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driftfleet2017-03-23 02:49 pm
therewerefifty) wrote in driftfleet2017-03-23 02:49 pm
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I need a shamisen Rhiannon arrangement stat
Who: Makie and you
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Iskaulit, Twin Roses
When: Now-ish
[She'd been, uh... somewhat distracted about thinking on this from a bunch of ships colliding with each other and upsetting her carefully maintained equilibrium (guys I'm just a samurai chick who wants to sit peacefully and drink tea enough of these space shenanigans) and avoiding looking outside entirely, because being under the ocean is extremely unsettling.
Today is the first time she's been to the Iskaulit gardens since they arrived in this odd place. It reminds her of something she'd like to do.]
...in Adstringendum, people arrived and left all the time, much like this place. You grow used to a person's presence, establish... ties. [What a formal way of putting it. She's thinking of the bizarre jar collection in her room.] And then suddenly, they're gone. The same holds true here, doesn't it...? It can be hard for a great many people, even if you know you'll see them again.
In Adstringendum, we kept what we called a memory tree. People would attach the names of those who'd left... paper monuments, so they'd never be forgotten. And new arrivals would always know who had been and gone.
I wondered if we might do the same here.
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[She'll be in the garden for most of the day. Either playing her shamisen or actually, you know, gardening. It's a thing. And if she concentrates on the dirt under her knees, maybe she can forget they're submerged in the ocean.]
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Iskaulit, Twin Roses
When: Now-ish
[She'd been, uh... somewhat distracted about thinking on this from a bunch of ships colliding with each other and upsetting her carefully maintained equilibrium (guys I'm just a samurai chick who wants to sit peacefully and drink tea enough of these space shenanigans) and avoiding looking outside entirely, because being under the ocean is extremely unsettling.
Today is the first time she's been to the Iskaulit gardens since they arrived in this odd place. It reminds her of something she'd like to do.]
...in Adstringendum, people arrived and left all the time, much like this place. You grow used to a person's presence, establish... ties. [What a formal way of putting it. She's thinking of the bizarre jar collection in her room.] And then suddenly, they're gone. The same holds true here, doesn't it...? It can be hard for a great many people, even if you know you'll see them again.
In Adstringendum, we kept what we called a memory tree. People would attach the names of those who'd left... paper monuments, so they'd never be forgotten. And new arrivals would always know who had been and gone.
I wondered if we might do the same here.
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[She'll be in the garden for most of the day. Either playing her shamisen or actually, you know, gardening. It's a thing. And if she concentrates on the dirt under her knees, maybe she can forget they're submerged in the ocean.]
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[He may be a bit too formal for a kid his age.
But Makie's so polite herself, so it all works out.]
... Why are you in no hurry to return? If I can ask?
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And I've since found my happiness elsewhere.
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Elsewhere, miss? You mean... in space?
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Mm. I suppose you could say that. I have friends here.
But there's another world that I was in before this. The one I mentioned-- Adstringendum. And it has a lovely beach, and people I care for very much.
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I do so enjoy the beach, though. It's very soothing, isn't it? Even if the water is always cold.
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The water's warm enough on a sunny day. Unless you come from a colder climate...? [It'd be freezing in winter, after all.]
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... Do you swim a lot where you're from?
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No, actually. In fact, I was only just learning how to swim before I came here. [Yet another reason she isn't flailing around outside.]
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Quietly, maybe with some self-consciousness:]
I don't know how to swim, myself.
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Have you had need to? In my time, being able to swim was not so common. If you would like to learn now, though, I'm sure you could find plenty to teach you.
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[So you can imagine, Edwin really hates being behind on things.]
I've just always been a little afraid! Drowning sounds very scary.
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[The thought is terrible. He doesn't want to think of it!]
I don't want anyone to get hurt because of me.
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[Just. Keep that in mind, kid.]
But all the same, to not be able to help those you care about is a painful thing.
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[If he can stop someone from drowning, he should do it, right?
It would be the right thing to do!
He speaks before he can really think about the answer — ]
... Have you been unable to help someone you care about like that?
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I lived with a little girl. [...more or less.] There was a huge storm, and our home flooded. I didn't have the skill to be able to get her to safety.
We both survived, but I think it terrified both of us. I don't want something like that to happen again.
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[He smiles thinly, brow furrowed.]
I'm... very glad you're both alright, though.
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[You're a good child. Makie smiles at him, before having the grace to look a little sheepish.]
I must admit, though, that a few swimming lessons have not exactly left me skilled. I have a way to go. Otherwise, I'd offer to teach you myself.
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I wish you the bestest of luck in your -- um... swimming studies...
Don't give up, and I'm sure you'll do wonderfully!
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Thank you, Edwin. I wish you a safe journey for the remainder of your time here.
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I hope your journey is very safe, too -- but also, very exciting!