This is part thirty-six of a series of images followed by stories that follow Warren, a human. And Alice, a Tordenchi. As they both survive during the Rynar's invasion of earth.

I want to completely apologize for the delay between posts! IRL has been a bit of a sour apple, but am still working on this! Next part should be out before Christmas!

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Story idea base on a universe created by  Hetzer
His story Integration was our first look into UTO, none of this would exist without him and his incredible story! Check it out!

The artwork was done by the amazing  Jadan
His work has been making OMAM possible!

Check out my other stories too!
Hearts And Minds
Various Characters!
Blue On Blue
Stars Guide Us

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He's been in there for a while now...

I bent over, leaning down to the odd building, before seeing Pippy struggling with a bag. He hobbled for a moment, but as his face glanced up, Pippy yelped out. Dropping the bag before falling over. I squeaked out, trying to apologize for scaring him.

"Oh, uh... Sorry, Pippy..."

He had his hand to his chest but waved to the side. I leaned back up, shyly looking down as I waited patiently. Pippy soon would come out with the bag. He slung the back of his vehicle open before slinging the bag onto it.

"Am I that ugly?"

My squeaks left the man grunting, and despite not knowing what he said, I caught a glimmer of botched banter. Putting my hands together, I smiled as Pippy glanced up at me. His tiny eyes explored my own, and a sly smile crept up his face.

He's at least trying to communicate... But a part of me wonders if he's doing this as an act...

His fearful face just minutes before hung in my mind. Was I just that scary? Was he only timidly accepting my help? No... No! If this were an act, he would have left me...

Glancing back at him, I had no idea what he had grabbed, but it must be important. He closed the back and took two small cans before hobbling along the side of the vehicle. His eyes flicker up to me, and for a moment, his mouth opens as if to say something. However, he rounded the vehicle without speaking.

He opened the side door before leaning on it, reaching for one of the cans. He peeled the top off with an audible 'crack' and a 'pop' and hesitated. Looking up at me, he made a motion. Opening his hand out flat, palm side up.

Our communication wasn't the best... But I was starting to understand him a little better.

Bringing my hand down, he eased towards it before putting the can on my palm. I was confused, but he left it while opening the other can. Bringing it to his lips, he poured it into his mouth before raising the can to me.

Looking at the tiny can in my hand, I slowly lifted it. I sniffed the can, and my eyes opened wide as it smelled shockingly sweet...!

Plucking it up with two claws, I eyed the can momentarily...

"I hope it's not poisonous!~"

I giggled out, squeaking down at Pippy. He raised an eyebrow but seemed to consider the squeak an attempt to talk. He made a series of noises back, sounds lacing into sounds...

"Uhh... Yea..! I think..."

Tilting the can back over my mouth, I felt a slight 'plop' of something sweet...

It was over before I got much of a taste... But as I looked down, I snickered...

"Heh... T-Thank's, Pippy..."

He raised his can, too, sipping on the contents. It lasted much longer for him, but I didn't complain. I found it almost funny even as I remembered the other day. Reaching into my pocket, I pulled out my MRE wrapper.

Glancing down to Pippy, I smiled before taking the chunk from the other day. It wouldn't have dried much since then, and seeing as he was willing to share with me, I offered it once again.

Pippy glanced me over, sizing up the chunk between my claws. He was hesitant but reached out for it. The chunk was tiny for me, but for him, it was large enough to require two hands.

I laughed out as he took it, giving me a thumbs up. My laugh seemed to stir something in him as he stared at me for a long moment. I kept giggling, covering my mouth as I watched him.

... Soon, he laughed too..!