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

[therewerefifty]

[Acceptance. Something she's also familiar with. She assumes werewolves can magically heal or something along the lines, if he had to become one in order to survive.]

Are you here alone?

[Without his friends, that is.]

[dandyofawolf]

I am. I can at least say that none from my pack are here anyway. Were they here then I would know it.

[Just...alpha things.]

[therewerefifty]

The Fleet are... good people, usually. It can be difficult to be on one's own, but there are many who share the same fate.

[Ironically, Makie came with company from home she could give or take. But she vastly prefers the Fleet to Edo.]

[dandyofawolf]

That is what I've been learning during my time here. Though it isn't the same as having a pack here, it is a comfort.

[He means that. Really he does. Even if there are still moments of people insisting he needs to lighten up essentially.]

[therewerefifty]

I'm glad.

...thank you for the tea. [She should probably finish drinking it before it cools too much.]

[dandyofawolf]

Of course. I love to have tea. If you would ever like the company in the future for some then I would be happy to join you.

[Tea and socializing? Yes please. He can't help but to love that sort of thing. He is still a dandy in the end.]

[therewerefifty]

[A day ago she would have turned him down. But a day ago she was terminally, infectiously ill. Bless the existence of angels on the Fleet.]

I will certainly keep that in mind, Mr de Rabiffano. Thank you.

[dandyofawolf]

You're welcome, Miss Makie.

[He nods his head politely.]

And please let me know if there is ever anything I can do to help make things more comfortable here. Though you have been through this before that is certainly no reason I cannot offer my services this time around.

[therewerefifty]

The offer is certainly appreciated. [She smiles faintly, glancing down.]

...I am not sure how long I will remain on the Blameless. I hope you don't take offense.

[dandyofawolf]

Not at all. If you would feel more comfortable on another ship then you should not let us stop you from going there.

[therewerefifty]

[She appreciates the gallantry, and she smiles a little.]

When I was here the first time, I was assigned to the Twin Roses. Its captains have asked for me to return.

[It's a nice piece of warmth in amongst all the ice.]

[dandyofawolf]

Despite everything I am glad you have people who are here for you. If they would welcome you and you would be happier there then you should go.

[He smiles at her.]

We all need somewhere we can find comfort and it seems that may be what will provide it for you.

[therewerefifty]

Thank you for understanding.

[She never met such gentle men before coming to places like this. Samurai all posture and try to kill each other.]

[dandyofawolf]

[And he's a werewolf too. But one of the gentlest and kindest to ever exist honestly.]

Of course, Miss Makie. If there is ever anything else I can do for you please do not hesitate to ask as well. Even if we may stop being shipmates that hardly means I cannot offer my services as they are.