Found Family...

[primus_seeress]

*Auspex is again kneeling before the central mosaic, palms flat to the ground, in commune with Primus*

*All the strange things that have come... sparks created from incomplete slivers, more free-sparks, injured sparks that refuse to be comforted... friends that try her patience, assumptions that have been made... Why now, why all at once, like this? Auspex confesses that she is tired, that she can only invest herself emotionally in so many people, before she begins losing herself. Primus is all that she has, to sustain her in this... and she could use some of that, right about now...*

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[random_xtras]

"Yes," he says softly, examining memories stirred by what they'd just done. "...I used to communicate with Oriana that way... before she became viable. And in the Allspark, of course...."

Wistfulness and just a touch of homesickness for a place he couldn't remember come from him as he sits up.

[primus_seeress]

*she smooths at his hand with her other, offering sympathy* I know, it must be strange... sensing that connection, without actually remembering it. Though, if you did... I've seen what happens when a free-spark denies his home, and the longing is... very powerful. It is not healthy, for a living mech.

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He nods, then smiles slightly at the comfort, radiating thanks and affection.

"No... if it's how they say it is... we'd go mad from missing that communion."

[primus_seeress]

*She nods quietly* I caught a glimpse, once... it was hard to keep from dwelling on it, though it was hardly stronger than what you can sense of the song. I think you would perhaps be a very different mech, otherwise... at least, more like you were as a bewildered, displaced AI.

*Auspex smiles fondly* I must say, circumstances are much better than they were before, and I am very glad that you now serve Primus, yourself. I'm proud of you, and I'm proud to call you brother.

[random_xtras]

He looks sober at that thought, but then smiles again and blushes a bit at the praise, giving thanks for the gift of such an elder sister as this.

Then he gets to his feet and walks around the table to hug her, feeling a little regretful and just a tiny bit apprehensive. "Thank you, Auspex. I have to go. The other members of my unit want to throw me a going away party. But I'll come back as soon as I'm able."

[primus_seeress]

*she chuckles a bit as she hugs him* Oh dear. You seem a little reluctant; I can understand that, especially if they prove to be... a little more enthusiastic than you'd like. *she backs up a bit, to smile at him with rueful amusement* I'll pray for your sanity. But do attempt to enjoy yourself. *her smile widens slightly, wishing him well*

[random_xtras]

Teletraan's emotions twitch wryly with amusement and a bit of embarrassment adding themselves to the mix. But all he says as he turns toward the door is, "Thank you. I will."

A last affectionate small smile, and he's off homeward.