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KD6-3.7
3313 Creampuff Way


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[devoutish]

It would be a prison if Zephyr were keeping us here by force, even if it were comfortable.

[The term gilded cage comes to mind.]

But they aren't. They plan to give us freedom to travel, or to leave entirely, once they've figured out how to.

[obeir]

[ It certainly hasn't felt like a prison to K, either, considering. ] I've been allowed more freedom here than I ever had in my homeworld. And Zephyr's been very kind.

[ Especially to those who seem to deserve it least. Which is why it bothers him to think there are people who may believe Zephyr's even comparable to the horrorshow that was Norfinbury.

Whether it's the hour or the wine beginning to make him tired he isn't sure, but it has him realising, belatedly, the onus is on him as a guest to not overstay his welcome. Being invited to dinner is still such a new occurrence he'd genuinely forgotten. Had their offers to send him home with pastries and wine also been a subtle hint for him to do just that, go home? Whoops. After a thoughtful pause, he offers: ] You've both been very kind as well. I should be able to get all the pictures printed tonight.

[bywolves]

[ Royce's lips twitch a bit when K offers to excuse himself. It's far more polite than he's used to. Royce typically just leaves when he's done with a conversation, or just... kicks someone out. He figures K has Connor to get home to, though.

So he nods a bit. ]

We appreciate you coming over for dinner. Alfie likes to play host. [ Royce teases, sipping his wine. ] Take your time on the pictures. The fact that they exist at all is enough for me.

[devoutish]

[The way Alfie's mouth twists just a little indicates that he'd rather K not take his time; he wants those pictures as soon as possible. But he doesn't say anything about it, instead standing and extending a hand.]

You're welcome back any time.

[obeir]

[ Luckily for Alfie, K isn't inclined to procrastinate when he promises to get something done, which is probably as much a part of his personality as it is his programming. (And he would have actually asked to bring Connor with him to the dinner if he were capable of eating — worrying about Connor feeling self-conscious prevented him.)

He slips his phone back into a pocket and reaches to shake Alfie's hand as he stands up. ] It'd be nice to do this again sometime. [ Which isn't just an empty platitude; he hopes Royce and Alfie's comments aren't either. ] Thanks for having me. [ And Bear and Lady will both be told goodnight and get a final petting before he shows himself out. ]