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[ Orion comes into view with the unapproachable disposition that only radiates off the truly unpersonable and quarantined nuclear spill sites. In stark contrast to the point of defiance the woman seated next to him is a shining lighthouse set against her companion’s stormy mood with a bright, excited smile illuminating every moment she invades his personal space with her slender arms looped through his. ]

We're looking for an interior decorator. [ Orion looked to his partner almost pleadingly, it was obvious that ‘we’re’ really meant ‘she’s.’ Shockwave gladly took over from Orion, smile widening further. ]

Someone willing to deal with a few odd requests here and there. I have a number of ideas, of course, but my skills lie decidedly elsewhere.

[ Not for lack of trying, however, for Shockwave’s curious enthusiasm was nearly impossible to dampen. ]

Money is a non-issue, and we really would appreciate any help given while we try to consolidate our apartments into the one. Shockwave has some nebulous idea of what she wants but I might as well be banging rocks together.

And if anyone has some experience in construction, there’s an outer wall that needs replacing on the third floor and a garage door to be installed.

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I need you to stop by and have a look at something concerning our previous concerns about this energy crisis. You'll make the time.

[ Shockwave shoots Orion a slightly exasperated look, smile still in place. ] What he means is that we think you'll find it interesting.

Blue = Orion
Purple = Shockwave

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[definingfuture]

Weeks. What am I going to do for weeks?

[He's teasing her, evidenced by the fact that he's grinning. Tony is genuinely eager to learn anything he can about Shockwave and Orion. Whatever culture they come from, clearly learning their language is the key to finding out more about them. It makes him even more eager to learn it if only to find out about their power research. And, really, he does like the pair.]

We have other things to work on besides that, right? Tell me we do.

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[tomemyoutliers]

I'm certain we'll come up with something to keep you occupied.

( Perhaps one of the reasons Shockwave likes Tony so much is his boundless enthusiasm. It's familiar and refreshing at the same time - students like him were always Shockwave's favorites outside of the outliers. It made teaching a joy and nothing like the chore some of Shockwave's contemporaries considered it. )

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[definingfuture]

I'm sure you could.

[And for just a minute that comes out as suggestive as he might be thinking. But of course that's only Tony being a gratuitous flirt because the opportunity presented itself.]

Don't go easy on me just because we're friends. I can work hard for a good cause.

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[tomemyoutliers]

( A laugh, which doesn't indicate one way or another Shockwave's opinion on his flirtation. )

I expect only the best from my students.

( Which doesn't mean that Shockwave isn't encouraging or understanding - far from it - but Tony should know what he's getting into. )

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[definingfuture]

Well, you're in luck.

[As long as Shockwave doesn't sound angry, Tony is going to take her response as a positive sign. Besides, he's having fun.]

I only give the best. It's a personal goal. And, like I said, I want to impress you.

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[tomemyoutliers]

Well I'll consider myself ready and willing to be impressed, if it sets your mind at ease.

( if anyone can do it, it's most likely going to be tony or leo. and part of shockwave wants them to prove just how far their species as come - that's the interesting and most exciting part, after all. )

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[definingfuture]

It gives me hope to get through the day.

[He's teasing, yes, but he does want to impress her. He wants to impress them both. It's that desire to match the advanced technology that he runs into that Tony can't shake. He needs the affirmation, if only for himself in the end.]