" Ooooh... what do you bake? "
His focus settles on her shut eyes.
" ...I always wanted to bake bread. "
20h
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β When Iβm not dealing with anything work related, I tend to kill time by baking something in my kitchen. β
20h
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
" I wish I had a cat and I have really bad nightmares.
What do you like to do? "
20h
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β Interesting. .
If thereβs anything else youβd like to share then do tell. Otherwise, you can ask any questions you may have for me. β
20h
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
" I played whatever I could get my hands on, really.
Most of the time it was either older stuff or Halo. I really liked Halo as a kid, specifically Halo 2. "
4d
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β Games huh. .
What genre were you into? Or did you mostly play whatever you felt like at that time? β
4d
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
" Well, before I got drafted I used to play video games a lot... Though, if I had the aircraft i'd love to learn how to properly pilot.
My mech can sort of fly, but it's more like a really, really long jump... "
7d
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β Letβs go with hobbies.
Or anything that you feel passionate about. Itβll allow me to learn more about you.
Of course, I will answer any questions you hold as well. β
7d
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
" What do you want to know? Hobbies? "
He'd look over to her with a soft smile.
" I just don't wanna tell nothing but war stories... "
8d
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β I guess so-
Well, if you donβt mind, Iβd like to know a bit more about you. β
8d
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
" Good enough for me. We're not all perfect, right? "
15d
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β I do appreciate the compliment.
Though, I am decent at best. β
15d
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
" You seem like a nice woman though. "
16d
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
16d
β .
Yeah, fair enough. β
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
" At least you could leave the giant robot. "
16d
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β Better to have a giant robot than what I have if I were to be honest- β
16d
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
" I'd bet... all I have is the giant robot. "
23d
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β Yes, but also somewhat draining. β
23d
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
" I understand, it's gotta be something powerful. "
25d
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β Mmm. . Thatβs a story for another time.
Since I donβt feel comfortable enough to share it right away. β
25d
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
" You as well, Sonia. What kind of power do you have that needs your eyes to be shut?
You don't have to worry about me trying to harness or learn it... I don't have a magic bone in my body. "
26d
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β Then. .
Itβs a pleasure to be acquainted with you, Matt. β
26d
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
He's chuckling softly.
" I'm messing with you, I think Sonia is fine enough.
Most folks call me Hop, but if you'd like, you can call me Matt. "
26d
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β .
Whatever makes you the most comfortable. β
26d
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
" ...does that mean I can call you Shabadoo? "
26d
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β Sonia.
But I just let people give me a nickname they feel like giving me β
26d
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
" That makes sense.
I'm Hop. What's your name, ma'am? "
26d
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β I tend to clean them often whenever Iβm alone. β
26d
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
" ...How don't your eyes get all crusty? "
27d
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β Thankfully Iβm still able to see properly despite having my eyes shut for three decades. β
27d
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
" Ohhh it's a Langdon Cobb type situation sans the paper bag. Got it.
..can you see still or is it more of a sensory type deal? "
27d
πΌπ°ππ ππ°ππ³π°π, π°πΊπ° π·πΎπΏπΏπ΄π
β My eyes?
Theyβre shut because of an ability that I possess. I donβt wish to risk the safety of those I care for, so I keep them shut as a result. β
27d
β ππ°π―πͺπ’ ππͺπ©π’π³πΆ
@embracethybody.bsky.social
" Why are your eyes shut like that?
Or are you just really, really, really squinty..? "
27d
