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The team finally decided to choose a place to relax during their journey out of Black Mesa, exhausted from the continuous aliens, puzzles and walking. Not surprisingly they were a bit beat up, if they had continued marching on things would probably have ended up worse for the team. A rest was much deserved.
Dr. Coomer took this as a chance to take off his lab-coat and take a look at his bionic prosthetics for any damage. He had a few dents here and there, but he was worried most about the wiring and machine bits that made his limbs function. With a tiny screwdriver from his coat pocket he went to work, opening up a panel in his forearm. Dr. Coomer was leaning over now, open arm propped against his leg, and not paying mind to Gordon staring with curious eyes. Tommy looked over a little but kept himself occupied.
Bubby had moved closer to Dr. Coomer, muttering to him. "Let me help you with that, Doctor." He grabbed the screwdriver out of Dr. Coomer's hand, his other pulling it towards him by his wrist. "Bubby! You should really ask before digging around in someone else's wires." Dr. Coomer exclaimed with a smile. Gordon's attention was focused on what they were saying now, did Bubby call him "Doctor?", nevermind that.
"Oh zip it." Bubby hissed, the corners of his mouth daring to perk up. He was careful with his hands, moving a wire aside to open a compartment or fiddling with a switch and button. It was familiar to him, like he remembered where the exact gears and pieces were in Dr. Coomer's arm. Dr. Coomer chuckled, "You should relax, you have taken on quite a beating."
"Look at the state of your arms Doctor, you've been taking on most of the punches." Bubby remarked, a hint of softness in his voice. He took a moment to search through Dr. Coomer's labcoat, pulling tools out, "And you'll break your back sitting like that."
Dr. Coomer playfully bumped Bubby's arm, "Like yours isn't broken from getting old." He teased and Bubby gasped. He threw a harder punch on Dr. Coomer's shoulder, "Like you're any younger!" The two of them threw themselves into a giggling fit, relaxing so Bubby can do a further inspection and repair on the damage Dr. Coomer took on.
Gordon covered his mouth to hide his own laughter. He didn't know much about their relationship, but seeing the two bicker was nice to see after everything all of them have been through.