Starships were meant to fly

[youdontneedapictureofme]

Who: Goldstone and VISITORS
Broadcast: n/a
Action: aboard the ship or hanging out on the planet is a go
When: Month of February

[It's a mingle ya'll ♥]

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[postocular]

Sure. I'll bring it over tomorrow.

[ He takes her words into consideration, though he doubts it would be something he acted on. He doesn't want to bother anyone with his shit, everyone has their own burdens to shoulder. He should just deal with it. ]

Yeah? Maybe.

[veilstrike]

[ It's easy to be around him, she thinks, and when she leans back there's a softness about her. It's like being home again, and she feels as though she could walk out and see Bull or Varric. ]

I used to live as part of a clan. We would all travel together, and live together, and survive together. It was very hard, when I became Inquisitor, because suddenly I was very alone.

[postocular]

It's weird, not being surrounded by the people you're used to. There's a group of us at home. We were a lot bigger before, but not all of them made it.

[ Which is an understatement, but it's probably better to leave vague. ]

Do you still miss them, being so far away? I hope you have others where you are now that will look out for you.

[veilstrike]

I understand that. There is... Losses, sometimes, and you cannot ignore them or the choices you made to get there.

[ At least she can look down and smile at him; they've found each other, and that's comforting. ]

I'm always going to miss them, no matter how far I go, but I have friends, now, too. A new family. We take care of each other, even with a thousand miles between us.

[postocular]

Everyone's going to die eventually. Sometimes there isn't a choice.

[ He offers a brief smile back in return. ]

'Course we'll take care of you, Leilani.

[veilstrike]

Being able to choose when you die is a gift, I suppose.

[ She glances at her hand, at the Anchor that's killing her, before she sighs softly. ]

And I'll take care of you, da'len, you have my word.

[postocular]

It's not really a luxury many people get. But I get it.. dying on your own terms is better. Makes you feel like there's something in your life you can control.

[ He reaches out and puts a hand gently on her wrist. She's not alone while she's here- not so long as he can help it. ]

[veilstrike]

Something like that. [ Her eyes flick away from the Anchor to look over before she softens, relaxing. ] It's alright. It's not going to be here forever.

[postocular]

You said you're going to lose your arm.. do you know when? Or is it like waiting for the other shoe to drop? [ Either way, not great! ]

[veilstrike]

As soon as I get home. [ She shrugs her shoulder absently. ] It's the very next thing for me to experience.

[postocular]

I'm sorry you have to go through that right when you get back, but you'll get through it because you're strong. It'll be okay.

[veilstrike]

It could be worse, da'len. It was either my arm or my life - I know which I prefer.

[postocular]

It could be. I'm really glad it's not.