Inktober - Day 9 (stream of conscious, page a day fic) Prompt: screech Pairing: SatIvo (from Shaderunners. Characters created by @linkeepsitreal and @capitalette (this takes place shortly after the heist) “You’re lit, that’s why.” Satinder peered blearily up at Ivo. Up because she was currently slumped against the wall of the Valdez dwelling, having ‘kindly’ escorted him home. “Sure I’m lit, but that don’t mean I’m telling lies. Why would I?” Ivo stepped back, heels clicking on the cobbled walkway and stared down. “‘Cause maybe you’d say anything right now, just to make an impression.” Frowning Ivo began to walk off. “Hey, you leaving me?” Satinder called out. Ivo slowed. “I’ll wait if you get a move on.” Getting to her feet, Satinder scrambled down the pavement. “You’re mad at me and I adore you so much, Ivoriy.” “Nah, you like the image, Hali. You like the sparkling songbird.” “Not so.” Satinder hiccuped softly and tugged on Ivo’s sleeve. “You could be a screech owl and I’d still love you.”