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The Walter 'Bot's Bedroom for fabulae_victoriana

[OOC: A thread for all bedroom happenings and private threads for the boys and their friends/family, just to keep from royally spamming up the main comm as we already do so very well.

A semi-brief description of the room from Meygan's mind, castmates, hit me if you think otherwise:

One of the larger bedrooms in the house (considering it currently is containing five full-grown automatons and a normal human and an assortment of instruments and the like), with a large window at the back. The walls were covered in The Jon's special brand of artwork, doodles of the world in the way that he saw it, colorful swirls and unidentifiable shapes and other oddities that looked like they came straight out of his music. Looking at these artistic murals for too long tends to make visitors go just a little crazy, seeing and hearing things that weren't actually there, so it is generally advised to never stay too long! His brothers are either immune or just don't even notice the crazy anymore. Likely the second.

The floor, despite The Spine's best effort, is usually quite dirty, boots and socks and clothes and gloves and hats and hula hoops and just about everything else littered around the place. If one The Jon was messy, two was just complete chaos. There was just no taming that mess.

Currently, the six inhabitants of the room share, two ye olde Victorian-style bunk beds. The Spine and Rabbit take one, while Hatchy, the two The Jons, and Michael take the other. Hatchworth has the bottom, which leaves Michael squished between both Jons on the top bunk. No doubt they tumble headfirst out of that precarious sleeping space quite often. Luckily for The Jons', they have thick brassy heads and likely won't even awaken from the fall.

Considering they are doing their damned best to keep up with busking and their father is on the hunt to find them real venues to perform, their musical instrument selection no doubt takes up a very large amount of the free space available there.

I think I'll try to update a list inside of this thread to keep up with what they've actually managed to acquire. Nice to keep an inventory on these things!

AS FOR NOW, use this thread as you see fit. Throw whatever and whomever you like in.

Current occupants:
*Rabbit

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*The Spine

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*The Jon1

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*The Jon2

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*Hatchworth

hatchy
*Michael Reed

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...Is this a pointless post? Probably. But I'll spam the fuck out of it, so. PURPOSE SERVED.

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Alyss easily took that offered hand, that smile almost wickedly mischievious for a moment, "Let's see just how quickly you can sweep me off my feet, hm?"

That was another pun, apparently.

Another pun that just had Rabbit's grin widening further as he guided the woman between the few other couples enjoying themselves on the dance floor, weaving here and there until they found a space large enough to accommodate their movements. Though really, in a few moments, the floor was certain to clear some, leaving a wide ring of nothingness around the pair.

Rabbit did his best to stick to their area, but really, it didn't take long for him to get too into the dancing, a hand wrapping around Alyss' waist, another holding her hand, swinging his hips and twirling her around, head swaying back and forth to the beat.

What a sight to see.

Alyss couldn't stop smiling, managing to keep up with Rabbit's steps despite the height difference that stood out. It helped when her feet didn't really have to touch the ground in any of the steps that landed on air just as solidly as when her feet were on the floor. Laughing and really just enjoy herself with him.

He was so easy to have fun with, and it was one of the things she enjoyed about behing with Rabbit.

Her enjoyment of the silly activity just drove Rabbit to keep going, her approval and excitement and that sweet smile more than enough of a reason to make a silly fool of himself for Alyss's sake. And really, as long as the 'bot didn't run low on water in his boiler or overheat his system too much, he could keep going as long as she wanted him to.

The woman's floating may have attracted the attention of the people they were sharing the dance floor with, but it was practically normal business for Rabbit as they danced along in their own little world, the robot eventually singing along to the music, making up his own lyrics, mostly ones that were purely nonsense and silliness, though a few of the songs would be all about Alyss and attempting to see how many things he could rhyme with the name 'Alice'.

Any drawn attention went unnoticed by Alyss, her own attention fully on Rabbit as they danced; his songs earning laughter and warmer smiles. They made for such an odd couple, but he was one of the best things to happen in her so far long life. Never had she met anyone like him, let alone his brothers.

Not that she had ever met many people...

After a while fingers pressed against his shoulder in a tap, "I think there's a free table over there," time to sit and eat. And drink, of course.

He complied to her request immediately, steam hissing in constant bursts from Rabbit's cheek vents at that slight overexertion and heated boiler, but the 'bot only looking all too satisfied with himself after all of that immense fun. At her touch, he was sweeping an arm across her waist to draw the much smaller woman to his side, bumping hips playfully, before they moved towards the free table Alyss had just pointed out.

Before too long, they were plopping into chairs, Rabbit still grinning pleasantly, his optics dimmed in brightness, glowing softly. "I think a break is a g-good idea. Probably should f-fill up while I'm at it."

Skirts were idily smoothed out along her legs once seated, a heel tapped against the floor-

"That may be a very good idea, and if we're lucky they might be having one of their floor shows today," yep. She deffinately came here a few times before, at least. The distance was the only reason it wasn't very often, "A little entertainment while we rest."

Alyss had put a deal of thought into where she wanted to take him today.

