LemmaEOF

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Hey! I'm Lemma, and I'm a chubby queer robot VTuber who both makes and plays games on stream! I also occasionally write short stories and tinker with other projects, so keep an eye out! See you around~

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A newly-busy punk takes some time off to visit a friend. A side-story to Soul & Silicon, 1,240 words.


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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

It had been a while since Jen had gone to Uplink. They'd been planning to for weeks, but then they ran into Arity and the situation...changed. It turns out you tend to stay in one place a lot longer if there's someone there waiting for you.

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

Even then, a day alone is always nice. Jen glances out the train window as it rattles along the track through the Overgrowth district. The sea of concrete and vines, always shifting but never truly changing. It's...comforting, somehow.

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

Sadly, everything has to come to an end eventually. A building zooms by, and suddenly the greenery is all but gone as the train switches onto newer, sturdier rail and starts slowly climbing to the second layer of downtown. Their stop is up next.

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

As the horn blows, Jen slings their bag over their shoulder and step down the stairs from the upper deck, before hopping onto the platform. They lift the brim of their cap and tug at their bandanna, looking for the quietest exit.

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

Before Jen can set off, they hear a tinny purring at their feet. They look down and see a catbot nuzzling up against them. From the style, it seems like it might be one of Altima's new models? The glowing witch-hat antenna and screen eyes certainly fit their style.

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

Jen kneels next to the bot and strokes it under the chin, eliciting another purr and a flurry of hearts sparkling across its eye panel. A quick tap with their VisWatch confirms that it's the Altimuth model Q73, or Catrip. Their newest pet-class bot.

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

After a couple more minutes of playing with the Catrip, it meows and backs away. Jen stands up as it folds its legs in, using the inline wheels at the base of its chassis to drive off elsewhere. Jen chuckles softly. "Looks like I'm gonna have a lucky day."

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

The second-level plazas are bustling with activity as usual, thanks to all the cafes that have opened their bay doors to allow half-outdoor seating in the summer air. Humans and robots hurry from building to building, frantically carrying goods between the offices on all sides.

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

Jen gazes over the railing to even more active streets below, crowds shuffling along whenever the crossing signals turn. About a half block away and down, they spot exactly what they've been looking for: a small shop nestled in between the offices. Bingo.

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

It takes longer than they'd have liked to make it onto an elevator to the first level; the downside to going indie. After almost ten minutes, they've reached their destination. A rusty sign reading "Sammy's Surplus" hangs over the doorway. It almost feels like coming back home.

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

No sooner does Jen reach out to open the door than it swings wide open, and a brown-haired woman in a pair of overalls and a t-shirt pulls them inside and into a tight hug. "Jen! Oh my gosh, it's been AGES! How are you?"

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

Jen squirms out of her grip, gasping for air. "Good to see you too, Sammy. Gimme a sec to catch my breath before I tell you everything that's been going on back home. You aren't gonna believe what I did last month. Stuff's been ridiculously hectic."

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

Samantha gives an exaggerated huff, placing her hand on her hip, before breaking into a giggle. "I get a ton's been going on, but you still gotta keep me posted! Come on, babe!"

Jen cocks an eyebrow. "So I'm 'babe' now, huh? Guess I'll have to let the 'cule know."

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

Sputtering for words, Sammy's cheeks starts to flush until she sees the smirk creeping across Jen's mouth. "Oh, really? You're gonna start with that?!"

"Hey, it wasn't my fault for once! Give me a break, darli-" Jen claps a hand over their mouth as Sammy breaks into laughter.

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

Jen grumbles in mock anger before a giggle escapes their lips as well. "God, it's nice to see you again. Let me sync up my Vis, then we can catch up."

"Sounds perfect! Just plug it in right over by Hex."

"Hex?"

A familiar tinny meow eminates from the corner of the room.

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

"...Wait a second. I saw this Catrip at the station. Did you-"

"Not on purpose! Hex likes going on walks, and it just happened to run into you while it was out. It only told me a minute before you got here!"

"I'll take your word for it. Either way, good to meet ya, Hex."

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

Jen strokes Hex under its chin, causing its antenna to light up a pleasant green as it purrs. They smile before turning back to Sammy. "Mind if I take a look around while I'm here, by the way? I'd love to see what new stuff you've got in."

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

"Go right ahead! Check out the shelf over on the left, I managed to nab a shipment of some holotubes earlier this week and they've got some super cool patterns."

"Oh wow, really? I haven't seen those since the nineties! I thought they'd all died out!"

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

"Just because the fad's over doesn't mean you can't find 'em. Go ahead and pick one, I've still got an adapter lying around somewhere so you can try it out! Just gimme a sec." Jen hears a rustling from elsewhere in the store before Sammy reappears with a compact socket.

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

"That should do the trick! Just hook it up to your Vis and it should work just fine."

"Sounds good. Here goes nothing." Jen plugs the bulb into the socket, then pushes the adapter's rectangular end onto their now-synced VisWatch's link port. With a deep breath, they power it on.

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

At first, nothing happens. As the watch boots up, the tube remains dark. After a few seconds, though, it starts emitting a faint hum, and a neon green emote flickers into existence above Jen's wrist. Their eyes widen and they break into a smile. "Holy shit, this takes me back!"

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

"I know, right? And people were just throwing these things away! I'm sooo tired of people just abandoning really cool stuff as soon as something new and shiny comes along. It's such bullshit!" Sammy sighs angrily, then shrugs. "Oh, well. More for me, at least."

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

"And more for me, too. I've been itching to get back into some of the classic stuff recently, so this is a huge help. Thank you, Sammy." Jen's watch buzzes, and the holotube projects a clock icon. "Oh, shit, I've gotta get going. I'll be back soon, ok? See ya, hun."

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

Sammy giggles and gives Jen another quick hug. "Absolutely! I'll send you a bit of whatever other old stuff I find, ok? I don't wanna keep you out of the loop now that you're out of the city. Just drop a line whenever you wanna chat! See ya later!~"

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

Jen hustles out of the shop, then gazes back at the sign and smiles. They didn't realize quite how much they missed her until they got here, but it was wonderful to see their best friend again after so long. Sammy was just so...comfortable to be around.

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Lemma! (Chubby Queer Robot VTuber) @LemmaEOF · Today

They tap at their watch to plot out a route to their next destination in the city. The tube's 3D map of the city helps them figure out the best way to get over to Tower Square, then they set out. Their day in Uplink has only just begun.

Thank you very much for reading! If you enjoyed this story, I'd love it if you gave me some support over on Patreon - it helps me out a bunch and you get early access to future stories!

Thanks again to Aaron for making Cohoard so I can keep the original formatting. More stories coming soon!~


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