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[mistyday]

Who: Crew and Guests of the Paisley
Broadcast: no
Action: SS Paisley
When: throughout the rest of March

[Time for a mingle, Paisleys!]

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[mistyday]

[For the most part, Misty spends little time on the ship - she's either out at the hospitals helping the sick Dasioe, exploring the kelp forests and coral reefs, or... she finds herself drawn again and again to the ghost town, that place of death.

However, there are two projects she's working on on the Paisley that require her to be around at least every couple of days. One, with all the healing she's having to do, she has to come back to the kitchen periodically to brew up more potions. The second project is less grim - she's trying to recreate the kelp farm that Vision built on the Windrose, so you'll find her in an unoccupied corner of the cargo bay fiddling with a small tank (no larger than your average fishtank) she acquired from the Co'kal and trying to transplant some of the kelp. If she's successful, she might seek out some engineering help to build more tanks, but for now, it's a tiny operation.]

[continuousgroaning]

[As Tina was torn between the idea of potentially being cursed and remembering that Stefan had told her it was a bad idea to just toss stuff out the airlock, she'd tucked away the carton of alleged unicorn meat in a corner of the cargo bay and tried to forget about it.

However, one day, she finally decides to screw up her courage and ask someone else about it, and luckily, the someone she'd first thought of was also in the cargo bay. Tina shyly approaches, watching what she was doing curiously, but she waits to speak, not wanting to interrupt.]

[mistyday]

[Misty senses someone watching her and looks up, smiling when she sees who it is.]

Hey, Tina!

[continuousgroaning]

[Tina smiles back, then indicates Misty's project.]

Hey. I had something to ask you, but I can come back later if this is a bad time.

[livesfastdiesung]

[She's certainly not opposed to approaching someone while they're in the middle of what looks like important work. She peers at the kelp for at least a couple of minutes before saying anything, though.]

Sooooo... what're you doin'?

[mistyday]

[Misty hardly ever minds the company - she spent more than enough time alone for her tastes - so she smiles up at Freyja while she works.]

I'm trying to start a kelp tank! We had some on the Windrose where we could grow kelp for food. But I'm not as good as Vision was with tech stuff, so we'll see how it goes.

[livesfastdiesung]

I dunno much about that kinda thing, but if you're trying, I bet it'll work out in the end! I hope it does, at least. Especially if you get the weird kelp from this place.

[continuousgroaning]

[Tina had had a lot of fun swimming around and exploring on the water planet, but once more, talk of healing the terrible disease sweeping the Dasioe and going off fighting monsters has left her feeling like she's in over her head.

So she does what she does best nowadays- tries to make sure her shipmates are taken care of. She's gathered and bought some of the flavorful kelp growing in abundance on this planet, and in the kitchen, there's a lovingly hand-lettered sign hanging up:

BURGER OF THE DAY
Green Mystery-
You never know what flavor the kelp will be!
Made Upon Request

After being reassured by Misty that the alleged unicorn meat is not, in fact, cursed, an addendum is added to the sign:

OR:
Burger Made From Floot Brand Potted Meat Food
(May or may not contain unicorn)

Because she has to get rid of it somehow, she supposes.]

[livesfastdiesung]

[She makes something of a dramatic show at looking over the sign before finally saying something.]

What's chef's choice?

[continuousgroaning]

I haven't touched the cans of alleged unicorn meat, so... I'd go with the kelp. The flavor is a mystery even to me, because I might or might not have forgotten to label it...

[livesfastdiesung]

[She takes a moment to act incredibly deep in thought.]

Let's try the kelp burger!

[huaaaaagh]

[Did someone say food!? Yes please.]

I'll take a unicorn burger, Miss Chef!

[continuousgroaning]

I take no responsibility for any curses, just FYI. [But she says this with a smile.] Also I cannot guarantee there's any unicorn in it. ... or actual meat, come to think of it.

[huaaaaagh]

That's okay. The easiest way to find out is to try it, right?

[He doesn't appear to be especially worried about getting cursed.]

[stoccado]

[For a portion of the month, Asuna's spent nights off the ship in an airlocked room she had access to. Sadly, funds are limited, and those rooms are expensive. So for the latter half of March, she sleeps on the ship in between adventuring and assisting with healing and anything else she can help with.

