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[Where is that ringing bell coming from? What about that whistle? Is it the kitchen? No. The garden?

Still no, but you're getting warmer.

Han is waiting for everyone on the field, whistle in his mouth, and bell on the ground (because his hand got tired of ringing the damn thing).]

Finally! Alright, 1, 2, 3.... Do we have everyone here?

[close enough. He then says easily,]

We've got a fun activity today. We're doing trust falls.

Falls. As in multiple.

I expect you guys to partner off-- and don't just stick to someone you know!

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Yeah, you're learning and stuff, right? This must be the longest you've spent surrounded by just humans.

[ Pause. ]

And like, an alien or two.

I wasn't created yesterday, you know.

[ he was created in august!!!!! ]

[ Hank chuckles. ]

Still, you ever seen a place with this big of a human to android ratio? Takes me back to my youth.

Do you miss it? The days before androids?

Course I do.

[ He doesn't even miss a beat. He could probably leave it at that, but... Connor did just catch him. ]

But I don't miss having dial-up internet, so some shit from back then fucking sucked.

[ He makes sure to say that angrily so that Connor doesn't think he's being nice or anything. ]

Then I guess even this place has a silver lining.

[ he gently deposits hank back on his feet. ]

I'll take androids over being kidnapped, thanks.

[ Hank turns to look at Connor. Is the android offended? ]

[ no he has no feelings. ]

It's good to know your hatred of androids has its limits.

[ Hank grumbles. ]

I got my reasons, alright? Fuck off.

[ fucking rude. ]

It's your turn to fall.

[ Hank blinks. ]

Oh, yeah. Almost forgot.

[ He turns around, facing away from Connor. This sure would be awkward if Connor wasn't an unfeeling robot.... ]

[ sure would be awkward if he didnt catch him because he's salty rn

good thing he's an unfeeling robot and he'll catch him ]

[ Thanks for proving it, Connor. Hank has his doubts, but he lets himself fall in the end. Connor isn't a deviant. He wouldn't let Hank hurt himself, right? ]

[ he wouldn't. hank is fine. ]

[ Oh, good. Hank sits back for a few more seconds than necessary, contemplating the ease with which Connor was able to catch him. Must be nice...... ]

Alright, there we go. All set.

[ and he pushes off, turning back around to face Connor. ]

Trust exercise complete. [ He deadpans. ] We did it, yay us.

We're partners, aren't we?

[ are they????? ]

[ Someone else said the same thing.... ]

Yeah, I guess we kinda are.

[ They're working a case together, I guess that makes them partners!! ]

Then I'm glad we could complete such a basic exercise together.

[ he's salty ]

Partnerships gotta start somewhere, I guess.

[ it's ok, Hank appreciates the salt. Better than letting him walk all over him, probably. ]

Yes, this is much more exciting than our actual start.

[ was that??? sarcasm?? ]

[ Was it??? Hank frowns but it doesn't reach his eyes. Maybe he likes sass...... ]

Yeah, real funny. Didn't realize you tin cans came with a sarcasm protocol.

[ HE'S KIDDING........? ]

Adapting to human unpredictability is one of my features.

[ he fucking winks just kill me ]

[ Why is he so cute!!!! Hank snorts. Hank Relationsthip ^ ]

Yeah, I'll bet it is. Nerd.

[ good. ]

You don't have to stick around here, I'm sure there are plenty of others with open arms.

[ it's a Problem. ]

Sure, I guess I'll go take my chances with the rest of these weirdos. At least with you, I knew what I was getting into.