it's not our fault it's an april mingle

[ladybro]

Who: S.S. Blameless
Broadcast: N/A
Action: Yes, for crew-mates and any visitors!
When: Month of April

[ aww mingle, no. ]

Comments

[takingkarabusiness]

Mars didn't die, but he's the last of his particular race, after genocide.

[ she shakes her head slightly, to shake off that direction of thought ]

Anyway, he really helped me out, and I still get to work for Ms. Grant.

[beathach]

[he winces, but he doesn't say anything else on that, letting the topic slide to something more pleasant]

That's good. It seems like you really have the "secret identity" thing down.

[takingkarabusiness]

Kind of? I'm terrible at lying.

[beathach]

I've found that omission is a little easier than lying. [his lips twist] I'm terrible at it too.

[takingkarabusiness]

Then let's not embark on any super secret missions together.

Oh, but speaking of secret missions, it seems like you have your hands full getting your lab in order, so I think that Winn and Kitty will probably be okay working on their project for the time being?

[beathach]

I think we'd be okay if no one asked us about it, but that might be a good idea.

And - yeah, of course. [he nods, not bothered in the least] It's an open offer, but I'm sure they're both more than capable.

[takingkarabusiness]

I think they are, as well, but it's kind of you to offer so freely.

[ she adjusts her glasses, feeling a little awkward ]

She had a pretty strong reaction when I brought up the idea. Kitty did, I mean.

[beathach]

I'm . . . not surprised.

[he rubs the back of his neck, looking away] "Hank McCoy" is completely different in the world she's from. It's understandable.

[takingkarabusiness]

That's what I gathered, because I told her you were nice. Like, really nice.

I hope she comes around, though. It's not fair to you.

[beathach]

Mm . . . I wouldn't hold it against her, if she didn't. [but he smiles briefly at Kara sticking up for him] I can't say I wouldn't react the same way, hearing a few names from my time.

[takingkarabusiness]

I think we all have that instinct, but it's important to remember that people can change, or just have different experiences.

She asked how I'd react to Evil Winn, and I told her I'd probably be an idiot and give him like six chances to prove he's really good at heart.

[beathach]

Mm, I know. I've seen it happen.

[he huffs out a breath of laughter] If it was someone I was close to? I'd likely do the same thing.

[takingkarabusiness]

I'm just kind of hopelessly optimistic sometimes, what can I say?

[beathach]

It's a good quality to have.

[takingkarabusiness]

[ she smiles genuinely... and is that a bit of a blush coming up? ]

Oh, well, you know. It has its ups and downs.

So! Unless I really am interrupting anything, maybe you could show me around the ship? It's my first visit.

[beathach]

[did he make a girl blush how did this happen]

Oh - right, yeah, I could - I haven't really looked around myself, but I wouldn't mind looking around with you?

[he turns away, then immediately turns back and gestures to a cabinet] I - uh, I smuggled some food over. Anything with sugar is in that cabinet, the rest is in the one next to it.

[he protected the sugar for u Kara]

1/3

[takingkarabusiness]

2/3

[takingkarabusiness]

[ yeah she zooms over there to check ]

3/3

[takingkarabusiness]

[ and turns around with really the most ecstatic face ]

You are, by far, my favorite person on this ship right now. Maybe in the whole fleet!

[beathach]

[he's not laughing. He's doing a very good job of keeping a straight face]

I did promise.

[takingkarabusiness]

[ she grabs something with sugar in the cabinet, stuffs it in her mouth, and gives him a... forceful hug, mouth full of pastry ]

Mmphhank you!

[beathach]

[how do hugs work?? He's so surprised by the sudden hug that his arms sort of stick out, like he has no idea of what to do. Then he . . . carefully hugs her back]

Y-You're welcome.

[takingkarabusiness]

[ she backs off, swallowing her bite ]

You're scared of your strength, aren't you?

[beathach]

I don't usually get - hugs like this.

[god that sounds awful. He quickly adds] I-I'm okay managing it? I mean, I haven't broken anything in a long time.

[takingkarabusiness]

I broke the door off of the washing machine the other day. It's a process.

But you don't have to worry about that with me. We could arm wrestle if you need proof?