mingle with the commoners or something

[huaaaaagh]

Who: Paisley crew and visitors
Broadcast: N/A
Action: On the Paisley!
When: All month, it's a mingle!!

[Sup, team? Off the planet we all go, and upgrades we did get. Enjoy the coffee supply, it is guaranteed to not last long. But hey, the beds are nice!]

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[stefanged]

[As usual, Stefan can be found in the med bay, either restocking medicine in his shelves or writing in his diary. He's holed up there most of the day, especially when everyone's getting sick from that nasty cold. There's always a fresh thermos of hot tea (and it seems to be never-ending?) by his side. The mugs he got from Elena're right beside him, and since the door's partially open, it's not hard to smell.

When he's not in the med bay, he's either baking sugar cookies in the kitchen, grumbling about powdered milk or some ingredient that doesn't quite transfer well to the oddities of outer space (but hey, it's still edible and halfway decent). Next time, he suspects, he's gonna add his share of coffee grounds and a little bit of cocoa, just to see what happens, because he needs something to go with his tea. And as much as he likes their sourdough, it doesn't hit the spot.

If all else fails? He's wandering around the hallways, because even a vampire's got some restless energy he needs to let go of.]

[delincuente]

[Alex wanders into the med bay early in the evening, wearing the purple robe over her pajamas and looking positively content for the first time since they've been on this planet. Her cold is finally gone, she's gotten to enjoy a peaceful week in the cozy town thanks to her new stock of soft sweaters, and she can finally just curl up with her fantastic boyfriend and enjoy a little bit of their time in this messed up universe. Smiling impishly, she sidles up behind him at the medicine shelves and wraps her arms around him from behind in what she hopes is at least a somewhat surprise hug.]

Hey. How's the science going in here?

[stefanged]

[He stiffens for about a millisecond before easing himself into the hug. Maybe she succeeded in surprising him!]

The science happens to keep everyone healthy. [Ooor maybe he was waiting for her to come in, because he's a little too comfortable with the affection. Even leaning forward a little, just so she can rest her head against his shoulder.] But it's good. Just bought enough medicine to last us the next two planets.

[delincuente]

They'd better be warm ones. [She snuggles up closer to rest her head, her socked toes brushing against the backs of his feet.] I don't want to see snow again 'til I'm about seventy.

[stefanged]

With our luck, it'll be a winter wonderland for a while.

[As much as he wants to stand like this forever, he... well, he glances over his shoulder at her.] So I'm guessing that means no more snowball fights for you?

[delincuente]

[She pulls back a bit to look up at him.]

Nope. No mas. Anything that ends with snow down my shirt is right out.

[stefanged]

I wish Vi shared that opinion. [He'd grimace, but Alex would know his lies too well. Instead, he turns around so he can talk to her better.]

The kid that visits me in the lab - you've seen her, short, red-haired, a ton of energy? She challenged me like last week, but she used some kind of weird telekinesis and I ended up in some snow avalanche.

[He exaggerates.... only slightly]

[delincuente]

Yeah, Pippi Longstocking. [She means it affectionately. It's actually really cute to watch her and Stef pal around.] Wait, you mean my daring, strong, hunk of a boyfriend got his butt kicked by a kid?

[She grins, giving his arm a teasing pinch.]

[stefanged]

[He raises his eyebrow at those compliments. Him, daring and strong? He's long since accepted the hunk part, but daring?]

The kids here are pretty badass, Alex. I wouldn't count them out just yet.

[read: he totally lost on purpose]

[sandhate]

[ apparently, they got some upgrades in there and checking it out seems like a good idea, it was better than sitting around and thinking himself in circles. the kitchen is something he always stays away from and his usual visits are a quick grab-and-go sort of deal.

but that smell. he smells it before he even enters the kitchen. it's cookies and he hasn't had cookies in years. he really hopes stefan is willing to share. he leans over, avoiding the mess himself, but enough to get stefan's attention. ]

You're making cookies.

[stefanged]

I sure am.

[Now that's a voice he hasn't heard, and Stefan makes it a priority to know everyone on the ship. He glances up from the oven, pulling out a fresh batch of cookies and setting them on the counter.]

