He took a sip of his morning two-shot espresso, it was a boost he needed to start his very busy day. He flicked on the radio, cranking the tunes up as he ran the hot water through the shower. It was strange to him, hearing his own music being played on the air waves, but it put a smile on his face. Finally, he was doing something great for the people far and wide all across ninjago. Finally, he had climbed his way up the ladder from the streets to the stars, running with flying colours like a shooting star. "Oh mr. radio man, oh how I love you so~" He hummed, running a comb through his hair with grease to finish it off. Another perfect start to a busy day...

Jay awoke to what could be best described as 'heavens bakery', a delightful smell to start the day off of, and he didn't even have to leave his bed for it. Zane walked in carrying a tray and a makeshift table, setting a plate of raspberry pancakes down with honey and butter infront of him followed by a glass of Orange juice and a cup of coffee exactly the way Jay liked it. The ginger was surprised at the start, a smile forming on his face. "Gosh! You didn't have to do this for me really, but I'm not gonna complain!" he chirped, digging the utensils into the fluffy cakes. It really was heavens bakery; they were warm and creamy, the raspberry edge followed by the sweet relief of honey and butter that melted with the dough. He had never tasted something so perfect before in his life- this was far better than those tea cakes Cole's mom made, and those were good.
"Wow…. You made these?" Zane pulled off his sunglasses and smiled, his eyes closed for obvious reasons. "These are… unreal, they're amazing! Where'd you learn to cook?- oh it doesn't even matter, I could have this every morning and I'd never get sick of it, ever!" zane beamed and wiggled a bit, excitement sending synthetic adrenalin through his systems. He slipped his shades back on and twirled out the door, entering again with whiteboard in hand. 'Any plans today?' "mhph-" Jay swallowed the cake down, "well, what I had in mind was to work on the electrical systems to the battery- you see we get these big batteries and bat boxes from B.I. to run the power off of, but they're real expensive, I was thinking that if I can get ahold of some fiberglass from dad's work place I could make solar panels to run everything off of instead, so we don't pay as much and so we don't have to scrape by when paying bills and..." Zanes enthusiasm slowly deflated as Jay went on to talk about power grids and expenses. It seemed as though he always had plans every day, never a day to take a break and relax- heck, Zane wasn't even sure if Jay knew the word. "...then when that's all well and done, I can get your eyes fixed! What are your plans today, have any?"

'I had today planned for us to have to ourselves,' Zane started though swiftly added, 'because you deserve a break.'
"Oh… well why didn't you say so?" If he had blood he was sure his face would be flushed by now, the droid clenched his hands around the board to stop himself from putting them on his power source. "Er, write so, heheh. I can push that all back a day, what do you have in mind?"

'It's a surprise that starts after breakfast.'

-o-o-

"Mmm… that ones more on the orange side, it's like a salmon and it doesn't look good." Zane held up the other shirt to himself. "I mean it's blue and it looks good and I like blue but I dunno of you like blue." Zane immediately put the shirt into the cart, fingering through the other shirts. Jay filed through the various other clearance shirts as well, giggling and chuffing at some of the funky patterns that were printed on the fabric. "Hey zane, how about this one for me?" Jay held up an electric purple and green one, scrunching his nose and sticking his tongue out like a rockstar. The droid paused before making an 'X' with his arms which caused jay to laugh more. Zane loved that laugh, in fact he loved that face he made, though obviously not being able to state that. He was starting to really dislike not being able to speak, though he wouldn't trade it for sight, never. Jay's face was just too expressive and playful for him to lose seeing it…..

"Just how do you fit your feet into those?" Jay pointed, appalled at how easily Zane walked around in the heels. 'Simple change of balance as all' "I know that, but doesn't that hurt..? Your feet are bowing." The droid glanced down, indeed they looked like they were not comfortable. 'I can't feel it' he shook his head. "Really," the ginger slapped his arm, "What about that?" Zane shook his head. "Oh yeah? What about this?" He shook the droid around, causing him to stumble and latch onto Jay as his feet slid down the carpet until gently landing on his bum, 'I felt that.' "So offsetting your balance you can feel that, but touching things, you can't then..? So you don't even feel your shirt on you, or your hat or your shades?" he helped him back up to his feet, in which Zane pulled the heels off. "Well that's not very fair, that's another thing to put down for updates and fixing," he took note, thinking more. Zane's eyes went back to the various other boots and sneakers, he really needed a new pair- or a load of hot glue…..

