may-time mingling (starstruck!)

[mucked]

Who: Starstruck crew + visitors
Broadcast: N/A
Action: Aboard the Starstruck!
When: The merry merry month of May

[ there's been a tiny regime change and doubtless some debriefing after that masquerade! have at it, starstruckers. mingle away! ]

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[nostraightlines]

[ He blinks, then shakes his head. ]

You're not alien, though. You're one of the most human people I've ever met, who cares if you weren't born on Earth?

[takingkarabusiness]

I. Well. Thanks.

[ that really is a compliment to her—she know he's affirming her humanity rather than erasing her Kryptonness ]

I'm on top of things sometimes, but even now there's just culture shock.

[nostraightlines]

For what it's worth, I think it's normal to feel like an alien when you're trying to date. I know I sure did. It was just so far out of my life experience, you know?

[takingkarabusiness]

So no hot tips for me?

Even though you're like super old now?

[nostraightlines]

Ha ha. It wasn't exactly my priority. I was a decent date back in Eudio, though. It's all about respect.

[takingkarabusiness]

And, apparently, not waiting forever.

Anyway. Did you remember anything nice? Besides knowing Japanese.

[nostraightlines]

Don't wait forever, especially if there's someone else involved. Just move on. Easier said than done, I know, but. That's my advice.

[ He smiles. ] Have you ever played go?

[takingkarabusiness]

No. What is it?

[nostraightlines]

It's an ancient strategy game using colored stones. I taught Sam to play when we first met.

He beat me last week.

[takingkarabusiness]

Wow. That sounds like a pretty big accomplishment.

[nostraightlines]

It is. I tried to teach Cole when we were kids and he couldn't even get the basics.

Smart kid.

[takingkarabusiness]

Of course he is.

Would you teach me?

[nostraightlines]

Yeah, if you wanted. I'm gonna need practice.

[takingkarabusiness]

I don't know that I'll be any sort of challenge for you, but it'd be nice to play something and pass the time.

[nostraightlines]

We just need to find back and white stones to use.

[takingkarabusiness]

I'll keep an eye out for options. The junk stores on the moon might have something.

[nostraightlines]

We should go shopping and look. I need pajamas too, remember?

[takingkarabusiness]

Sure. Just say when. Shops are probably open right now.

[nostraightlines]

Why not now? I wasn't doing anything else and I could use a change of scenery.

[takingkarabusiness]

Great.

[ holds out her hand. let's gooooo ]

[nostraightlines]

[ Sounds good. He puts their cups in the sink and then takes her hand, fingers curling around hers warmly as he leads the way back to the shuttles. The glove's been shoved in his pocket. ]

Anything on your list?

[takingkarabusiness]

[ no hesitation with the scars ]

Not really. I'll probably just grab things as the mood strikes.

[nostraightlines]

So it's a short list, we just need to figure out where to go.

[ He makes sure there are two fresh masks on the shuttle, then takes a seat, getting ready to pull out of the bay. ]

Never thought I'd get so used to piloting these things.

[takingkarabusiness]

Do you like it? The piloting.

[nostraightlines]

Actually, yeah. It's kinda like driving, but even more power.

And the adrenaline rush every time I don't crash into the planet.