Winter

[therewerefifty]

Who: Makie and you!
Broadcast: Not here. Try Manji's post.
Action: Yes!  Many places.
When: Over the next week

[Marsiva]

[It's still strange how she completely forgot about this place.  Between her health and Manji's on-edge paranoia and mansplaining she's exhausted, and can be found on her own curled up on a chair by a window, watching the starry dark outside.  The first time she was here it was a little terrifying.  Now, it's just peaceful.

Mostly until she starts coughing, anyway.]

[Blameless]

[And then she gets rudely dumped amidst a shower of confetti on the bridge of an unfamiliar ship, quite literally just sitting on the ground and trying to shield her face from all the coloured paper.  Sup, guys.  Here's a pale, thin lady in a kimono and shawl who glances up once it's safe, blinking in some confusion.]

...oh.  I'd... forgotten.

[For all the confusion, though, she couldn't sound any less interested about being here.  It's not personal; that's just Makie for you.  She's eternally done with the world.

For anyone not on the bridge, she will at least explore the ship to reorient herself before she goes and takes a nap.]

[Twin Roses]

[Eventually, once she's recovered somewhat, she makes the trip here.  She's never stepped into this cargo bay with such uncertainty.   Where you guys at?]

Comments

Twin Roses!! <3

[mrfancyhat]

[Chuuya sat holding his hat to his chest. He starts questioning himself upon seeing Makie. Is it really her? Is it another one of those strange visions he encountered here before?]

Is it really you? Please tell me it is!

[therewerefifty]

[Her memory is mostly slid back in place, but seeing Chuuya makes her remember the drama that's happened over that hat. She smiles faintly. Still horribly pale and thin, but at least she's healthy. Give her a few weeks.]

It's me, Chuuya-san. Hello.

[mrfancyhat]

Ah, I'm so glad! It's good to have you back!

[He smiles, putting his hat on his head.]

It was strange not having you around! You presence always brought a certain kind of comfort.

[therewerefifty]

[....

...well, she's heard that comment before, but entirely in a different context.]

Most people wouldn't say such a thing in my own world. Thank you.

[mrfancyhat]

I don't want to pry, but it looks like maybe your leave was rough. Let me know if there is anything I can do to make things easier on you. You know I'm always ready to beat some guys up.

[If only he was joking about that last part!]

[therewerefifty]

[Definitely rough. Shot full off holes kind of rough. Still, his offer is both appreciated and kind of fills her with a sort of dark amusement.]

I appreciate the offer, Chuuya-san. I think... just being welcome makes it easy enough already.

[There are no guys to beat up, though. She kind of murdered them all, whoops.]

[mrfancyhat]

That's great!

[He considers telling her about who all is still around, but decides that would only bring down the mood. So, he goes on to something better.]

Our animal family has gotten slightly larger since the last time you saw them. You should see Vash with his cat; it's quite amusing.

[therewerefifty]

Vash did mention a cat.

[She likes cats. They're quiet and she feeds them bits of meat when Anotsu isn't looking.]

Why is it amusing?

[mrfancyhat]

Because all he does is fight and argue with the cat! To think someone can get on his nerves that much... it brings me joy, because that's what he does to me all day long!

[He bursts into laughter!]

[therewerefifty]

Goodness. Is it a particular precocious cat, then?

[Though yes, the idea is very amusing.]

[mrfancyhat]

You know... I wouldn't be surprised if Vash picked on Kuroneko in the past and is being given a taste of his own medicine. Because to tell you the truth, I absolutely understand the feeling!

[Even if that's not why, he'll pretend it is!]

[therewerefifty]

[Its name is Black Cat? She wonders which unimaginative person named it.]

Vash doesn't seem the type to pick on animals.

[I am a dampener on your sass I am sorry.]

[mrfancyhat]

[He doesn't agree, but knows that's not what matters here.]

All I know is Vash spoke of leaving the cat behind on the last planet, and I protested that idea!

[therewerefifty]

[Oh well no, she's with you on that one.]

I hope he was joking.

[mrfancyhat]

[Chuuya shrugs, sighing.]

You just never know with that bastard.

[therewerefifty]

The two of you don't get on...?

[I mean it's Vash she can understand]

[mrfancyhat]

Eh- We get along just fine. It's just... he's... you know.

[He is sure she knows, but he is thinking of a list anyway.]

Annoying. Obnoxious. An overgrown child. A pest. Too loud. A troublemaker.

[therewerefifty]

Goodness. I would not go so far as to call him a troublemaker.

[Mildly. Note she doesn't deny the rest of the list.]

[mrfancyhat]

I'm not surprised you feel that way! But, uh. You and I are very different. And by that I mean I'm a much easier target for the likes of him.

[therewerefifty]

[Just murder someone in front of Vash, you'll get treated the same. She tilts her head.]

Do you mind it very much?

[mrfancyhat]

It's...

[Despite just complaining about it, he's not sure he'd like being somewhere where he didn't deal with this sort of thing, so he laughs.]

It's fine. Kind of makes it feel like home.

[therewerefifty]

[Hah. She wondered.]

You have obnoxious family at home?

[mrfancyhat]

Mm, something like that, yeah.

[therewerefifty]

Do you still get on with them regardless?

[mrfancyhat]

[He lets out a long sigh.]

Yeah... yeah. They can't help that they're idiots. I know it might not make sense, but being treated this way is like being treated as an equal, in a way.