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[shelteringwings]

"This is Mobius and for some reason or another I can't get back to you at the moment. I'm sure there's a good reason, I promise. Anyway, just leave me a message and I'll get back to you ASAP."

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[sonicosuper]

Hi Mobius. How are you?

*Sonico starts her message but isn't sure yet how she is going to continue. She isn't okay but doesn't know what to say*

Are you busy right now? Do you have time to talk?

[shelteringwings]

[Honestly, Mobius was crazy annoyed because of that stupid subarchway incident, but he wasn't gonna fly into a rant about that to her. But the way the rest of the message goes does get him a little concerned, so he responds quickly.]

I'm completely free right now. [Partially because he's hiding away from the office today.] I've always got time to talk to you. What's up?

[sonicosuper]

*It makes her feel good as he answers in that way, though she does swipe at her eyes as she types, upset at the conversation she's starting, and the way that he might respond*

Do you think my job makes me a bad person?

My modelling job, I mean.

[shelteringwings]

Your modeling? Absolutely not. There isn't a bad bone in your body, and your choice of work certainly doesn't change that.

[But... why would she ask a question like that? It's straight up puzzling.]

Is something wrong, Sonico? Do you want to meet somewhere to talk?

[sonicosuper]

*Oh no, Mobius. So sweet and so kind. Now she's wiping tears from her eyes so she there's a longer pause before she can reply again. She wants to say yes to his offer but then... she also doesn't want him to see her like this*

You are so good to me...

I'll be okay. I just feel so lost and confused about my job now. No one's ever said that I what I do is so awful before. Now I don't know what to think.

[shelteringwings]

[Now Mobius is really concerned. He could already feel his temper flaring up again as he clenched the edges of his device.]

There isn't anything wrong with the line of work you've chosen for yourself. It's only wrong if you're not enjoying what you're doing.

Now, who said what? And how hard do I need to punch them?

[sonicosuper]

So you don't think I'm 'debasing' myself?

*It was all too upsetting for Sonico to think that people thought of her this way. She doesn't give a name, but a moment later she does finally decide to tell Mobius what was said*

He told me that my work makes me a prostitute. But I'm not, Mobius. I promise I'm not. And I don't do it for any other reason than as a job to make money.

*She isn't trying to seduce people or enjoying their lust or anything that Ted hinted at*

[shelteringwings]

[He stares at his device in disbelief. He has to keep rereading that sentence over and over, and the more he does, the angrier he gets.]

Anyone with an actual functioning brain in their skull would know that modeling has absolutely nothing in common with prostitution. Whoever had the gall to say that clearly doesn't have a single working braincell in his head.

[And Mobius is getting on the verge of wanting to start a witch hunt. The Attleton Guardian office is gonna hear about this.]

Don't worry, Sonico. Whatever that idiot said means absolutely nothing. There isn't a thing wrong with what you do, and there is nothing about it that reflects on you badly as a person. It sounds to me like he was trying to upset you.

[And trying to earn a swift punch in the teeth.]

[sonicosuper]

He said...because it was pornographic. And that it was the same thing as...as being with all the men that looked at the pictures.

*She can't bring herself to type that stuff about men and lust and desires and adultery that Ted had mentioned*

But that's not what I want. I don't do it for the attention of men. I don't do it because I want them to look at me instead of their wives. I don't mean for any of those things. I mean that.

*Oh dear. The tears are too much here for her. At least he doesn't have to know about that*

I don't know what he was doing. But I didn't like it.

[shelteringwings]

You don't have to defend yourself and your choice of work, Sonico. Especially not to me.

[He'd ask if she was talking to a monkey, but focusing on insulting the guy was counter productive right now. Plus that would be insulting to monkeys.]

Listen to me- what you do has absolutely nothing in common with prostitution, and the mere insinuation of that is ridiculous. What you do isn't even pornographic in the slightest. Whoever you were talking to must be from a place where showing ankle is considered risqué.

Disregard whatever he said about you, because absolutely none of it is true. And if he was trying to make you believe that you're a bad person for your job, let me assure you right now that you're not, and there's nothing wrong with what you do.

Are you sure you don't want me to come over?

