Heron Mingle

[axiomed]

Who: The Heron + Visitors
Broadcast: N/A
Action: SS Heron
When: All of Jan!

[ Here lies the least angry birds. And any friends who want to visit. ]

Comments

[reconstitution]

She's on the Windrose. I met her not long after I got here.

[axiomed]

[ She must have been here for some time then. ]

That's nice. I confess, I don't get out as much as I used to.

[reconstitution]

It's alright. She uses the Interfaith Center a lot. Or the Meditation Room. I think you'd like her.

[ A very brief pause. ] She's special, too.

[axiomed]

Everyone's a little special, Winter.

[ But he smiles fondly. ] All right. In what sense?

[reconstitution]

You remember the glitch a while ago on the Iskaulit? Me, suddenly having new powers I didn't know what to do with?

[ He knows he can trust Charles more than anyone telling him just where they came from. ]

Those were hers.

[axiomed]

[ His expression brightens. ]

Were they? Fascinating. I haven't met that many telekinetics. It's good to know there are others.

[reconstitution]

You should talk to her. I think she'd take to you.

[ He sounds repetitive, but Misty is really great. Wonderful, even. She tried befriending him when he wasn't particularly forthcoming with friendship. They drifted apart after his glitch, but things are starting to get better finally. ]

[axiomed]

[ He falters there because Charles hasn't been great at approaching people and he knows why, but perhaps . . . that is something to work on. After all, it would be hypocritical to encourage Winter to move forward when he's struggling. ]

I'll see what I can do.

[reconstitution]

[ Pot, meet kettle. They're both bad at this, but all that matters is the attempt. ]

You should spend time with people, too. Can't be too good for you spending time with just us.

[ A raised eyebrow. ]

[axiomed]

[ He chuckles, reaching out to touch Winter's hand lightly. ]

You're the best kind of people.

[reconstitution]

[ He offers Charles one of those small smiles, patting his hand lightly with the cool metal of his left. ]

Thanks.

[ He knows you care, Charles, and he loves you for it. ]

[axiomed]

I guess deep down, I still worry how people take to me. I have to be forthcoming with what I am, but that has its drawbacks.

[reconstitution]

People are afraid of what she can do, but she'd never want to hurt anyone. I don't think there's a person she doesn't care about.

[axiomed]

[ Huh. His brow furrows. ]

People wouldn't be afraid of her if she was just telekinetic. The Fleet doesn't care about other powers that much.

[reconstitution]

Mm. Not here- back home. It wasn't great for her. I think here is better.

[axiomed]

[ He nods in understanding. ]

That makes sense.

[reconstitution]

You both deserve something nice.

[ LIKE BEING FRIENDS AND BEING EXCITED ABOUT POWERS. ]

[axiomed]

What we deserve is often something we have to fight for. And it's not easy to feel or prove.

As you might be aware of.

[reconstitution]

[ He nods. Charles knows how aware of that situation he is. How well they both know it. Too many people in the Fleet do. ]

It takes work.

[ Being happy. Finding any sort of peace. ]

[axiomed]

A lot of work, unfortunately.

But it's not impossible. So how about we try together?

[reconstitution]

[ Another short nod. ] Deal.

[axiomed]

Splendid.

[ He feels some of his good mood returning. Moping or constantly dwelling has never been Charles' forte. ]

We'll come up with something, I'm sure.

[reconstitution]

..Okay. I'll try to date if you go talk to Misty.

[axiomed]

It doesn't have to be a date, you realize.

But fine. I'll do that.

[reconstitution]

What else would you suggest?