DC x Reader One-shots

Mechanics of the Heart - Amazo

Summary: He would have an eternity – to learn, to watch, to adapt. But that still meant that every so often Amazo was bound to experience something for the first time. He would need to learn how to navigate things he was unfamiliar with or seek help when absolutely necessary. Amazo had proven that he was capable of acting beyond his initial programming, and feelings were an addition he now grappled with. This feeling however, when he first met you after his return to Earth, eluded him, driving him to seek out an explanation from another.

Notes: Request, by @shimmer-wing11 (Tumblr), was specifically for the Justice League Unlimited version of Amazo – gonna be real, had to go back and rewatch the episodes that he was in. Tried my best, y'all.

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While not common for Amazo to step foot outside of the Tower of Fate, unless his assistance was required for a particularly dangerous mission, it certainly wasn't something that he partook in often. But he had been created to evolve, and while his time among the stars had been a massive aid in that endeavor, it had left him looking for purpose, something that he sought out at times among the residents of Earth – at least from a distance.

While he had been named an honorary member of the League, and had aided them in a few instances, his initial introduction to the public still cast a rather aggressive light against him. It was something that he had been assured could change in time as the people saw his true nature, but it could not be expected to happen overnight.

Maybe that was why your approach caught him so off guard.

He had known that you were coming up on him, and had stopped a safe distance away. Waiting.

Finally, he turned from where he was looking over the town – people watching, someone had once told him – so that he could face you.

You didn't seem scared. In fact, you seemed the opposite. Eyes flitting over his form in rapid succession before meeting his gaze. You had to crane your neck to look up at him, especially as you stepped closer. "You're even taller than I thought you would be."

Amazo could only cock his head to the side, unsure of how to respond. Not that he had a chance before you were speaking again, pulling something from behind your back.

"I don't want to take up too much of your time – but I try to give each hero I see one of these cord charms I make. As a thank you, ya know?" You held the small gift out to him as he inspected it. "You don't have to take it, but I'd like to offer at least."

It couldn't be helped, especially considering the past, and for a brief moment Amazo peered into your thoughts. You spoke nothing but the truth, though your nerves were far more obvious as your thoughts ran a hundred miles a minute. Carefully he reached forward, plucking the small charm from your hand. "Thank you, though I am unsure where to keep it."

It seemed to dawn on you then, he certainly didn't have pockets or a belt loop to hang it on. So, you stepped forward. "May I?" You asked, motioning for his arm.

He agreed silently, placing the charm back in your hands and allowing you to tie it loosely around his wrist.

"That way it should still be easy enough to take off later."

Amazo thanked you again, noticing the shy smile that seemed to snake up onto your face before you bid him goodbye, turning to make your departure. So, he was surprised when he heard himself speak once more, before even he had registered it. "If you're not in a hurry, would you care to join me for a while?"

You stopped, spinning on your heel and blinking owlishly at the Android, before your grin widened and you moved to sit down next to him. "Lucky for you, you caught me on my day off," you assured, swinging your legs over the edge as you peered out over the town.