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[ lúthien has built something resembling a routine for herself: the mornings, she spends practising self-defense or reads up on different worlds, magic and technology; the afternoons and nights, she walks under the trees in the sunlight room... but evenings, she varies: sometimes she seeks out people she knows to spend time with, other times she can be found in the kitchen, trying out recipes she has heard people speaking about.
this is one of those days, and as the stew she is cooking is bubbling away merrily on the stovetop, she looks around and notices a boy sitting around one of the tables, head bent over a sheet of paper.
curious, she makes her way closer, her footsteps night-quiet. when she sees it is a drawing, and a very good one at that, she exclaims, ]
Oh! How beautiful!
this is one of those days, and as the stew she is cooking is bubbling away merrily on the stovetop, she looks around and notices a boy sitting around one of the tables, head bent over a sheet of paper.
curious, she makes her way closer, her footsteps night-quiet. when she sees it is a drawing, and a very good one at that, she exclaims, ]
Oh! How beautiful!
hey, cal! it's iris
[ yes, iris, he probably knows that considering he's the one reaching out to you... SMH. forgive him, he's not used to people checking in on him. ]
i think i'm doing okay... i mean i haven't broken anything yet, heh!
how about you?
[ yes, iris, he probably knows that considering he's the one reaching out to you... SMH. forgive him, he's not used to people checking in on him. ]
i think i'm doing okay... i mean i haven't broken anything yet, heh!
how about you?
[ he's getting the sense that iris maybe isn't so technologically savvy... ]
That's good. Though it looks like this places has a lot of systems in place to fix things if you break them. And if you think you've broken something with wires, bring it to me.
I'm OK. Trying to get a sense of things, training and waiting for the mission file. [ which is really depressing, let's not think about that yet.
but that's to say he's been a hermit this whole time anyway. ]
That's good. Though it looks like this places has a lot of systems in place to fix things if you break them. And if you think you've broken something with wires, bring it to me.
I'm OK. Trying to get a sense of things, training and waiting for the mission file. [ which is really depressing, let's not think about that yet.
but that's to say he's been a hermit this whole time anyway. ]
Edited 2023-03-06 01:05 (UTC)
[ truth be told, iris could probably benefit from a routine. you'd think he'd crave that kind of structure, someone so fond of science and invention, but maybe it's offset by the more artistic side of him, creativity too spontaneous to be contained.
or maybe he's just an 18 year old boy who's never had anything resembling structure in his life.
at least not the healthy kind.
all this to say, he's taken to the station life as one might expect a restless teen might — wandering around aimlessly, poking his head into every open door he comes across, trying to both situate himself in the space but also not get in the way. it's awkward, walking into a space that so many others have already made into their homes... but of the two times it's happened, at least this time he isn't getting crucified for it.
heh.
he'd been aware, of course, that he wasn't alone in the kitchen. the delicious smells coming from the stove can't exactly be ignored, after all, nor the beauty of the woman behind it. but iris is getting better about not staring at every new person he comes across, so he's since hunkered down with his sketchpad. the combination of his being lost in thought and lúthien's quiet steps have the wonderful effect of causing iris to jump in his seat when she speaks up, his startled shout swallowed up by the loud bang of his knee against the table. it hurts, yeah, but not nearly as much as his pride. ]
Th-Thanks... Ah.
[ he's gripping his throbbing knee with one hand while the other tries to unclench around his pencil. he looks down at the drawing she's referring to — a rough sketch of one of the flowers he'd seen in the sunlight room earlier that day. ]
or maybe he's just an 18 year old boy who's never had anything resembling structure in his life.
at least not the healthy kind.
all this to say, he's taken to the station life as one might expect a restless teen might — wandering around aimlessly, poking his head into every open door he comes across, trying to both situate himself in the space but also not get in the way. it's awkward, walking into a space that so many others have already made into their homes... but of the two times it's happened, at least this time he isn't getting crucified for it.
heh.
he'd been aware, of course, that he wasn't alone in the kitchen. the delicious smells coming from the stove can't exactly be ignored, after all, nor the beauty of the woman behind it. but iris is getting better about not staring at every new person he comes across, so he's since hunkered down with his sketchpad. the combination of his being lost in thought and lúthien's quiet steps have the wonderful effect of causing iris to jump in his seat when she speaks up, his startled shout swallowed up by the loud bang of his knee against the table. it hurts, yeah, but not nearly as much as his pride. ]
Th-Thanks... Ah.
[ he's gripping his throbbing knee with one hand while the other tries to unclench around his pencil. he looks down at the drawing she's referring to — a rough sketch of one of the flowers he'd seen in the sunlight room earlier that day. ]
What's a jock?
I worked in a scrap yard for a while. Taking things apart helps with putting them back together.
I worked in a scrap yard for a while. Taking things apart helps with putting them back together.
[ oh. ]
nothing bad! they're really strong, athletic people! you know
because of all the training you do... and how good you are with a sword...
but — that's really cool! we'll have to tinker together sometime
i'm more into creating things, but it'll be good to have you around in case i do the opposite of that
nothing bad! they're really strong, athletic people! you know
because of all the training you do... and how good you are with a sword...
but — that's really cool! we'll have to tinker together sometime
i'm more into creating things, but it'll be good to have you around in case i do the opposite of that
I don't know if I'm that either but...
How do you know I'm good with the sword, huh? [ he does have a lightsaber but iris hasn't seen him in action! ]
If you make something that needs taking apart, I can help. Or if you need an extra set of eyes to make it better too.
