Action/Accidental video

[kill_switch]

Who: Furiosa
Broadcast: Accidental
Action: Bridge
When: Tonight

[Furiosa has spent some time on the planet since it was so entirely different from anywhere else she's been, but the price of that was coming back sick. She's been ill before, but nothing quite like this. She's not about to let it come between her and her duties, though, so when she has the energy she makes slow rounds about the ship.]

[Otherwise, she can be found wrapped in a blanket and curled up in her captain's chair, either sifting through the network or dozing off. She's brought out the little flower that Asteffiel gave her, and set it on the console in front of her.]

[Of course, after one particular session of network sifting, she sets the device aside and accidentally turns it on. The video catches her as she shifts in her chair to get comfortable, settling at looking out at the stars with a melancholy and distant expression. It was a rare moment when she reflected on the life she'd come from, everything she'd been through, and tried to figure out where in this particular world she fit. Her talks with Nova and Sansa were at times both helpful and confusing. She'd run so far and fought so long for a reward she is not able to enjoy here.]

[She reaches out to brush a flesh and bone finger of her right hand over one of the leaves of the plant.] Maybe one day, we'll visit a Green Place.

Comments

[takeabow]

[ Nova has noticed that her captain hasn't been as bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as she normally is, and in a moment of tenderness, brings over some tea when Furiosa appears to be sleeping, adjusting the blanket over her and sitting nearby ]

[kill_switch]

[Normally, Furiosa is a much lighter sleeper and would have noticed and stirred immediately, but here it takes her a moment. Even from realizing she's not alone to stirring awake and opening her eyes a couple seconds have ticked by slowly.]

[She blinks, a little bleary eyed, at the tea, and then over at Nova a she takes a breath and pauses to cough. She takes her time in getting up, pulling over the tea, and taking a little sip of it, before she settles back and looks at Nova.]

Hey. Everything alright?

[takeabow]

I was going to ask you.

[kill_switch]

[She gives a small, pained smile as she looks down at the tea.]

Been better. Could be worse.

[takeabow]

They do give you a bed, don't they?

[kill_switch]

They do, but ... I'm not much use to my ship there. [Duties are greater than personal comfort.]

[takeabow]

No offense, but you're not much use here, either.

[kill_switch]

[She looks at Nova evenly for a moment, quiet, before closing her eyes and taking a breath. She drove the War Rig while bleeding out, she didn't think this was any worse.]

Something happens, I can push myself.

[takeabow]

Nothing's probably going to happen.

[kill_switch]

You never know.

[Probably Nova is right, but the instinct to be near the wheel is strong for Furiosa, especially in her compromised state when it took longer to get going.]

[takeabow]

Maybe someone should be your second.

[kill_switch]

[She looks over at Nova evenly for a moment, but she's mulling over the thought in her head. She nods.]

Might not be a bad idea.

[takeabow]

Have any ideas?

[kill_switch]

[She narrows her eyes at Nova. She was, of course, one of the first people Furiosa thought of for the role, but was she too young? Too much like Furiosa herself, and a little standoffish? She closed her eyes and leaned her head back against the chair.]

I've got a couple, but I want to think on them. This shouldn't be a snap decision.

[takeabow]

Yeah.

Do you need anything else?

[kill_switch]

[She reaches over for the tea and takes a sip as she thinks.]

Not that I can think of. I really can't do much more than wait it out, can I? [There's no Organ Mechanic here that she knows of, and she's not even sure she would want to hear what he had to say.]

[takeabow]

I know Ino does some... doctoring, I guess. She might have some ideas.

[kill_switch]

Ino ... I'll drop her a note later. Thanks.

[takeabow]

Good. She's nice.

[bothbarrels]

[ He's new to the ship, but he's made his introductions, and he recognizes Furiosa when the video shows up on the network. He makes his way to the bridge when the feed opens and taps on the door, opening it gently. ]

Your camera is on.

[kill_switch]

[She looks over at him as he enters, pulling her attention away from the plant. It takes her a moment to register his words, and then she's frowning and reaching for the device.]

I had no idea. [She turns it off, ensures its off, and then sets it back on the console. She shifts into more of a sitting position for the sake of company, tugging the blanket further around her shoulders with her scrap prosthetic.]

Thank you. We didn't really have tech like this back home. At least, not in my time. How are you settling in?

[bothbarrels]

[ He leans against the door frame. ]

Oh, fairly well. I came from a different place—another world where they brought in people for their own purposes. So...it's strange, but I don't really mind the reality show business of it that much. I've been through worse. Are you doing all right?

[kill_switch]

I'm starting to get the impression there's a few of you here who've had experiences like that. [Furiosa only knows her own world outside of this one, but there's such a wealth of varied experiences.]

I've been better but I've also been worse. It's just a cold; it'll pass. [She's quiet for a moment, and then tilts back to look at him.] I'm also taking considerations for a first mate.

[bothbarrels]

[ He nods. ] I come from a world similar to this, and I served on a spaceship myself—not on the bridge, however. But my augment is in communications. Is there anyone else on board whose skills are suitable?

[kill_switch]

We've got an able crew. I've never appointed my own second, though; it needs some consideration.

[She certainly had her pull over the Warboys on her rig, and definitely her own weight against the other imperators, but that she gained through entirely different means which weren't exactly applicable now.]

[bothbarrels]

Well, I suppose I can say I'd be willing if you're led my way. I like to keep busy.

[kill_switch]

I'll keep that in mind. [She gives him a soft smile. After surviving the hyper-violent world of the citadel under Immortan Joe, it was refreshing to meet people who were so affable and pleasant.]

What was your ship like, compared to this one?

[bothbarrels]

Much larger, and busier. We were all training to serve in the war, so there was always someone sparring in the training room or shooting in the weapons galleries. This is a nice change of pace from that.

[kill_switch]

Do you think you'll get bored of it at all? [It is a nice change, but sometimes it can be hard going from such an active life to something more sedate.]

[bothbarrels]

Mm. Most likely. [ The admission is made with a small smile. ] We had plenty of down time there, though, despite all the busy work. We only went on a few missions, when all was said and done. So...anyway, I'll find things to do.