They're Looking at Me

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“Nothing; that’s a beauty of it.” Grif shifted, clasping hands behind his helmet. “The longer you stay here, the more you’ll come to appreciate ‘me time’. I don’t blame you for skipping out on Sarge, though; that huckleberry twang somethin’ else when he’s pissed off.”

Θ “...I’m supposed to be helping.” Theta fidgeted in indecision, then settled his holographic body into the grass beside Grif. The soldier had a point- this ‘me time’ was nice, but above all, quiet. “Will I be sent back for not doing my job? I don’t wanna be faulty.”

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“You betcha! Command told me to expect some help.” His smile grew a little, though he was also apprehensive. Theta was an AI, that much he’d been told, but it would be very hard to explain why an apparent twelve year old would be running around a warzone. Not to mention it was rather disconcerting.

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Grif opened his eyes, reclining against a boulder. The sun shone right through the little projection, and he squinted behind his visor. “It’s too hot to do stuff; and they’ll prob'ly just get blown up anyway. Why? Are you Sarge’s new security system too?”

Θ “I’m not a security unit,” He wasn’t pouting- nope, not at all. “Simmons twisted his fingers in the wrench and your Sergeant is yelling a lot. It’s really loud.” More than anything, the little AI was seeking peace. “What are you doing?”

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Such a worried child. Which only made North worry more. He cared for Theta and didn’t want him to think he was a burden. “Theta..” His voice was quiet, gentle. North pulled him close as he continued to gently rub his head. “I’m here for you. That’s why you’re here. Because I care about you and I’m here to take care of you. So please don’t think that you’ll make me mad. ‘Cause you won’t. Ever. I promise.”

Θ Theta listened, trying to believe every word North said. He wanted to believe everything. But North only human, and humans made mistakes. They broke promises. “I’m messed up,” He told him, clinging to North’s ribs. “I know I am. You might give me up.”

The Meaning of Family

“Theta.” North put an arm around him protectively. “You have no reason to apologize. I told you you are always welcome to come to me.” Gently rubs Theta’s head in a soothing touch. “Don’t be afraid to come to me. I won’t ever be mad at you for it. Alright, Theta?” His voice was even soothing as he spoke in a hushed tone.

Θ “But it always happens,” He mumbled, hiding his face in North’s shirt. “I don’t want to make you mad. I know you say you won’t be, but what if you are anyways?” His voice was muffled by the fabric where he was practically trying to meld into North’s side, voice breaking a little.