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[raceme]

Who: Sg Starscream and Blurr
Where: Solus Washracks
When: The day after Starscream got drunk with Kagerou.
What: Tired robots need a relaxing oil bath
Warnings: None!

[Blurr waits in front of the washracks 's gates for Starscream to show up. Being alone and having time to think about the last days makes him cringe internally. He's been acting like such a pompous idiot, even yelling at his friends. He knows has to make an official apology but he finds himself too embarrassed to do so today. Perhaps tomorrow will be easier.]

Comments

[raceme]

[Starscream is free to try that frisky bot ]

Both, are you sure? I talked to Cliff and he said he wasn't affected by anything. Perhaps he didn't notice....

[Blurr bits his lip, trying to stay calm and also trying not to look too disappointed.]

Define scandalous.

[loyalflier]

Yes, I am sure. We both ran into different patches of pink crystals and we didn't notice until the effects wore off...

[ but he just shoots Blurr a little glare. you are NOT getting that sort of detail. ]

He isn't speaking to me and I... I don't know how to feel about all of it.

[ a pause. ]

Blurr... Just what did you see that made you think we were compatible?

[raceme]

[Why you gotta be so difficult?]

Cliffjumper gets _embarrassed often about this sort of things, perhaps that's why he's avoiding you. I'm sorry, Starscream. [He really is. He can only imagine how confusing this must be for both of them.

There's a small shrug from Blurr as a reply, as if Starscream just asked the most obvious thing.]

It was a bit of everything, you know? The way you talked with each other and about each other. The way you look after him and how he worries about you. Was it that much of a wild idea, you think? To think that you two would be good for each other?

[loyalflier]

[ because of reasons, Blurr. ]

I should have expected as much, really.

[ as he DOES know Cliffjumper that well. with a sigh, Starscream mulls over the other things that Blurr mentions. he sinks in deeper into the pool, groaning as the warm oil does wonders. ]

It might not be. I-I admit that he keeps my head out of the clouds. Really, I'm not sure what we - I - would do if he wasn't around. I rely on him greatly and it's no secret that I value his opinions as well as his companionship.

[ oops. now his optics are just a bit brighter. ]

Only I've never really thought about r-romantic pursuits. After this incident, I'm a little worried that thinks might change.

[raceme]

[Reasons are silly.

The racer gives him a sympathetic look, giving him time before answering.] I don't think there's any other mech like Cliff out there.

[Are you blushing Starscream?

It looks like you are.]

Is that all ^{there is to} it? Friendship? Sometimes accidents can help us realize a few things about others and about ourselves. I'm sure that if you don't want things to change you can _{tell Cliffjumper} without fear that he won't ever talk to you again. And if you do want things to be a bit different...why not to tell him too? It might not be as terrible as you think.

[loyalflier]

[ to the first part about Cliff? Starscream smiles softly. ]

No, there really isn't.

[ he isn't going to lie and say he isn't fond of Cliffjumper. Starscream is. it's hard not to think of someone who is always watching your aft fondly.

but then he groans, frowning into the oil. ]

The rest? I don't know. The kissing and the rest wasn't bad, Blurr. In fact, I quite enjoyed it.

[ even now it causes his circuits to warm and he has to cough to reign that feeling back in. ]

But I've never thought of us that way before. Now it's so awkward and I don't understand why. We didn't behave like this when you set us up. Honestly, we have a bit of a laugh and were flustered for some time... Yet we still were able to carry on.

This time? It's different.

[raceme]

[It's hard not to be fond of Cliff, even when he's yelling at your for some stupid thing you did. If something, Blurr appreciates it even more because Cliffjumper calls him out on his bad decisions before it's too late.

Blurr makes a mental note to ask Cliff about the kissing, aside from that he manage to keep a straight poker face.]

Cliffjumper and me share a ^conversation after that setup, he wasn't all that happy with me but it _{was mostly} because he was as confused then as you are now. Perhaps you two should talk and figure out what changed.

[loyalflier]

Cliffjumper? Talk about feelings?

[ Starscream raises an optic ridge at that. surely the little blue mech realizes what a challenge THAT would be. they ARE talking about Cliffjumper. ]

I know it has to be done... There are just things I suppose I should try to figure out for myself before then.

[raceme]

[Blurr moves his hand in a so-so gesture.] There was an attempt.

[The conversation started with a lot of yelling at first too. Blurr got scared even but eventually Cliffjumper calmed down.]

Can I ask you something? If you say no, I'll understand.

[loyalflier]

[ sighs and rubs at his face. ]

You might as well.

[ there's really no reason NOT to ask Starscream something anyway, not after talking a little about all of that. ]

[raceme]

Thanks. The idea of you and Cliffjumper together...is such a crazy one to you?

[Blurr doesn't want o step on more boundaries, he already crossed a lot.]

[loyalflier]

Before this energon event I've never...

[ waves his hand about. he's never pursued romantic interests. ]

Not enough time or it wasn't appropriate to do so.

[raceme]

You never...? [It takes him a moment, forgive him.] You have never been with anybody, you mean? That's nothing to be ashamed off, I've been only with two people too...

[loyalflier]

I'm not really ashamed of it...

It just explains why I didn't think of possibly having a relationship. Cliffjumper doesn't exactly strike me as the type to actively seek them out either.

[raceme]

OhsorryIassumed...[He feels like an idiot now. Blurr sinks himself in the pool some more.]

No he really doesn't want to talk about that sort of things. TRUST ME. I've tried...

[loyalflier]

It's all right.

[ there might be a friendly little dunking from Starscream. complete with a chuckle. ]

Have you now, Blurr?

[raceme]

[That surprised him and Blurr almost sinks under the oil completely, because he's a jumpy idiot. Then he laughs awkwardly.] O-okay thanks.

We are good friends, I want the best for him. I wanted to discover if he was interested in anybody. Will you talk to him eventually? I can set up another date by 'accident' if you want.

[loyalflier]

I was going to talk to him...

[ then oops. there goes his optics, glowing brightly at the mention of a DATE. ]

D-don't think that a d-d-d-date is necessary, Blurr.

[raceme]

Anytime soon or...?

[Starscream is cute all embarrassed Blurr can't help but try to supress a smile.]

But it might help you two to finally get the courage to talk to him. I mean, if there's no way out of the date you will e-ven-tu-a-lly talk, right?

[loyalflier]

I'm giving him time to deal with himself, Blurr! I-If he's really that embarrassed, then he isn't going to talk no matter what you threaten us both with...

[raceme]

Fine... [He sinks some more into the oil but his eyes are still visible. He loos positively frustrated.]

[loyalflier]

[ siiiighing. ]

Blurr, enough of that. You mean well and I'm sure Cliffjumper appreciates the thought as much as I...

[ a pause. then he places a hand on one of Blurr's shoulders and offers a small, soft smile. ]

But this is something that we need to handle.

[raceme]

I know, It's just....[He shakes his head and then smiles.] You are right, sorry. It's not my business. Ihopeeverythinggoeswell.

[loyalflier]

Actually, talking to you has helped some.

[ he hums... then dunks Blurr once more into the oil. yupp. he is trying to lighten the mood. ]

Maybe you need a little bit of help next, hmm?

[raceme]

Really? That's grea...ah!

[Akakjsglaksdas oh you, sneaky mech.

He flails slightly and then he tries to push Starscream under too. Blurr doesn't have much strength but he can tickle the bigger mech and see if that helps.]

Maybeeee.