Between the shouting mechanical announcer voice and Haruto's screaming, Albert's not certain what exactly is going on until the Titan is crumpling with an unearthly howl and Haruto's careening towards the ground with the disconcerting speed of dead weight, shedding his transformation in motes as he goes.
Albert's never been the fastest cyborg on their team - that role was relegated to Jet, Joe, or Pyunma depending on if it was air, land, or sea - but he is still powered by pistons instead of muscles and it grants him the boost he needs to catch Haruto instead of letting him hit the ground. The force is still enough to hurt, likely more the young man than the cyborg still, considering, but it saves him from broken bones or worse.
The ground shakes with the force of the Titan's fall and Albert has to plant his feet apart to prevent from toppling over between that and Haruto's weight, not to mention the weight of his own exhaustion, but once the dust has settled, there he remains, still standing with Haruto in his arms and laboring to catch his breath.
They did it.
"Haruto?" He tries hoarsely, trying to make sure the boy isn't in need of immediate medical attention. He's not sure he can get him to it in a timely manner, if he is.
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Albert's never been the fastest cyborg on their team - that role was relegated to Jet, Joe, or Pyunma depending on if it was air, land, or sea - but he is still powered by pistons instead of muscles and it grants him the boost he needs to catch Haruto instead of letting him hit the ground. The force is still enough to hurt, likely more the young man than the cyborg still, considering, but it saves him from broken bones or worse.
The ground shakes with the force of the Titan's fall and Albert has to plant his feet apart to prevent from toppling over between that and Haruto's weight, not to mention the weight of his own exhaustion, but once the dust has settled, there he remains, still standing with Haruto in his arms and laboring to catch his breath.
They did it.
"Haruto?" He tries hoarsely, trying to make sure the boy isn't in need of immediate medical attention. He's not sure he can get him to it in a timely manner, if he is.