[snuggle up real close everyone]

[cephalon]

Who: The fair crew and visitors of the Windrose
Action: Aboard the Windrose
When: May

[It's a mingle! Make friendly everyone~]

Comments

[mistyday]

Thank you, but it wasn't as bad as what got me in the ground in the first place. Now, you wanna talk about humans doin' bad things to each other and I'm sure to people like you, I'm with you there.

[cephalon]

While Ordis does not remember any time with Orokin, with humans, he is well aware of the cruelties they are capable of inflicting up on others. Far too familiar. He would agree with you wholeheartedly on that point.

[mistyday]

People here are different though.

[She frowns.]

Well, not everyone. But this is a good crew.

[cephalon]

Yes.

[The answer almost feels like it should surprise him, but he's found nothing of the contrary yet. It's a strange feeling, really.]

Ordis...finds the beings aboard this ship to be very agreeable and will admit that he is somewhat amazed that such an eclectic crew has managed to work so well together.

[mistyday]

Well I think maybe most of us know a little what it's like to be on the outside lookin' in, you know?

[cephalon]

Yes, again. Doesn't the saying go 'birds of a feather' or something of the sort?

[mistyday]

That's right. "Birds of a feather flock together." So even though we may argue and all that, I want you to know I got your back Ordis. You and Tenno both.

[cephalon]

Oh.

[That's a sentiment he's not used to hearing, and it takes a moment before he's able to process and formulate a proper response.]

Ordis would ask that you have his Operator's back first, but...Ordis will do what he can to have yours as well.

[mistyday]

[Oh how she knows that surprised feeling. Still something she's getting used to here. She smiles.]

We'll protect him, don't you worry.

[cephalon]

Thank you, Misty.

[And perhaps for once in his life he's being sincere with his sentiments.]

Ordis would wish to call you 'friend' if such would be acceptable.

[mistyday]

[Oh, how her face lights up and she smiles real big. Quick though she may be to anger, she’s quick to love too.]

Of course you can call me friend!

[cephalon]

[Her smile is contagious, and he can't help but beam back. It's such a very human expression, but it feels right.]

Ordis has never had friends. He is delighted to call you the first.

[mistyday]

I know a little something about what that's like - I ain't ever had very many friends either.

[cephalon]

Then Ordis shall be an additional plus one to that number.

[mistyday]

[Still smiling brightly, Misty bounces out her chair and comes towards him with her arms open before coming to a stop. Remember what Vision said - she can't expect Ordis to react the same way she would to things. So she drops her arms and instead gently asks:]

Ordis, would you be okay if I gave you a hug?

[cephalon]

Oh- [What a question that is; certainly he's aware of such forms of comraderie and affection, but it's entirely different to be faced with them. There's a definite grateful pang at her questioning though, it at least gives him forewarning to prepare himself.]

Ordis will try. Nothing ventured, nothing gained...right? That is the other colloquialism.

[mistyday]

Oh good!

[She throws her arms enthusiastically around his shoulders.]

I love hugs!

[cephalon]

[Oh that-

that's a lot more enthusiastic than he'd been expecting. It's momentarily overwhelming, and he freezes at the sensation of her arms around him, but moment by moment he wills himself to relax.]

They do appear to be a favorable way of human communication.

[mistyday]

[Misty is not a woman to be moderate in her emotions, be they positive or negative. Stepping out of the hug, she giggles a little.]

You got a funny way of puttin' stuff, Ordis.

[cephalon]

Nonsense. Ordis has a perfectly reasonable way of putting things.

[mistyday]

Well, either way, I like it.