driftfleet | Action OTA

Who: Shay and you
Broadcast: private to Hunk
Action: Evac station
When: 22nd, just after the planet goes kaboom

Action - Evac Station

[Shay is on the station when the meteor strikes, helping out whoever she can with her limited medical abilities. While the most she can do is clean up blood and put on bandages, she's determined to do her part and help these people.

The horror and sorrow of the newly made refugees resonates with her in a way that she wishes she didn't feel. She too knows the fear of losing her home, but they had been lucky, and her planet had been saved when it seemed all hope was lost. These people though...they don't have that. There's nothing she can do but try to patch up wounds.

Her hands shake as she tries to continue, but the overwhelming feeling of panic rises in her chest until she can't stand it any longer. Shay mutters an apology and excuses herself, trying to find somewhere quiet. She doesn't handle panic well, and ends up on her own in a dark room, trying to muffle her shuddering sobs.]

Locked to Hunk - Audio

[Shay's voice is thick with tears and shaking as she speaks. She's panicking and scared, and she doesn't know what to do.] Um...H-Hunk? Are...are you there?

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[A shiver ran down Hunk's spin hearing a pained Shay come over his com and cold pit sank in his gut. Oh no. Instantly he grabbed his device fumbling with it for a moment and flipped it on.]

Yeah, I'm here Shay. What's the matter? Are you okay?

[His voice with thick with concern.]

I...physically I am fine, but... [Shay takes a deep, steadying breath.] Could you meet me here at the station?

[Hunk was already half way down the hall making a b-line for the shuttle bay when she responded back.]

Already on my way. I'm going to see if there is an autopilot that will take be there. Just stay on the line with me. Where are you right now on the station?

[It's reassuring to know that Hunk will be there soon, and Shay nods despite the fact that he can't see it.]

I am...um...past the main room, in the...in the last room to the left. I think.

[Nami sees the breakaway from the main area and can't really blame Shay. She doesn't follow; at least, not straight away. There are a lot of breakdowns happening, and privacy is deserved. She keeps filling the buckets brought to her by a bunch of earnest kids, smiles at them, tries to be cheerful.

It's only a little later when she looks for a private place to take a breather that she hears the sobs coming from a dark room, and bites her lip in hesitation.

But after a moment, she knocks softly.]

...hey.

Can I bring you anything?

[Bursting into the shuttle bay, Hunk hastily jumped into the closest one.]

Okay Shay, hold on and stay put. I'm coming.

[Hunk plopped himself down in front of the control panel, taking a second to scan it before punching in his destination. In reality, the trip to the station was only but a few minutes, but to Hunk it felt like an eternity. Sitting there, anxious. The moment it docked, Hunk was on his feet and exited with purpose.

Seeing the mass of refugee caused him to pause. There was nothing he could do to offer them right now. At least they were safe for now.... It was hard to leave them, but Hunk needed to find Shay. Okay. Past the main room, got it... And last room on the left?

His pace slowed as he poked his head around the doorway.]

Shay?

[They're all very busy, helping all over, but that doesn't mean Shiro doesn't keep an eye on his friends, specially those from home. And that includes Shay, who he follows when he notices her suddenly leaving like that.

He can guess what bothers her, but he still isn't that close to her like Hunk is. So his knock on the door is tentative, his voice soft when he says her name.]

Shay? [That's all for now. He'll give her the chance to send him away if she wishes.]

[Shay waits anxiously for Hunk, doing her best to compose herself so she doesn't look quite so frightened when he enters. She wipes away her tears, straightening up and giving the yellow paladin a weak smile as he enters. She's still shaking like a leaf, but she's trying to put on a brave face. It's a little embarrassing to fall apart like this in front of someone like him. His opinion of her matters.]

I hope I did not interrupt anything.

[Shay tries to stifle her panic, sniffling and looking up at the door. The voice on the other side is kind and understanding, and she gets the feeling that this person is one she can trust.

Wiping away her tears, she straightens up and goes to open the door, giving the stranger what she hopes is a reassuring smile.]

Oh, n-no, thank you, I am...quite alright.

[Shay is feeling incredibly alone, so having someone follow and obviously care? It means a lot. She recognizes Shiro's voice, and while she's still shaking and trying to stay composed, she does open the door after a moment. It probably won't work, but she does try to smile to make him stop worrying.]

Um, hello, Shiro.

Hello, Shay.

[She tries to smile, to stay strong, and that speaks volumes of her kind and brave personality. Shiro offers a soft smile in return, the usual comforting older brother voice coming through.]

I couldn't help but noticing you left suddenly, so I had to check on you. How are you feeling?

[Nami smiles back, though she's less than convinced. She's also not the kind of person to push it, though. Well, not much, anyway.]

Okay. Let me know if that changes, okay? Or if I can find someone for you, or... anything.

[He's so kind. Shay opens the door wider, backing up to let Shiro in.]

I...would not mind company. I have had better days.

[Shay hesitates visibly, rubbing long fingers against each other.]

Perhaps...if you are not busy? You could stay?

[And he does get in, but slowly, giving her space in case she needs it. He isn't close to her as he is to the team, and she's shy after all.]

It's ok to feel that way, Shay. Especially you, I can't imagine what kind of memories this incident has brought up. [Speaking with experience here.] Do you need to talk about it?

[She gives him a small smile, appreciating that he's understanding. She rubs one arm just below the elbow, glancing down.]

...I worry about my family.

[Even if she can't see him, he nods, understanding the feeling.]

You aren't alone in that thought. It's hard to be here and not worry about home. If it helps, I've been told that time stops at home while we are here. They should be fine.

[Shay nods slightly, sitting down in a nearby chair.]

I have heard that also. It does bring some comfort, however... [She sighs softly.] I suppose I miss Balmera.

[...aw, man. She knows that feel. Nami tries to smile more warmly, though it's still not the happiest.]

I actually came back here to take some time out from all the crowds. If it'd help, I'd be more than happy to.

[Because being by herself probably isn't the best thing for Nami, either.]

[He follows her, taking another chair to sit next to her, his elbows resting on his knees as he listens.]

You're homesick. Do you want to tell me about it? About the Balmera, and your family.

[Bun's heart twinges seeing Shay rattled that he wanted to close the space between them and give her a big warm hug. But he hesitated. Slowly he entered further into the room, giving her a reassuring smile.]

No, it's okay. You aren't interrupting. And even of you were, what kind of friend would I be of I ignored you?

[Hunk pauses in front of her and place a hand on her shoulder.]

Are you alright?

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