driftfleet | mingle a little Mor tonight

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mingle a little Mor tonight

Who: Everyone!
Broadcast: Sure!
Action: The wonderful world of Mor, nearby way-stations, and ships!
When: The first week or so of arrival

[this is it-- Atroma's surprise vacation stay for you all! it's time to explore, speculate, relax, and totally behave yourselves. right?

how are you all dealing with the ever-so-educational volcano? have you played around with the visual toggle on those collars yet? aren't they cool? aren't these peasant clothes rad? if you haven't had a decent meal since Abeo, maybe you could afford some of that authentic farm-raised meat they have here. historical!

I bet you're all excited and completely thrilled to be here! who wouldn't be? ...so, make some discoveries, make some friends, and have fun!]

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[she shrugs]

Aren't swords pretty important if you're relying on them to keep you safe? I think it makes sense to be picky.

Ah. That's a good point. I'll keep being picky then.

[He sets the sword down on the table and smiles at her]

What were you looking for?

[she looks a bit huffy at the question... Not at him, but at herself]

I don't know, it's dumb.

[...] I was thinking about getting a sword. But it's stupid, I barely even know how to use a sword.

It's not stupid.

It's not like a master swordsmen are born knowing how to wield one. And if you want something to protect yourself, a sword is a good choice if you're wiling to take the time to learn it.

But if I was being smart about it, I should pick a weapon that plays to my strengths. A gun would probably be more efficient. [although the thought of actually pointing a gun at someone still freaks her out]

And honestly, I don't even want a new sword. I just want the sword that I had before I was taken here. [the one Ed made for her, even if she never really learned how to use it]

More efficient, but also much more deadly. It's difficult not to cause lethal blows with a gun. [Something...to keep in mind]

You had a sword? [Color him surprised] But I thought you said you were a civilian.

[it's something she's acutely aware of, and something she's been grappling with for months. Sentimentality and morals versus weakness. She still doesn't know what the right answer is. So instead she replies to his second statement]

It... was a gift. Like I said, I never learned how to use it. [she sighs] I didn't think I'd leave that place any time soon, so I wasn't in a hurry. I just never found a teacher who didn't leave.

[That...sounds like a familiar story to him. The whole problem of not leaving, when the teachers did keep leaving]

Were you in some place like this before?

[she nods. and while she looks gloomy talking about it, she doesn't put up visible signs that it makes her uncomfortable]

It was a ruined city called Haven. As far as I know, I'm the only one here who's been there.

Haven...

[He frowns and shakes his head]

I'm sorry, I haven't heard of it. But I was at a place called Paradisa for some time.

Oh. [and she automatically assumes the worst of Paradisa. Her face hardens, but in a sympathetic way]

I'm sorry you had to go through that too. What was it like?

[He gives a half shrug at her apology. Honestly, his feelings of Paradisa are mixed. He hated the place, but he couldn't deny that in many ways...it changed his life for the better]

It was a place that fed on people's emotions. So...you could never be sure if it'd be nice or cruel.

But I met a lot of friends there. Some that are in the fleet now. So...there was that!

So this fleet... took a few people from that place? [she feels a little tug of hope, but then reminds herself that's a dumb thing to hope for. It would be stupid if any more Haven people showed up, pointless]

Weird. I wonder why.

I'm not sure. Maybe they thought it'd make for better ratings?

I guess.

[she sighs] So you said that place fed on your emotions? There were no shadowy figures in charge?

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Not really, unless you counted the castle...but no one ever knew exactly what it was thinking. Things just...happened.

Creepy. [....] Sorry, we can stop talking about it. There's probably no point in stewing in the past.

Ah, it's alright.

[That said, he'll happily get off the subject]

Anyway...if you do find a sword you like, I wouldn't mind helping you learn at least the basics.

[woah, that catches her off guard]

Seriously?

... We barely know each other. You sure?

[he gives a little laugh]

It's training, it's hardly that intimate.

But yes, I'm sure.

S-Still! [aldskghal whatever. If he's not worried than neither is she]

Then, yeah... that would be great, actually. [siiiiiiiiiiiigh] Although now I actually have to find one that I like.

[He'll smile. Good. Maybe it'll give him a reason to actually get out and train more...he's been slacking with how cooped up they are in the ships]

If it helps, maybe think of it as a temporary sword until we find your old one again.

[heh... it's a nice thought]

Have you guys been given stuff that you used to own before coming here?

[He nods]

There was one planet with an enchanted forest that gave us some items. My captain got his boomerang and I got my old badge back.

[oh wow, yeah that's a tangible hope. Her face shifts subtly from 'nice daydream kid' into more a look of genuine hope]

Hm. Hopefully I didn't jinx it by arriving. I guess we'll see.

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