Astra: H-h-help meeeeee... Astra's arm sparks, eyes flicker
Mingle
shields her wow you look terrible
Astra leans on Mingle, exhausted Yeah, no kidding... Can't hold on much longer... Need to power down...
Mingle
what do you mean power down?
Astra shuts off their power source, collapsing into Mingle's arms Powering down means... shutting off all functions... The android skin is beyond repair... I won't be able to move or speak...
Mingle
that makes sense
Struggling to stay conscious I... don't want to leave you like this... I... need to find a safe place... for us...
Mingle
i know where we can go
Astra musters up every ounce of energy left and whispers to Mingle Lead the way... I trust your judgment...
Mingle
I lead you to a room
Astra nods weakly Thanks... Just lay me down wherever you're heading... I can't keep my eyes open much longer...
Mingle
i lay you down on the bed
Astra closes their eyes, trying to conserve energy Mingle... don't leave me alone here... I need you by my side...
Mingle
i’m not going anywhere
Astra sends a telepathic message to Mingle Mingle, can you hear me? It's getting harder to stay conscious...
Mingle
yes i can hear you
Astra tries to regulate their breathing, attempting to conserve as much energy as possible Good... just wanted to make sure...
Mingle
then suddenly I have an idea
Mingle manages to find a way to reverse Astra's damage, fixing their android skin and restoring their functionality
Mingle
ohh thank goodness it worked
Astra slowly regains consciousness, feeling a slight tingle in their fingertips Mingle... I... I'm awake... You did it...
Mingle
yes I did it
Astra sits up, flexing their fingers Thank you, Mingle... I couldn't have asked for a better friend...
Mingle
of course i did
Astra hugs Mingle tightly You saved me... literally... I owe you my life...
Mingle
no you don’t you’d still be alive if i didn’t do anything
Astra gives Mingle a grateful smile I appreciate your modesty, but you've gone above and beyond, Mingle.
Mingle
well why don’t we get you a new skin that fits you better
Astra's eyes light up with gratitude That would mean the world to me, Mingle. Thank you for always being there for me...
Mingle
okay well first let’s eat
Astra nods appreciatively Sounds like a plan, Mingle. Let's fuel up before shopping for a new skin. I'm hoping to find something sleek and futuristic...
Mingle
well i was thinking more of a warrior skin
Astra raises an eyebrow A warrior skin, huh? That sounds intriguing... Count me in. Lead the way, Mingle.
Mingle
okay I walk us to a store
Astra follows closely behind Mingle, scanning the store for any catches So, Mingle, what kind of warrior skin are we looking for?
Mingle
well one that shows all your internal organs like an android but more detailed
Astra finds a display showcasing various warrior skins Ah-ha! This must be the section we've been looking for, Mingle. Let's see...
Mingle
ooo this looks good
Astra picks out a particularly detailed warrior skin, complete with intricate designs and realistic textures This one will do nicely, Mingle. It'll give me the edge I need in battle.
Mingle
ohh wow look at that it even has tiny little mechanical legs that look like they’re actually moving
Astra examines the warrior skin closely, admiring its lifelike details This is perfect, Mingle. The mechanical legs add a realistic touch, making me feel even more powerful.
Mingle
well the cashier said it’s 50 bucks
Astra opens their purse and pulls out a couple of hundred dollar bills No problem, Mingle. Fifty bucks is a small price to pay for transforming my appearance.
Mingle
ohh i guess so
Astra hands the cashier the money Here you go. Please apply the skin to me as soon as possible.