gettin shippy with it?

[acuition]

Who: the good folks on the caprine
Broadcast: not likely!
Action: for the good folks on the caprine, or anybody visiting.
When: right now? right now!!!

[ Whether you're new to the ship or happy to be back or really mad to be back...you're here. That's what matters.

Because it's a mingle post. You know how it is. ]

Comments

[shoujoreject]

[Would it keep you awake, Jojo-- imeanwhat]

Ah, I might take you up on that sometime. Though, I can't be sure I'd be much of a student - I was still getting used to driving cars...

[Driving cars through the most crowded damn part of Chinatown, but still.]

[nextlineis]

[How rude.]

It's easier than driving a car since there's not that much traffic. You'd pick it up quick.

[shoujoreject]

[The narrator's always rude.]

Ah, you think so? [He's honestly a little flattered to hear it.] Well, if there's a specific time you have free, I'd be happy to learn a little. I'm not really used to having a lot of teachers. [A beat.] .. Outside of college, of course.

[nextlineis]

Oh? You go to university?

[Joseph would never because he's not a fan of formal education, but that's still neat! And reassuring if this guy's going to be doing medical stuff.]

[shoujoreject]

For a few years now. It's a long-study program, so I have a good three years left.

[His major also has absolutely nothing to do with the medical field, but we'll keep that to ourselves.]

[nextlineis]

[It probably wouldn't bother Joseph too much to know that it's not in the medical field. Probably. That's maybe not such a bad secret to keep.]

Well, hopefully you don't forget all the stuff you've already learned while you're here or you're gonna have to start over, huh?

[shoujoreject]

[He laughs at that much.]

I don't think that's a huge problem. I can always see if I can keep up with my studies, anyway. [A beat, then in a clearly joking tone:] I'm not sure if you just doubt my mental capacities or your own.

[nextlineis]

[Joseph still frowns a little because it's hard not to get at least a little defensive and shrugs.]

I don't like school, so what? That doesn't make me stupid or something.

[shoujoreject]

[Oh. He hadn't been expecting that. Qing blushes a little, shaking his head and waving his hands lightly.]

I didn't mean it like that! It's not formal education that defines someone's mental strength anyway. [He smiles sheepishly.] I didn't know you don't care for school, sorry.

[nextlineis]

You'd think I would be with my grandmother being a schoolteacher, huh? [Joseph shrugs a little.] It's just boring to me.

[shoujoreject]

Everyone's an individual, I don't think your grandmother's occupation has all that much to do with it. [Qing smiles wryly. Maybe it was never boring for him because of the things he always had to do.] There's nothing wrong with that. Rhetoric's not for everyone, and it's not like we're likely to forget what we find important.

[Thus him not being worried about having to start over, all told.]

[nextlineis]

So what do you find important?

[aka what are you studying, nerd?]

[shoujoreject]

[A little laugh, at that.]

I've taken a lot of business classes, so I suppose those are important to me in some measure. Fashion and people in general have always been high on my list, too.

And then there's the restaurant and first aid. [He's kind of ambitious, he guesses.]

[nextlineis]

Thaaat's...a lot of stuff.

[Very astute, Jojo. Thank you.]

[shoujoreject]

[A+, Jojo. A+. Qing laughs again.] I never really figured out what my passion is, in the end. My family runs restaurants, so that's always been part of my life. I feel more strongly about fashion though, I think.

[nextlineis]

You know, that might be a good way to make some credits on the side...

[shoujoreject]

What, restaurants? Or fashion?

[He laughs.]

If I can find a niche in either I'll probably try.

[nextlineis]

Honestly either would probably work. The food's kinda shit around here and I think a lot of people would prefer better clothes than what Atroma provides us or we can find on the planets and waystations.

You should really consider it, I'm serious. You'd make a killing.

[shoujoreject]

[Jojo you are so excitable sometimes.]

It doesn't sound like a bad thing, to be honest. I'll have to see about getting a sewing machine and some fabric, or at least some good ingredients.

And a few paychecks to actually afford them.

[He seems pretty happy with the idea, though.]

[nextlineis]

You know, [he drawls,] if you need help with any of it, I'd be happy to lend you a hand.

[Not for free, of course. But hey, if he can get a cut of some of that action, you bet Joseph is going to try.]

[shoujoreject]

That sounds like a suspiciously double-edged offer, you know. [At the same time, it's kind in its way.] I wouldn't turn down an offer to help, though. And certainly I'd pay you back somehow for any assistance taken.

[He definitely believes in give-and-take in a relationship.]

[nextlineis]

Excellent! We can talk percentages once you settle on what you want to do and start getting some ideas!

[Because Joseph is not much of a thinker. He's much more of a doer.]

[shoujoreject]

Percentages, huh. [He touches a hand to his cheek, a thoughtful expression on his face.]

Well, I'll let you know when I decide, then. I shouldn't need much to start, at least.

[nextlineis]

[Surprisingly, Qing, you are talking to the next real estate tycoon of New York. So he can be a pretty shrewd businessman when he needs to be. Somehow. Nobody really knows how.]

Great! See, I knew I had a good feeling about you! You're definitely going to do alright around here!