driftfleet | [Video] Oh god she found out she can't permanently damage the ship

Who: Looma Red Wind
Broadcast: Video
Action: Anyone unfortunate enough to be aboard the Bishop
When: Evening of 5/21? Does space even have evenings? Space dinner time?

[For the past few weeks, Looma had been in A Mood and pricklier than usual. All that came to a screeching halt though, once she took out some of that anger on the ship and discovered something wonderful. And of course she's sharing it! So there's a giant, multi-armed and armor-clad princess gracing the network for you flooters, and she's positively beaming from the cargo hold of the SS Bishop.]

I have discovered the most exciting thing! This ship can repair itself!

[While that wasn't technically true, that was totally the case from Looma's point of view. And she was more than willing to show everyone so that they might better appreciate the superiority of the floating collection of spare parts that she'd been forced to crew against her will okay. It was clearly a superior piece of junk.]

Observe!

[And with that she's just gonna turn around and punch the absolute hell out of the closest bulkhead. It's loud, the video quality takes a hit as the camera's jostled by the pressure wave and falls on its side, and those two fists of hers have caved in a section of the hull the size of a Winnebago. Also the instrument panel up on the bridge is probably lighting up like a Christmas tree but honestly that is so far from being her problem that it really doesn't matter, right?

But as soon as she pulls her arms back, there's a loud creaking and groaning of metal as the wall just pops itself right back into place, good as new! And the novelty clearly hasn't worn off yet, because Looma's still as excited by this as ever as she turns around to set her communicator back upright.]

Is every ship capable of this?! To think I had been worried I might break something- this is wonderful!

[...okay, yep, she is going right back to beating the hell out of the ship again. And again. For the love of god someone stop her because at this rate she's liable to have everyone aboard convinced that the ship had found its way into an asteroid field or something. Just stop her for their sake, okay?]

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[He's not...actually on the ship because he spends roughly half his time on the Goldstone with Tempest. But he does happen to catch this broadcast.]

I'm not sure that's the wisest course of action.

[LOOMA PLZ. There are some limits that you shouldn't test.]

Oh? And what would you have me pummel instead? At least I know this can actually withstand it.

["know" might be a bit of a stretch here, but it's not like this was the only part of the ship she's used as a punching bag]

[Can his answer be "Ideally, nothing"? He really wants to suggest that.]

I'm only worried that there might be an extent to which it can't withstand anymore.

[Have a very unconcerned, four-armed shrug.]

Well, it's hardly my concern- it's not my room on the other side.

[...wait, it's not, right? Welp.]

...at least, it shouldn't be.

It might be concerning to whoever is on the other side.

[He's just saying.....]

That being said, it is an interesting discovery.

They'll live.

[So dismissive. But also nobody's barged in here screaming yet, so she's probably in the clear right?]

Of course, I am not certain why the ship repairs itself, but the shuttles remain damaged...

[...Man, that's not his room on the other side, is it? He ends up staring at the screen for a few moments to try and figure that out.]

Perhaps because the shuttles are more of a luxury. I'm not sure.

If you plan to do this again, maybe a warning to the crew might be in order.

But that will be so tedious! Eventually they will just accustomed to it anyway!

[Yes this is exactly what it sounds like when a giant battle-princess resorts to whining]

So you expect everyone to simply accommodate you without taking their opinions and comfort into consideration?

[The way he's approaching this isn't harsh, necessarily, but it is serious. He doesn't appear angry, but neither does he appear particularly friendly. Of course, the question itself isn't entirely neutral. He has a better rein on his anger these days, but he's not perfect.

He just wants Looma to at least consider how she could be in the wrong here.]

Of course!

[Welp]

It is not as if the crew is in any danger.

[Oh yeah, this is going well. Sayid's expression barely changes, but it becomes slightly clear that he's not entirely happy with that answer. His head tilts, his eyes narrow a little bit more.

He'd rather not anger her. He'd rather the ship stay a comfortable, nonthreatening place to live. Even if he does have an escape that he can easily make use of, the Bishop is his home for now. But this isn't behavior that should be encouraged.]

It isn't about danger. It's about respect. And compromise.

I have done nothing but compromise since my arrival.

[Behind the not-unexpected anger in her words, there is a decidedly pointed accusatory tone there.]

It is why I tolerate serving beneath a human captain I have yet to see demonstrate any justification for holding that position, and forgive several remarks that would otherwise be met with force.

[While she hasn't yet made the leap to delivering an actual threat here, it's clear she's at least offering a warning of some sort. Tolerating and adapting to human custom was usually something she could deal with, under most circumstances, but she did not like the tone Sayid was taking at the moment. Or the implications she felt he was making.]

Are you suggesting I seek permission before any action I decide to take from this point on? For no other reason than you or the others may not like it?

[Sayid can't and doesn't speak to her first point. He's barely interacted with Cersei himself and for now, the justification is essentially "she was here first". Not something Looma is going to appreciate. (Not that Sayid necessarily thinks she should anyway.)

She's angry, but he doesn't back down. Not entirely. His tone does change and soften a little, to become more explanatory than anything.]

I'm sure your restraint was appreciated.

And not for everything, no. Of course not. But you can understand how battering the ship at random could cause alarm, surely. Perhaps if you had a set time to do it?

[See? Compromise.]

So I should instead ensure that I schedule my own training to be more convenient for you?!

[For a moment, it might seem like Sayid's change in approach had no effect. If anything she was just getting angrier. But to his credit, the level-headed and patient approach to dealing with Looma's angry growling actually did have a way of paying dividends. Usually. Small ones, but the sort that would never come from actually butting heads with her.

Fortunately, this was one of those times. And he had just enough points in his favor as a fellow warrior that she was at least willing to try negotiating more favorable terms, with at least some attention given to his point of view.

She doesn't like it, but she'll cross her arms in front of her and reluctantly try to restrain herself somewhat.]

Suppose I instead alert the rest of the crew beforehand- would that not also avoid any unnecessary alarm?

[....Didn't he just suggest that, Looma.

Okay, though, Sayid isn't going to argue when it isn't productive. Instead, his expression smooths out, becomes decidedly more pleasant again.]

I think that would work well.

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