All that glitters isn't gold -Inanimate Insanity AU-

-Who's that? It's me!-

He took in one sharp inhale, the world a blur as his eyes refocused. Groggily MePhone4 pushed himself up, his head feeling like a beating drum. Hazily the robot cupped a hand up there, pressing down, as though that would relieve the throbbing pain. MePhone4 gazed out through the fog, his eyes tracing along the sky blue blankets that haphazardly covered portions of his robotic legs.

Groaning, MePhone4 slumped back down onto the sheets below. His back hitting the metal slab he slept upon with a clunk. The robot yanked at a pillow, pushing it down onto his screen. Another day at this hellhole. A notification appeared on his screen, its sound ringing out across the bare silver walls of his chamber. MePhone4 had to suppress another groan as he forced the fluffy pillow away from his screen. Throwing it away from himself, it landed onto the floor soundlessly. 

MePhone4 pushed himself up again, opting to move his body around so that his legs hung out from the side of his bed. The notification has yet to leave his screen, meaning it had some importance... great. MePhone4 huffed, pressing onto his screen to view the tab, then he read it. Oh- well- that's.. huh..

It seemed that Cobs has graced him with a 'day off'... there had to be a catch to this- when did- Cobs- no- maybe he made a mistake?? Maybe its a typo- no way would Cobs give HIM a day off- belch.

Knowing full well the gravity of this slip up from Cobs, MePhone4 slipped off the bed. Hurriedly making said bed, before briskly pacing out of his room. MePhone4 passed through the unused common room before exiting out into a main hallway. He turned left, making his way down. Sure- MePhone4 could take this typo as it is- but when Cobs comes yelling at him for doing nothing today- yeah no- since when did Cobs own up to his mistakes?? MePhone4 would rather not get punished for this mess, as its not entirely his fault!

The walk to Cobs' office was faster today then average, knocking onto the metal door it slid open after an agonising couple of heartbeats. Revealing the CEO in his chair as always, the corn cob was doing paper work. Casting an annoyed glance towards MePhone4 before looking down, "what do you want 4?" Cobs asked with a sigh, flicking through a stack of paper.

"I- why does my task list state, 'day-off'?? Sir- I think you made a mistake-" MePhone4 started to explain before Cobs cut him off with a raised hand.

"No mistake 4- after your.. performance- mainly yesterday- I thought to grant you a day of rest," Cobs rolled his eyes, using his swivel chair to glide over to a few file cabinets. Opening up the bottom drawer, filing through it before taking a folder. Cobs closed it up with his foot, before gliding back to his desk. MePhone4 watched this whole thing with an open mouth, trying to comprehend what Cobs said.

Cobs casted another look up at MePhone4, his gaze displeased. "Are you going to stand there all day like a moron 4? Or are you going to enjoy your day off- feel lucky that I'm giving you this- you may not see another in years," Cobs stated, going back at his work, typing away on his computer as he opened up the folder.

"Cobs- I- thanks.." MePhone4 mumbled out, fiddling with his fingers nervously, this turn of events was.. surprising to say the least.

"Yes- yes- Your welcomed 4- now run along- I have work to do- I don't need you hovering around in here," Cobs waved him off with his left hand, whilst his right was busy with work.

"Erm- sure..." MePhone4 nodded his head, taking steps back, putting distance between himself and Cobs before he fully turned around. Making a swift exit, as the door slid shut right behind him.

MePhone4 stood outside in the same position for a good few moments, slowly piecing everything together. He has a day off.. for good work? Cobs- Cobs considers his work to be good? Someone considers his work to be adequate?? MePhone4 brought his hands up to his screen, holding them close. The robot felt quite warm inside at the thought of someone considering the work he does to be adequate. The fact that those words came from his creator- someone notorious to being quite displeased by everything MePhone4 did- gosh- he actually felt good for once..