Isn't it? [He's not even bragging. The whole thing is still surreal to him.] The word "ow" is what activates him, but he only deactivates when you tell him-
[And his brown eyes roll up to Baymax.] I am satisfied with my care. [And that's all it takes for the air filled marshmallow bot to get back to his unit to deflate.]
He's going to change the lives of so many people. [Tadashi grabs one of the lollipops behind him and swivels his foot by the ankle, wincing only slightly.]
You just got a sneak peek before I run the full project results by my professor.
I really need the professor’s input on how to make him available. Robotics I can do. Manufacturing? That’s a little different. But he won’t be ready in time for the convention, so no showing him off this year.
[A patronizing nod at the little red box.] I’m sure he’ll get over it.
[He twirls the lollipop around in his fingers and sits on the extra chair.] But you’ve had experience in that kind of stuff, Ms. Idol?
[Expecting a smaller, more local celebrity turns out to be entirely wrong. Tadashi reels at the movie part, that long shot turns out to be not far off.]
Wow. Okay, whoa. [He takes off his hat to run his hand through his hair.] That’s incredible.
[And likely a question he should have asked later instead of now.]
For all I know I’ve probably heard your stuff before. During school hours we usually have music going and, well, someone here’s a fan.
No try it before you buy it? [His smile is full of 'innocently kidding' as his breath of a chuckle. Still a little in disbelief.] No, seriously. I'd like to hear it sometime.
I'm a high school student, I'm not supposed to turn down free food, right? [Hmmm.] Or was it the college student? Oh, but I guess it doesn't count if I'm an idol.
[She gives him a winning smile.]
Anyways, I'll stop by! It might be easier to find you there than at the lab.
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A performer's gotta take good care of their body, you know. At least I'm doing that part of my job right.
[Giving Baymax a pat on his squishy arm, Rise turns back to Tadashi.]
Not bad at all! I don't know anything about robotics, but this is really cool.
[and she can see how much he's put into programming it.]
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[And his brown eyes roll up to Baymax.] I am satisfied with my care. [And that's all it takes for the air filled marshmallow bot to get back to his unit to deflate.]
He's going to change the lives of so many people. [Tadashi grabs one of the lollipops behind him and swivels his foot by the ankle, wincing only slightly.]
You just got a sneak peek before I run the full project results by my professor.
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And now she leans against Tadashi's desk, smiling.]
With something like that, I'm sure you'll pass with flying colors! You'll get to show Baymax off after you show the professor, right?
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[A patronizing nod at the little red box.] I’m sure he’ll get over it.
[He twirls the lollipop around in his fingers and sits on the extra chair.] But you’ve had experience in that kind of stuff, Ms. Idol?
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[She reaches over to pat Baymax's box.]
If you need some way to get the news out when he's ready, I can totally help you there.
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You're serious. [Wow, he feels so awesome and bad at the same time. Bad because:] What, part, of famous are you in?
[Movies, music, books? No, he'd know if she's an author.]
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[She grins at him, apparently not offended by his lack of recognition.]
Yup, I'm super serious!
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Wow. Okay, whoa. [He takes off his hat to run his hand through his hair.] That’s incredible.
[And likely a question he should have asked later instead of now.]
For all I know I’ve probably heard your stuff before. During school hours we usually have music going and, well, someone here’s a fan.
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It's not a big deal. I did go on break for a year, before I came here to jump back into showbiz.
[She winks.] Besides, I can always give you a copy of my music for free.
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No try it before you buy it? [His smile is full of 'innocently kidding' as his breath of a chuckle. Still a little in disbelief.] No, seriously. I'd like to hear it sometime.
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[She might be teasing him, just a little.]
I'll stop by with the music some other time. You're here in the lab a lot, right?
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[Teasing’s good. He’s dished it out so much that he’s overdue for some.]
But yeah. If I’m not here I’m at the Lucky Cat Café. Stop by any time, I’d love to hear it. You.
Both.
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[For some reason, that's ringing a bell for her, and Rise taps at her cheek as she tries to remember why.]
Oh! I know where that is. I pass by it if I take a different route to work sometimes.
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It's nothing fancy, but my aunt runs the place. You should stop by, the doughnuts are great. My treat. [Because free doughnuts are so expensive.]
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[She gives him a winning smile.]
Anyways, I'll stop by! It might be easier to find you there than at the lab.
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Sounds like a plan. [Please don't let Aunt Cass gush over a girl coming to see him.] Get home safe, okay?
[He can't turn off the caring, sorry. But he does got to start shutting down his systems for the night.]
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[After bouncing on her feet for a second, Rise finally turns around and heads for the door. She throws a smile at him over her shoulder.]
I'll see you around!