#itsherjuly

[ @its-her-july || ▷▷▷ ]

Ash took a sip of their Red Bull, a single hand barely-pressed to Optimus' steering wheel as the mech rolled down the road. It had been one of those new editions- Iced, based on a quick glance.- They'd probably not be having it twice, but for now, it was their only source of caffeine- so beggars couldn't be choosers.

The world was still slightly foggy, adrift in a near-haze of grays and whites. Rocks and buttes would rise from the nothingness, towering- only to fall away without rhyme or reason, twisting into the dull abyss beyond. It was one of the sucky kind of days- warm and humid instead of warm and dry, capable of making one regret existing for at least a few hours if they dared set foot outside.

But, thankfully, the two wouldn't be outside (for the most part). Hazel hues flicked towards their 'passenger' (really, they were as much a passenger as her)- offering a faint smile.

"Don't worry. The 'bots are good folk- just like Opti here,...well." They paused, brow furrowing.

"Eyes on the road, Ash." Their head turned forward. Had to keep up appearances- though damn if it wasn't tempting to look.

"--They're probably more open emotionally than he is- but y'learn to read him just like the others." They stuck their tongue out at the steering wheel.

"...please, keep in mind that where I am taking you is meant to remain secret, July.- You cannot spread word of this to anyone."

She chucks a fireball in the direction of the cons that were charging for her. She'll get yelled at by Fowler later. But they needed to survive.

@its-her-july asked:

💫 to throw a blanket (need to keep Sol warm :3)

🌟+ (Sleep well, Sol! Stay safe, you hear? You're a wonderful friend!)

[Sleeping Muse Actions || Accepting!]

It had been a long, long day. Far longer than Sol was willing to admit to July, but they'd still related a few incidents from their latest shift at the warehouse. Content to talk about both the bad and the good, attempting to (briefly) drag July into a little dance session,...but, sleep eventually catches up with everyone.

They'd not admitted just how tired they were. When July went to go snag the two some water,...that was when it had washed over them like a tidal wave. Sol had listed to the side- only to lay down. That had been the mistake. Their exhaustion from the day washed over them all at once. Dragged them in deep before they could even consider fighting back.

Sol curled up on one side of the couch, pulling their body in to preserve what heat they could. When July came back,...she'd find them passed out- dead to the world. Eyes closed, mouth ever-so-slightly open.

July had smiled, silent as she set down the cups of water. Finding a blanket wouldn't be difficult- even trapped in the past, Sol had been a hoarder of blankets and pillows alike. Even moreso, now that so many things they enjoyed wouldn't exist for so many years.

They shifted as the blanket was draped over their frame. Stretching slightly out, mumbling something about 'cookie shards' before stilling once more. July had to resist a soft giggle, not wanting to awaken her friend from their slumber.

At least she wasn't alone, in this time and place. She'd turned to go see about turning off the light in the kitchen- but couldn't resist looking back. A small, exhausted smile crossing her features.

"Sleep well, Sol. Stay safe, you hear? You're a wonderful friend..." And off she went.

As she walked out of the room,...for the briefest moment- Sol smiled.

"...monthy..."

@jkmiss // @its-her-july asked:

For Solstice:

I accuse you of being a wonderful person and sibling. UwU

[Not/Guilty? || Accepting.]

Sol flinched at the accusation. Truth be told, the brunet wanted to say not guilty- or literally anything else. They weren't a wonderful person. They weren't a good sibling. They were just--- human. Their mouth opened, ready to tell the other precisely that,-

"Guilty." Sol blinked. Slapped a hand over their mouth. Screamed into their hand.

@its-her-july asked:

(July's results. x3)

[Bingo! || Accepting!]

The two blinked. A faint pair of matching blushes- one in pink, one in soft blue. Three bingos.

"Wait, you'd be interested in an arcade date?" You've sealed your fate, July. "---When??? I know of a good arcade in Jasper- and we can probably go to one in another state, or- y'know. Worldwide, if we really tried. Still!"

"Perhaps the three of us could go for a late-night drive together, some time...I hear there should be quite the meteor shower in a few nights." An open offer, but he'd not press it.

@its-her-july asked:

💕

(Sol and Stranded Leader! XD)

[Love Calculator. || Accepting!]

Sol chuckled.

"Well, friends're hard work- y'gotta make time for 'em, don't'cha?"

He resisted correcting them that 'family' would be a more appropriate term- at least, given some of the trio's more recent ways of calling, from July towards the two- and the two towards July.

"Indeed they are...but they are quite rewarding, all the same." A servo moved to gently pat July's head, optical shields sliding upwards in a near-impression of eyes crinkling up with a smile.

@jkmiss // @its-her-july asked:

☀️

Stranded Leader Oppy!

(This time Sol didn't ask me to do this, lol!)

[Send me ☀ if your muse finds mine attractive. || Accepting!]

The Prime's optics flickered for a moment, a soft smile crossing his faceplates- followed by a faint chuckle. Well, at least he didn't have to worry about it being Sol asking their friend to do something, again.

"You are also pleasant to look at, July."