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It was near evening, the sun shining behind the treeline painting the sky a deep dingy orange. You had been walking with Nick for some time now, a deep burn in your legs and the bag on your back digging into your shoulders. Nick had no such issues, relying on you to initiate breaks when needed. But now here you are, dragging your feet.
"Hey, let's settle here for the night." His metallic voice pierces the air, raising your head you feel a sharp throbbing in your lower neck.
"I can kee-"
"I dont think so, doll. Settle down, I'll fix everything up."
He slides the bag from your shoulders resting it against a nearby tree before pulling out various camping supplies. You had found a nearby stump to sit on, followed by an immediate rush of aches and pains as your legs finally stretch out.
Within a few minutes Nick ushers you into the freshly set up tent, a small roughed up thing you had found and patched up over the ages. Nick had fluffed your pillow to perfection, your thin bedroll had a small cushion of trenchcoats and button ups underneath, adding just a bit more comfort. Laying down you could feel a tingle in your heels and a twitching muscle in your calf, no doubt stiff.
Nick runs his soft silicone hand down your leg, "Would maybe.. a massage help?" A deep sigh leaves you at the idea of it, "That would be wonderful." You feel a gentle slide as Nicks hands move to the waistband of your pants, "Is this alright?" Theres a gentle look in his eyes, with a short nod you feel the cool air of the tent hit your legs, goosebumps rising on your skin as an even colder metal hand traces your calf.
A gentle song plays from your PipBoy as he works through stiff muscles and stubborn knots with ease, stretching out your back as gentle pops cascade down your spine. As he works you feel yourself sink into your bed, falling closer to sleep. A small shift, cool silicone lips press to your cheek with a gentle goodnight, under the stars.