Mingle Post for Solace

[reflectedblight]

Who: EVERYONE
Broadcast: N/A
Action: On Solace
When: Second half of January

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[shamisens]

I had to. We didn't really have much of anything.

[ He nods. ]

I don't mind.

[therewerefifty]

[...]

I will not be returning to the ships for a few days. But my friend Misty is on the Windrose. I'm sure she'd love to meet you in the meantime.

[shamisens]

I . . . guess?

[ His good mood slips away a little. He's sure that there are nice people on the Fleet but he isn't that keen on seeking them out just yet. ]

[therewerefifty]

[Oh. She understands how that sounds. Makie shakes her head.]

I don't mean to chase you away now. I had assumed you would return to the ships eventually, that's all.

[shamisens]

I mean, I will. I just like being on land at the moment. Away from the battles.

[therewerefifty]

I understand. I'm much the same...

[For different reasons this time, but.]

I usually come down to the cities and villages outside of the ships where I can. The ships are... not for me. Not for you either, it seems.

[shamisens]

[ He doesn't know yet so he shrugs. ]

Maybe I just need some time.

[therewerefifty]

Maybe you do. How long have you been on the Fleet?

[shamisens]

A few weeks. It's not very long.

[therewerefifty]

No.

...do you wish to return home? [Some don't. For good reason.]

[shamisens]

Maybe. I don't really have much of one anymore.

[therewerefifty]

[She gives a thoughtful hum at that.]

Before I was taken from Japan, I'd given up on having a home there. But I find I'm comfortable where I am, and I found a small beach I can call my own. I'll return there one day.

If you have little to go back to, perhaps the same will hold true for you.

[shamisens]

My village is a nice place. It's full of kind people.

But it's not the same anymore.

[therewerefifty]

[That cements for her the loss.]

I'm sorry.

It's hard when things... change. [Carefully neutral. He hasn't told her outright.] And this place, too, must be overwhelming in such quick succession.

[shamisens]

It is but . . . I said I'd keep going. And I'd deal with it. So . . . I will.

[ His hope and belief has yet to be extinguished. ]

[therewerefifty]

[Strong kid.]

I'm glad to hear it.

You were here for the fighting, weren't you? [If it's been a few weeks.] We're usually more peaceful than that, so I would hope you have more time to find your feet.

[At the very least, she hopes the attack was an anomaly.]

[shamisens]

I guessed it wasn't normal.

[ Not from the way everyone reacted. It was still jarring though. Kubo would have liked some warning. ]

But I'll get by.

[therewerefifty]

[You're very determined to be self sufficient, aren't you?

...this, too, is familiar. It's jarring that this conversation highlights to Makie how she's changed. But she doesn't challenge it. Instead, she smiles.]

We all do.

That last piece of music you played-- would you teach it to me?

[shamisens]

Sure. It doesn't change much in its melody though.

[therewerefifty]

Then it won't take me long to join you.

[shamisens]

[ He nods, bringing out the shamisen once more and starts up the tune ]