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Satya glanced over at the clock for the first time since midday, it's hands read 3:47 in the morning. Admittedly later than she expected, but at the same time she wasn't necessarily surprised. Glancing back down at the design on her tablet, she gave it another once over, checking for any sort of flaws or weak spots. At the same time, Satya also added any minor exterior aesthetic tweaks (since every great architect cared not only about functionality, but appearance as well).
If she wasn't so engrossed in her work, she might've heard the light footsteps approaching in her direction, however, nobody had interrupted her this late at night yet so Symmetra had learned to let her guard down during these hours. That's mainly why she was more nocturnal than the others. She could be wherever she pleased around the Watchpoint without any distractions or outside noise to bother her. It was the kind of purposefully induced solitaire that made her feel comfortable in a foreign situation. So she was understandably startled when a voice suddenly started talking beside her.
"What are you doing up so late?" She turned, looking slightly frazzled, only to be greeted by D.Va's ever sarcastic and confident smirk.
Symmetra took a second to process the interaction before giving a short reply, "I could ask the same to you."
D.Va rolled her eyes with a smile, "Gaming, duh," She leaned over to peak at what was on Satya's screen, "What're you drawing?"
Over the years at Vishkar, Satya had gotten used to people always asking what she was designing or planning, it was just what everybody did. But she always felt a sense of secrecy over her pet projects too. They were... more personal. Satya didn't want just anybody to see her blueprints. Nevertheless, her instincts told her that she could trust Hana Song.
"It is not the blueprint version yet, but it's design is almost finished. It's supposed to be a personalized version of a Lives Glass. It's houses a miniature drip irrigation system that waters the small potted plants within the bottom of the hourglass." Hana curiously looked at the design and inner workings of the Lives Glass as Satya continued to explain, "It was invented half a decade ago, but it's blueprints were never released. It was a test to see if I could design one myself, only knowing it's outer design and purpose."
Hana nodded knowingly, "It'd be so cool to have one of those. Is that going to be it's final color scheme?" She questioned, referring to the black and white theme.
Satya glanced back at the tablet, "I was planning on that, yes."
Hana looked slightly disappointed with that response, before muttering "I think it'd look better in light blue."
Satya decided to not respond, and simply go on making her final tweaks. D.Va eventually left in due time, her soft footsteps pattering out of the rec room and back into the dimly lit hallway.
When Satya headed to bed later that night, she dreamt of one thing; shooting stars.
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"Up late too?" D.Va shot the question towards Satya, who was currently minding her own business making breakfast for herself at 11 in the morning.
"Obviously so, since we talked at three last night." Why would she ask such a ridiculous question? Of course she was up late. They both knew that.
"Welcome to the late risers club, population: me, you, and occasionally McCree." She smirked and winked after ending her sentence, Symmetra just wrinkled her nose and continued to pour her bowl of cereal. She wouldn't usually eat these sugary flakes for breakfast, but the Watchpoint wasn't very well stocked at the moment, so it would have to do.
Was Mercy going on a grocery run today with Tracer? Satya thought about going along for a second before remembering how much she could possibly mess up by going and decided against it. Staying in her room seemed like a good idea. Yes. Nothing wrong with that.
"So.... whatcha doing today?" D.Va sat down at one of the bar stools, tapping her fingers on the counter to some unrecognizable beat, her head resting in her other hand.
"Nothing that concerns you." Damn, that was too hostile again, she's trying to make allies not enemies, "I mean, unless you're interested in reading about 1800's structural support in bridges and archways, then I don't believe you'd be interested." There, that was much better.
D.Va looked up as if she was pondering about this, "That sounds kinda interesting. But you're a great architect already, why would you wanna read about 1800's architect stuff of all things? That's like, ancient stuff."
Putting away the milk, Symmetra gave a curt reply, "It is interesting."
"Oh," was all Hana seemed to have to say to that before she asked if Symmetra could pass the cereal box. It was almost empty, so D.Va didn't seem to bother with a bowl or milk, she just took the box and left (presumably back to her room as well). Symmetra took out her reading tablet and started where she left off, peacefully enjoying her simple breakfast.
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The next time she ran into D.Va was later than evening in the basic target range. She was wearing just some running shorts, and a sports bra with a loose fitting crop top over it. Her light gun was in hand, the trigger being constantly pulled by a seemingly frustrated D.Va. Symmetra had come through this way to practice some temporary light fixture practice, as well as some shielding practice. D.Va just seemed to be practicing her aim.
"Greetings." Symmetra attempted a weak smile.
D.Va didn't acknowledge her. Didn't turn her way or say hello back, just kept shooting. Satya had no idea what to do now. Say hello again? Maybe she didn't hear her the first time.
She cleared her throat, "Hello." Still no response. Symmetra took a few steps closer to D.Va, so that she was more in her sight line, and D.Va had freaked. She gave a slightly startled screech and dropped her light gun, and in an attempt to grab her gun, she slipped backwards and landed hard on the floor.
That looked like it hurt.
Hana looked up and laughed, taking one of her tiny, wireless earbuds out, "I didn't hear you come in!" Her smile was so bright and full of life, despite just taking an embarrassing fall. She just looked so happy for some reason, and Satya was speechless, "Are you just going to stand there, or are you going to help me up?" The lighthearted comment snapped her back into reality.
"Yes, my apologies." She reached her hand out, helping Hana up, "I was not aware that you were listening to music and could not hear my greetings." Was D.Va really shorter than her? Satya never realized that before.
"No apologies necessary!" She laughed for a split second before continuing, "But seriously, don't take it too hard." Satya relaxed, Hana's kind words putting her restless heart at ease. She smiled slightly.
"I'm glad."
A long moment of silence passed between them before D.Va picked up the conversation again, "So.... what're you doing here? Practice?" D.Va tilted her head slightly to one side, like a curious puppy of sorts.
"Exactly so." Satya nodded with a smile.
D.Va perked up immensely so, "Great! We can practice together! That's perfect!" Her enthusiasm was quite interesting, and uplifting as well. Hana gave her a thumbs up.
Satya was suddenly glad that she didn't stay in her room all day. When Hana asked if she wanted to hang out with her later, Satya didn't hesitate with her reply (yes).