driftfleet | 05

Entry tags:

05 - video

Who: Winn and you
Broadcast: yes!
Action: Tourist!
When: now?

[ today, winn is coming to you live from the tourist's cargo hold. clearing his throat, he offers the camera a little smile ]

Sup, Fleeters, Winn Schott here, hope space is treating you well today. I got three things to run by you today, I'll try to be quick.

So one, I got - [ he moves the camera away from his face to focus on a box of 10 bears, on the large side. they have been dyed, and colorful patches have been sewn decoratively all over their torsos and arms. when he got them, they were covered by straightjackets, so this is his fix ] these. If anyone wants one, you're welcome to them. [ unless you're a tourist crew member. they will have magically run out if one of you tries to get one. he doesn't care if you can see them, they're not staying on this goddamn ship, ok. ] If any are left over I'm gonna leave them in Discovery One on the Iskaulit for public use in case anyone turns tiny.

[ he turns the camera back to him ]

Two - for those of you who don't know, Cisco and I have been running lectures, concerts, and whatever else people have been willing to volunteer their time for on the Iskaulit, and we're running low now. If you've lectured before and you wanna go again - you're more than welcome to, if you're a newcomer - likewise. Just drop me or Cisco a line with your name, topic, title if you have one, and availability if you actually have a schedule to keep - and we'll add you to the roster.

Three - Hank - don't let it be said I don't pay my debts.

[ turning on the karaoke machine he built with cisco, he proceeds to offer the network his rendition of the dire strait's walk of life. once he's done singing, a little flushed and embarrassed because last time he did this it was with cisco this is so much more terrifying on his own!! he gives the camera a little nod and signs off. ]

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So, no teddy bears and martini specials for grade schoolers? Such a square, Winn.

[Stefan makes the most sense to her.]

Once a nerd, always a nerd.

[ he doesn't know him well, but he makes a hell of a lot more sense to him, too. he's never set foot there, but the guy seems level headed and nice, and it sounds like a safe space to send kids to. ]

You knew what you were getting yourself into.

I have a thing for nerds named Winn. What could I do?

That's a very specific type. [ quirking a brow at her ] So if my name was like, Jeremy or something, you'd pass?

Sometimes you have to date a little off soulmate, so you might have still had a small chance.

It's a good thing I never changed my name then.

[ he smiles, because small chances never really work for him, unless you're talking non-augmented hacking. then even a 1% chance is something he can work with. ]

[She looks at him thoughtfully, still brushing his hair.] Why didn't you? [It was his name after all.]

[ it's been a long time since he got asked that particular question. he didn't miss it. ]

It's my name. And if I started with that, where was it gonna end? I have a lot in common with him. Was I supposed to change my hobbies next? My interests? My strengths? He already killed so many people, Kitty, I wasn't about to let him kill me too.

I'm glad. [She doesn't want him to think she thought he should change it. She wouldn't have judged him if he had, but she's glad he stuck to it.] You've made it all your own.

And you have a hero's name, Glitch. [To oppose his father's villain's name he listed before.]

[ so many people have judged him for that decision over the years, or felt entitled to force their opinion on the matter on him. it's still a sore spot, but he holds true to his decision. he's always been winn, he can't imagine going by any other name, no matter how silly and punny it is. it's his name. ]

And it's way cooler, too.

[ even if the augment glitches are kind of killing it for him. he doesn't feel like 'glitches' or 'malfunctions' are really apt names for them, either. they're obviously purposeful. ]

[They can start a new term for it. She'll support him.] So much cooler. Just like you. [Leaning down to kiss his forehead.] You know you're a lot braver than you give yourself credit for.

[ best girlfriend. ] It's more habit than courage. [ he shrugs. ]

You could just say I'm right instead of proving you don't give yourself credit.

Wouldn't that technically make you wrong?

[ because it'd be giving himself credit - ]

Maybe? I've lost count. But you're cute.

Very good relevant point.

[ snorting as he shakes his head. ]

I thought so. [Such a fond look.] And it's distracting.

If you can't beat 'em, change the subject?

Points for making it shameless adoration?

Points awarded.

[ he kisses whichever part of her that's within easiest reach. ]

[Wrist kisses are sweet, but she leans down to meet his lips instead.]

[ he returns the kiss willingly and happily. it's a much better use for lips than recounting old miseries. ]

[It is even if this is a terrible position for kissing. She pulls up to smile at him.] I love you.

[ it is. if they're shifting from comforting to kissing, they will definitely have to move. ]

I love you too.

[She can comfort him all night long. She can comfort his brains out! But seriously, that's the important thing here. She wants to follow his lead.] Good to hear. Might be awkward if you'd changed your mind.

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