001 ; video and action!!

[lightedsoul]

Who: Kate Fuller and YOU!!
Broadcast: video
Action: SS Golden ; that one moon
When: after the shuffle

[Fleetwide video]

Um, hi. I'm Kate, and I'm... new. That sounds dumb.

[And awkward as hell. This feels like her first day of high school all over again, only instead of introducing herself to a tiny class of teenagers she's got to say hello to an entire fleet of people from different worlds. Not a lot makes sense about it, but she's trying her best to roll with the punches. Kate's had a little bit of time to get used to things, to get a good idea what's in store for her here, but it's still left her with some questions.]

I guess you could probably tell. I was just wondering, though, because it seems like these ships have been around for awhile and everyone's so used to all this, and-

[She's rambling. She stops, shakes her head, tries again.]

I just wanted to know how long people have been here, that's all.

[The Golden]

[Okay, so all that pudding? That's definitely something Kate is interested in eating. She's even got a spoon she'd found after sorting through drawers, and it's been months since she had pudding, okay.

But is it for her? Can she just take it? If Seth were here he'd have pulled up a chair and put his feet up and told her to get to eating the entire stash, but Kate likes to think she's at least a little nicer than Seth is.

So she's just kind of standing there. Looking at the pudding. Hopefully.]

[Dusty Moon Place]

[Her first stop once she tries heading to the moon is what's very obviously a chapel. She's drawn to it like a moth to a flame and anyone who might head inside after her will find her sitting in the very front row, head tilted down and eyes closed as she prays. She has a lot to say to God, but more to ask, and it's mostly protection. For her family, Seth, even Richie. Her hands are clasped tightly in her lap, but if she hears someone approach she'll look up and give them a smile.]

Oh, hi. I didn't think anyone else was going to come in here.

Comments

[redactions]

Thank you, Miz Kate.

[ Her fingers curl around his, an anchor. There's no point pretending — there's no faith for him to be found here, and churches have a way of stirring up that guilt that even a Catholic would scorn to carry. There's too much, and it's quiet here. He closes his eyes. ]

[lightedsoul]

[After covering his hand with her other one so she's holding his securely between her own, Kate closes her eyes and begins to pray. She asks for protection for them, for those they have left behind in their own world and for the people here with them, and for the strength required to stay here and keep working towards finding a way home, some day.

She finishes with a very soft amen and opens her eyes, but doesn't let go of his hand just yet.]

Would you like to add anything?

[redactions]

Peace and goodwill to all mankind?

[ It comes out a little more dryly than he wants; her words were more soothing than he expected. It's always the praying ones that have the most strength: to keep their faith and keep it for others. ]

[lightedsoul]

[Dry, maybe, but Kate still laughs softly as she finally releases his hand. She's used to that, to the more cynical look at faith and people not being afraid to make sure she knows she's in the minority when it comes to believing.

It's okay, though. She's got enough for both of them.]

I've learned that peace and goodwill is usually something man has to make for themselves, but I'll add it in next time.

[redactions]

I always figure it can't hurt t'ask Him, can it?

[ He ducks his head, smiling faintly at her. ]

Did you just get here, to the planet?