Cascade sat tiredly in front of Knock Out, her servos bared to him. He easily replaced parts, her plating sitting to the side on the table. She yawned widely and frowned when one of her digits twitched, eyeing it closely.

He hummed softly, carefully sliding a seal into place. "Almost finished and we can get that pretty plating back on you."

She smiled slightly. "Thank you. Soundwave will be happy."

He nodded. "I'm sure he will be. How is dear Soundwave and all his spawn? Still causing trouble?"

She giggled softly. "Yeah, Rumble and Frenzy have been very well-behaved. At least for me."

He smiled, carefully moving her digits and watching the inner parts move. "That's a relief. Can you feel that?"

She nodded. "A little. I think I can move them on my own now."

He grabbed the plating and started reattaching it. "Strain them too long and you'll be right back here. You're getting a doctors excuse from work for at least three weeks."

She glanced down and nodded, her wings tipping downwards. "Oh, okay. I guess I'll just have to work them back up to full strength?"

He nodded, giving the plates gentle tugs. "Everything's back in order. Now, rest and minimal work. No real work until they're fully healed."

She nodded and took the data stick he offered her. "Thanks. I'll be sure to be gentle."

He waved her out and she smiled slightly as she followed the exit signs out. Soundwave stood up from his waiting chair and walked over to her, gently taking her servos in his. He gently rotated them and she slowly curled her digits around his, her digits trembling ever so slightly.

He pressed his forehead to hers, gently squeezing her servos. "Return home?"

She nodded. "Yeah. This is my doctor's note so I don't have to go to work for three weeks. I have to take it easy until then and work my way back."

He nodded, sliding his arm around her waist to guide her out. "Cassettes; will help."

She smiled slightly, resting her head on his arm as they walked back. "I know they will. And, you will to, of course."

He stiffened slightly and gently squeezed her hip. "I must leave again. I apologize."

She shifted and nodded slightly. "It's okay. How long will you be gone?"

He rubbed his thumb against her hip slowly, looking down at her. "Only a few days. Short trip."

She nodded, lightly patted his hand on her hip. "That's okay. Another sattelite need your expertise?"

He nodded, pessing the button on the elevator. "Correct. Shockwave; does not trust others to fix it properly."

She smiled slightly, tucking her face against the side of his chest. "You should bring me one day to meet your friends."

He shook his head, rubbing her side slowly. "Shockwave; not friendly."

She relaxed more into him and yawned widely. "You weren't either at first. Kinda scared me, all big and silent and just staring."

He shifted and easily scooped her into his arms, holding her close. "Cascade; was still a stranger. Rest; I leave in the morning."

She yawned again and reached up to loosely grip his shoulder. "Stay with me."

He nodded, walking into the quiet apartment. "Of course."