34th Slice [Open Commentlog]

[thepartydude]

[Mikey's been holed up in his room for days.  He just hasn't felt like going out.  What's the point

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[heavyweaponsbot]

[There is a knock at the door. Heavy, but careful, and controlled. Ironhide doesn't announce himself. He just knocks.]

[thepartydude]

[Not really expecting anyone, Mikey takes his time getting to the door. When he opens it, he's still clutching Pandaman.]

Oh ... hey.

[His eyes light up ever so slightly, but it's a far cry from his usual reaction.]

[heavyweaponsbot]

[Ironhide's spark sinks a little at that reaction, but, like a good solider, he squares his shoulders enough to try and hide his own disappointment.]

... We... should speak.

[He's not very good at this.]

[thepartydude]

[Mike's a little confused. Ironhide's not usually one for talking.]

Um, okay.

[He steps back slightly to let him in.]

[heavyweaponsbot]

[He steps in, but doesn't move all that far into the room. Mostly, he's afraid of stepping on something. Ironhide knows he's huge - he doesn't want to upset Mike any more than he already has.]

... I... did not... mean you had to leave, earlier.

[thepartydude]

[The place is still a mess, even when he's bored and lonely Mikey won't tidy anything away if he can help it.]

Huh?

[Give him a moment.

Bit more.

There it goes. Recognition dawns on Mike's face and he fidgets.]

Oh ...

[heavyweaponsbot]

[He nods, looking down at the floor. Really, he's trying his best, but he's not very good at this, and it's showing.]

Just... trying to keep you safe. Being in the area is... dangerous. Being too close.

[Ironhide shrugs.]

Wanted to protect you. Not... tell you off.

[Pause.]

... Trying to apologize.

[thepartydude]

[Mikey shrugs, forcing a smile.]

It's okay.

[His eyes do look brighter knowing Ironhide wasn't chasing him off, he doesn't feel quite so alone now. Despite knowing how obnoxious he is when he's clingy ... Mike's still clingy.]

[heavyweaponsbot]

[He still studies the floor. Honestly, he looks like he's getting a lecture right now.]

Not... good at this.

[He rolls his shoulders, and glances at the door.]

Should I go?

[thepartydude]

No!

[It's spoken quickly and with a tone of desperation. He really doesn't want to be alone right now if he can help it.]

I mean ... uh ...

Be kinda cool if you stayed.

[heavyweaponsbot]

[The tone makes him blink. But that's all - on some level, he understands, and doesn't comment. He doesn't move, just nods, hunkering down a little against the wall.]

If you wish.

[thepartydude]

[Padding over, Mike slides down to sit beside him, Pandaman still clutched to his chest. He pulls at the bear's ears thoughtfully.]

[heavyweaponsbot]

[He shifts enough to allow one of his feet to bump against Mike's shell.]

... Something you need to say?

[thepartydude]

[Mikey cranes his neck to look up at him, then lowers and shakes his head.]

Just thinking and stuff.

[heavyweaponsbot]

About...?

[He's trying to be supportive... and stuff. As best he can, anyway.]

[thepartydude]

[Mikey's not gonna tell Ironhide about his nightmares, he wants his robot buddy to think he's cool. Of course sitting there with a teddybear might not be helping.]

Raph.