driftfleet | 02

Entry tags:

02 - video

Who: Winn
Broadcast: Fleetwide video
Action: the Tourist
When: now!

[ last time he posted anything, he was a nervous wreck and kind of nauseous. the changes the past two months have left in him are impossible to miss; winn is smiling, upbeat, and almost comfortable. the nervous energy that is there has more to do with his addressing a bunch of strangers than the constant fear of death by space-stuff that overshadowed his first feed. ]

Hi, if we don't know each other - I'm Winn Schott. If we do know each other...I'm still Winn Schott - [ shaking his head, why hasn't he learned from the last time? prepare a script! ]

Anyway! I've been here for a couple months now, and it's been interesting - and I mean that in the original sense of the word. Think about it - not only are we in outer space [ there's only a slight wince at that, and even a lot of excitement. space is terrifying - but it's also really cool ] - but we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to reach across the multiverse and learn things that haven't even been dreamed up in our worlds yet. I've been learning - a ton from just casually talking to people, but there is a much better way to do this if we all cooperate, [ open source. it's the way of the future! ] and I know I'm not the only one out there who's interested!

So, I've got a suggestion for anyone who thinks that's really cool - and - pity for anyone who doesn't [ and by pity, he means judgment. he gestures excitedly with his hands as he introduces his brilliant concept ] - 2016: A Space-Time Odyssey - a series of free weekly lectures about anything and everything we've got here. Talks about different worlds, science, history, art lessons, concerts - I know we've got some musicians here - basically anything anyone signs up to talk about, teach, perform, or however you communicate things where you're from. Since we don't have a lecture hall we can broadcast the talks - give ourselves a fun routine....and if that doesn't work for someone, I can post the notes I'm so gonna take of all of these. Who's in? Who wants to go first?

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[ and the fact that it's a complicated and delicate project that could potentially kill them if they get it wrong, and completely out of his wheelhouse. but yes, also the sex and the gazing. ]

Don't worry, if she starts asking I can tech-babble her into submission.

[ he wouldn't actually do it, not to kara, but to other people? it's incredibly gratifying to speak in extremely technical terms and watch them get migraines trying to follow along. ]

Perfect. None the wiser. We can drag this out forever. [Not that anyone is trying for that.] Oh! Speaking of this project and things I could have brought up weeks ago... Do you know Apollo?

[ frowning a little, because in this place - you can't really be sure... ]

As in god of art, knowledge, and the sun?

[It's cool. She asked that when he said it too.] As in guy with sun-based powers.

Who is also only into guys, which I only bring up because I know how much you're into that. [And by into that she means his girlfriend talking to someone who wouldn't be attracted to her.]

[ wow he's so glad he turned the feed private right now. his expression turns strained and slightly pained (it doesn't help that it actually is a relief for him to hear that). he doesn't like being this insecure, he really needs to get better at it. he trusts kitty, and he doesn't want her doubting that. ]

Only when they're tall, dark, and handsome. [ that totally works by way of apology, right? ] What kind of powers are we talking here? What's he like? Is he an alien?

His hair is white and he kind of glows sometimes, so I can't really give him dark [Not even in a brooding way] but the other ones are legit. [Her smile is soft. This isn't a problem yet at least.]

He's human, but some kind of program gave him powers and erased any memories he had before that. Apparently he's a famous superhero where he's from. And the powers are flight for sure. Glowing in the dark? I don't know exactly. If I had to guess I'd say probably heat and or light beams. Any kind of stars power him.

[ he makes a genuine effort to make sure his problems don't turn into other people's problems. ]

So close.

[ so they're talking human-enhancing experiments? those rarely work well in fiction, them working well in life feels even more unlikely. ]

Does he know what attribute in stars charges him up? [ a genetically modified human probably isn't going to react to the same thing as a kryptonian, but it's worth a shot! ]

[They're a couple now. She figures they share the problems and the victories or at least she'd like to be headed toward that.

The experimentation part bothered her too. Much like the augments do here and the genetic manipulation of Dark Beast and Sinister did at home. But he was so okay with it that she wasn't going to second guess it too hard without knowing more.]

I didn't ask. When we talked about it he'd just arrived and was separated from his daughter. Didn't seem like the time to push too much, but he might be useful. And maybe this will work out for him too. Not that I want to be charging up just anyone, but he has his powers now and he's not setting anyone on fire.

