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seriously, there are so many dudes on this ship

Who: everyone on the ~~SS Slashbait~~ SS Bloodsport!
Broadcast: none.
Action: mingle post ; closed to SS Bloodsport crew.
When: pretty much anytime today!

[ So, a week after the SS Bloodsport has gotten itself a capacity upgrade, it's gotten a new pilot! This calls for some quality time together, checking in with the captain, and generally doing whatever the heck you wanna do.

And don't worry! The pilot definitely knows what he's doing. :) ]

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a) pilot's quarters

[ the pilot may know what he's doing, but it doesn't help to have some backup. when sora's in, riku just idles nearby either standing or sitting. when sora's out, you can find riku lounging in the pilot's chair with his legs over the arm, nonchalant. making himself comfortable? noooo, of course not. if you meant to ask the pilot something or other, though, he'll probably fill in. or just phone sora over.

you might find him studying the controls quite closely, though... ]

Wonder what this does.

b) galley

[ riku's being creative.

or, well, trying to be. with the protein machine, he's already got a few plates lined up, all with different ingredients--mostly solids and some assorted foodstuffs. most of it is floot loop-branded, some floot loop flavored. he's really trying, here!

there are two dishes out right now: a cheesy pasta (long strips of wheat solid with cheddar gel, and tiny cubes of mixed vegetable solid) and spicy chicken (cubes of chicken solid tossed liberally in spicy chili gel) but he's stuck on his latest recipe. you're welcome. he's doing all of this for you, bloodsport. ]

I guess I haven't tried the teriyaki...?

[he's noticed that Riku's been spending a lot of time by the pilot's seat, so... he waits for a time when he knows Sora will be out for a while, and then heads up there to pay him a little visit.

his approach is quiet, as usual, but he... actually politely knocks on the doorframe before getting that far into the room, just to give the kid some warning.]

Hey, you breaking things? [he's teasing, of course.]

[ the knock thankfully curbs his flinching--he starts just a little, turning the chair to look at robin. his face tinges red, shoulders tensing. ]

Don't be ridiculous. That's your job, Captain.

[ a pause, and he frowns. ]

You just missed Sora. I can call him if you want--what'dyou need?

Haha... [...he frowns...] It's true, though...

[he shakes his head. smiling for real this time.] I was actually here to talk to you.

Huh--?

[ riku blinks owlishly, confused and surprised. why? ]

Did... did something happen? [ sure, they're allies... friends. but he doesn't expect that robin would seek him out. ]

Relax. [a breathy laugh.] You're not in trouble or anything. I just wanted to ask how you're doing.

[ oh.

... um. riku scratches his cheek, looking down. ]

I'm okay, I guess? [ why is that important enough to come in person? ] Did you notice Michael hasn't been around?

[ typical riku: never let the subject of himself ever dominate the conversation. ]

Yeah, I did. [that's fine, he'll bite.] His door's still here and his things haven't disappeared, but... I'd be lying if I said I wasn't starting to worry.

[ he frowns, gaze turning down tot he floor.

he has to wonder what's up... but he knows that he and michael aren't particularly close. it might be best to just... leave it be? that makes him feel worse, though. what if he's in trouble?

he notes he's spacing out-- and shakes his head. ]

I'll probably go outside once Sora gets back. Just... for a sweep, see if I can feel him anywhere.

[he's very patient while spacing happens--he's got a lot of thoughts himself.]

It wouldn't hurt. I'm keeping an eye out too. I've got a feeling he'll show up again, I'd just... like to know where my crew's disappeared to.

[not knowing is the tough part. it'd be easier if Michael'd just said, "hey, going for an angel walk out in space, be back in two weeks", or whatever happened. regardless, he decides to move their conversation again.]

Speaking of Sora, is he doing well?

I'm pretty sure we'll come back to you, Captain.

[ at the topic of sora, his whole self brightens, a smile tugging at his lips. ]

He's pretty good at piloting. I guess he's learned--don't worry, he's not gonna crash the ship anytime soon. He said something about needing to make some snow angels. [ he actually laughs. ] Figured I'd hold down the fort while he's gone.

[what a change, from the Riku he's used to talking to. he watches his face light up and can't help smiling himself... he bets he could get Riku to talk about Sora for hours.]

Good. [he pauses, softly...] You really like him, don't you?

[ somehow, that question blindsides him, and his smile falls off just a little. there's a moment of silence, and riku looks down again and squeezes the edges of his journal. his smile comes back, but it's a little rueful and guilty. ]

He's stayed my best friend for years, somehow. I think I'd call that love... him and Kairi.

[ he passes his fingers through his hair, bangs first, like he's trying to hide his eyes. they show way too much emotion that he's not sure he wants robin to see. ]

[gods, kid, you're gonna make him tear up... he looks down at the floor anyway, because he's already having trouble keeping his grin under control. it's small and barely of any consequence in the grand scheme of things, but it's little moments like this that have kept him from losing faith in humanity after all of these years.]

You haven't mentioned a Kairi before. Another friend?

[ riku gives a noncommittal noise, and then nods. ]

Kairi and Sora, they've been my best friends since I can remember. She's the responsible one, when me and Sora're too thick-headed. [ there goes another laugh of his--it's softer this time, and he pushes his hair back again, fiddling with a strand near his neck. ]

We've been apart for... [ he shakes his head and his hand drops to his lap. ] I don't know. A while.

[ he finally looks up to robin, and seeing the quirk of his grin, he tilts his head. ]

What?

[he looks up again, caught...]

Nothing, I'm just... glad that you're happy.

[his smile grows a little wider--and he doesn't seem like he's making fun, either.]

If Kairi ever shows up, she's welcome on board as well.

[ confusion writes itself all over his face again, along with some pink.

robin is glad he's happy? of course he understands what those words mean, but he can't for the life of him understand the sentiment. first the crew capacity upgrade, and... this, too? he can't help but wonder if there's something going on here. he looks down at his journal, trying to figure out something to say, and his head snaps up. ]

You're-- [ what? kairi, too? of course he'd love for kairi to be with them, but his stomach twists. ]

I don't get it. Why're you so nice about this? [ he tries another option. ] Sh... shouldn't a captain be more choosy about his crew?

[settle down there, partner--the look on his face evens out to something a little more casual. he's got to put business into this. he doesn't want Riku to think he's doting on him or anything. that would be (mostly) untrue...]

Sora was an easy choice. I wanted a pilot, and now I've got one. But... [he shrugs.] When push comes to shove, I think a crew that cares about each other is going to hold together better than a crew of skilled strangers.

[ he looks at robin evenly, like he's trying to figure out if he fits into the puzzle.

riku can't deny that observation, he thinks that too. sure, he doubted sora's abilities at first, but that was at first. he frowns after a moment and sighs. ]

You're right. Sorry.

And hey. [might as well give him one little push.] It's your ship too, kid.

Keep saying that and I might actually apply for first mate.

[ deflecting with humor, yes! ]

[he laughs! a surprised little thing. he supposes Riku's pretty much a first mate already, in everything but the official title... but he won't say that, in case that's not quite what he meant.]

All right, all right. I wanted to check in about that other stuff, too. From after Rin left.

[ he raises his brows. ]

Yeah? I wondered where you went, but I wasn't gonna pry.

Yeah. I went into the forest, pretty far... My form has kind of a time limit, so I needed to shed my skin for a while.

[that's weird to admit out-loud. it was weird to admit around a bunch of dragons and it's still weird to admit to a human... he runs his hand through his hair, pushing through the topic.]

And I might have gone drinking a little, after, with a friend of mine. Just blowing off steam, I guess.

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