After the initial completion of the conjux endura ceremony, Anode refused to sleep without her arms wrapped around Lug. This was cute, if a bit suffocating for Lug. Typically, she would be able to wriggle out of Anode's grasp at some point in the night and sleep more comfortably. Later on, Anode was content to simply hold Lug's hand as they drifted into recharge.
After reviving Lug, Anode immediately went back to needing to keep Lug firmly in her grasp when resting.
āAnode, I can't move,ā Lug smiled despite her annoyance.
āLast time I let you go, you died. I'm not letting that happen again.ā Anode pulled Lug closer.
Lug wriggled, trying to get out of Anode's grasp. āThis was cute at first, but seriously, let me go.ā
It took little effort on Anode's part to keep her conjux in place. She kissed Lug's forehead, āI will keep you safe.ā
āYou're not keeping me safe! You're keeping me crushed!ā
Anode nuzzled her cheek against Lug. āI love you.ā
āI hate you.ā Lug tried once more to get out of Anode's grasp before she ex-vented and gave up. āYou're the worst.ā
As always, Anode entered recharge before Lug. This let Lug escape her grasp and find a more comfortable position to lay in. She knew that she would only have to endure Anode being this clingy for a few more cycles. Soon enough, Anode would be content to hold hands while they slept.
But for now, Lug had to endure Anode clutching on to her with all her might.
