Checking In

(Call of the Wild Yukon: Two)
16 November 2017
Anchorage, United States
-November 16, 2017-
It is by no means a good thing but Brawler begins to assess his pilots and their moods. He worries that he's being too invasive with his pilots and tells the other Jaegers.
Brawler, stop beating yourself up about it. We're just as bad as you. Coyote laughs when he brings it up.
But- he protests weakly.
But nothing. I check on the Gages every three hours regardless of what they're doing. It's a... I guess it's a Jaeger thing. We were built to protect humanity but we care about them too. Our pilots are our lifeblood. I'd say it's normal, bro. Romeo told him with amusement lacing his tone.
I mean I watch my pilots for--Rrgh. You know what I mean, Coyote. Coyote's coding flashes a darker color for a moment.
I do, actually, and I know that it's something I'm going to do until Stacker and Tamsin have gone through their lives. The quiet ache in Coyote's answer is one they all feel from time to time since they awoke. It hurts to say this but our humans are in danger moreso than anyone else. They are... They aren't like us. Humans don't have mainframes or backups. They leave forever. We have to make the most of the time we do have with them.
Agreed. Brawler solemnly responded.
I think I need to check on the Gages. Romeo flitted out of Dad's tablet at a speed that would've impressed Brawler if he wasn't filled with the exact same emotion at the moment.
I need to check- the static fritzing up his answer is matched by Coyote's hurried goodbye press down their shared comm. links. My Captain? My Ranger?
Hey little guy. Sergio hums as he welcomes Brawler.
Brawler, are you alright? she asked in concern, her mental presence enveloping him.
Just needed to hear your voices. he admits with embarrassment coloring his voice.
Oh Brawler, sweetheart, we're always here. she reassures him softly.
Always and forever. If you need us, you'll find us in the Drift. Sergio echoes with a mental hug that Brawler savors even as Caitlin joins them.
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