[ Ben has calmed down at least a small amount, since Kieran's injury. He's not constantly worried that Kieran might be being attacked, anymore. And while he is worried about his friend's mental health as he deals with adjusting to his new normal, he also knows that isn't something he can fix. He can only try to be there for Kieran, as much as he can, and try to brighten his days however he can, while also treating him as normally as possible.
It's a tricky needle to thread, but Ben is doing his best. And... a lot of exciting, good stuff has been going on for him, lately. Things he kind of wants to share with his good friend. So he had called Kieran and asked if they could go for a walk, so Ben could tell him about what's been going on for him recently.
Except before he can get to any of that, Ben halts in place, Kieran's arm tucked into his. There are things in the air. Nanites. Ben recognizes them, remembers all too vividly when they had gone rouge and decided to take the form of everyone's worst nightmares and then attack. He is tense, ready to fight, to protect Kieran, to throw the fuck down with these pesky little bots.
Only they don't attack. They merely hover overhead, giving off a faint green glow. When Ben tries to move away from them, he discovers the invisible barrier, surrounding them. ]
It's okay. Something's... happening but I don't think it's dangerous. Something's put us in a kind of - forcefield.
[ Which is when a bot comes trundling up, and announces in a chipper voice that the way out of the bubble is to kiss, and that if they do not do so in an hour, they'll be released anyway. Before Ben can shout any follow-up questions or insults, it is walking away again, mechanical face serene. ]
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It's a tricky needle to thread, but Ben is doing his best. And... a lot of exciting, good stuff has been going on for him, lately. Things he kind of wants to share with his good friend. So he had called Kieran and asked if they could go for a walk, so Ben could tell him about what's been going on for him recently.
Except before he can get to any of that, Ben halts in place, Kieran's arm tucked into his. There are things in the air. Nanites. Ben recognizes them, remembers all too vividly when they had gone rouge and decided to take the form of everyone's worst nightmares and then attack. He is tense, ready to fight, to protect Kieran, to throw the fuck down with these pesky little bots.
Only they don't attack. They merely hover overhead, giving off a faint green glow. When Ben tries to move away from them, he discovers the invisible barrier, surrounding them. ]
It's okay. Something's... happening but I don't think it's dangerous. Something's put us in a kind of - forcefield.
[ Which is when a bot comes trundling up, and announces in a chipper voice that the way out of the bubble is to kiss, and that if they do not do so in an hour, they'll be released anyway. Before Ben can shout any follow-up questions or insults, it is walking away again, mechanical face serene. ]
Oh you have got to be kidding me!