Funny how we all seem to find an organic or two to latch onto, for one reason or another. I doubt that was something our designers had in mind for us.

( Bix extends his arms out, trying to present the largest target possible for Omega. It'd be impossible to miss at this distance, and with how good a shot she is, he knows she'll be dead on. ) Roger, Roger. Would it help you to count down?

Yes, you were. ( He places a hand on ND's shoulder. ) But it's not like there was anything you could've done about it, then. All that matters is where you go from here.

RT @MIRRORKAZ:

( Silent for a moment, studying the other commando. It most certainly is gone. ) Funny. You don't seem to have reverted to being a mindless battle droid.

Right here will do. It's a blaster, not a thermal detonator. ( He takes a few steps back, staying close, but giving her plenty of room. The white semicircle on his chest makes for a good aiming point. ) Aim for the upper torso. My right, your left.

Your tone isn't exactly encouraging. Shoot.

It's for the best, Omega. ( He extends his hand out just a tad further, still encouraging her to take the blaster from him. ) You're a good shot. I've known this about you since we first met.

i will not be doing that actually

yes. you would.

there is a nonzero chance you would have pulled the trigger before I even told you where to shoot.

your eagerness is exactly why I am not asking you

RT @OfSolidBeskar:

I would much rather find out if there's a flaw in my armor in a controlled environment than in the field. ( He crosses his arms. Bix knows that she's coming from a genuine place of concern, but he feels the concern is hardly warranted. ) I'm asking you because I trust you.

Not effectively. Simulations only account for so many variables. ( He's fully prepared for the eventuality that it might fail, though it's abundantly clear that she isn't. ) Omega, I've lost limbs, been sliced in half, and crushed by falling objects before. I'll be fine.

I'll be fine so long as you follow my instructions. ( Bix unfastened his outfit, casting it aside to reveal the fresh paint adorning his newly-plated chassis. ) If you aim for my right-hand side, you'll miss most of my most vital components even if it were to fail.

I thought you said you wanted to help test. ( There's a hint of amusement in his voice. He knew she'd react like this. ) My armor is rated against small and medium caliber blaster fire. I'll be fine.

I recently replaced the armor plating of my chassis. It was worn down and not up to design standards. ( Bix reaches down to his holster, taking out his blaster pistol and handing it to Omega. ) I need you to test the new plating.

RT @aTruePilot: — ᴀ ᴘɪʟᴏᴛ-ꜰᴏʀ-ʜɪʀᴇ ᴏᴄ. — ꜱᴛᴀʀ ᴡᴀʀꜱ ʀᴘ. — ᴇɴɢʟɪsʜ ᴡʀɪᴛᴇʀ. — ᴅᴇᴛᴀɪʟᴇᴅ/ʟɪᴛᴇʀᴀᴛᴇ. — ʜᴇᴛᴇʀᴏsᴇxᴜᴀʟ. — sʜɪᴘs ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴄʜᴇᴍ/sɪɴɢʟᴇ-sʜɪᴘ…

Would you mind testing something for me? I just finished some self-maintenance and want to make sure everything is working properly.