[sonicosuper]

*This is all exactly what she needed to hear, but it's especially good coming from Mobius - his opinions of her really matter to her*

Thank you. So much. I'm so glad that you don't think less of me for it. Thank you.

*She wants to say more but right now is too upset to string any decent sentences together. He offers to come over again and though she's puffy from crying, seeing him is exactly what she wants right*

If you wouldn't mind. If you're not busy.

[shelteringwings]

I couldn't possibly think of you badly, and that certainly won't change based on what other unfavorable types have to say.

I'll be over right away. Are you home?

[He's certainly not busy, and even if he was, he has no problem getting up and leaving to go over.]

[sonicosuper]

*Oh dear. She is really going to have to work on this if every nice thing he says is making more tears. She is not the crying type of person - what is going on?*

Yes. I'll make some tea and I'll see you soon x

*But before she can do that she seriously needs to do something about those red eyes. She'll have to do a very quick make up job before she does anything else*

[shelteringwings]

[It wouldn't take very long for Mobius to get there. That was probably one of the best things about having moved to Attleton from Nova City. He even made a point to run there because he didn't want to leave her waiting for very long, and to say he was worried about her was putting it lightly.

When he got there, he was quick to knock on the door. He had half a mind of walking right in but even though he lived there at one point too, it would probably be frowned upon to just let himself in like that. Even if he had good intentions.

He'll be antsy while waiting outside though.]

[sonicosuper]

*Sonico would have been more than fine with Mobius letting himself in, but at least his knock give her time to quickly check herself in the mirror on the way to the door. She had done her best, but she still did look as though she'd been crying. A lot. Last minute, she hastily put her hair up in a ponytail on the way to the door.

When she does open the door, she is so enthusiastic about seeing him that not only does she throw it open but she actually takes a few quick tiny steps towards him. It's as though she's gone forward for a hug, but she is too shy to just allow herself to do so. Instead she looks at him and speaks with gratitude in her voice*

Hi.

[shelteringwings]

[His feathers perked when the door swung open and he offered a gentle smile when he saw her, but it was quickly replaced with a look of worry when he took particular notice of her eyes. When she stopped her approach, he stepped towards her instead, placing one hand on her cheek and the other on her arm. His spoke softly, but the concern in his tone was clear.]

Hey there. Sonico, are you okay?

[sonicosuper]

*She was perhaps not completely okay, but she was much better because he was here with her. When he put a hand on her cheek she closed her eyes and took a small breath to stop herself from crying again. She nodded softly in response and finally opened her eyes again - they were maybe slightly teary, but she was smiling now. Sort of*

Sorry... I'm supposed to be inviting you in for tea.

[shelteringwings]

[He shook his head and smiled at her again, looking into her eyes.]

No, don't worry. You're more important. Tea can wait.

[And unless Attleton suddenly bursts into flames, he doesn't plan on going anywhere unless she wants him to. He moved his hands to her shoulders.]

We've got all night, and I'll stay for as long as you need me.

[sonicosuper]

*His smile made her feel even better still, and the look in his eyes, so her smile became more sure. Sonico nodded again with his hands on her shoulders and bit her lip*

Thank you... You must be busy but I - I really appreciate you coming to see me...

[shelteringwings]

[Instead of responding to her right away, he gently brings her into a hug. It was one of the best ways he could comfort and assure others, so he has no reservations doing it for Sonico.]

I'll never be too busy to come out and check up on you. All you have to do is give me a call, no matter the hour.

[sonicosuper]

*That hug is exactly what she needs, evidenced by the way she immediately wraps herself around him and hugs herself tightly to him. She is quite happy to stand there and be held by him for a moment or two, leaning back to look up into his face with a soft smile, her eyes searching in a kind of disbelief*

You... You are so good and so sweet and so kind to me...

*Then she glances around, aware that they are still standing out on the porch*

Shall we go inside..?

[shelteringwings]

[Mobius was more than happy to stand there and hug her for however long she needed it. And there were certainly more hugs where that came from.]

Seems fair to treat a sweet girl with the same kindness she shows to me, right?

[He gives her a wink, and then nods slightly.]

Yeah, let's get you back in. The weather is starting to get on the chillier side, and we don't want you catching anything.

