Iskaulit mingle

[lord_wizard]

Who: Anyone!
Broadcast: No
Action: Iskaulit
When: Feb. Drift Week (and beyond?)

[The fleet, more or less patched up after their battle, has once again left civilization behind for empty space. Maybe it's a good time to distract yourself and get away from the endless repairs and nothingness, though there might still be cleaning up that needs to be done here too.

Whether you're grabbing a broom or grabbing a drink, this is a fleetwide mingle for the Iskaulit.]

Comments

[spacebro]

I think she'd surprise you. She never stops surprising me.

[outstandingbalance]

I don't doubt it, and I'm hard to surprise. But you can't rely on surprises.

[spacebro]

Why not? They sound so dependable. [Okay, he's joking as he gives the bag a couple of punches.]

[outstandingbalance]

Call me overcautious.

[She says it dryly, clearly in on the joke. Then more seriously.]

Do you have much experience fighting?

[spacebro]

Some? [He was a "guard" after all.] Less than you I'm guessing.

[outstandingbalance]

So do most people. But I need the edge.

[spacebro]

Being smart, funny, and beautiful isn't enough of an edge?

[outstandingbalance]

The thing about having an edge is that you can't have too much of one.

[spacebro]

Now that just sounds greedy. [He's not judging.]

[outstandingbalance]

Greedy, huh? Is that what you think?

[spacebro]

No. I don't think that about you at all.

[outstandingbalance]

[She laughs at that, as though it's a joke. Not enthusiastic, but still amused.]

Good. I'd hate to think I'd made a bad impression.

[spacebro]

That is the last kind of impression you made. [He tilts his head, looking at her sincerely. Still so clearly hung up on Kara, but it doesn't mean he isn't fond.]

[outstandingbalance]

[It's fair. Natasha might admit a little fondness in return. Though in the end, as a friend.]

Still a charmer.

[spacebro]

The powers don't erase that. [Smiling.]

[outstandingbalance]

No, I don't suppose they would.

[spacebro]

You're very charming yourself.

[outstandingbalance]

You know, I'd say we're already friends. You don't have to win me over.

[For values of friend. But certainly on good terms.]

[spacebro]

You would say that, but you're not because you like the compliments?

[outstandingbalance]

I just start wondering if I deserve them.

[spacebro]

Do I seem that insincere?

[outstandingbalance]

No, I wouldn't say that. I think you mean it.

[spacebro]

Then why wouldn't you deserve it?

[outstandingbalance]

Maybe I've given you unrealistic expectations.

[spacebro]

I don't have expectations about doing what we did again if that's what you're worried about. I mean not that it wasn't great, because...obviously.