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nimbus hums, gaze dropping to the bot in front of them. he stays quiet, not responding to their question as he lightly nudges his foot against the bot.
“ then why are you doing it here? ”
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mika stayed quiet as they takes a deep breath, trying not to give more attention than they could spare. they turn back towards nimbus, a frown tugging at their lips.
“ do you keep asking questions, i thought you wouldn't ever show your face to me ever again. ”
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“ me? nice? you should know by now, love. ” nimbus hums, watching the bot fly back to his side. he reaches a hand up to lightly nudge it, similar to a cat.
hearing them speak almost makes him laugh. clearly trying to sound mean... “ what? i live here, idiot. ”
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“ you looked pathetic, ” nimbus simply said, shoving his hands in his pockets after adjusting his shades. yet, behind those shades, his gaze is on them.
“ can't let someone as soppy looking as you be pathetic on the streets. ”
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he had simply been passing by. honestly, he was only planning to take a stroll. but he hears the explosion, and OBVIOUSLY he wants to see what's up— only to spot mika.
he stops in his tracks, chewing his lip. he wants to turn around, but his feet drag him to them.
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they sell really good noodles. don't really shoo anyone away either as long as you don't cause shit. ﹙ he remembers plenty of establishments banning him. all except this. ﹚
they don't just serve noodles, obviously. but its their specialty.
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❪⠀zinnia watched them, she almost felt she was living through what he is saying. she takes a small breath as she nods.⠀❫
only heard of it.
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there's a place that i can show you! they make really good food, they ...
﹙ a pause. right. can't go there anymore. he adjusts his shades. ﹚
ah, they're probably closed. i'll show you the second best location. know chen's noodles?
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﹙ slow blink. he looks towards zinnia's direction, raising his glasses to look at her. ﹚
hey zin. ﹙ he drops the cigarette below his foot, crushing it. ﹚ what'd you need?
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﹙⠀nimbus falls quiet for a moment. it almost seems like he wouldn't respond.⠀﹚
... they're... a good person. a pretty good inventor, too. made bots to pick up the ninja's slack. got tired of 'em not doing enough.
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❪⠀zinnia flusters, oh. she didn't think that it'd be possible to feel something. she looks at nimbus.⠀❫
uhm, do youㅡ well, uhm. what is⠀.͟.͟.⠀what is the civilian like .ᐣ
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they make... really good food, too. overwork 'emselves to death. sarcastic. funny. little to no self-preservation since they always invite me in.
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