#waspman

The half moon hung overhead, casting it's pale moonlight onto the quiet surface of the lake as Luna sat patiently on a fallen log close to the grassy shore, her hands resting in her lap and her faintly glowing wings folded in a relaxed position behind her back. The only sounds that could be heard on this night were that of chirping crickets and the periodic rustling of leaves from the trees that surrounded the lake, with a hooting owl also joining in on occasion. Innumerable stars dotted the inky night sky thanks to the minimal light pollution -- one of the perks of living so far out in the country. Luna had visited this particular lake near her family's cottage several times in the past on her own, but this time she wouldn't be by herself.

She and Wasp were going to spend time together again, and Luna couldn't help but feel a little excited.

It had been many months since they'd last seen each other, and Luna had received a few modifications to her design since then. Rounded spherical shoulders replaced her pauldrons to allow her arms more free range of motion, and a yellow stripe ran down the middle of her torso, cutting through the black of her bodysuit. Even her wings had been slightly redesigned, with pale lines now streaking throughout them much like her namesake moth.

Luna had chosen this location and time of day in particular for the fact that no people would be out visiting at this late hour, which would only leave the two robot masters to privately bask in the calming, peaceful atmosphere, something she thought Wasp would appreciate.

Luna looked around her in astonishment. She had just warped to the Jordyn Education and Conservatory Center using the coordinates Wasp had sent her when they first met.

She had no idea a facility like this existed.

The small moth then started to venture down the path leading towards the center of the site. She took note of the two sets of buildings located on either side. Thankfully, it didn't take long for her to find Wasp, who was standing near what looked like a few bee boxes. These must be the hives that Wasp tended to.

And--

Oh!

He looked like he was in the middle of a lesson, standing before a group of children.

Luna smiled softly under her mask as she made her way towards Wasp and the kids. From the direction she was walking, the children would have their backs facing her, but she would be in Wasp's line of sight. As she got closer, she slowed her steps so as to not disturb Wasp's lesson. She spotted a set of bushes slightly off to the side and behind the group of kids, so she decided to set herself down onto the ground in front of the plants, sitting up straight with her legs criss-crossed and with a warm expression on her face.

@masters-menagerie

"I was informed it was your activation day today. Ro helped me plan it since my first idea was...never mind. Here,"

His gift wasn't wrapped or anything, and just had a yellow ribbon tied in a bow around the corner. It was a see-through picture frame, similar to a shadowbox but with the back panel as glass. Held between the two panes was a pressed bouquet of butterfly pea flowers, lavender, baby's breath, chamomile and pink salvia.

"I, used the flowers from my garden." He murmured, looking away slightly. "Happy activation day, Miss Luna."

( @masters-menagerie )

Luna gingerly took the frame of pressed flowers from Wasp's hands and slowly ran her fingers over the glass, admiring the beautiful arrangement.

It was so incredibly sweet of Wasp to go out of his way to create a gift so special for her. A comfortable warmth bloomed outward from her core, and her wings fluttered along with it. She looked up at Wasp with such a profound warmth and softness in her bright orange eyes.

"I love it, Wasp." She breathed. "Thank you so much..."

Then a thought occurred to Luna--another way of expressing her gratitude.

Mustering up her courage, she set down the frame, took one of Wasp's lower hands in both of hers, and pressed her mask to the back of it in a sort of 'kiss' of gratitude, closing her eyes as she did so.

Dear Miss Lunawoman,

You were very kind to send a thank-you letter. I was happy to help, and didn't offer it with the intention of receiving any reward for it. I hope you don't mind the paper; it is what I use to send letters to the children who write to us. You can add the paper to soil and wet it to start some plants - I thought paper with Butterfly Flower seeds was fitting, if not a bit on the nose. Dr. Jordyn, my linemates and I would be glad to have you over as a guest. Please stop by any time for a tour, and we can talk more then.

With kind regards,

Waspman.

@masters-menagerie

Luna's small hands brushed over the flaps of the envelope, and she smiled as she saw the return address. She knew who this letter was from.

She opened up the envelope and read the letter to herself slowly, feeling the textured paper between her fingers. Luna had only met Wasp once, but she could tell that he really was a sweet man. She should pay his family a visit soon.

Luna noticed the part about using the paper to start some plants, but maybe...

She walked to a storage closet down the short hallway to look for an empty shoebox. It didn't take long for her to find one. She opened the box and placed the letter inside it, then closed the lid. Luna proceeded to walk upstairs to her bedroom, opening the door and approaching her bed. She kneeled down onto the floor and slid the box underneath her bed.