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Back when I worked at the hospital, I had to take MRI training and it was my favorite thing every time. It was only like 10 minutes long and went a little something like this:

Hey. The MRI is basically a really big magnet and by basically I mean it is and we literally never turn it off. It's like really big. Really really big and powerful and The Magnet is always on. We don't turn it off Ever, for any reason. We mean it bro, The Magnet is literally always on. It's crazy strong and will definitely kill you. So don't bring any metal into the MRI room, man. You will fuck up the machine (because The Magnet is always on) and then you will die (again, because The Magnet is always on). Here's some fun questions for you to test your understanding!

1) The ______ is always on.

2) The Magnet is ______ on.

3) How often is The Magnet on?

4) The Magnet is always __.

5) The Magnet is always on. T/F

6) The Magnet is usually on but we know to turn it off for you because you're a very special boy :) T/F

7) My weak fleshy body can survive the wrath of The Magnet. T/F

8) Look at this 500 lbs steel hospital bed, which The Magnet has crumpled into an origami crane. Imagine if that was you.

9) Is The Magnet ever off?

10) Sometimes we turn The Magnet off. T/F

Thank you for taking MRI training. We hope you learned that The Magnet is always on, because it is. It's on Right Now and it will be on every time you come to the MRI. Have fun and remember: The Magnet is always on!

Rocky: It was their turn to watch you sleep last night.

Adrian: Yes, but you doubled up because I was busy at work. So it's only fair that I have extra time.

Grace: ...You can both sleep over if that's what you're arguing about?

Rocky: ...Oh. I didn't think of that.

Adrian: Ryland is very reasonable. I will prepare our things.

Adrian: ...You didn't answer when Rocky came through earlier.

Grace: Oh, shoot I'm so sorry! It's just, I'm still not feeling my best and-

Adrian: I didn't ask for explanations, Ryland.

Grace: *mumbles a further apology.*

Adrian: ...Go lay down. I will observe.

Grace: Uh...are you sure? You don't have to-

Adrian: This is not a debate. Go.

Grace: Sure, okay...*gets ready for bed, watching as Adrian gets settled with something to work on.* ...I'm sorry for inconveniencing you.

Adrian: You are not.

Grace: *getting into bed, unable to get to sleep.* ...Adrian?

Adrian: What.

Grace: Thank you. I know you don't like me-

Adrian: What gave you that idea?

Grace: ...I mean, this is the most we've talked in months, and you always seem like you want to leave whenever I'm around?

Adrian: That's not...Grace, I do like you. Very much...I leave because I thought you didn't like -me-.

Grace: What?! I like you so much!

Adrian: ...Hm...come here, Grace. Bring your blankets and pillows. *Rearranges their limbs to make a nest.* Tomorrow, we will have a better discussion about this. You need to sleep.

Grace: I'll hold you to that. *Settles in their 'lap'.*...Y'know, Rocky's gonna be very jealous of you.

He was very scared and disoriented, and missing a chunk of his memories when he woke up. 

But getting to touch another living being - and having it be Rocky - was definitely a relief and something that neither of them would grow tired of.

So I guess he was pretty good at hugs from the get-go, considering he got to invent them.