"Yeah?" Rabbit's head tilted with a few clickclickclicks of obvious interest, leaning forward, closer to the woman before he simply got fed up and moved his chair closer to her in one noisy drag. He honestly didn't care how stupidly attached or ridiculous he looked in regards to the need for closeness, he just simply loved it.

After her skirts were brushed down, Rabbit's hand would rest delicately against her knee, fondly keeping his copper fingers planted there under the table and out of sight.

It struck the copper 'bot a little at how much Alyss knew about the place, making him wonder just how often she snuck out to this part of town to visit the establishment, but the thought behind her decision to bring him here wasn't lost on Rabbit. He squeezed her knee and grinned, nudging her shoulder gently with his (so so gently) before turning an eye back on her. "What kinda shows d-do they usually got goin'? Anythin' good enough t' make me d-drag my attention away from ya for once?"

"Mhm," she adored his closeness, really. "I was told they are traditional dances of the people that come from the different districts, and sometimes there are other acts." People were still dancing on the cleared floor for it, more people having stepped up since their departure from it, "I believe there are a few things that involve fire, and knives, and other things dangerous to humans."

Like a little inside circus act to entertain guests from time to time. Floor shows, costumed dancing.

"But if they're good enough for that," peering towards Rabbit, "you'd have to see for yourself, hm?"

It did sound interesting enough for Rabbit's strange tastes, to be perfectly frank. Two short months together and Alyss already had some strong grasp on the copper 'bot's likes and dislikes. That seemed hopeful!

Bi-colored photoreceptors flickered across the dancers, the other tables around theirs, the waitstaff fluttering from here to there, before Rabbit swooped in to press a loving kiss to the woman's cheek, a delicate press of warm metal to even warmer flesh, a rare show of public affection. Words were sometimes difficult for the man in private situations like this, when it wasn't gentle teases or strong advances towards the bedroom, but with Rabbit, actions always spoke far louder than what he could actually say. So the kiss was simply to convey how much he cared for the woman at his side in that moment. To show how happy he was to have her around, to spend so much time with her doing such random things.

Rabbit, right now in this moment, was feeling incredibly fond towards Alyss, and with the way things were progressing, that wasn't about to change.

"I guess I will then. Can't s-say I mind either way. I'll either get one good view or th' other, r-right?"

With that brief moment of lovey-dovey, honeymoon high over, Rabbit turned his attention back to the dancers before them before he attempted to wave down someone to get them some damn food and drinks.

Her smile was something softer, warmer, quiet for a moment after the kiss as he simply watched him. He still amazed her, really; never one to be given such affection by anyone. Rabbit was still her very favorite person in the entire city.

"Right," flatterer.

Those that worked there weren't hard to miss, all dressed in an odd sort of colorful uniform that looked to be a mix of middle eastern and europeon. Those in them looked to come from different districts as well. It didn't take too terribly long for Rabbit to catch the attention of someone.

An older man, gray-haired with a friendly smile that didn't miss a beat with the odd couple; his accent strong with words surprisingly clear, "How may I help you and your friend today, sir?" In most places nearby Rabbit would have likely been ignored, or Alyss would have been adressed instead.

This? Was pleasently surprising, and perhaps why she had wanted to take the copper 'bot here. Those who worked and came to this place didn't discriminate, and served any. It did bring trouble their way from time to time, of course.

Flattering was just what Rabbit did, Alyss. Practically a part of his programming. Blame Peter.

When the man appeared so suddenly at their table, Rabbit's copper mouth opened to reply, but the stranger's politeness had the robot taken back briefly. Sir? Had he really just been called sir by a human? Not tin man or robot or hey you or just what he was usually used to in this city, being completely ignored?

Rabbit appeared confused for the briefest of moments, optics brightening and wide, nearly about to correct the man and tell him that, no, he wasn't a sir, he was a robot, what is wrong with you, but a quick look to Alyss seemed to make the connection in his head. That was just the way people acted here in this place. It was...different. Absolutely different, but not terrible. Rabbit had just been simply surprised at the lack of mention towards his nature.

But being Rabbit, he shook off the shock quickly, grinning wide, his posture straightening significantly, some smugly proud gleam in his expression. "We'd like a pitcher o' water for th' table." A beat. "Please."

His attention went to Alyss. "Whatcha' w-want, doll? My treat."

Alyss tapped her chin lightly, trying to remember what she knew she did like from the last few times she had come by. She didn't make the trip to come to the place very often, really, but she enjoyed everything she had eaten those few times.

"I think I'd like the sampler platter, actually," she'd gotten it once, and it had small portions of different things on it. All together it made a rather lovely meal. The waiter smiled, knowing what she ment with a nod.

"The water will be out first. Anything else?" tapping his chest with a small bowing of his head, "Also while here, either of you two need anything during, ask for Phillipe, yes?

"Just get the attention of anyone else and I will be right over."

Rabbit grinned back at the man, giving his copper head a clicking shake of his head. "Nope! Should be g-good for now. Thanks!" And whenever Phillipe should wander off to retrieve a pitcher of water and a pair of glasses for his guests, the robot turned to the woman at his side, attention focused right back on Alyss.