Zane stepped out of the mall with Jay, a brand new outfit worn with the same ol' style. He looked so much better now that everything wasn't so faded and tattered, and he felt better too(though, it wasn't the outfit that made him feel better as much as it was Jay's compliments). The two walked arm in arm down the street, the ginger pulling his coat closed as the breeze kicked up. "Gosh, you'd think with all the buildings the wind wouldn't be so bad," he huddled closer to the droid, "guess winter really is around the corner, huh Zane?" He couldn't tell, he couldn't feel the cold. Actually it felt nice against his systems, the breeze funnelling through his joints and plates cooling them. "Where too?" 'We should go to the skate place.' "Skate place?" Zane took his hand and pulled him along, nearly dragging him behind as they weaved through the other pedestrians.

"W-wait! Zane I don't own a skateboard-! I don't-" The droid pulled him through a back door and down the steps into a main room. It was a relatively large room that was lit by a disco ball and a few miscellaneous stage lights, the center rink waxed to reflection with rails as a safeguard. The colours moved with the groove of the song that pulsed through the speakers, and people of all sorts of backgrounds rolled around on their blades and box skates. Zane gave Jay an iffy glance, 'If you can't skate, then we can go do something else.' "Are you kidding me? When you said 'skate place' I thought you meant the skate park, not the rollaire! I used to go here all the time with my mom for competitions. I love skating!" his eyes sparkled with excitement, it was his turn to pull the droid.

"I'll get a head start, 'kay?" he was lightning on his feet, tearing up the rink as he went. Zane watched in awe as the ginger jumped and twirled with ease, his processors skipping and fluctuating. He looked so happy, so alive, so... electric. Zane shook his head, composing himself as he tied on the skates. Leaning smoothly over the main counter, he flicked a few dollars down and pointed at the sound system, holding up the whiteboard. The DJ smiled and nodded, giving a thumbs up before lining up the next disk. The droid shakily made his way off the carpet, adjusting his balance mechanisms before catching up to the ginger. Zane silently copied Jay's movements, counting his pace and flashing him a smile. The second the music kicked up he second he paced himself to the song, grabbing ahold of Jay's arms. It was an older song, but he remembered it so well, the second he saw Jay it had been ringing in his head on and off.

"I'm just a love machine. And I won't work for nobody but you…."

Zane lipped the lyrics, spinning around and facing him as they went, his shoulders moving in the beat. Jay couldn't help but giggle and laugh, letting the droid pull him along and dance around him, twirrling him around by the hand and pulling him close.

"My motor cranked electric goes, When I'm sitting next to you. Electricity starts to flow, And my indicator starts to glow…"

People around seemed to disappear, the lights melting around and seeping into the walls and floor, space and stars taking up the area. Jay's breath got caught in his throat as he stared at the droid- oh how he smiled and moved though the shades muffled his looks, he could see the joy in his broken eyes, oh how they were electric. His face must've told it all, for Zane's playful smile widened into one of pure bliss. He watched at the orange scarf was gently wrapped around his own neck, Zane taking off his shades and sliding them on. 'little blue, you look good in a little orange,' he mouthed, though somehow Jay heard his gentle voice. He let Zane pull him along, reality seeping in as he let go. Everything seemed to slowly catch back up to him- well, until he hit the rails, then reality really set in.

-o-o-

"So, did you boys have a fun time out today?" Edna smiled, passing a plate of steamed veggies, chicken, and rice over to Jay, "I see you got a brand new scarf- oohh, it looks so cute on you, ohh my little blue-Jay~"
"Mooommm!" he whined as his mother pulled at his cheek. "Does it really look that good? It's orange, but Zane got it for me and-"
"Oh he did, didn't he?" she looked over at the droid and winked, " Well wasn't that sweet of him?"
"I'd say." The metallic door swung open and closed as his father stepped in.
"Hey sweetheart, I'm home with another day's work over!"
"Work? Dad, it's the weekend, don't you have off?" Ed pulled off his gloves and took a seat, Edna putting a plate down for him.
"Well that's what I thought too before getting a call. Borg said he needed a hand around the factory floor, said he needed some more metal for a project he was working on so I went on over and delivered the goods. All in a day's work, son!" he patted jay's shoulder, giving Zane a sideways glance. Something about that look rubbed him the wrong way- maybe it was a rough day at work after all.