futurology | VOICE | UN: GREENCYBORG

Well. Sounds like you're in a better mood now.

I didn't want to ask you because you seem troubled ... yet it seems wrong not to ask you because you're troubled.

Did that version of you really upset you so much?

Being away from such creatures puts me in a better mood.

For your sake, let's hope the place they're gonna be taking us has no bugs, then.

I wasn't aware you were -- [ So smooth? ]

I'm really grateful. [ To Zenyatta. To Angela. To Overwatch. To ALISTAIR. The doctor saved his life and allowed him to be able to connect his soul with someone else. Overwatch allowed him to make friends even if he did not view them as such at the time; allowed him to still have a connection with those who wanted to do good. ALISTAIR granted him the chance to see his brother, to work as a team with him, to work as a team with those that viewed him as friends and to make more connections with various worlds. And his master saved his soul and loves him. ]

No... I'll be all right. I'll be all right. [ But the tightness in his chest still feels there yet he only smiles. ] It's ... I did not... I was being rather obvious around you, wasn't I?

I may ask to rely on you some if that turns out to be the case, Saitama...

[Shrugs, scratching at his ear.]

Sure, just give me a call on this jewelry stuff, and I'll come swat flies for ya.

[Might be as close to heroing activities as he'll get, saving a cyborg from bugs. At least Genji shows gratitude.]

[ He cannot help but laugh. ]

Thank you. You're a savior.

I was so...?

[He's not sure what Genji means there. But really, ninja boy? No idea that the robot who can talk his way through anything would be so smooth?]

You? Being obvious?

[Okay, he's teasing a bit now, gently placing his hand on Genji's hip as he pulls the other closer. It would be nice, he thinks, to feel the warmth of Genji's metal against his own.]

Do submarine swim?

Thank you! I thought of cutting it, but to be honest, I'm quite attached to it, now.

[ Since it symbolizes their change, in a way... all of them look different, now, and it just reminds them all of what they went through to get here.

His question is less a surprise and more an inevitability, at this point; she laughs and nods. ] I see he's got to you too, then? But that's right! I'm the crew's navigator.

[His stoic face breaks a but as a small, half-grin appears. He can't help but feel a little pleased when faced with a genuine shows of gratitude, even if it was just for a few bugs.]

Okay, then. See ya later.

[chortle] You can't be that old, Genji-san. Not when you've just had so much of your youthful exuberance returned to you recently!

Do you feel just as young, too, Urahara?

See you later!

You're welcome. Also, think of all you can do with it. Like French braids.

[ So, he was right! ]

Well, I know of the good captain, but I've not been asked to join. [ Oh really? ] A navigator, huh? Makes you quite invaluable to them, then.

Smooth. My younger self could have taken lessons from you.

[ Though, saying as much, his face reddens a little. Especially with Zenyatta still so close. ]

I don't know if I'd call what they do swimming. [ A teasing comment back as he wrapped his arms around his master's shoulders to hold him close, turning his head to rest it on the omnic's shoulder. ]

... I also feel like I should thank you for ... caring about me... someone who was filled with so much anger and hate for himself. I would not have thought this would be my future.

Smooth...?

[ Not like, metal smooth, right? Because yes, he's always been smooth, that's not new... Oh, wait, slang meaning. ]

Ah, I was only saying how I feel.

[ Which happens to be smooth as fuck, and he's learning to appreciate the slight tint of red on Genji's expression, now... Although it seems even despite the embarrassment the cyborg seems to have, he still has plenty in him to tease back. ]

Cheeky.

[ Zenyatta replies playfully, and moves his hand that was by Genji's face to stroke the back of his head when the other leans into him. Although it's covered in metal and armor at this point, and the other might not be able to feel this, he'll at least be able to sense the gentle pressure. ]

Genji, you are deserving of love. Of kindness. Being cared for. These are not things you must thank me for doing, when I do so of my own choice and will.

