one fish, two fish, red fish, (blue fish)!!

[honorbends]

Who: The passengers of the Blue Fish and visitors!
Action: The Blue Fish!
When: It's a mingle for the month of January, losers!

[ mingle for the month for the blue fish, to meet up with new crew members, hash out stuff. come get free therapy from zuko, who has 100% put up a sign on his door saying 10 credits because allen owes him money. ]

Comments

[steeledskin]

Nonsense. The Blue Fish and her crew have already gone far and above their call to duty. You have all been so kind to us -- making room, and spending your resources on strangers. Such kindness is not common in the Seven Kingdoms.

[admirably]

Isn't it? I'm sorry to hear that. [ But he won't pry - if she was from an unhappy background, the last thing she would want to answer are prying questions. ] I'm glad, at least, we're able to provide you some of that kindness.

[steeledskin]

[ in westeros, blood reigns. they look after their families -- protect kin, perhaps, above all else. and kindness from outside sources must always be suspect. at least that is how it works in the higher echelons and among the great houses. sansa doesn't know what it's like with others. she barely remembers the smallfolk, sometimes. ]

How long have you been with the Blue Fish?

[admirably]

About two months, though if you asked me how much time it felt like, it would be much shorter. I've rarely had more pleasant company in my life.

[ A throwaway comment, to show his affection for his crew - though he realizes, a moment after he says it, it's true. ]

[steeledskin]

Everyone is quite pleasant -- [ she ventures. half-agreeing, half-acquiescing. ] For the most part.

[admirably]

[ A piqued brow. ] For the most part? [ It's a question gently-asked - he doesn't want to sound pushy, but leave the opportunity open if she wanted to speak on the matter further. ]

[steeledskin]

Clearly, there are ways and customs shared here that are kin to nothing in the lands where I live.

[ she chalks it up to culture shock, unwilling to name who she doesn't like. ]

[admirably]

[ That's fair enough, as much as he would have liked the cannon fodder for later. ]

I know what you mean, I'm afraid. It's a bit difficult to get used to, isn't it? Even after a time.

[steeledskin]

But at least we have our crewmates to guide us, yes? [ she puts on her face of optimism. two good liars are squaring off against each other, and the result is a perfectly pleasant conversation. ] And new acquaintances to be made.

[admirably]

That's right. [ He returns a fair smile. ] And that is the best way to learn, I believe. Meeting new acquaintances from places we can only dream of.

[steeledskin]

Has the Blue Fish always been your ship, my lord? [ a tilt of her head. ] I was on the Huntress before this one.