It had been a long and agonizing day for Astro: descending further down the floors of the building, doing machines, evading Twisteds, and restoring Toons' energy and thus their stamina. At the end of it all, he was left grumpy and tired; more tired than usual.

All the while, you remained on the ground floor, overthinking about Astro and his whereabouts. You and him originally had plans to read together and just talk to one another, and he said that he would be gone for only a few hours. It's been about six and he still hasn't returned.

During this time, you had been pacing back and forth, trying to distract yourself from all of the questions developing in your mind. What happened? Where is he? Is he okay?

Those questions were seemingly answered when the large hatch of the elevator finally opened, revealing a grumpy-looking and more-tired-than-usual Astro. He let out a heavy sigh, one that could be both annoyance and relief.

Excited to see him after all of this, you approach him as he steps out of the elevator. However, instead of giving you a hug like he usually does, he turns away from you and walks off, speaking in a tone you don't recognize. "Not now..."

Persistent, you follow him and ask him a bunch of questions. Is he alright? What was holding him up?

Much to your surprise and disbelief, Astro turns back around and gives you a light shove, causing you to stumble backwards.

"I said, not now... God, you're insufferable...! Can you just leave me alone for one night..? Ugh...!"

This coming from him of all Toons shocked and hurt you. And yet he stood there, glaring at you and waiting for a response.