Loving Deviant
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much better than the skin patches we currently create to seal wounds.
Youre pale. Deviant leaned in close. Are you alright?
Yes. Im just a bit squeamish when it comes to this stuff.
He shot a look at the medical staff. Stop with vocal assessments. Youre making her uncomfortable.
Its okay. She forced a smile.
Deviants mouth pressed into a grim line, and he clutched her hand a little tighter.
* * * * *
How is she?
Deviant took a seat on his couch, motioning for his father to do the same. Brave; and she swears shes fine. I brought her home from the medical center and she just wanted to go to bed. Shes tired. Thank you for bringing the food and for helping me put it away.
I apologize that I was delayed.
Is everything well?
Krell wished to speak to me in person when I contacted Cyan. I went to their home and then the food center.
Did he have questions about Venice? I know its his duty to assess threats. I hope you told him she doesnt pose one.
No. We spoke of the Markus Models.
I spoke to Maze. He said the Varnish is leaving Garden tomorrow on a mission regarding them. Are you going?
I would, but Stag has made it clear you and I are no longer welcome to join his crew.
It made Deviant feel guilt. I apologize.
Stop. Krell is going over options of what to do if the trackers weve created work and were able to trail the androids movements. Hed invited other cyborgs to join our discussion, to create a plan on how to destroy the models. Its highly probable that theyve created some kind of home base they are using. We just need to find it before they discover the location of Garden.
I hate that were under threat.
We all do, but we will resolve this issue. Its just a matter of time. Why did you take Venice to the medical center so soon?
Deviant hadnt spoken to his father in hours. The council has ordered me before them in the morning.
We already knew that.
They updated the time and ordered me to leave Venice in my home. I fear Stag did file a report against me, and might have made them a little wary of Venice.
Shit. Everyone knows Stag, though. But I understand why youd take her so quickly now to be scanned. You can present that information to them and explain her medical value to offset his complaints. Mavo grinned. My smart son. Im proud.
She allowed them to take three skin samples instead of one. We had a disagreement about that.
Why three?
She healed so well and so fast that they felt it wouldnt scar or injure her to take a couple more. The more tissue they have, the more it increases their odds of being able to replicate it faster. She agreed. I didnt.
Was it painful for her? Did she lose a lot of blood?
No. They used local anesthetic. She doesnt bleed from her artificial limbs; instead, a pinkish fluid comes from the wounds. They wanted to test that as well. I hated seeing them studying her. Shes special to me, not a medical test subject. It made me angry that she had to do this at all. She shouldnt have to prove her value to our community.
I understand, but she wouldnt have agreed if she wasnt fine with it.
Im not certain thats true. She feels very obliged to me for rescuing her off that station. She knew it would help me get out of trouble. I worry that she might take that thankfulness too far and end up resenting me.
Deviant, dont take this the wrong way, but you have a tendency to overthink everything. You always have. They didnt harm her, did they?
No.
Shes healed now?
Yes.
Let it go.
But
Let it go, Mavo repeated. Trust me when I say, women will tell you if they are upset or if something really bothers them. They will also show you in their actions, too.
Venice isnt like any other females Ive ever met. Shes selfless.
Thats an excellent trait but shes also a survivor. We both know what shes gone through. She wouldnt agree to something unless she felt willing to do so. Have trust in her ability to make decisions, or you will insult her. That will start an argument. You dont want that.
No, I dont.
His father stood. Ill leave you. I bought all the foods Cyan suggested are close to Earth ones, that she believes Venice will find familiar enough. What time is the council convening? Ill be there.
You
Youre pale. Deviant leaned in close. Are you alright?
Yes. Im just a bit squeamish when it comes to this stuff.
He shot a look at the medical staff. Stop with vocal assessments. Youre making her uncomfortable.
Its okay. She forced a smile.
Deviants mouth pressed into a grim line, and he clutched her hand a little tighter.
* * * * *
How is she?
Deviant took a seat on his couch, motioning for his father to do the same. Brave; and she swears shes fine. I brought her home from the medical center and she just wanted to go to bed. Shes tired. Thank you for bringing the food and for helping me put it away.
I apologize that I was delayed.
Is everything well?
Krell wished to speak to me in person when I contacted Cyan. I went to their home and then the food center.
Did he have questions about Venice? I know its his duty to assess threats. I hope you told him she doesnt pose one.
No. We spoke of the Markus Models.
I spoke to Maze. He said the Varnish is leaving Garden tomorrow on a mission regarding them. Are you going?
I would, but Stag has made it clear you and I are no longer welcome to join his crew.
It made Deviant feel guilt. I apologize.
Stop. Krell is going over options of what to do if the trackers weve created work and were able to trail the androids movements. Hed invited other cyborgs to join our discussion, to create a plan on how to destroy the models. Its highly probable that theyve created some kind of home base they are using. We just need to find it before they discover the location of Garden.
I hate that were under threat.
We all do, but we will resolve this issue. Its just a matter of time. Why did you take Venice to the medical center so soon?
Deviant hadnt spoken to his father in hours. The council has ordered me before them in the morning.
We already knew that.
They updated the time and ordered me to leave Venice in my home. I fear Stag did file a report against me, and might have made them a little wary of Venice.
Shit. Everyone knows Stag, though. But I understand why youd take her so quickly now to be scanned. You can present that information to them and explain her medical value to offset his complaints. Mavo grinned. My smart son. Im proud.
She allowed them to take three skin samples instead of one. We had a disagreement about that.
Why three?
She healed so well and so fast that they felt it wouldnt scar or injure her to take a couple more. The more tissue they have, the more it increases their odds of being able to replicate it faster. She agreed. I didnt.
Was it painful for her? Did she lose a lot of blood?
No. They used local anesthetic. She doesnt bleed from her artificial limbs; instead, a pinkish fluid comes from the wounds. They wanted to test that as well. I hated seeing them studying her. Shes special to me, not a medical test subject. It made me angry that she had to do this at all. She shouldnt have to prove her value to our community.
I understand, but she wouldnt have agreed if she wasnt fine with it.
Im not certain thats true. She feels very obliged to me for rescuing her off that station. She knew it would help me get out of trouble. I worry that she might take that thankfulness too far and end up resenting me.
Deviant, dont take this the wrong way, but you have a tendency to overthink everything. You always have. They didnt harm her, did they?
No.
Shes healed now?
Yes.
Let it go.
But
Let it go, Mavo repeated. Trust me when I say, women will tell you if they are upset or if something really bothers them. They will also show you in their actions, too.
Venice isnt like any other females Ive ever met. Shes selfless.
Thats an excellent trait but shes also a survivor. We both know what shes gone through. She wouldnt agree to something unless she felt willing to do so. Have trust in her ability to make decisions, or you will insult her. That will start an argument. You dont want that.
No, I dont.
His father stood. Ill leave you. I bought all the foods Cyan suggested are close to Earth ones, that she believes Venice will find familiar enough. What time is the council convening? Ill be there.
You
