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cartesianism2018-10-28 10:35 am
cartesio) wrote in cartesianism2018-10-28 10:35 am
Again: That woulda actually been interesting.
Sorry. I didn't get to know much about the guy other than he likes to wear his own butt for a hat.
Sorry. I didn't get to know much about the guy other than he likes to wear his own butt for a hat.
[It's amazing, really, how this stuffy playboy has the cutest friends. But for once, Millium keeps that thought to herself.]
Yeah... I dunno if it's this place or Sarge or what, but Lammy's smaller here than usual, too. And his laser beams and shield don't work, and he can't transform...
[All listed out while continuing to pet Hydrangea. She may never stop.]
Yeah... I dunno if it's this place or Sarge or what, but Lammy's smaller here than usual, too. And his laser beams and shield don't work, and he can't transform...
[All listed out while continuing to pet Hydrangea. She may never stop.]
Yo. Here to join the apologists? [ He hasn't read the newspaper, but he did overhear one of the staff chatting about some tourists mingling about to see Mrs. Mitchell. Probably the old lady who runs the diner, though he honestly never bothered to learn her name. ]
Yeah? What were you doing before that?
[The same tone of light curiosity lingers on.]
[The same tone of light curiosity lingers on.]
Only for people who can't recognize good advice... Anyways, if I told you the real reason, you'd still say I was wrong.
Not really.
[That's what she was here for initially, maybe, but it's shifted since encountering him.]
What about you?
[That's what she was here for initially, maybe, but it's shifted since encountering him.]
What about you?
[He's quiet for a long moment.]
Because there's an empty spot in your life that they used to fill and you miss them. ...That's how I felt when Shiro disappeared anyway.
[He can't even fathom how he'd feel if wasn't just Shiro, but the paladins too. Or rather, he's not allowing himself to even accept their demise in space as a real possibility because then he wouldn't even be functional.]
Because there's an empty spot in your life that they used to fill and you miss them. ...That's how I felt when Shiro disappeared anyway.
[He can't even fathom how he'd feel if wasn't just Shiro, but the paladins too. Or rather, he's not allowing himself to even accept their demise in space as a real possibility because then he wouldn't even be functional.]
How d'you know unless you try?
[No comment on the not recognizing good advice part.]
[No comment on the not recognizing good advice part.]
[She looks down, thinking through what he's said.]
...Yeah. "Empty" feels about right.
I just... I don't get it. I didn't feel empty before I met them. Why can't I just go back to how I was? I—
[And it's here she hesitates, just for a moment.]
...I have a job to do, so...
...Yeah. "Empty" feels about right.
I just... I don't get it. I didn't feel empty before I met them. Why can't I just go back to how I was? I—
[And it's here she hesitates, just for a moment.]
...I have a job to do, so...
[Of course. It's fine.]
Ehehe. Good!
I don't get to draw a whole lot. I always forget it's kinda fun...~
Ehehe. Good!
I don't get to draw a whole lot. I always forget it's kinda fun...~
Ehe... I'm not very good at it either, I don't think, but I don't really care.
What kinds of things do you like to draw?
What kinds of things do you like to draw?
...Sounds like a blast.
[But there's that characteristic note of concern in her tone all the same. Next, a question she might regret asking:]
What about your family?
[But there's that characteristic note of concern in her tone all the same. Next, a question she might regret asking:]
What about your family?
[After a moment, she cuts to the chase.]
For your hands, right? Can I see?
For your hands, right? Can I see?
[You know some fuckery happened when even Olympia is in a bad mood. Her reward for participation, a teal cloak that lets her finally actually look like her icons, does nothing to cheer her up (not that "cheer" is a word that would be correctly associated with her in the first place).
Olympia spends most of her day in the park. Doing what? Well... not much of anything, actually. Looking at trees and fields. Sitting with her eyes closed, thinking. Feeding the ducks. Is it weird for a robot to deal with stress by seeking out nature?
Late in the day, still thinking along similar lines, she heads for the flower shop and into the greenhouse. Maybe she'll feel better with some more plants around in the motel.]
Olympia spends most of her day in the park. Doing what? Well... not much of anything, actually. Looking at trees and fields. Sitting with her eyes closed, thinking. Feeding the ducks. Is it weird for a robot to deal with stress by seeking out nature?
Late in the day, still thinking along similar lines, she heads for the flower shop and into the greenhouse. Maybe she'll feel better with some more plants around in the motel.]
If I tell you and you say I'm wrong, I am absolutely reserving the right to tell you I told you so.
[ Cian has been doing well keeping herself distracted with projects, but this morning she can't quite bring herself to do anything of value. It really is starting to seem like all their efforts to do good will forever be in vain - the Sergeant is in control, every day, every second.
In the late morning, you'll find Cian at the burned-down diner. She's brought a bouquet of white flowers from the flower shop to put down in offering. The townspeople around give her dirty looks despite the gesture of regret. Cian doesn't think she can manage to stay here long, under their scrutiny.
In the early afternoon, Cian can be found at the drive-in in the park though she may be easy to overlook at first. She's curled up inside one of the cars, trying to stay out of sight.
And then in the later afternoon you will find a note at the motel door:
Since we don't have the ability to order food anymore, we should try and share out cooking skills among each other. If you're interested in participating in a group cooking program, please leave your name here.
Given that Cian is the first person who signed, it's pretty obvious who wrote the note. You'll find her in her room, if you want to talk. ]
In the late morning, you'll find Cian at the burned-down diner. She's brought a bouquet of white flowers from the flower shop to put down in offering. The townspeople around give her dirty looks despite the gesture of regret. Cian doesn't think she can manage to stay here long, under their scrutiny.
In the early afternoon, Cian can be found at the drive-in in the park though she may be easy to overlook at first. She's curled up inside one of the cars, trying to stay out of sight.
And then in the later afternoon you will find a note at the motel door:
Since we don't have the ability to order food anymore, we should try and share out cooking skills among each other. If you're interested in participating in a group cooking program, please leave your name here.
Given that Cian is the first person who signed, it's pretty obvious who wrote the note. You'll find her in her room, if you want to talk. ]
Edited 2018-11-01 19:47 (UTC)
...oh.
[ She looks a bit embarrassed at the mix-up. ]
I don't see either thing a lot, sorry... Either way, I heard in the past they used to cover their skin blemishes with make-up on a daily basis. It's very rare and also frowned upon in my time, but there doesn't seem to be a lack of material here.
[ She looks a bit embarrassed at the mix-up. ]
I don't see either thing a lot, sorry... Either way, I heard in the past they used to cover their skin blemishes with make-up on a daily basis. It's very rare and also frowned upon in my time, but there doesn't seem to be a lack of material here.
Doesn't hold a candle to my life now. [ Hey look, there's a terrible pun accompanied by a terrible smile. That absolutely breaks when he hears what she asks next. Usually his scars, staples, and grin are the most attention grabbing aspects of his appearance, but right now his eyes eclipse them all. His stare is frigid and piercing, nothing like she's ever seen before even back at the bakery. ]
Wrong question.
Wrong question.
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