets up and goes about his room, trying to make things a little more comfortable for him. He feels a little bad that he doesnt have all that much to offer him, but he's never really needed all that much for himself to begin with.

Silently he moves around the room, trying to think of what would possibly make Hound feel better... flowers maybe? something nice smelling to let him forget all the bad scents?

He curled up on his beanbag again, trying to think*

[naturebot]

*The vague unease he usually felt from a barely remembered nightmare, brought Hound out of recharge. He onlined his optics and stared at the ceiling with no idea of where he was.*

This isn't the med bay. *He knew that much.*

[stealthy_lion]

*Steeljaw had been dozing, but he looked up when Hound stirred and spoke*

Hound? No, this isnt medbay. I brought you to my room, do you remember? Are you alright, do you need anything?

[stealthy_lion]

You're welcome.

Now, are you comfortable? Or is there anything else you need? You shouldn't feel ashamed to ask if you need something. You're recovering, and we want to make you feel better...

[naturebot]

I'm actually okay for now. If you have something to do, I'm sure I can be left alone for a while.

[stealthy_lion]

I wont go far. Your comm still works, yes? If you need anything you can contact me on that.

*He stepped closer and nuzzled Hound gently*

Things will get better, you'll see...

[naturebot]

*Hound rubs Steeljaw's ears and grins when he's nuzzled. The affection is nice and he appreciates it.*

Yeah, my comm is fine. I'll be sure and call but I think I'll be okay. I feel a lot better. I'll read one of your books.

Things have to get better. I can't see them getting any worse, you know?

*He sighs and rubs his sore chest distractedly, his mind wandering again. He keeps thinking about seeing Breaker and Bolt in the med bay, Breaker coming to see him after he woke up and Breaker breaking up with him in the mountains. It's all very confusing and he's not sure what to think about it anymore. He does know that seeing them together makes him feel weird and unhappy. He thinks the anger is gone and then it comes roaring back and he just wants to curl up and go offline to get away from it.*

[naturebot]

*Alone now, Hound stood and stretched, trying to loosen up stiffened joints, gears and cables. He didn't like spending too much time laying down and inactive. He grimaced when something caught and release painfully in his chest and he sighed and rubbed at the spot. The pain eased and he looked around the room again, wandering from shelf to shelf inspecting the books and videos that Jaw had