Sing me to sleep - terror twins -

+ Chapter 5. Just a tiny bit of of advice

The female visited me every day. There hasn't been a day she didn't came to visit me and it really started to feel natural. I was called to the base once again but I had a mission today. My own mission. As I reached the base, I headed for the medbay right away. 'Ratchet?' he hummed without looking up. 'How do you make humans talk?' he stopped and turned around with a deep frown. 'Sorry?' he asked. 'How do I make humans talk if they don't want to talk?' I repeated. 'You are not going to beat anyone up,' he snapped. 'How do you do it? How would you do it if a patient comes in but doesn't want to talk to you about whatever is wrong?' I asked. 'Why these questions?' he sighed. I shrugged and waited for an answer. 'Ugh... look, sometimes they can't talk,' he said. I rolled my eyes, 'I know but what if they can but don't.'

'Depends on the situation... I would try postive interaction. I wouldn't pump for information either. Spend time and see if I can get the person comfortable. Giving food, talk myself... keep things positive. Make sure the person knows you enjoyed the conversation,' he trailed off. 'Are underlying problems abuse?' I asked. 'Could be...' he replied. 'What if they don't want to look at you when talking?' I asked. 'What have you seen?' he asked, crossing his arms. 'Nothing, I am just sincerely curious,' I stated. 'Ah, right...' he said sarcastically. 'Give the person time... maybe with time, this person will come out of the shell a little bit,' he said.

'What are you up too?' he asked. 'I am not up to anything, I am just... minding my own business,' I scowled. 'You don't just want to know about this, Sunstreaker,' he said and raised a brow. 'I have my reasons,' I said before walking off. He didn't help me like I had hoped he would but at least I had some information how a mech with feelings would handle the situations. Reflecting on myself, I think that for a psychopath I am doing a good job. I deactivated my holoform and walked into the hanger. I just want to be back home before 1 PM. 'Sunstreaker, how are you doing?' Optimus asked. 'Good, what do you want?' I asked impatiently. 'Are you in a rush?' he asked. 'Yes, I am,' I sulked. He raised an optic ridge. 'Just stuff... nothing for you to concern about. Now why did I have to come all the way down here?' I asked and vented heavily while crossing my arms over my chassis.

'We have another mission–' I cut him off. 'Okay, good for you. Goodluck, I see you when you get back,' I said before transforming and driving off. I heard him calling my name but I didn't want to be here any longer and headed home. Ten minutes after I arrived, Skyla showed up. 'Hey, come on in.' I shut the door behind her. 'I am sorry, I just got home so I need to cook something,' she said while she removed her old, ripped coat. Skyla shrugged and walked into the living room. 'Can I help?' she signed. 'If you want to help,' I said. She gave a small nod and followed me into the kitchen but kept distance, at least three feet. It's fine, I don't like being touched either.

She washed her hands and helped me. She followed my instructions and listened to what I had to complain about. 'Taste this.' I shove some fruit towards her and she gently picked something from the bowl. 'Good?' she nodded and continued cutting the banana.

((Skyla's P.O.V))
I glanced at Sunstreaker as he turned towards the fridge. He definitely has a strong personality. Stubborn, selfish and arrogant, not a good combo but he does have something nice I guess. For a psycho, he's quite calm and peaceful. If it's really true about the killing then it's a bad thing to stick around him. He cooked some eggs before we settled at the table. I think, deep down somewhere he likes company. I can see it the way he's talking to me and acting. Not aggressive, just curious. It's hard to believe this guy has so many disorders. 'It's good,' I signed. 'I know,' he said and smirked before popping some food in his mouth.

'I keep talking about myself but... how's the situation at home?' he asked. I can't really call the orphange my home. I shrugged, 'Eden is being a bitch,' I signed. She raised a brow. 'Who's she?'
'The girl that showed up at your door.' He snorted, 'ah, that evil creature,' he scowled. I popped some food in my mouth. 'So, I was thinking...' he began while chewing. 'You told me that... the human, Cooper? Wants money out of you... but what if he can't sell you? I mean, you are an adult now,' he said. I sighed, 'they get killed,' I signed. 'Why don't you go to the police then?' he asked. 'Because, I can't prove it. I know he does it, so many people have already disapeared but... I can't proof it,' I gestured. He hummed and sat back. 'So you stay until he kills you?' he asked. 'I can't go anywhere, I will die either way,' I gestured sadly. He stopped eating.

'Are you scared to die?'

I shrugged my shoulders and kept looking at the plate in front of me. 'I think dying is a big word...' I signed eventually. We shared the fruit and after that, I helped him clean up the kitchen and table. 'I have to go, but I will see you tomorrow,' I signed. Sunstreaker gave a small nod. 'Sure, you'd like to go into town tomorrow?' he asked. I nodded. It's been a very long time since I went into town and I can use some distraction. Beside, this friendship or whatever we have is important to me. 'Alright, see you tomorrow,' he said. I nodded and walked off.