driftfleet | video. the giving tree.

[Sam's very much content with what he got from the giving tree. But of course, in the calmness of the world around them, he can't help but wonder more on everyone else — his memory box sits on his bed, some of the contents sitting outside of the box, some of which are pictures of his family, of odd things like a fake amulet, and a retirement home brochure. There's more in there just waiting to be dug through for the sake of nostalgia, but first...]

ATTACHMENT: THE_GIVING_TREE

You know, being a Silverstein fan, one of my favorite books growing up was The Giving Tree.

I don't really know why. I mean, it's a depressing story, you know? Hell, it messed with me as a kid, I mean real little, and I remember asking why that tree kept giving up parts of itself for such a jerk. I get it when he's a kid, sure. Kids are kids. But the rest... I always remembered how good the tree was — and how I swore I would never be such an ass if I ever met that tree. Crossed my heart.

I guess I sort of did meet a giving tree on this planet, and the tree gave me some... really, really great stuff.

[He holds up some pictures, the one on top a clear picture of him as a baby with his family. He's so very pleased to have these here.

Maybe he'll offer some to Dean; he's not sure if his brother is interested in photos anymore, but... screw it, he'll offer anyway.]

So — thanks for that, tree. I'm content.

What'd you guys get?

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If not on the way.

[It's not like Robin has anything else to do. There's only so many times she can polish her shiny new space guns, after all.

Robin's excited, though. Whether she remembers him or not- and something nags at her that she should, as nonsensical as it may seem- according to Nami, he's nakama. Someone whose dream she now shares, whatever it may be. Did they ever speak of her dream? How much does he know?

It'll be fun to find out.

In spite of her eagerness, Robin takes her time meandering along the path through the forest. There are predators about, after all, and one mustn't seem too hurried.]

[Sam'll be there, hair tied back in a short ponytail and carrying a small toolbox that clearly contains gardening equipment. The natives didn't seem to mind at all, the idea of him planting some of the seeds he's got. And hey, if he's got their blessing, he's eager to work on it. Besides, they gave him a few seeds as payment, which will be interesting to try and grow on the Iskaulit.

When he sees Robin, he gives a friendly wave. He's by no means as tall as Brook, but he's still a rather lanky, overgrown man. Though Robin doesn't remember him, and though he didn't know her for long, he seems very at ease. They had a lot in common, in terms of personality and calm, bookish demeanor. Though she's way cooler than him, he's bein' real.]

Hey, stranger.

[Ah, wounding her heart from the get-go. Clearly Sam is a worthy and clever opponent. She smiles.]

Hey, yourself.

[Robin takes a moment to appreciate the great tree. It's her first time visiting it, though she has no intention of asking any favors.]

Amazing, isn't it? Trees take so long to reach such majesty, yet even so they can fall in a matter of hours. Such steadfast, tragic organisms. I can't help but admire them.

[He nods, following her gaze upward.]

Yeah.

Hate to imagine anyone knocking these down after all the effort they put into growing. I've visited just about every major national park back in my world — in my country, anyway. And I'm still stunned every time I see it all from some trail.

[omg sam reel it in

AHEM AHEM]

Sorry, um —

[He holds up his gardening workbox.]

Gardening?

A national park? Sounds like quite a big deal.

[Robin wanders closer, arms crossed behind her back.]

So, what are we planting today? I don't know that other trees will do very well this close to that mammoth, but things with shallower roots look like they'd have free reign of the place.

Well, um. It's from a toxic planet.

[He holds out the small baggie to her, containing some of the seeds in question.]

They poisoned their planet and things have a hard time growing outside, so...

I told someone I'd met there I would plant something on a thriving planet for them.

[It just seemed like the right thing to do.]

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