driftfleet | 001; we're off to never never land

Who: Baku and you
Broadcast: yes
Action: The Caprine
When: now!

accidental broadcast;

[when the video begins, it focuses on a fairly large creature, sat in the cargo bay of the Caprine. It's sat on its hind legs with one paw raised in front of its face, claws flexing almost curiously. It then sighs, a bemused look crossing its face]

This isn't good. [it murmurs; for those who are familiar with Baku, her voice comes out of the giant creature, along with a deeper, more growly tone.

It's then that it notices the device, and with a low growl - that could be similar to any number of different animals - a big paw comes down on top of it, ending the video]

[later, she puts up another broadcast, only this time it's strictly voice only. She does not sound very happy]

Can a glitch keep someone from returning to their human form? Asking for a friend.

[at least her sense of humor is intact]

I guess, while I'm here - if anyone has any nightmares they'd like to get rid of, I'd be happy to eat them. It might be a power thing keeping me like this, I don't know.

[...] And yes, I'm being literal.

Thank you in advance.

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[This person sounds dreamy himself, with a gauzy quality to his voice—he must be corporeal, surely, but he sounds like he could be far away, or right in your ear. This isn't an ethereal or supernatural thing; it just happens to be the way his voice works. Something warm, and something throaty underneath that.

It helps that he sounds like he's smiling.]

What does it feel like?

[And if he's dreamy, he's youthful, too.]

[well, that's interesting. There's a puff of noise, almost an animal-like snort, before she answers]

For me or for you?

For you, it doesn't feel like anything - you won't even know I'm there. For me, it's like anyone would eat a meal. There's no real "feel" from it aside from satisfaction from a meal.

For you. I don't really mind a feeling. [This isn't said so thoughtfully—it's a fact without much consideration behind it. But he's airy, and he's airy still when he says,] Not everything likes to eat, so much. So it's good if you're left satisfied. Do any of them satisfy more than the other? Do they differ in nourishment? Maybe one helps you grow a little better...

[This is thoughtful, pleased and pensive both. He's not much one for boundaries when he's speaking.]

[she doesn't mind his curiosity. In fact, it's refreshing to find people interested, rather than scared]

That's true, there are a few creatures I know of that don't require nourishment. As for satisfaction . . . the worst a dream is, the better it tastes. They don't differ in how they help me, though - it's quantity rather than quality in that case.

Well, a good taste is good. [Yes?? He's serene in saying this, though, like it makes him happy. But...] Does it go away from the dreamer? Or would you eat the same dream more than once?

Only for the night. To keep a nightmare - or nightmares - away, I'd have to eat them every night.

But only those. I don't eat good dreams.

Why don't you? Are good dreams not good for you?

I feel that good dreams are important - a person's hopes and aspirations can bloom, there. Their creativity, their goals - I wouldn't want to take that away.

I've eaten them before, but only out of necessity, and only ones that didn't seem important.

Necessity often comes at the cost of another. After speaking with you, I don't think it's a choice you make lightly.

[He's respectful when he says that, his voice like an inclination of the head, a pair of lowered eyes.]

Nightmares can be important, too, I think. But I see the symbiosis you can offer.

Mmm, you're right. Nightmares can be important as well. That's why I'll stop, if people ask me to. Sometimes people need them.

Yeah. I think the same. [There's a certain sort of peace to that, when he says it. Like finality, but without the dread that comes with finality.

And he thinks a moment before coming to a decision. If she'd offer choice before her own hunger, Kaworu can respect that. He can respect it from a very old, very tired place, and the respect feels fond and pitying both. If that's the case...] I may not offer such a pleasing taste, and I think you'll find some better kindness in others offering what does please you. But if you're too low on nightmares to keep you nourished, you can have a good dream from me. I'd like you to leave the bad ones to me. But I'm all right with being a last resort if you find nothing to eat but goodness. [A little breath, then a littler laugh.] Necessity, as you say.

[what a curious offer. It's a shame she's too shy like this to turn on the video option; she'd like to see who and what would make such a statement]

That's very kind of you, thank you so much. [there's a pause, considering] Perhaps with you . . . I will speak with you first, since your offer is unique to what I'm familiar with. It would only be out of necessity, but I feel as though taking a good dream deserves some advanced notice.

Would that work for you?

[It is a shame, for he would find her lovely. But he's a patient person.]

It would work for me. [It's gentle and confident both. He is of the belief that his good dreams don't deserve so much, but...] Perhaps I can come to offer you familiarity.

[He pauses, then remembers to say, lightly,] I'm Kaworu. Nagisa Kaworu. I look forward to the fortune that will come from our meeting.

[familiarity does peak her interest further]

It's a pleasure, Kaworu, and I look forward to it as well. [and then, tentatively:] I am on the Caprine, if you ever wish to speak in person. I don't know if I would be good conversation now, but perhaps at a future date.

I know you would be. [It's not challenging, and but it's not exactly a rote reassurance, either. More of that confidence, actually. The truest belief in what he says, to the point that he makes it sound casual.] But when you feel that you'd like to talk, I think it would be nice. I spend my days pretty freely.

Mmm. [she appreciates his open tone] Perhaps when we make our next stop, then. I should be back to normal by then.

When you feel right for it, it surely will be right. Until then, I hope you eat very well.

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