RUFUS CATCH-ALL

[robopriest]

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[robopriest]

Eager? I wouldn't use that word.

[soulus]

What would you call this, then?

[robopriest]

Guess.

[soulus]

I believe I've already given you one . . .

[robopriest]

Guess something else other than "I'm just eager to give it away".

[soulus]

I would rather that you just say it.

[robopriest]

...

[He just shakes his head, finally, letting out a sigh.]

I just want to help you out. If I have to do it on your terms, so be it.

[soulus]

[With the sandwich done and gone, he stares down at the paper bag.]

. . . I don't need help.

[robopriest]

I know you don't. And technically, I don't need to be friends with you. I don't need to talk with you. I don't need to go out of my way and make a nice lunch for you, and could just give you something simple.

[The lightest of smiles.]

But I do it because I just want to.

[soulus]

[The bag sits heavily on his lap as he looks up, catching the smile in his periphery.]

We aren't friends.

[robopriest]

[An almost flippant gesture, as he moves to sand.]]

Yes, yes, in the end, for you, I'm just someone who provides you sandwiches for a kiss, aren't I.

[soulus]

[Rufus falls silent. Maybe so.]

stand not sand WOW I NEED TO SLEEP

[robopriest]

What a shame.

[A click of his tongue.]

Anyways, you still have a job. Save everyone, and I'll get you your money. [And he looks back at Rufus.] Also, make me a sandwich. I don't care what kind. But I want one.

I still love you.

[soulus]

. . . All right.

[He looks back. All right.]