Miko and Five were heading out when they ran across Zahra. Miko, being the best friend Five could ask for, pushed him to go talk to Zahra, saying that she wanted to stay behind to spend more time with Ally and make sure her chic-a-dee was completely healed. Miko smirked to herself as she watched them. I'm so gonna be the best man at their wedding. She thinks to herself as she walks to the training room. As she gets closer she recognizes a familiar blond poof of hair. Miko whips her head around quickly taking in her surroundings. Checkin and double checkin an no ones around perfect. Miko jumps in place a few times before running and flinging herself onto Mitch's back. "Miss me Williams?" she asks grinning widely as she clings to him.
Mitch nearly falls and has a heart attack from Miko's surprise. "Bloody hell princess! Are you trying to kill me?" He regains his balance as he turns his head to glare at her.
"Obviously not since it didn't work" she says in an exaggerated manner moving on his back causing him to wobble "oh hey BITT." She beams just noticing the helper bot.
"Shite. Get off me."
"Why, I'm pretty comfortable here. Plus no one is around." She says while playing with the ends of his hair.
"The bloody bot is here. I don't need it getting around how buddy buddy you act with me."
"Aww is Mr. Number One Gamer afraid his reputation will be ruined if he isn't seen as a mean grumpy grump loner?" Miko giggles as she drums her fingers against his shoulders. "Don't worry BITT won't tell anyone will you BITT?"
"I am not obligated to voluntarily share information on the personal actions of techs unless there is a violation of Hinobi guidelines," BITT says and continues to hover in front of the two techs.
"See problem solved now, what are you doing here?" Miko smiles triumphantly and ignores BITT.
"First get off my back and second what are you doing here? Shouldn't you and that partner of yours have left already?" Mitch grumbles and tries to pull Miko's hands off him.
"Nah I'm still playing cupid, but I asked first so tell me, tell me, tell me, tell meeeee" she shakes his shoulders while ignoring his efforts.
Mitch catches himself and sighs as he knows Miko won't give up "fine I'm letting slash out to stretch his legs."
"Ooooooo I was gonna let Ally run around a bit." Miko gasps as a lightbulb goes off in her head "companion pet playdate!" She hops off his back and pulls him through the doors. " BITT can you set up the room to look like a block brawler's stage?" The room changes and Miko lets Ally out. The bird immediately coos and nuzzles against her before running over to Mitch and nuzzling against him as well. He's such a softie. Miko thinks smiling to herself as Mitch indulges Ally before letting out Slash. Slash is a large mutated hyena from the Harlequin series. You'd think the large bird and predator wouldn't get along, but they resemble their owners where Slash basically puts up with Ally's antics, while Ally just does whatever she wants. The large hyena pads over to Miko and she gives him a scratch behind the ears before Ally rushes over to play. She pecks at Slash a few times before taking off and the hyena speeds after her. Miko lets out a laugh as Mitch thinks about when they first let the two pets meet.
"So you kept the over stuffed chicken then?
"Ally is not a chicken, she's the bestest bird in the whole wide world. And the best pet."
"Ppfffftt yeah right. Slash is way better than" Mitch realizes a moment too late as Miko is now looking at him with her head cocked before a smile crosses her face.
"You?! Have a companion pet?" Her voice was a loud mixture of shock and amusement
"Shite."
"When? How? What game are they from? Show me show me show me" she bounces around him before grabbing his gauntlet clad arm and scrolling through the settings. Mitch wrenches his arm from her and sighs.
"No" is all he says.
"Awwww come on. I'll show you mine if you show me yours" she smirks as Mitch freezes for a second. Miko burst out laughing before bringing Ally out.
Mitch sighs and brings out the large hyena.
Miko is stunned by how much it reminds her of mitch. It's obviously well trained and exudes an aura of superiority. The hyena is sitting upright and glaring at her before it shifts its gaze to Ally, looking at the large bird as if it had found its next meal.
"Slash Miko. Miko Slash." Mitch says with a bored tone as he splits his attention on Miko and fiddles with his gauntlet. Miko looks at him in awe and keeps thrumming her fingers against her sides as she bites her lip. Slash looks between his master and Miko. He lets out almost a deep purr catching Mitch's attention. Mitch nods and Slash steps towards Miko. Miko lets out a surprised noise as Ally steps in front as if to protect her. "Oh tell your bird to calm down. You want to pet him right?" most techs wouldn't even dare, but not her. Mitch thinks to himself before stepping and pulling Miko forward. His hand slides down to her as he places it on Slash's head.
"SO FLIPPING FLUFFY!" Miko exclaims now whole heartedly petting cooing and huge the large creature.
Mitch lets out a laugh at Miko fawning over his companion pet as Ally nudges him. "I guess it's only fair." He pets her head as Miko starts bombarding him with questions again.
Mitch is pulled out of his reminiscing by Miko waving a hand in front of his face. "What is it?"
"You completely spaced out on me. I was asking if you'd want to train sometime. Since you're always going on about how great you are I thought it was time to take you down a peg again."
Mitch grumbles at her emphasis on the again as she looks up at him with a sickeningly sweet smile. Still harboring a slight grudge from the tournament. "You're on sugar plum. And my offer still stands that you can cry on my shoulder when I beat you." Regaining his composure he plasters on a smug expression.
The pair are oblivious of the stares from their pets along with BITT. Slash lets out an almost exasperated sigh before Ally nudges her head against his. The two pets watch as their owners now bicker with each other as they summon their weapons.
