Armor>>CSP Transport Local: Status, all.
My Brothers report their individual health stats and their positions on the vessel. In under a second, I know them all and can read them in the translucent text over my view of Esthi as she digs through her bag for tools and parts. She has a little of everything with her. But that’s often what it takes for humans to survive in space.Sheneeds a battle uniform of some kind.
“I agree,” Karambit remarks. “Wild, looking at a Creator’s sister, knowing we have a tech with us who’s qualified for Titan repairs. It’s like having another medic, but better.”
“In what way?” I demand.
“Easy, Brother. I mean, I’ve sort of forgotten what the Creators were like. Smart but fragile. Tough emotionally, but vulnerable. And soft.” The way Karambit studies her makes me uncomfortable.
“She ismine. I have Bonded with her and mated with her.”
Mace punches my side, but it barely moves me. “Easy, brute. We know you got a hard-on for the little lady. Maybe just let us tag-team a little hands-on learning?”
“Definitely not.”
Karambit snorts. “I want my own female, Mace. If Esthi is Bonded, then I won’t disrespect that.”
I cross my arms. “She freed me before Leah sent the message.”
“So you’re not really Bonded?” Mace asks.
Sighing, I turn to Mace. “You Spike Out, you’ll kill her. And you...” I glare at Karambit. “One touch and you’ll rip her skin off. I am most suited to her needs in this war.”
“What about after? What if she has a boyfriend?” Mace asks.
“After a decade, I doubt it.” But I am concerned she’ll lose interest if we end the war. She won’t need me then.
Karambit pats me hard on the back. “We’re just teasing, you lugnut. She is a curious female. But every Brother knows she’s your claim. And by the way that she looks at you, she doesn’t want any of us other metalheads.”
As they leave to check on Joey, I watch Esthi with concern. Lenarro speaks to her with unusual ease. I wish I could hear what they’re saying. All I can do is watch for any sign of movement I don’t like and stand ready to rip his head off.
Too many Titans and females have been decommissioned since my last battle. I’m eager to catch up on my body count.