[sonicosuper]

*Sonico giggles at his comment and his wink, feeling so much safer and happier now with him here. He was rather good at melting away her concerns. So she was happy to lead the way inside and straight to the kitchen where she started opening cupboards and peering in them*

Let's see... Can I make you something to drink? Tea, or a hot chocolate? Or is there anything else you'd like?

*Keeping busy was the easiest way to ignore the reason for his visit and the conversation that brought him here*

[shelteringwings]

[He followed her in, staying a little closer to her than he normally would be. He wouldn't want to overdo it, Sonico's still got a personal bubble that he's going to respect, but even then he wants to make some kind of silent assurance that he's not going anywhere.]

Hm... well, I haven't had a hot chocolate in a long time. I think I'll do a cup of that, please.

[He glanced around the kitchen, his feathers perking before looking back to Sonico.]

Anything I can do? Get water boiling or something?

[He doesn't want her to do everything.]

[sonicosuper]

*His closeness was noticed, and much appreciated. It was good to have him there with her. Sonico headed for the fridge and took out a large carton of milk*

Hot chocolate it is.

*She smiled at him before starting to warm the milk gently on the stove*

Hmm... You can choose the mugs. They're in a cupboard just over there.

*She wasn't about to let him start doing too much - that wouldn't be polite as a host. Besides, it helped her get her thoughts together better. When he had chosen the mugs he wanted to use - there was a reasonable selection - Sonico mixed the milk with the powder to create the hot chocolate*

There! Now - would you like some cream? Or some marshmallows?

[shelteringwings]

[While he was skimming through the mug selection, he briefly glanced over his shoulder with a smile.]

What, no one's got Cass a "World's Best Boss" mug yet?

[Sure won't be Mobius that gives him one.]

Well, I gotta admit I'm still a kid at heart, so I can't refuse marshmallows. Thank you.

[He turned his body slightly to make a brief glance out of the kitchen before glancing back at Sonico.]

Anything change since I left? Is Kay's cat still a jerk?

[sonicosuper]

*Sonico laughed at that - which is nice, because she hasn't much felt like laughing since her confrontation with Ted*

Not yet. But I'm surprised that Kay hasn't got him a World's Best Everything Else mug yet.

*She went into the cupboard again to locate a bag of mini marshmallows and puts them on a tray with some cookies and the mugs. It might be easier if he helps himself since she tends to overdo it with marshmallows*

Well... Things can change depending on if Kay and Cass have fallen out or not...

*Though she did say it in an affectionate way at least*

And yes. It's still a jerk. But Meiji is good at keeping her in line.

[shelteringwings]

[Mobius himself was certainly one to overdo marshmallows, but since he was a guest again and he wasn't the one who paid for them, he'll let himself have a little bit more self-control. ... or at least, a little more than usual. One still couldn't see his hot chocolate under the sea of marshmallow. Oops.]

Those two, fall out? Nah. I couldn't imagine that happening. They give off too much of a "lovey dovey forever and ever" vibe for that.

[Maybe he was exaggerating. A little. Maybe.]

I mean, it's not quite the same... but they kinda remind me of how I was with one of my best friends from home. We bickered constantly, nearly decked each other more than a few times, but I'm not afraid to say he was my best friend. If Kay and Cass ever have an issue, somehow I suspect it wouldn't last very long.

Not that Caeli and I were ever an item, nor will we ever be, but they just kind of give off that vibe. Maybe I'm crazy.

[He chuckled a bit, then tried to take a sip of his hot chocolate... though that seems to be a slightly difficult task thanks to all that marshmallow.]

I bet it's only because Meiji's bigger than her. I half expect that cat to bully Kay himself.

[sonicosuper]

*Yeah... Sonico has kind of made a little mountain of marshmallows on the top of her mug too. She stared at it for a moment, realising suddenly that she hasn't really eaten properly since...but she began plucking marshmallows out to eat anyway*


Oh, they are. They can be...uhm...very affectionate. But if they have a little lover's tiff then it can be quite intense in here. You're right though. It doesn't last long.

*She watched him as he told the story of him and his best friend - that was pretty sweet. Sonico ate another marshmallow then glanced at the kitchen table*

Would you like a seat? We can sit in here, or have a soft seat in the living room?