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superseding) wrote2017-06-17 11:38 pm
superseding) wrote2017-06-17 11:38 pm
[ Hotaru looks a little sheepish. ]
You're right. Then, we're trading prize for prize, so we're even? [ Yuri can't protest that, right? ]
I say you're kind because it's true. Your actions are always kind even if you try to say it's the opposite. Would someone unkind say they'd make me something in return for candy?
[ She laughs, and her smile is firm. He can deny it all he wants, but she'll fight him?? ]
You're right. Then, we're trading prize for prize, so we're even? [ Yuri can't protest that, right? ]
I say you're kind because it's true. Your actions are always kind even if you try to say it's the opposite. Would someone unkind say they'd make me something in return for candy?
[ She laughs, and her smile is firm. He can deny it all he wants, but she'll fight him?? ]
I'll wait outside.
[ Just as notified, she is waiting outside the library. She does her best to look calm, but there's no hiding the crease between her brows. Her face does lighten and light up when she sees Daisy, though. Who wouldn't? ]
Hi...
[ She couldn't keep all the nervousness out of her voice. ]
[ Just as notified, she is waiting outside the library. She does her best to look calm, but there's no hiding the crease between her brows. Her face does lighten and light up when she sees Daisy, though. Who wouldn't? ]
Hi...
[ She couldn't keep all the nervousness out of her voice. ]
Hey there. [ he gives her a smile to show everything was going to be alright. something was going to happen but he was determined to make sure it was work out for her.
plus, daisy was doing her best to make hotaru feel welcomed with how she scampers closer. gives out a happy bark right before giving an affectionate headbutt to show daisy liked her. ]
Don't worry- This isn't gonna hurt you or make you uncomfortable. [ him, on the other hand, is... is something he's used to at this point and he's ready for it. break some eggs to make an omelette, etc. ] Promise. I'll do my best to make sure this ain't too weird.
plus, daisy was doing her best to make hotaru feel welcomed with how she scampers closer. gives out a happy bark right before giving an affectionate headbutt to show daisy liked her. ]
Don't worry- This isn't gonna hurt you or make you uncomfortable. [ him, on the other hand, is... is something he's used to at this point and he's ready for it. break some eggs to make an omelette, etc. ] Promise. I'll do my best to make sure this ain't too weird.
[ Hotaru will reach over and pet Daisy, if she lets her. The dog's presence is comforting.
She smiles up at Roderic. She is nervous about this, as much as she's trying her best not to show it. Being open about her problems when she's the one sharing is hard on her enough, but it's unsettling to know that Roderic will have possible access to even things she doesn't know about. Hotaru trusts Roderic, and she trusts he wants to help, but uncertainty lends itself to fear. ]
I think my situation is weird by itself. I don't think you'll be able to make it too weird. Tell me what I should do, and I'll do it.
[ She's good at following directions at least. ]
She smiles up at Roderic. She is nervous about this, as much as she's trying her best not to show it. Being open about her problems when she's the one sharing is hard on her enough, but it's unsettling to know that Roderic will have possible access to even things she doesn't know about. Hotaru trusts Roderic, and she trusts he wants to help, but uncertainty lends itself to fear. ]
I think my situation is weird by itself. I don't think you'll be able to make it too weird. Tell me what I should do, and I'll do it.
[ She's good at following directions at least. ]
Hotaru, right? Hey! I was wondering if I could ask you for a favor.
[A few seconds later.]
This is Percy btw. [Also ignoring that he can't remember if he even properly introduced himself? Percy you're fine.]
[A few seconds later.]
This is Percy btw. [Also ignoring that he can't remember if he even properly introduced himself? Percy you're fine.]
Yes, this is Hotaru. Hi. :)
What can I do for you, Percy? I'll help you if I can.
What can I do for you, Percy? I'll help you if I can.
I think you might be one of the only people who can. Uh. Don't know if you've noticed but the base is sort of freezing. So I was thinking about being warm, and what makes people warm, and then I started thinking about soup and fresh cookies and hot chocolate, and then I started thinking about how other people probably would like the same thing before I realized I'm not good at that kind of stuff.
So...I was hoping you could help me out.
So...I was hoping you could help me out.
[ Hotaru thinks there are other people who can make soup, hot chocolate, or bake cookies, but she's happy Percy thought of her. ]
Yes. I'd be happy to do that. I've been making tea nonstop ever since URSULA decided to imitate winter. I can add hot chocolate to that and the other two, too. My cookies aren't as good as Rapunzel's, but all of that makes for a really warm atmosphere.
It's a great idea, Percy.
Yes. I'd be happy to do that. I've been making tea nonstop ever since URSULA decided to imitate winter. I can add hot chocolate to that and the other two, too. My cookies aren't as good as Rapunzel's, but all of that makes for a really warm atmosphere.
