Missing Home

[itsyagirl]

Who: open to all
Broadcast: no
Action: Iskaulit
When: Jan 12 or whenever...time doesn't matter

Veronica has been rather absent this holiday season. While she's made an appearance at the festivities, she hasn't really seemed all there, and has left early from most of them without talking much. For a girl whose life has changed so much so fast, even before the Fleet, one might think it would be easy for her to roll with the punches, but eventually, Veronica tires out, and she's hit that point.

She misses home. She's lonely. Sure, she has Lance here, but much of his time is dedicated to Keith and his team, and Veronica isn't about to take that away from him. He's happy. She isn't going to get in the way of that. While she's befriended people here, it just isn't the same, and she finds herself growing homesick and depressed.

She's spending a lot of time these days just sitting by the bay windows of the Iskaulit, looking out into the deep abyss of space. It's beautiful, and she really does love it, but...it's so cold and isolating. It makes her think of everything that she's lost, all the people who have died for a war that they were never even meant to be a part of... Veronica hugs her knees to her chest and just watches.

Comments

[tempredmental]

Hey... it's harder than it sounds. He's pretty nosey, and can be really persistent. Though, i'm sure you know that already.

[Well, a small laugh and a smile, even if they were reluctant, were better than her being sad. Keith would consider that a win.]

But I'm being serious. If you want someone to listen, I will.

[He gave her a small smile.]

Or, we could try a distraction. There are some movies on the network to watch, or we could get something to eat. [He shrugged.] Just some thoughts.

[itsyagirl]

[That makes Veronica laugh softly, and she nods.] I do, yeah. He's...a good man.

[She considers that quietly for a few moments.] Maybe we could grab a bite and talk? If you don't mind?

[tempredmental]

[Keith shook his head.] I don't mind at all. [Though, really, he pretty much expected to not be the one doing all the talking. He wasn't really all that great at it, anyway. Just listening.]

C'mon. [He put his hand out.]

[itsyagirl]

[She has a lot to let out that she doesn't exactly want Lance to hear. He'll probably find out anyway, what with the fact that it is his boyfriend Veronica's talking to, but...whatever. Maybe it'll be easier if he hears it from someone that isn't her.

Her lips twitch in a smile as she looks at that offered hand, and she gladly takes it. She's been sitting still for long enough that her hand is a little cold.]

Thanks, Keith.

[tempredmental]

Sure thing.

[He escorted her back towards the main area of the ship where the bars and restaurant were.]

What are you in the mood for? The mac and cheese at the Melting Pot is pretty good, even when using the Fleet's provided stock.

[itsyagirl]

[She considers, her stomach rumbling just at the thought.]

I don't suppose there's any tacos somewhere? Mac and cheese sounds great too.

[tempredmental]

I don't know about tacos... maybe you could ask some of the others if it's something they know how to do. Or can figure out.

[He shrugged a little as they walked.]

I'm sure someone knows.