Silly Ram Thought! Pt. 40!!!!
Another #ramattramonth2026 prompt very late cuz i got busy and distracted lol. This is day 12, head pats.
Ramattra was a figure who kept a lot of his feelings closely guarded. For quite a while when you were first getting to know him you found him very cold and standoffish. like he was constantly bottling everything up besides the anger he would slip before composing himself again. It honestly made befriending him rather hard, but whether it was Zen’s encouragement or just the odd draw to you he had, you kept at it.
As you had come to learn Ramattra had really grown to simply enjoy your company. Body doubling, parallel play, whatever you wanted to call it, he enjoyed it. Just having you playing on your phone in his office while he tinkered was quality time he silently looked forward to, even if you got bored and came over to bug him. One of these such times you just stood beside him, watching as he worked. asking dumb questions as his small robot failed to start up. His voice had an edge of frustration as he retorted back at your teasing. You two were comfortable with each other but hadn’t bridged the physical gap yet, Ramattra wasn’t one for contact beyond shaking hands or maybe a high-five if you were lucky.
You had no second thoughts about joking with and teasing him though, occasionally he would clap back with his own snide remarks, it was all in good fun and you both knew it. Just as you were laughing at him his robot sprung to life and started to go about its programmed tasks. Pulling his goggles up onto his forehead he leaned back in his chair, crossing his arm over his chest he looked up at you. “I told you it would work and yet you still doubt me… anything to say for yourself?” You could hear the arrogant smirk in his voice, obviously proud of himself. You didn’t think through your response for more than a half second. Your hand reached out and pat the top of his head softly “awe, good job buddy, you got it working after what? The 15th failed prototype? Im so proud of you!” You blurted out with a sarcastic tone, speaking him in a way you might a child.
His reaction to this was not what you expected, the sharp gasp, the grip on his arms tightening, the loud hum of his fans. Neither of you spoke for a moment, your hand still on his head, the sound of his fans oddly familiar. “You’re… purring….” You finally spoke up which caused him to swat your hand away, his fans picking up more in embarrassment. His faceplate burning and his voice low “you do not speak of this, do you understand me…” he wasn’t asking, he was telling you.
As you stood looking at this massive omnic, one who had seen more horror and pain than you could imagine, a thought hit you. Ramattra was quite literally a giant cat, one who even purred when you pet him. With him glaring you down you knew this secret was one he meant for you to keep, though nothing exactly was stopping you from teasing him about it privately. “You got it, kitty…” the smirk on your face let him know you wouldn’t let this die.