[30-Aug-2016] [Metall/u/rgy] Architect Her (part 1)

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Title: Architect Her (part 1)
Prompt: 30-Aug-2016 "Everything will be all right in the end. So if it is not all right, it is not yet the end"
Based on: Metall/u/rgy
Characters: (several)
Type: Drama; 200 words
Warnings: Adult themes.
Notes: Concluded in part 2. (Everything will be all right in the end.)

Copper was chatting with Platinum at the end of another shift at the computer lab.

"You and Zinc have been together for several months now, right?" Platinum asked. "It must be serious."

"Yes," Copper said shyly. "She's on site at Aluminum's new office building now, but this evening, we're—"

Copper's mobile rang. "'Scuse me, Plat. Hello? Yes... oh... oh. Thank you. I'll be there as soon as I can."

An obviously shocked Copper lowered her mobile. "What is it?" Platinum asked.

"That was Scandium. Um, she works for Aluminum," Copper stammered. "There was an accident. Um, Zinc will probably be OK, but, um, they took her to the hospital..."

Platinum stood up and held out her hand. "I'll drive."

—

Nickel and Iron were poring over paperwork when Iron's desk phone rang. Iron answered it with a frown. "Yes?... Yes... What!?... OK. I'm on my way."

She stood up after hanging up. "Zinc was admitted to the hospital. It might be serious. Coming?"

Nickel also stood up. "Of course."

—

Silver was home alone and working in her study when she got the call.

Poor Zinc, Silver thought as she left for the hospital, and poor Copper. But they won't be alone.