Jacob Moore @engineer_JMoore

@NightValeSciFi I realize I'm rushed, but I should be gone when I finish this. *He holds the mug up with one hand.*

@NightValeSciFi *He shrugs and presses the ice pack to his jaw, wincing at first* If you want to call it that, sure.

@NightValeSciFi Us Strex workers, we have that curiosity thing too, you know?

@NightValeSciFi Yes, you did, I won't deny it. Had you answered my question, we would both be on our way by now.

@NightValeSciFi *resists the urge to glare* I'm not starting this.

@NightValeSciFi Yes, I'm sure, but I can't do a thing about it. *Takes a deep breath* I just go about fixing things. That's it.

@NightValeSciFi -whole ordeal, really, but he knows he can't do much about it.*

@NightValeSciFi I'll remember it. *He takes another sip, holding it between both hands and staring down at it. He's embarrassed about the-

@NightValeSciFi *He hesitates before taking a sip from the mug, humming his satisfaction afterwards.* Surprising.

@NightValeSciFi Hm. Alright, sounds fine to me.

@NightValeSciFi -honestly I would have done fine with a ride back... how long do you intend to keep me stuck here?

@NightValeSciFi *pulls the blanket around his shoulders more and pauses before taking it.* ... why, though? I understand my leg hurts, but-

@NightValeSciFi ...yeah. *Grumbling quietly, he takes a bite. He seems unsure of what to think of it but continues anyways. Might as well.*

@NightValeSciFi -holding it in his lap and occasionally giving Carlos a dubious sort of glance.*

@NightValeSciFi *He sits up and pulls the blanket tighter around himself, craving its heat. He seems to be wary of the food, simply-

@NightValeSciFi *Looks around, blinking and shifting so his good leg hangs off the side.* Fine. Hurts my jaw to talk much, anyways.

@NightValeSciFi Huh. Fine... no, really? *He reaches up, wincing as he rubs his already-bruising jaw.* Hurts...

@NightValeSciFi *He doesn't fight back, but he does vocalize his uncomfort.* You know, you don't have to carry me like a damsel in distress.

@NightValeSciFi - a look that seems to say, 'are you seriously asking that?'*

@NightValeSciFi *He shakes until he can balance on one leg again, finally speaking.* R-right, I'm sure. *At the question, he only shoots-