All the droids are welcome to hang out! They explain Felix's situation and where he comes from. Where Trevor comes from. And the subsequent questions about Felix's home universe. The twins spend most of their time doing research. Trevor also practices with his electric powers so he can control them more precisely.

The general store droids produce their usual "yes, sir" at this suggestion, without even the pause that indicates that it's a thought-provoking suggestion; they take to idling in the sitting room the brothers most often use. Blue - when asked, the astromechs quickly decide on Green and Blue as their names - is nervous of Trevor's powers, but somewhat braver with Green there to urge him on and comfort him. Green, meanwhile, is fascinated at their research, and begins helping, filling in occasional bits of context or reminding them of forgotten facts from earlier reading.

Is there anything Trevor can do to make Blue less nervous? He still is practicing his powers on some measurement machines instead of anything that looks like a practice target.

No, magic powers like that are just scary. (It's better that he has more control than not, Green points out, and Blue concedes this point.)

Yeah. If this was even remotely dangerous to watch he wouldn't train anywhere someone that could get hurt.

Well, that's considerate of him, but doesn't seem very relevant to the topic at hand...

Fair enough.

And Felix spends the rest of his time training.

(Well, sometimes he leaves to be alone and returns looking like he has been crying.)

He answers questions and generally tries to help with the droids' socialization.

It's pretty slow going.

Dusk checks in with them before taking Daisy off on a two-day trip to check potential bunker locations; the day after she returns she has blueprints for that and the planetbuster weapon.

Which Felix is willing (if not at all glad) to bring into existence.

Daisy stops by later that day, settling quietly into a chair and signing to him rather than speaking aloud. Are you doing okay? Nine says you've been sad recently.

Felix signs back. It's nothing to worry. I just miss the people from my universe.

Ah. Is there anything we can do?

Not really. I just have to... go through it, I suppose it's just like any other loss.

His eyes are starting to tear up.

Yeah. Would a distraction help? Something nice and non-stressful, I mean.

(Nine abruptly but very quietly leaves the room.)

Maybe? It's very kind of you to offer, but it really isn't something you're obliged to do anything about.

She cocks her head at him, as if that's confusing.

It's not about obligation.

Okay. Fair enough. I just don't want to be a burden.

You might need more than we can give. But I really don't think that giving you what we can would be uncomfortable.

Nine returns with a blanket and offers it to Felix.

Awww. "Thank you!" Felix says accepting the blanket.

"Aww. That was sweet, Nine." See?

I see. He snuggles up to the blanket.

Good.

Is there anything we can do? Or I can brainstorm ideas if you don't have any.

Maybe brainstorm ideas? I... don't think there is any solution besides just adjust to the reality of the situation.

Nod. I don't mean ideas for solving it, I mean ideas for making things easier for you in the meantime.