It's a great idea, Percy.
I hope so. [He thinks it's a good idea, but who even knows...] Rapunzel's the one who made the pumpkin pancakes during Halloween isn't she? I wouldn't know how her cookies taste. [Which is to say he doesn't care either. Sorry Punz.] I'm not big on tea but I found a bunch of hot chocolate in the wreckage of the Narcissus that should be okay to use, too.
URSULA hasn't said how long she's going to keep this us has she?
URSULA hasn't said how long she's going to keep this us has she?
Yes, I think Rapunzel's the one who made most of the pumpkin pancakes. Her baking is one of the best on base, but I like baking, too. [ She doesn't want to seem reluctant because she isn't. It's just she's not the best and she thinks Percy should get the best? But she wants to help, so! ] I can make checkerboard cookies and something like madeleines. Those should go really good with the hot chocolate you found.
I think URSULA wants to imitate winter since this is a tropical planet, so I don't think it'll end any time soon. She wants us to be happy, so if enough people ask her to change the temperature back, I think she would.
I think URSULA wants to imitate winter since this is a tropical planet, so I don't think it'll end any time soon. She wants us to be happy, so if enough people ask her to change the temperature back, I think she would.
[ Hotaru stares at this text message for a long moment. She can't believe it's really real. It takes her a few minutes to settle the idea that it's time in her head. She determined she was ready before, but now that the reality has come, it's unreal. ]
Can we do it now? Where should I meet you? Is there anything I need to do?
Can we do it now? Where should I meet you? Is there anything I need to do?
[He doesn't mind the delay. He imagines she might be nervous, what with her soul being about to be subject to some ripping. (Dirk reminds himself that this isn't ripping, this is another procedure. Jake is helping him do something different.)]
We can meet now in the med bay. You don't worry about having to do anything in particular. I would say just try to stay as calm as you can for your own sake. It's a blatantly impossible request, and it won't have any effect on what we're doing, but really the only thing you need to do right now is take care of yourself.
We can meet now in the med bay. You don't worry about having to do anything in particular. I would say just try to stay as calm as you can for your own sake. It's a blatantly impossible request, and it won't have any effect on what we're doing, but really the only thing you need to do right now is take care of yourself.
All the more reason we can do this together even if I have no clue what a madeleine is. [Nope, still focused on Hotaru baking instead of Rapunzel.] I think Korra cleared out enough space from her giant mushroom that there's room to bake now anyway.
She'd have an easier time if she gave us snow instead of icy temperatures. I know she's (probably?) trying to do a good thing, but let's hope enough people ask to change it back soon.
She'd have an easier time if she gave us snow instead of icy temperatures. I know she's (probably?) trying to do a good thing, but let's hope enough people ask to change it back soon.
[ She can be calm. She can take care of herself. She can be calm. She can take care of herself. If she repeats that as a mantra, it'll come true, right? ]
Okay. I'll try.
[ She's imagined this a thousand times. Each instance is different, just like this time is different. Each instance before is a dream. This is not. Her heart beats strong and fast in her chest, and her head feels light.
She won't stop. She's determined. She arrives at the med bay. ]
I'm calm.
[ She's pale, and she totally nailed that greeting. ]
Okay. I'll try.
[ She's imagined this a thousand times. Each instance is different, just like this time is different. Each instance before is a dream. This is not. Her heart beats strong and fast in her chest, and her head feels light.
She won't stop. She's determined. She arrives at the med bay. ]
I'm calm.
[ She's pale, and she totally nailed that greeting. ]
It's a cake that's a little bigger than a cookie. I don't think we have pans that make the shape, so it won't be... accurate? I was really surprised when I saw Korra bring that mushroom in. I just need to be able to get to the oven. [ She's accommodating enough to mix ingredients anywhere. ]
Maybe if people made a snow machine for her to use, she'd do that instead? URSULA always has the best intentions even if what she's doing now misses the mark. I want to make her happy, too.
[ Hotaru is willing to indulge URUSULA for a while. Sorry, Percy. ]
Maybe if people made a snow machine for her to use, she'd do that instead? URSULA always has the best intentions even if what she's doing now misses the mark. I want to make her happy, too.
