driftfleet | Yadrolla System Mingle

Who me? [He answers in a voice as cheeky as his grin. One hand raising up to brush through the splash of purple he's added to his usually blonde hair.] Yeah, I wasn't expecting the people of this planet to be so excitable about well, everything either.

I guess I just got wrapped up in it all. It's great seeing everyone so excited and lively around here! [Especially after that last planet. He's allowing himself to get sucked in to how alive this one is.]

It's very loud, compared to the last one.

[But that's all it is. There's nothing...useful about it.]

Yeah! Isn't it great? [It is said with honest excitement and joy. He's really happy to hear all the voices mixes together.]

Do you know what you might want?

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[No, and no. But she keeps that to herself yet again, eyes drifting back toward the menu.]

... There is little here that I am familiar with.

[Which she isn't happy admitting, but considering circumstances, certain acquiescence was necessary. She had reached that point, as much as she didn't like it.]

I'm looking for something... with fruit. Berries, perhaps.

[Preferably natural sweetness, not sugary. Though that wasn't something one would easily find on a bar menu. Vash had stated he was good with such things before, however... she hadn't forgotten that, so perhaps he will be useful.]

Er. Ah, haha, you might not have much luck with that in a place like this. [Vash leans over to give the bar menu a quick glance.]

Um, maybe we can ask for a bowlful of cherries that they put into drinks?

[She's being a little overly picky, but even that sounds odd to her. Granted everything about this very situation is odd to her.]

... Just... a small amount. Perhaps... I'll try this salad. [Almost easily missed, there at the bottom of the menu as a side.] It sounds like it is the only thing on this menu that's not fried or baked to the point of losing nutritional value.

Yeah, people mostly come to places like this in order to drink more than eat.

...I noticed that. The food seems styled in a way to make one want to drink more.

[She can recognize schemes like that well enough, even if she can't recognize most of the contents.]

Yeah, that's the idea. The saltier the better in places like this. But I can get you a salad and uh....... water?

[...That sounds rather bland and useless, but probably the best she was willing to try given... the circumstances.

So, eventually, reluctantly:]

... so be it.

Alright. I'll be right back.

[Vash leaves to have a chat with the bar tender. Quietly speaking to him and then the two of them chuckle at something that was said. Eventually the bartender goes out back and Vash returns to his seat.]

He's a little short staffed so he'll bring our order out soon.

[She just tries to slip herself more into the shadows when waiting for him to return. Waiting around like this has her even more distinctly uncomfortable, but her energy still doesn't feel quite right to pop off somewhere else, so she's trapped here for a little while yet.]

That is unfortunate.

[It's not like the place was very... busy.]

At least it's quiet right now. It will probably pick up a bit more tonight. Especially if there's a game on.

And with this place it seems like there is some sort of contest going on at any given time.

Oh! Maybe we could get you some sort of mask just while we're here that you could wear. That way maybe people wouldn't be pestering you so much. I'm sure some place around here would have some sort of mask or bandana you could buy.

... that seems like it would only continue to draw more attention.

[She knows he's "trying" to help. She had simply made a critical error in not even attempting to disguise herself immediately.]

I was seeking more information about this world, but their records seem... mostly about these games.

Maybe, but if you wear something they've all seen before instead of showing your skin which they haven't seen they wouldn't give you a second look. Or maybe it would completely backfire. Hard to say for sure. [He's so helpful!]

Yeah, they seem really seem to be into their sports here. I'm glad it all seems to be mostly friendly rivalry rather than something more serious.

It seems odd that this is all they seem to care to sustain themselves on.

[Not to mention unrealistic. Was this the illusion of peace, having people separate into factions and compete with one another for some... worthless title?]

They must have little other cares.

I think it's fun! There's an excitement in the air! People are happy or if they lose and feel bad, that's okay! There's always another game just around the corner! I wish more planets could be like this one.

Well, okay. Maybe a little less extreme, but it's refreshing seeing such a happy place so full of life!

I would much rather move on, if there is nothing more to learn from it.

[There is little that is useful here. Not even a mystery to unravel.]

You could learn more from their history. Find out what worked to make this place so peaceful, in a way, compared to others.

I suspect that must be buried in their archives. They seem rather complacent, otherwise.

[Much like what led to the undoing of the previous world they had visited, with the difference being that here they were able to enjoy clean air and renewable energy resources, it was no wonder it was so calm otherwise. A literal paradise, but with no ambitions to push further beyond the next competition.]

But it is something you could study!

[The barkeep comes out and drops their plates in front of them before leaving again. Food does look more appetizing then his bare minimum customer service that he gives the two.] Of if you're really that interested in that maybe you could study the food to find a way that we can recreate something better than the food gel they provide should we ever end up drifting for longer than normal!

You seem overly invested in whether or not I can find a way to occupy myself.

[She's glad that the barkeep simply leaves them to themselves. It would be worse if she was forced to make more conversation. Though she barely seems interested in her plate now that it's here, even if it does look slightly more appetizing than expected.]

[Vash has no problem tucking straight into his food.] Well, why wouldn't I want you to have a good time while we're here?

[... Well.

She doesn't have a good comeback for that, so she'll finally start gingerly shifting through the salad with a fork so she can make smaller, neat portions of it before beginning to eat. She's... practical.]

[Vash is a little surprised by her cutting everything up before eating, but everyone has their own quirks so he doesn't say anything.]

After you've had your fill I bet those people looking for you would have given up and gotten distracted by something else by then.

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