I am glad to have helped you find your own happiness. And, perhaps... a little selfishly... glad that you have allowed me to share in that happiness.

French braids...? I think I can do a regular braid, but I'm not sure I've heard of anything like that. [ Mostly because aside from randomly weird French cuisine names used in their cook's attacks, French doesn't... seem to exist... ]

Oh? Hm, it's probably just a matter of time! Don't worry, I can put in a good word for you if you'd like. [ She winks; not that she thinks he'd need it... honestly, why hasn't Luffy recruited him already? Might be because of Hanzo-kun, but she's not about to ask. ]

Of course! A navigator's job is the most important -- to make sure we go where our captain wants us to go, and that all of us reach the destination safely! There's nothing more unpredictable than the sea.

It might be something to try out! I can't say that I'd be good with it... it's been a few years since I could style my hair, and when I did... I usually went with the just crawled out of bed look. [ can you hear how he is dying, nami? ]

I'm already part of Overwatch. I do not think it yet right to leave them when I haven't even done much with them. [ a laugh. ]

Then that means that you've got a good sense and idea of how to keep us all safe? I feel safer already knowing more about you.

[ When he says it like that, it sounds even more charming. ]

If I didn't show some cheek, you'd think I was too awed to be able to talk back from time to time, right? [ A light tease, but it's true, too, right? He cares a lot about what Zenyatta says and listens to him well, but perhaps, not so well that he'd not-not listen. ]

You're the one who helped me find myself a new home, and a better way of living. I may not feel as much of an outcast here... no, there's nothing else that I can add to that, is there?

So, you can be as selfish as you want, and I'll try to be that way a little too without feeling any guilt.

Maybe you can practice on me! From what it looked like, you could use it... [ Yes, yes she can, and she's having a riot with it. ]

Who said anything about leaving? One of the members of our crew... she no longer travels with us, because her kingdom needs her more. But that doesn't mean she wouldn't still be our nakama! Among our allies, there are other pirate crews, a royal army, even a member of the Revolutionary Army. They're all loyal to their own causes, but we've still promised to help each other when it comes to it, too. Aren't you already a member of the Audentes, too? [ What a limited way of looking at the world -- doesn't he know it's possible to be a part of multiple things, to care about multiple causes? ]

You bet! Besides, no one knows more about the weather than I do. So if you ever need a warning about a tornado or to learn about the sea currents, you know who to ask! [ Honestly, her affinity to all things weather borders on the supernatural... ] But how about you, Genji? You're not being very fair, leaving the lady to ask questions by being so tight-lipped about yourself.

I suppose it's more... the future itself that's upsetting. [ she doesn't really want to burden him with her worries, but she also feels like she might burst if she doesn't say something. it's been weighing on her mind for some time. ]

Some wonderful things happen to me, for sure... [ her husband, for one thing. her son and daughter, another. ]

But some really terrible things happen, too.

[The way Genji glances away does make him pause to consider. Hanzo frowns to himself, debates how much to read into it.

Maybe it's nothing. Maybe he's just said too much.]

I had thought, once, it was the best action. [To keep himself from thinking too much, too fondly of his sibling. To do what was necessary for both of them.] But yes. ...We did.

Perhaps less time in the arcade. [It is spoken wryly, but he doesn't find it in himself to ever begrudge Genji. He was many things, but only one of them tried to kill the other, after all.]

I will... try.

I always do.

[and i use my hat to hide how tired and dead-eyed i am to make sure no one questions that.]

Yes, I suppose so. In which case, I do certainly prefer the cheek. It is a side of you I find no less captivating.

[ After all. He may believe in peace and tranquility, and the balance between chaos and order... Which is precisely why it is perfectly fine and normal to be a little silly now and then. ]

As selfish as I want?

[He asks, with a note of curiosity.]

Are you quite sure about that?

VOICE | UN: GREENCYBORG

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