[TOY] Plaything

[skinstealer]

You sidle over to the robot, trying not to look as anxious as you feel.

POLKA DOT: H-hey, Roulette, you, uh-
POLKA DOT: Doin' alright?
 

Roulette doesn't look at you, staring off at the floor ahead.
The robot takes a long time to respond, as if it'd barely heard you.

ROULETTE: ...If you need to stop, you can tell the coach.
ROULETTE: On my end, you do not have to worry; I won't make it an issue.
ROULETTE: Do what you need to do.
POLKA DOT: No, like- I'm good.
POLKA DOT: ...okay, I'm a little worried, but-
POLKA DOT: Better for us to work this out here than in the field, right?
ROULETTE: This isn't working it out.
POLKA DOT: Wh-
ROULETTE: You should talk with Tim. It seems like he's having some trouble.
ROULETTE: ...I apologize.
 

The robot abruptly walks away, moving back over by Devo.

As you glance over, the bear gives Roulette a little wave, still full of energy-

...though he does look a little nervous, judging by his shifting from foot to foot.

The bot doesn't notice, still looking like it's zoning out.

You manage to catch a bit of conversation.

DEVO: You alright, Roulette?
DEVO: You, look, uh.
DEVO: Out of it.
ROULETTE: . . .
ROULETTE: ...It's alright.
 

You're caught offguard, not sure what to say or do...

...It's probably right, though. Tim looks like a wreck.

You sigh and pad over to your canine friend, who seems to be massaging the side of his face in an anxious fit.

POLKA DOT: ...are you okay?
TIMOTHY: What? No, I'm-
TIMOTHY: I'm fine. I'm good.
TIMOTHY: J-just...
TIMOTHY: ...
TIMOTHY: It's...
TIMOTHY: Complicated.