When she's aboard, she can be found in the kitchen making the entire crew a meal for them to have at their leisure, just leaving the tub in the bathroom (sorry if all the hot water's gone), or simply wandering about figuring out something to do. Upon seeing a crew member or visitor, she always greets them cheerfully with a smile.]

[huaaaaagh]

[Since they got back to the ship, Kirito's been sort of in and out; his explanation had been some vague "work stuff" that, while not a lie, is certainly omitting certain details. He comes by to visit her once in a while (in part just to see her, in part to steal a taste of whatever she's cooking). If anyone comes looking for him they'll find both his room and engineering locked for the day. He also keeps wandering through looking wet, a sure sign that he's been venturing around outside the ship.

Eventually, by the end of the day, he finishes whatever he's doing and returns to where she is, gently ambushing her with a hug from behind. Hope she's not doing anything important!]

Hey... are you busy?

[stoccado]

[Asuna's aware he's working on something, and even though, he was vague when she asked him, she's glad he's keeping busy. The two spent a lot of time together at the beginning of the month, so a little space isn't bad, as much as they love each other. It gives her time to prepare some single serve meals that simply need to be reheated before eating. Something about spending such a long time away from the ship makes her feel a little guilty when she's supposed to be their cook. Well, one of them.

When Kirito approaches, she thinks he's going to sit down and wait for food, so she doesn't turn to face him. Finishing up with washing her hands, she yelps at the sudden hug, quickly laughing at the very welcome surprise.]

Mm, not anymore, actually. [Angling her head allows her to place a quick kiss on his cheek before turning all the way around. She lazily rests her arms over his shoulders.] Was there something special you wanted made?

[huaaaaagh]

[He offers up a slightly sheepish, almost embarrassed smile in return, glancing off to the side.]

No, I'm fine with whatever's here. It's more, uh. Something back in your room that I wanted to show you, if you're free for a few minutes.

[It smells amazing in here, admittedly, and he'd be happy to eat anything she made, but he's both excited and anxious to show her before she goes and discovers it for herself. For once food can wait.]

[stefanged]

[Halfway through the day, Stefan wanders back into the kitchen to refill his mug for his third (fourth?) cup of tea. As he once again brews that strong-bodied Assam, he can't help glancing over at what Asuna's been preparing.]

Hey. You need any help?

[Even after a couple of weeks, he's way too used to rolling his sleeves and putting himself to work. His tea needs a few minutes to steep, after all!]

[stoccado]

Oh, Stefan! [He gets a welcoming smile, from Asuna's spot standing at the counter. Her sleeves are rolled up and she's got a stack of plates as well as a roll of space version plastic wrap to one side, while the other has a dew prepared dishes in excess.]

Uh, well, if you don't mind, I'd appreciate some assistance. [She chuckles weakly and steps to the side, pointing to each item as she explains.]

I'm just preparing some meals that can be warmed up quickly in case neither Tina or I are available to make anything fresh. If you're willing, could you help me fill up the plates? I was going to line them up and put a portion of each dish on them, then wrap them up to stick in the fridge for later.

Hello I am a guest invading your ship

[therewerefifty]

[She's probably going to be at least a weekly sight, actually. Misty is Makie's best friend here, and now that she's moved ships, well. She's eternally polite and will always request permission to board first, and she comes with her shamisen in hand for further lessons.]

[mistyday]

[As always, Misty greets Makie with exuberant affection as soon as she comes on board. After hugging her friend, she tugs gently on her free hand.]

Makie! I got something to show you!

[therewerefifty]

[O-oh, that's surprising-- but it's Misty, so she lets herself be tugged along.]

Show me? What is it?

[stefanged]

[When he gets the request for permission, Stefan almost thinks she's kidding. No one's done that before. Heck, he doesn't even think he's asked before he beams himself onto the Huntress . . . ]

Oh, um, sure. [He can't quite hide his surprise. Is she another vampire?] Thanks for asking, but I promise. You don't usually have to ask.

[therewerefifty]

[We 18th century Japanese ladies take our manners very seriously!!]

I appreciate that, sir. But I thought at least the first visit I should be courteous. Thank you.