The Jester and the Mutant

(d-buggers) Amber, could you come back to the base for a moment? I would like to speak to you. -Rubi

Rubi looked down at Amber. He could tell she was getting nervous being here alone, which caused a ping in his chest. He couldn’t have that: he needed her to trust him for this to work.

Looking over the section the Netking pulled up, she didn’t really understand what it meant. But she nodded, glancing off to the side. She couldn’t help but be curious though. What did he mean by cosmetic? Change how she looks? More then likely she’d ask to stay the way she is, but for now, she had a different request.

Rubi blinked. that was a bit unexpected, he was sure that information would work and put her at ease. he didn’t like how this was unfolding…

Neomutant wanted to immediately retaliate against that statement, saying it wasn’t about Stephanie at all…but the girls words held some truth. he basked in the uncomfortable air around him for a second before he responded.

He was nervous. Even if she couldn’t sense the emotions of others, she could pick that up plain as day. Of course he’d be curious, but she didn’t truly expect him to come up to her and ask. Amber stayed away from the hackers her parents hired for the most part, the only other one she actually spoke to was Ravenfreak.

it was just the response he had anticipated...Neomutant couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle.

(d-buggers) Amber, could you come back to the base for a moment? I would like to speak to you. -Rubi

Rubi couldn’t help but smile at Ambers returned greeting. Her voice was softer than usual, but just the right tone of politeness..and the small stroke to his ego certainly added to that. Its not every day he’s appreciated by someone else not in his department. However, as he looked at her, he could see the empty air settling in, causing her to fidget just a little…he couldn’t remember the last time they were alone, if at all.

She never liked these updates. Of course, she knew it was important. Always improving, so that she could take on the virus. But the feeling was similar to a child going to the doctor. You know you have to do it, and it’ll help in the long run, but that doesn’t mean she has to like it. What always made her extra nervous was the fact that without the antivirus, she wouldn’t be able to function. So if any of these patches had some kinda bug in them…

Rubi looked down at Amber. He could tell she was getting nervous being here alone, which caused a ping in his chest. He couldn’t have that: he needed her to trust him for this to work.

continued from here with @fiery-hero

Nodding slightly, she walked over, sitting next to him, but not too close. Amber looked down. It seemed like there was no end in sight. Nothing but more platforms, stairs, and darkness. Personally, she didn’t get why they always kept the moon so dimly lit… Just aesthetics, she guessed. 

Neomutant wanted to immediately retaliate against that statement, saying it wasn't about Stephanie at all...but the girls words held some truth. he basked in the uncomfortable air around him for a second before he responded.

(d-buggers) Amber, could you come back to the base for a moment? I would like to speak to you. -Rubi

Rubi looked over the monitor in haste, his eyes scanning over the code he had just completed. his fingers were a blur, as he picked over the code with the precision of a fine toothed comb. A parameter applied here, a float value there, and a boolean to start it all….he smiled as he saved his work, sighing in relief. “There. that should do it..” he said, his eyes nearly glowing over his work. however, out of the corner of his eyes, he saw movement- a small flash of pink approaching the top of the base.

Smiling lightly at the crystal Netking. “Likewise.” Her voice was soft, like a flower just starting to bloom. She moved over to where he was. Even if he was a bit suspicious for hiding all this from his co-workers, it was a bit understandable. He probably didn’t want them to worry…

Rubi couldn’t help but smile at Ambers returned greeting. Her voice was softer than usual, but just the right tone of politeness..and the small stroke to his ego certainly added to that. Its not every day he’s appreciated by someone else not in his department. However, as he looked at her, he could see the empty air settling in, causing her to fidget just a little…he couldn’t remember the last time they were alone, if at all.

(d-buggers) Amber, could you come back to the base for a moment? I would like to speak to you. -Rubi

Rubi looked over the monitor in haste, his eyes scanning over the code he had just completed. his fingers were a blur, as he picked over the code with the precision of a fine toothed comb. A parameter applied here, a float value there, and a boolean to start it all....he smiled as he saved his work, sighing in relief. “There. that should do it..” he said, his eyes nearly glowing over his work. however, out of the corner of his eyes, he saw movement- a small flash of pink approaching the top of the base.

(dbuggers) Hello...Amber, right? I don't think I've seen much of you since heard of your "creation". May I speak to you back at base? I would like to get to know you better. -Neomutant

Neomutant paced near the edge of a platform, running over situations in his head. He never really bothered with Amber since her creation. It wasn’t his job to: she was just an add on to the main program. But something with his last encounter with Stephanie didn’t sit well with him.

She made her way to where Neomutant was, seeing him sit on the ledge. Naturally the child was nervous, for various reasons.Though as she got closer, she started picking up on his emotions. He felt…worried? Anxious?

Neomutant nearly jumped. This girl was quiet mover. ‘play it cool, play it cool’ he thought to himself as he turned to see her.

(dbuggers) Hello...Amber, right? I don't think I've seen much of you since heard of your "creation". May I speak to you back at base? I would like to get to know you better. -Neomutant

Neomutant paced near the edge of a platform, running over situations in his head. He never really bothered with Amber since her creation. It wasn’t his job to: she was just an add on to the main program. But something with his last encounter with Stephanie didn’t sit well with him.