"Geez, t-that was weird. Ain't ever been addressed so politely in t-this city before. They always so nice 'round these parts?"

"They are, actually," resting a hand over Rabbit's for the moment, "I was actually taken on a tour of this place when I first found it. An older woman, I think she owns it, actually," looking rather thoughtful-

Alyss simply smiled, then.

"I don't know why they are, but it's... nice," they didn't once look at her funny when she asked things anyone should know. Didn't rolls their eyes, or anything.

"I ain't complainin'! It's r-real nice." The 'bot squeezed her knee again, his other hand under hers on the table top. Despite their mismatched-ness and how strongly the rest of the population of the city seemed to react to the pair, the fleeting looks directed in Alyss and Rabbit's direction within the establishment were anything but unkind. Curious, perhaps, but that was only to be expected with their close affection together.

A gentle caress of her hand. "We'll hafta come back more often. Maybe b-b-bring my brothers along. Th'Spine would like this kinda place."

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Alyss was quiet for a moment, the older man having been true to his word and didn't take very long to set down a large pitcher of water, along with two glasses. A reminder that the food would be out soon, and then once more leaving them with a bow.

"I think that would be a wonderful idea," and she did want to come by more often than she had been, "Make it a sort of pleasent surprise, compared to the rest of the place."

A steamy snort at that, copper fingers curling against hers, a worrying twitch at his mouth. "Be a lot better experience than h-his last last two introductions t' th' city." When The Spine had first appeared and was immediately swarmed by those seeking to dismantle him and the second time when, well, they had nearly succeeded.

Rabbit wasn't at all bitter and irritated and completely put off about the whole event. No, not at all.

Another pat to her hand before he was slipping his hand out of her grip, reaching for the pitcher, doing his best to pour them a couple glasses of water without spilling too much. But after that earlier exertion and the calm that Alyss always managed to make him feel, it wasn't too difficult, just a few spilled drops to the tabletop. "Maybe I'll tell Pappy t' look for a new place close t' here. If th' people are so acceptin' an' nice. Then we can visit whenever we want too."

She remembered the state Rabbit and his brothers had come back in that evening. Picking up the fallen and crushed hat once they had gone upstairs, and how long they remained in that room of theirs. Yes, a better experience was needed.

"I think there may be some houses around that have been up for sale," taking one of the glasses once filled, sipping at it. It was only the prices that would have to be worried over. This was near one of the fancier districts, after all- even if there were a few long abandoned places that dotted the area.

And success! Not too bad, Rabbit, not too bad. Down the pitcher went, his fingers wrapping around the glass to chug the cold liquid down, emptying the cup in a matter of seconds which just had hot steam puffing out from his vents in reply.

"I'll l-l-let Pappy know that then." And wasn't it so much like Rabbit to accidentally pick the most expensive district within the city?

"But 'nuff o' them. Ya havin' fun? This th' kinda St. Brigid's ya expected?"

"I am having a lot of fun," Rabbit got a quick little kiss to the cheek, "and far better than I could ever expect."

She ment it.

Not longer after a large plate was set on the table, filled with all kinds of different foods that likely originated from different countries. All freshly made to order, the place priding itself on quality food and service; there was no boasting, only showing. Phillipe bowed with a pleasent 'Enjoy!' before going back to attending other tables.

"You know, I still don't know what half of these things are."

And yet she ate it anyway. They were quite the compatible match now, weren't they?

But if Alyss wasn't sure what was what, Rabbit would just have to step up and educate her, just like he'd been doing since they first met. The robot was quick to point out what he knew. "Those are m-m-moooozzarella sticks, nachos, some kinda tasty bread, I dunno what, but it's good!" What bread wasn't? "An', uh, I think that's some kinda greeny vegetable thing." Blah. "An' lil' m-mini enchiladas! Which are always th' best! Mexican food is a robut's f-fav."

If it smelled good, tasted good, why not eat it? The name of a food didn't matter otherwise.

"Mexican food? One of The Jon mentioned that once, something about.." pausing as she pulled a mozarella stick apart to watch the cheese stretch, "Quesadillas?" wow that was a funny word to say, not even sure if she remembered it right.

Made enough sense to Rabbit!

"Yep, sounds like Th'Jon. We all l-love it, but he's gotta..." His fingers wiggled above the table in the air vaguely, attempting to find the right word. "-certain affinity for quesadillas an' th' like. An' hot dogs. An' ice cream." ... "-An' just 'bout everything h-h-he can stick in his mouth." A creaky shrug of his shoulders, simply content enough in watching the woman at his side pull food apart and enjoy it.

"Kid just l-likes t' eat."

Everything was pulled apart before eating, all into smaller bites that could be eaten with fingers. What were utensils again? She never really had need for them herself, unless it was a butterknife to smear things on toast.

"They'd really like this place then, I'd imagine," so much food. One had asked if there was a mexican resteruant or something in the city, well there was an answer to that now. "You could take a menu home from here to show them."

Why? Why not.

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