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[Closed] Fuck this shit I'm out...

Who: Shiro + Thor, Ulaz, Baku, Makie
Broadcast: No.
Action: Yes.
When: Beginning of April.

1. Thor + Reactor building on the planet

[Shiro has always been the kind of guy that keeps himself busy, especially when there's stuff in his mind he's escaping from... like the bunker. Two steps in have been enough to know what's inside, and he leaves before a panic attack could be triggered - he does see in his mind some flashes of cells. He knows where things could be going.

This is awful, just awful. There are lots of things to be said and discussed, about terraforming and people playing god. But he doesn't want to think about that right now, he just wants to make things right. Remembering the deformed animals Ulaz saw and the conversation about radioactive energy that followed it, Shiro makes his way to the reactor building... only to find someone doing the same.]

I see I'm not the only one worried about that uncontrolled machine. Hey, Thor.

2. Ulaz + SS Caprine

[He's moving by instinct right now, his mind a blurry mess of emotions. This can't be happening, it just can't! Damn Atroma, damn their enjoyment of their drama, damn allowing himself to relax in here. He isn't sure how he gets to the pod or how he ends up on the Caprine really, he's on automatic - why the Caprine anyway?

As he slams open the lab door, face white and panting, it becomes easy to understand why. He can't drop the bomb on the team, not yet. Here's the only man that understands.]

Ulaz... [A pause. Deep breath.] ...she's here.

3. Baku + SS Caprine

[After the talk with Ulaz, Shiro is... okay, maybe not fine, but okay enough. He should feel bad for taking the Caprine's doctor to his ship, but he can't deny the comfort that Ulaz's presence brings him. Speaking of the Caprine... there's someone else here that he's fond of. Someone who has also offered help. Shiro stops in his tracks, hands closing in tight, trembling fists. He went to Ulaz for help... his team have been nagging him about it too for how long now?

The subject of his dreams is still delicate... but not more than Haggar. He needs to learn to reach out.

So here he's now, going from the way to the exit to the way to the rooms, and knocks on certain friend's door, nervous but determined.]

Baku? Do you have a minute?

4. Makie + SS Blameless (backdated)

[The sound of the confetti and the musical tune are very familiar by now - Shiro has been in the fleet for a year, and the Blameless changes crew members all the time. So he makes his way to the new arrival, welcoming smile on his face as always.]

New member, huh. Welcome to the SS Blameless. I'm Shiro, captain and pilot of this ship.

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[Shiro looks up in surprise when Ulaz puts a hand on his shoulder, and his lips quirk a little bit. The gesture is appreciated, especially for a guy like Shiro who can be super touchy. He needs this kind of support.

And he snorts when he's told he's not a fool. Oh, Ulaz.] Usually I'd agree with you - clear communication is important. But I can't say I mind that conversation staying as it was. If we put down rules, she'll find loopholes around them. The current way, she'll think twice before making any move.

[...hopefully, anyway. He isn't sure how seriously she took his threat, she's good at poker-facing too.]

Technically, I'm not alone on the Blameless. [Yeah, don't mind him being a bit silly.] I talked about that with my team when they arrived. As much as I would love to have them all with me in my ship, I don't want to leave their ships without those augments. Besides, they need the room to grow, to find their own paths.

[So sure he feels a bit lonely some times, but not gonna say that.]

[See? He really does understand this is important to others. It's just not something he often does, but if Shiro needs that contact, he'll give it to him]

I agree. She will break them anyway she can. The idea to keep the status quo where whether neither side as an upper hand is sound, but we still should be prepared for the request to make a truce. We don't want to be blindsided by it.

It is better that they have the space to develop more on their own. It is more beneficial to them as individuals.

[But... Ulaz was silent for a moment before he continued]

The lab support position is open on the Blameless? I could move there.

[As much as he hates to leave the Caprine in the lurch because they have been wonderful shipmates, Shiro needed him more]

[Nodnod!] Status quo yet prepared sounds good enough and something we can work on.

[He can talk about his team's development and growth for days, but then Ulaz throws that bomb, taking him by surprise. Eyes widen a bit before he speaks.]

It is, but... are you sure? I mean, I would love to have you on board, but I don't want to cause trouble for the Caprine.

[At the question, Ulaz nods]

I am sure. It would be better to have someone on board to reduce the likelihood she can move to the Blameless. And if she does, someone should be here to confront her if she tries to cause problems.

[And he's willing to throw himself headlong into that position]

My crew mates on the Caprine have been kind to me, but I need to be there more. If I did, I would like to be able to assist the Caprine if they needed it until lab support could be assigned for their ship.

[I need to be there more. Shiro has no words to describe how much that means to him. Usually he would argue he's perfectly fine, but Haggar is a weakness of his, and he has to admit, a friend he trusts from home would make for a comforting presence. Especially since she left.]

After everything that has happened, you still stick out for me, huh? Thank you, Ulaz. [A warm, sincere smile. Ulaz would make a great asset for the Blameless, Shiro thinks as he starts to accept the idea, he'll be someone to trust and rely on for-- ah. Sokka's voice suddenly rings in his head. Yeah, maybe it's time.] Of course you can still assist the Caprine. And maybe, you can assist me, too. Besides this, I mean. I've been in need of a first mate. [HINT HINT!]

[Ulaz wouldn't have offered the change so quickly unless he felt that it was a matter of so much importance. Loyalty was important to him and the crew of the Caprine had done nothing to warrant his immediate departure under normal circumstances. Haggar was not normal circumstances. Her presence in the fleet classified as an immediate threat to anyone who came across her and Shiro was at the top of the list. And of course, he was loyal]

Of course I would. [The request did take him by surprise] You would want me to be first mate on the Blameless?

[There was a long moment of pause and then what was clearly a smile crossed his face] If that is what you would like, then I will.

[That pause almost kills him - did he go too far? But then Ulaz smiles and that's just too precious for this universe. Shiro's smile also grows, and he nods.]

Of course I would. But only if you really would like that, too. No pressure, you hear me?

I accept the invitation to be the first mate. If I had a problem with it, I would have told you.

[Hopefully Ulaz has many more opportunities to smile in the future]

Luckily I don't have much so switching ships won't take much.

Thank you. This helps a lot.

[Ulaz is always helping him, every day that passes Shiro feels that he owes him more and more, and he feels like he'll never do enough to repay him.]

I'll help you out, even if it isn't much. Which is something we should fix, too. Whatever you need, please let me know, alright?

It's good that it does.

[He wants to help Shiro. If being able to help take some of the burden of being the ship's captain off of his shoulders helps, then he will do it. Of course Ulaz will never ask to be repaid for anything he does]

I do have a few small things. Having a hand to not make more than one trip would be helpful. I will let you know if I think of something I need.

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