driftfleet | (no subject)

It's . . . yeah. It's a really good thing for them.

Does it complicate things for you?

[he wrinkles his nose]

No, not really. I mean, I can't exactly go to him for advice anymore, but aside from that it isn't complicated.

Good. I don't know how Alex would feel if someone from her work dated me.

Actually, now that I'm thinking of it, she'd probably just be happy I'm seeing anyone.

Ah - it's like that, huh. [a small smile] I've heard that before.

I think it helps that Charles and I are good friends, too. We're - [family] - close.

Sisterly love.

And yeah, that does help. I'm glad it's a good situation.

It's definitely getting there.

[Raven and Erik still had their problems to work out, but . . . it was a good situation so far]

Well, feel free to invite me over whenever. Maybe for the ice cream social?

You have an open invitation, you should know that. And that's - yes. That's happening very soon, I swear.

[maybe after Wintersplosion settles down because they're gonna need it]

Well, sure, but I don't want to skulk.

I can't picture you skulking.

You know what I mean.

I do. And you know I mean it - you're welcome over whenever you want to come by.

Thank you. I might avail you of it. Super hearing plus Winn and Kitty... Well, you get the idea.

I —oh. Ohh. Yeah, I get it.

Well - we technically have an empty room right now, if you ever want to borrow it. Just let me know.

Thank you.

Do you know José? Ramse.

[he shakes his head]

I don't think we've met, no.

Okay, well, when we have that ice cream social, I'm pulling him out of his cave and making him meet people. But we've been hanging out.

By all means, I'll make sure there's plenty for anyone who decides to stop by. [a pause, and a small smile] Hanging out like . . . we were hanging out?

Would you believe me if I said we really are just friends? Because we are. But he has a rough time sleeping sometimes, so I go and hang out until he gets some rest. I think it helps anchor him if some one else is there. These ships are pretty disorienting.

I believe you. [he isn't the type to really tease about that] That's - really nice of you, though. They are pretty disorienting, so I'm glad he has you to help him out.

He's a great person and it's also just... I like doing what I can. I don't want to lose that just because there aren't any burning buildings here.

I'd be incredibly worried if there were any burning buildings. [but he understands what she's saying and can't help but smile] But I get it. I feel that way, too.

Did I tell you about the time I accidentally-on-purpose orchestrated a reunion between my boss and her estranged son?

. . . accidentally-on-purpose. I think you mentioned it, but you didn't tell me the whole story.