Libuscha IV System Mingle (no. 1)

[necromanswers]

Who: Everyone! OTA!
Broadcast: sure why not
Action: yeahhhhhh
When: 11/12 to 1/4 (minus 12/26)


It's Candlenights! Or Christmas! Or whatever! It's festive! Go celebrate, explore, go get free stuff from a tree!!

More importantly it's a mingle!

--SYSTEM INFORMATION--

Comments

[straightouttacarbonite]

[ The one she's got on suits her, he thinks. But this isn't a perfunctory task, so he keeps looking around, reaching for another-- a lighter weave in shades of light blue with silvery threads throughout-- and holding it out toward her. ]

I don't think so. Sounds terrible.

[ She has probably noticed that Han does not particularly like being cold. ]

[oratorical]

It wasn't the most pleasant of bases.

[Not just because of the cold, there was the whole uncomfortable awkwardness between the two of them by the end. But that isn't something she feels is worth elaborating on.

Instead, she reaches out to touch the one he's holding out. Not to take it, just to get a feel for the fabric.]

I didn't know you had such an eye for fashion.

[straightouttacarbonite]

I'll bet.

[ Even without knowing the details-- well, it sounds awful. He knows enough already to know what sort of places the Rebellion has to set up shop. Cold, remote-- it must be miserable, if it's at all safe.

And it's-- maybe-- thanks to him, in part. He's going off to find the guy who knows where they're going... it's nice to know they get there. ]

Is that surprising?

[oratorical]

It's a talent I wouldn't have expected you to have.

[Because while she was at least half teasing, he's giving the items far more scrutiny, and with a manner that seems like he knows what he's looking for than she would've expected if she hadn't seen it herself. His own clothing doesn't give off the impression he would know much about fabrics or accessories, after all.]

[straightouttacarbonite]

You never know what'll make a useful bribe,

[ he points out. He doesn't really care about his own outfits, but he's got a decent eye for quality. You end up carrying a lot of odd cargo, in his line of work.

And it's different when he's got some interest in the person who's gonna be wearing it, too. ]

[oratorical]

That's true. You've bribed many people with clothing, then?

[She can't say she has as much experience there as Han perhaps did, but she can certainly see the logic there.]

Which one do you like better?

[He's buying, after all, and if he asked her, she hasn't made up her own mind yet.She may as well hear other opinions.]

[straightouttacarbonite]

[ He shrugs easily, like it's obvious, though with that smile that suggests maybe he likes talking about his criminal past a little too much. ]

I used to know this inspector near Kuat with a weakness for Cyrene silk slips,

[ he says casually, stepping back to look her over. The white one will go with more outfits, but the blue one is more striking-- and probably not as stiflingly warm. It's a hard choice, because both look lovely. ]

You might not be able to wear the white one on any other planet...

[oratorical]

[She shakes her head, more amused than disapproving of his past criminal dealings, at least in this area. He's far too proud of his less than legal dealings, if you ask her.]

Ships can get cold, especially if the environmental controls aren't the best.

[But he's got a point there; the white one is likely too heavy for any planet that isn't in the middle of a snowy cold winter.]

[straightouttacarbonite]

Mmn, [ he hums critically. She's not wrong, it's not an obvious choice. ]

You'll complain at me about having to keep the white one clean, [ he teases. Seems like the Fleet ships are always dingy. It doesn't bother him, but he's... well, him. ]

[oratorical]

You say that as if I'll have no other reasons to complain at you.

[Things are better between them here than they've been for a while, she thinks, between Han acting nice and her own thoughts on him from before arriving. She's sure eventually they'll find something to argue about soon enough, but for now, this change is nice and she likes it a lot.]

But, you're not wrong about keeping it clean.

[straightouttacarbonite]

I just want to make sure you're stretching your creativity when you do.

[ He smiles brightly. Taking a few steps toward the counter, he glances back at her. ]

So, the blue?

[oratorical]

The blue, yes.

[She nods, taking the white one and placing it gently on one of the tables in the store.

She waits a moment before adding on--]

Thank you.

[straightouttacarbonite]

[ he flashes her a small smile before going to take care of the purchase. Haggling a little bit, only because what's the fun if you don't, he pays and heads back to her. It's a good look, he thinks. ]

[oratorical]

[Leia hangs back, watching, perhaps slightly amused, as Han haggles the price down, as unnecessary as she thinks it might be. It's very him to try and get the price down even just for the sake of haggling.]

I think it's time we find a market where they're offering more food for sale or sample. If you're still interested in tagging along.

[straightouttacarbonite]

[ You gotta get your kicks where you can. Besides, that leaves a little more cash for whatever else might strike their fancy. ]

Sure.

[ This is nice, actually. ]