[ that would certainly be the healthy way to do it, but a lifelong habit is hard to break. ]

That's a -- decent first step.

[ still not sure he wants to charge a stranger up, but then, if he's charged up anyway? doesn't really seem to matter, unless he's not charged up the whole way, like kara... ]

But definitely requiring more inquiry when he's up to it. How long's he been here?

[Maybe he just hasn't had time and expenditure enough to drain after arrival. Maybe he runs more efficiently. These could be good things to learn from.] Oh, I don't know. A month? Less? Only since the moon.

[ these would be amazing things to learn from. ]

Ok -- I'm gonna clean this up and get on that shuttle, and we will talk more about this.

[ like, is he the kind of person who's more guarded about his abilities or is he the kind of person who'd be cool with kitty telling other people about him, which would enable winn to approach him without turning the whole thing into an awkward fest. ]

See you in a bit -

[ there's a delay between his shuttle arriving and winn actually disembarking, time he spends just sitting there, head between his knees, trying to compose himself as best he can. when he finally steps off to find kitty, he's smiling, but still pale ]

Hi -- [ kiss first, everything else second! ]

[Kitty wouldn't have told Winn so much about Apollo if the man seemed shy with the information.

She is in the hallway on the way to the shuttle when he finds her, and she likes this kiss first plan of his. It's warm and affectionate and when she rocks back to look at him she can tell the trip is still hard on him. Her hand lifts up to brush gently through his hair.] Winn... [Looking a little worried. She's not likely to suggest the Windrose again soon.]

[ this...isn't really the welcome he had in mind. him coming to the windrose was supposed to make things easier on her, not make her look at him like he just passed out in front of her. ]

...is my head on backwards or something?

[ looking down - no front part is still front.

excuse him, he's still not used to his discomfort and his fears being respected. ]

It's right where it should be. [She steps in to hug him. He probably needs a hug after the trip, right? She bites back the apology that wants to come out. The one where she's sorry for asking him to come instead of picking him up or going to him. He made his choice, and he does need to be able to work through this fear. There could be emergencies. It's still hard knowing she could have made things easier on him though. On the plus side, she's getting to know his physical cues better even when he's trying to hide them?]

[ he absolutely needs a hug, and he returns it - warm and appreciative - with a small smile. it'll never cease to amaze him, how much she cares about him. an apology, on the other hand, is completely unnecessary - he's the one who offered to do this in the first place, and besides - it's true, he needs to learn to do this. if he builds up muscle memory, he might be able to survive even if the information is ever extracted from his head. ]

Do I really look that bad? [ sheepishly; his physical cues have never been that hard to miss, he's just been led to believe that because most people don't tend to look at him that closely. he's going to have to up his game if he wants to spare kitty the worry - which he does - but also doesn't. it feels so nice, to be cared for. ]

You never look bad. [She turns her head and kisses the part of his cheek and jaw she can reach.] You just looked like you needed a hug. Is it getting any better?

Mmm, definitely. [ he smiles contently. oh, you meant flying the shuttles? well, throwing up has become less of a concern, at least! ]

[The enthusiasm in his response gets a soft laugh as she pulls back before pushing forward again for a quick kiss.] I don't think you mean the shuttles when you say it like that.

I never mean the shuttles when I say anything like that.

[ he wraps an arm around her as they start walking towards her room ]

But yeah, it's definitely not as bad as the first time.

[This cozy sort of walking makes it a little slow going, but who's in a hurry? She likes it.] I'm glad it's improving at least. It can't be easy for you. [So she appreciates it all the more.]

Nothing worthwhile ever is, right? And this definitely qualifies.

[ he leans in to kiss her cheek. they're here to be together, this isn't a waste of time, it's the whole reason he put himself through that nightmare machine. ]

I got used to working in a high-rise, I'll get used to this too.

You seriously work in a high rise at home? I guess you do like challenging your fears. [She puts her hand over the one he slung around her.]

I like doing interesting work, getting paid for it, and not being a government stooge.

[ more than ever, after his recent run-in with the feds. ]

Not a lot of ground floor options for that.

[Is it weird Kitty was dating a fed?] To think here we get paid just for being ourselves. But we're even higher up.

[ a little. then again, most worlds' feds aren't the trigger happy tunnel visioned idiots who went after his dad. ]

Is it weird that I wish I could work for it?

[ he loves his work, ok. he misses his computer so much, the poor thing must be so lonely and afraid... ]

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