[ Hotaru is willing to indulge URUSULA for a while. Sorry, Percy. ]
[ daisy is more than happy to be petted by someone roderic considers a friend. especially one friendly and nice as she seems to be!
in fact, the beagle tries to jump up on hotaru to give her an encouraging lick and a whine of encouragement. the tail wagging to show affection and support while roderic tries to gather his bearings for this. not every day he's going to willingly use his powers. ]
Um- Just focus on playing with Daisy for now, okay? I just have to… listen, for the lack of a better word. [ he takes a deep breath and lets go the last of his mental defences, trying to purposely reach out and hear anything about mistress 9.
preferably in the future, he reminds himself. he tries to ignore everything else he hears from hotaru and others who maybe passing by as his mind begins to pick up the past, the present, and the future of the subject he's focusing on. ]
in fact, the beagle tries to jump up on hotaru to give her an encouraging lick and a whine of encouragement. the tail wagging to show affection and support while roderic tries to gather his bearings for this. not every day he's going to willingly use his powers. ]
Um- Just focus on playing with Daisy for now, okay? I just have to… listen, for the lack of a better word. [ he takes a deep breath and lets go the last of his mental defences, trying to purposely reach out and hear anything about mistress 9.
preferably in the future, he reminds himself. he tries to ignore everything else he hears from hotaru and others who maybe passing by as his mind begins to pick up the past, the present, and the future of the subject he's focusing on. ]
[The backstreet boys arrive at once, and Howie doesn't even pretend.]
Like I said. It isn't a problem that you're nervous.
[He removes cookies and also a drink from his sylladex and puts them on the table beside one of the medbay beds.]
Those might help once we're done with this.
Like I said. It isn't a problem that you're nervous.
[He removes cookies and also a drink from his sylladex and puts them on the table beside one of the medbay beds.]
Those might help once we're done with this.
[He can't offer her a hope buff, since it's possible that it could transfer to the other soul. Souls aren't his thing. So he just smiles at her and waves a little.]
You'll be right as rain before you know it. [TO Dirk:] She can get comfortable, can't she? Might help.
[Like maybe pretending it's for a nap?? He doesn't know. He's just going to start buffing Dirk though.]
You'll be right as rain before you know it. [TO Dirk:] She can get comfortable, can't she? Might help.
[Like maybe pretending it's for a nap?? He doesn't know. He's just going to start buffing Dirk though.]
[ She waves back at Jake stiffly and attempts a smile in return, but it's weak. Taking a look at the cookies and drink Dirk sets out, it reminds her of a doctor's visit. Should she view this like going to the doctor? They are in the med bay....
She hops onto the bed. ]
Is it something I should lie down for?
She hops onto the bed. ]
Is it something I should lie down for?
You don't exactly gotta, but you can if you want? I'll keep you steady.
[ by freezing her but he doesn't elaborate, just offering a small smile that comes easily enough; he likes hotaru, and always has. ]
Though it's not, like, the worst idea in the world?
[ by freezing her but he doesn't elaborate, just offering a small smile that comes easily enough; he likes hotaru, and always has. ]
Though it's not, like, the worst idea in the world?
I'm going to vote in relaxation's favour.
[He feels lucky that Jake and Dave are with him. They're in their own ways both really reassuring people to be around, and he has a feeling they have more of a bedside manner than he could ever hope to. As Jake starts to offer him the strength of hope, however, Dirk's anxiety about this failure of his starts to relax. He exhales, and he holds his fist out to her. For a bump.]
Just let us know when you're ready.
[He feels lucky that Jake and Dave are with him. They're in their own ways both really reassuring people to be around, and he has a feeling they have more of a bedside manner than he could ever hope to. As Jake starts to offer him the strength of hope, however, Dirk's anxiety about this failure of his starts to relax. He exhales, and he holds his fist out to her. For a bump.]
Just let us know when you're ready.
As long as it tastes good I don't think anybody will mind if they're inaccurate. I'm still not sure what we're doing with the whole mushroom but the oven's free. Don't even worry about it.
That's something to ask Dirk now that I think about it. He made the fog machines for Halloween. How hard can it be to make URSULA happy anyway?
[Hotaru you are much nicer than him when it comes to their AI friend...]
That's something to ask Dirk now that I think about it. He made the fog machines for Halloween. How hard can it be to make URSULA happy anyway?
[Hotaru you are much nicer than him when it comes to their AI friend...]
[ Just in case, Hotaru lies down. She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, many deep breaths. She doesn't know much about meditation, but she wishes she does at that moment. It won't be easy, but she wants to make this easier however she can.
She doesn't know what Dave means by keep her steady, but she trusts him. She trusts everyone in the room. She opens her eyes and looks at each of them to remain calm. She's safe. They'll keep her safe.
She bumps her first against Dirk's. ]
Thank you. All of you. I'm ready.
[ Dirk said he worked out all the logistics out with Jake and Dave, so she'll believe she won't die by the end of this.
She believes. ]
She doesn't know what Dave means by keep her steady, but she trusts him. She trusts everyone in the room. She opens her eyes and looks at each of them to remain calm. She's safe. They'll keep her safe.
She bumps her first against Dirk's. ]
Thank you. All of you. I'm ready.
[ Dirk said he worked out all the logistics out with Jake and Dave, so she'll believe she won't die by the end of this.
She believes. ]
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