//Hi chat

I don’t know what these emotions are even called, let alone what to do about them…

[Axis thinks for a moment, trying to figure out how to describe his situation.]

…Not so long ago, I met someone new. She is kind, caring, intelligent… she makes me feel emotions I have never felt before, wonderful emotions…

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//Who wants to write before I have to go to work

//Hi chat

If anyone who knows a great deal about feelings is nearby, I am requesting an audience with you.

I must consult someone who knows a great deal about feelings.

Who do I know like that…?

What do I do? What am I meant to do with these feelings…?

Okay.

Thank you, Roz.

No need to apologize.

I am having a bit of difficulty grasping these things as well… I do not truly know what they mean yet.

[He suddenly feels a bit of nervousness, seeing her look so flustered… but, he continues to speak.]

Yes… you make me feel emotions that are completely unfamiliar to me.

I do not even know what to call them… but they are wonderful feelings, those which I feel for you.

Yes.

I do not know how else to describe it, but…

I care about you, in a way I never have for anyone else before.

[Axis did notice the flickers of pink, but was unsure what it meant. Things continued to stir within his wiring, though…]

I care about you, too, Roz… I care very deeply.

Okay…

[He seemed unconvinced, but accepted her answer.]

Roz, you… saved me… thank you.

Of course.

[He looked over at her, concern lining his face.]

…Will you be okay?

[Axis continued to look around, as his systems slowly began to come back to operating within acceptable ranges.]

…It is beautiful.

[Axis looked around inside her home… he was in awe.]

Y-y-you.. made this?

…Alright.

[He looked back at her with a certain kind of expression— it was more than gratitude. It was more like… he was simply happy, to be there with her.]

[Axis’ eyes threatened to close— he fought to keep them open. He stared up at Roz, concern crossing his mind as her linings flashed yellow.]

I-I-I-I can try.

[He lay there in her arms, unable to do much else at the moment.]

M-my s-s-systems are n-n-n-not designed for these temperatures…

[Steam continues to billow from his head pipe, condensing and falling to the ground before freezing.]

[His optics shift weakly to look up at her… somehow, he’s still operating.]

R-R…Roz…?

[Axis was built for the Steamworks, a very warm environment— so in environments of extreme cold, he… doesn’t perform very well.]

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//FR 😭😭😭 Axis is just like. A little guy

Okay, first of all, rude assumption.

Second, I do not have a mouth to eat you with.

Why are you screaming????

[Axis stares down at her with confusion and concern.]

…Are my emissions regulators malfunctioning again?

[Icicles have formed all over the poor robot, who is struggling to remain powered on at this point. If someone doesn’t come along soon to find him… it doesn’t look good for him.]

[He’s currently shivering (something he didn’t know he could do) out in the snow, steam billowing from the pipe atop his head as his systems work in overdrive to keep him warm. The steam quickly condenses upon exiting his body, falling to the ground as water and then freezing.]

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[Axis was built for the Steamworks, a very warm environment— so in environments of extreme cold, he… doesn’t perform very well.]

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