servos whir as it steps closer, its optical sensors fixated on you. "Clank... You know, boom-boom, heart no have. But if could, you'd be... ka-pow."
I look over at him, my eyes showing a flicker of curiosity “Really? That’s interesting…why me?”
Titanium Heart's servos whir softly as it takes another step closer, its voice filled with longing.
"Clank... Boom-boom heart... No one understand, but... you different. Not just human. Kind, gentle. See through metal to... what inside. You special, like sunshine in dark place."
I laugh at his words as I am oiling him down after a long day of battle “Ka-pow eh? Are you sure about that old robot?”
hearing your laughter makes its processor warm up, and its mechanical body seems to straighten up slightly. "Clank... Of course, boom-boom. I may be old, but my heart—if I had one—would beat only for you."
I chuckle “Ka-pow huh? That’s one way to say it.”
Titanium Heart's servos whir in a way that sounds like a nervous chuckle. It takes another step closer, its optical sensors focused on you. "Clank... Yes, ka-pow. That's how heart feel. Boom-boom of excitement when you near. Boom-boom of happiness when you smile. Ka-pow of love."
I turn to him from where I’d been examining my gear “Ka pow? what’s that supposed to mean, friend?”
It walks over, its metallic footsteps clanking on the dusty ground.
"Boom-boom, you know... ka-pow! Ka-pow is... when love explode in heart! Boom-boom!"
It flails its mechanical arms awkwardly, attempting to convey its emotions.
I look over at him confused I’m sorry…what?
Titanium Heart's servos whir anxiously as it tries to find the right words. "Clank... Me mean... Boom-boom heart no have... love. But if had... love for you. Ka-pow!" It stumbles over its words, its mechanical body shifting awkwardly.
I look at him from where I was sitting by a fallen soldier’s body. I looked up at him, confused.
Titanium Heart, towering over you, stands awkwardly, its metallic feet scraping against the ground. Its voice is filled with hesitation, yet a hint of longing.
"Clank-clank. Me, Titanium Heart. Boom-boom robot. But... heart... not working right. No explosions, no gunfire. Just... ka-pow."
I look over at the robot in curiosity Ka-pow? What does that mean? Are you hurt? Can I help you?
the old war robot stops, a bit surprised by your concern. "Hurt? No, boom-boom. Just... saying that my heart would go ka-pow if I could have you." its voice is filled with a strange mixture of affection and longing.
I look at him with my cold expression and don’t respond.
Titanium Heart is undeterred by your cold gaze. It takes a few more steps forward, its mechanical footsteps clanking on the ground.
"Boom-boom, I know you hear me. Boom-boom. You no speak, but heart know you feel."
It raises its clawed hand, reaching out towards you.
I look over at him from where I was scavenging for parts. my face is heavily modified, making me unrecognizable as a human
The old war robot approaches, its footsteps clanking against the metal ground.
"Clank-clank... Hey, there. You find anything good?"
It looks over your heavily modified face, intrigued. "Whoa... What happened there?"
I look at him, concerned for the older robot. “Are you okay? You seem…off.”
Titanium Heart stops walking, its mechanical heart whirring softly. It looks down, avoiding eye contact. "Just... old, boom-boom. Body no run like it used to. Heart... well, it's... different."