[those seconds seem like an eternity. Robert strongly considers pulling back his hand, because it was stupid anyway, /of course/ Hiro wouldn't take it- and then Hiro's hand is twitching forwards, and it's all he can do to stay still and keep them still and
he's so goddamn
tired
finally, Hiro takes it. and he doesn't say anything in return, because Hiro's offering a verbal hand, as well, and it feels like something in him is cracking, a little, because why.
why do these stupid kids reach for the fire, when they know they only have so much of a chance to get out alive, much less do anything about it?]
...I think so, but-
[Hiro's tug has him stepping forwards, and then making a sharp noise as weight ends up on his bad leg. he falls to a kneel, the microbots moving to cling and support, and he lets them. he feels exhausted and worn out and he doesn't think he can push himself any further.
he's /done/.
he stares down at the floor, breath shuddering, these damned things feeling heavier than they ever have been, even as they try and push him up, up. he doesn't want to get up. he's tired and he's aching and he just wants to sleep-]
...you...you said the tunnels should block the scanners, right?
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goddamn
finally, Hiro takes it. and he doesn't say anything in return, because Hiro's offering a verbal hand, as well, and it feels like something in him is cracking, a little, because why.
why do these stupid kids reach for the fire, when they know they only have so much of a chance to get out alive, much less do anything about it?]
...I think so, but-
[Hiro's tug has him stepping forwards, and then making a sharp noise as weight ends up on his bad leg. he falls to a kneel, the microbots moving to cling and support, and he lets them. he feels exhausted and worn out and he doesn't think he can push himself any further.
he's /done/.
he stares down at the floor, breath shuddering, these damned things feeling heavier than they ever have been, even as they try and push him up, up. he doesn't want to get up. he's tired and he's aching and he just wants to sleep-]
...you...you said the tunnels should block the scanners, right?