How do you know I'm good with the sword, huh? [ he does have a lightsaber but iris hasn't seen him in action! ]
If you make something that needs taking apart, I can help. Or if you need an extra set of eyes to make it better too.
what up, bro! i hope you're stomach's feeling better and you're settling in okay (sorry again, by the way....)
but listen, i have this party i'm throwing tonight if you want to come? if you can't no worries, but maybe you could swing by after anyway? I have the sim room reserved like, all night for the party, so. I was thinking we could scope some of those places I wanted to show you once I'm done cleaning up? you better not have checked it out without me, dude!
no worries either way, though. see you soon, maybe? :)
[ in case you may have missed it, “no worries” is the vibe Finn is hoping to project here ]
but listen, i have this party i'm throwing tonight if you want to come? if you can't no worries, but maybe you could swing by after anyway? I have the sim room reserved like, all night for the party, so. I was thinking we could scope some of those places I wanted to show you once I'm done cleaning up? you better not have checked it out without me, dude!
no worries either way, though. see you soon, maybe? :)
[ in case you may have missed it, “no worries” is the vibe Finn is hoping to project here ]
Edited 2023-03-06 13:07 (UTC)
oh come on
you spend your free time training? not to mention i first met you IN the training room, using your sword! no one who isn't good with swords would wield a laser one!
[ don't argue with him okay, he has logic on his side ]
you spend your free time training? not to mention i first met you IN the training room, using your sword! no one who isn't good with swords would wield a laser one!
[ don't argue with him okay, he has logic on his side ]
Edited 2023-03-06 22:20 (UTC)
[ you know what, he can't argue with that logic
but then ]
oh, you'd be surprised how many would try
but then ]
oh, you'd be surprised how many would try
Definitely not. [ totally is. ]
Any luck with swords since then?
Any luck with swords since then?
[ not shown: the absolute euphoric surprise on iris' face at the very first mention of that invitation. there's no way finn can know, though maybe he already has something of an idea, but iris isn't exactly mr. popular back home... or if he is, it's more in the infamous sense. and that kind of reputation doesn't exactly beget many invitations, especially for social gatherings, so to have one extended to him from someone who's only just met him? it means a lot more than finn will probably ever know.
but, you know. GOTTA BE COOL ABOUT IT. ]
a party? me? you want me to go to your party?
yeah! i'm not busy at all! i can be there right now
i mean if you need help with it
the party
not that i think the party's happening right now haha
[ so very cool ]
but, you know. GOTTA BE COOL ABOUT IT. ]
a party? me? you want me to go to your party?
yeah! i'm not busy at all! i can be there right now
i mean if you need help with it
the party
not that i think the party's happening right now haha
[ so very cool ]
[ So very cool. Maybe he should've hit that 'no worries' vibe a little harder? ]
haha nah man, I'm just setting up. party doesn't start until 7. but if you want to help though, you totally can, the more the merrier! it's just me and jake over here.
oh wait actually!!! you draw right?
haha nah man, I'm just setting up. party doesn't start until 7. but if you want to help though, you totally can, the more the merrier! it's just me and jake over here.
oh wait actually!!! you draw right?
[ the only correct response. ]
yeah! see, the party is a surprise bday deal for my boy steve. I wanted to make a banner that says "Happy Birthday Stevie" or something but my handwriting suuuuuuuuucks haha.
maybe you could help me out? you look like the kind of guy who has good handwriting.
yeah! see, the party is a surprise bday deal for my boy steve. I wanted to make a banner that says "Happy Birthday Stevie" or something but my handwriting suuuuuuuuucks haha.
maybe you could help me out? you look like the kind of guy who has good handwriting.
[ oh, it's not actually to draw something 😑 ]
oh yeah
sure
i mean it's decent? i haven't heard any complaints, at least
[ not that... he's had anyone to write to who could complain..... but yanno. ]
i can make it look as nice as possible, though
it's sweet of you to do this for [ ah. ] your boy
[ weird, he could have sworn finn hadn't been here all that long... yet he already has a boyfriend here? maybe people just move fast in space... ]
oh yeah
sure
i mean it's decent? i haven't heard any complaints, at least
[ not that... he's had anyone to write to who could complain..... but yanno. ]
i can make it look as nice as possible, though
it's sweet of you to do this for [ ah. ] your boy
[ weird, he could have sworn finn hadn't been here all that long... yet he already has a boyfriend here? maybe people just move fast in space... ]
[ The instant this misunderstanding is made clear to Finn will be the moment he spontaneously explodes. ]
oh man you're really helping me out, dude!! just like, feel free to make it pretty or whatever. I give you total 'artistic license' LOL
and yeah, well, he kept it a secret from everybody! I'm like, three months late. birthdays is mad serious around here, bro. when's yours?
oh man you're really helping me out, dude!! just like, feel free to make it pretty or whatever. I give you total 'artistic license' LOL
and yeah, well, he kept it a secret from everybody! I'm like, three months late. birthdays is mad serious around here, bro. when's yours?
Hey, everyone plays an important part.
Are you going to lead the cheering squad on missions?
Are you going to lead the cheering squad on missions?
Hey! I'm a nice guy!
I'll hold you to it. [ he'll be easy to impress! he's the cheering guy of the stinger mantis crew. greez is a grouchy old man wanting to retire, cere is all business, and merrin -- well, the nightsisters of dathomir aren't known for humor. ]
I'll hold you to it. [ he'll be easy to impress! he's the cheering guy of the stinger mantis crew. greez is a grouchy old man wanting to retire, cere is all business, and merrin -- well, the nightsisters of dathomir aren't known for humor. ]
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