Well, I'm trying to. My recipes don't translate well with what Atroma has - but you're welcome to them when they've cooled down.

[sandhate]

Don't mind if I do.

[ his mouth pulls up into a kind appreciative smile. he takes off the glove on his flesh hand and picks up a cookie. it's hot but he easily floats the cookie in his hand before taking another, stacking them neatly in mid-air ]

I met someone else in the fleet who likes to cook. She seems to be running into problems finding the right ingredients for her dishes too.

[stefanged]

[He raises an eyebrow at the levitating cookies] That's gotta come in handy.

I'd believe it. Most of us come from Earth, and the vast reaches of outer space aren't so kind to our methods. [Case in point: the batch he just finished.] If you have the proper augment, it's a piece of cake, but uh - we haven't had a cook here in months.

[sandhate]

[ His mentor would be so mad if he found out his careless use of the Force but Anakin shrugs. ] Sometimes, it is. Other times you're asking for more trouble than its worth.

[ He sets the cookies in his palm and snacks on one. ] Doesn't seem like you need an augment to be a cook. These are great.

[stefanged]

I can imagine.

[At the compliment, Stefan blinks back surprise, staring at the rest of the batch before a slow smile comes across his face.]

Thanks. I had a few pointers, though - and about half a year of practice. [Grabbing a cookie of his own!] But hey, if you like them this much, I'll try to make 'em every week.

[sandhate]

[ It's not hard to satisfy him, food-wise. He's already pleased that Stefan agreed to share. ]

Really, every week?

[ He looks confused. ]

Wait, you need to practice making these? What's there to practice, don't you just-- [ He lifts his shoulders ] dump things in and put it in an oven.

[stefanged]

That's how often our rations replenish.

[The less he thinks about that, the more sleep he gets at night, so he's ignoring those implications - but he has to laugh at the confused look. Stef at least tries to muffle it with a hand, but. It's not entirely successful.]

I wish! Baking's like a science - unless you've got the ratio right, you try making cookies and you end up with a burnt mess.

[timelapsed]

[ There's a small CLICK from the door as Max snaps a photo of Stefan with his tea. ]

I'm going to call this one... "Caught Slacking." [ It's obvious that she's joking, she knows you work hard Stefan. ]

[stefanged]

[He lets out a small snort as he peers over at Max.]

Tell me you at least got my good side.

[Not that he'd know if he had one. Stefan and pictures are usually like oil and water. He motions for her to come in, gesturing to an empty mug.] How're your latest photos coming along?

[timelapsed]

I'm pretty sure I did. Then again, a guy like you probably doesn't even have a bad side. [ She'll wander over, holding the polaroid that developed. ] You can take a look for yourself, though. [ Instant cameras are the best.

Trading the picture for a mug. ] It's nice not having to worry about running out of film. At least for now. [ Not much of an answer, but an answer. ]

[stefanged]

Thanks, but I'm sure everyone's got one. [He peers at the picture as it's traded. Looks good to him - though Stefan doesn't have the eye for this to begin with. Setting the photo on the table, he'll pour some tea from the thermos.] Except when you're in charge of the shot.

You got more over the holidays?

[timelapsed]

Yeah. As gifts. [ Better than the gifts she gave. She just gave out photos. (Stefan probably got a shot of him and Alex.) She feels like she should have gotten people more. ] I don't know where they got it, my luck's been horrible with that.

[stefanged]

Your guess is as good as mine. I've been keeping an eye out and I still can't find any.

[He doesn't observe Christmas, so he uh, might be saving her present for his own gift-giving holiday or downthread.]

I'm glad, though. I would've missed that camera flash.

[timelapsed]

To be fair, I do have a stash of extra film. It's just... all monochromatic. And going old-school black-and-white only looks really good with a couple artsy shots.

[stefanged]

Makes sense, but... I don't know, I'm pretty fond of those old-school shots.

[Headtilt] Kinda glad we don't have to sit forever anymore, though. Could you imagine having to hold a pose that long?