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And consign myself to read? Perish the thought.
[ he's probably been in here multiple times looking for books on music or something it's fine. ]
I'll figure something out, even if it's just going for a run on a treadmill or whatever.
[ he's probably been in here multiple times looking for books on music or something it's fine. ]
I'll figure something out, even if it's just going for a run on a treadmill or whatever.
It's weird. This place seems really peaceful in comparison to some of the others, like they've never seen a storm in their life. So we're in good shape. [ he approaches a free boat and immediately hops into it. but he does grin slightly at that. ]
It's fine. I...didn't really talk about it much because I knew it was sort of dumb to be so anxious about removing it. [ sort of. sometimes you just freak out at the idea of anyone doing anything to your body when you're unaware, kind of like sometimes you cough up a few olive petals suddenly that get shoved into your pocket. no. no flowers. ] But it worked out and I can actually use my arm again without accounting for extra bulk. It definitely makes a lot of my work way easier. [ wiggles his fingers. smaller digits for refined movements. ]
It's fine. I...didn't really talk about it much because I knew it was sort of dumb to be so anxious about removing it. [ sort of. sometimes you just freak out at the idea of anyone doing anything to your body when you're unaware, kind of like sometimes you cough up a few olive petals suddenly that get shoved into your pocket. no. no flowers. ] But it worked out and I can actually use my arm again without accounting for extra bulk. It definitely makes a lot of my work way easier. [ wiggles his fingers. smaller digits for refined movements. ]
[ oh he. immediately makes a face. ]
Yeah, I'm gonna leave any physical activity like that to you. Have fun with that. [ he likes being outside and he doesn't mind being active but running on a treadmill willingly sounds awful. ]
Yeah, I'm gonna leave any physical activity like that to you. Have fun with that. [ he likes being outside and he doesn't mind being active but running on a treadmill willingly sounds awful. ]
Hey, don't just say that and jinx it.
[ he says, following without a trace of hesitation. ]
I mean, if it was attached, then who wouldn't be a little freaked out? [ especially considering shoma's past. ] I can imagine. Kind of like me now that I don't need gloves to play, huh? Thought I guess your work takes a lot more finesse.
[ he says, following without a trace of hesitation. ]
I mean, if it was attached, then who wouldn't be a little freaked out? [ especially considering shoma's past. ] I can imagine. Kind of like me now that I don't need gloves to play, huh? Thought I guess your work takes a lot more finesse.
Alright, nerd. [ affectionate. ] Hauling around parts for your robots can't be the only exercise you do. It's not that bad once you get used to it.
Hey, I'm not gonna be the one to jinx anything. Plus...we kinda had a win today. I'm taking that good luck and applying it to the rest of the week. [ is that how that works? regardless, once they're in the boat he really is taking a few moments to assess it as he figures out all of the switches and buttons and steering mechanisms. they are not going to be moving for a few minutes. ]
Heh...yeah, that's fair enough. When we were in the anomaly itself, it was a replacement for my actual arm. I don't know how it got translated to that coming out, but it was...creepy. [ so he ignored it, yeah. but he perks up a little. ] I wouldn't say one or the other takes more finesse. It's not like they both don't take precision. [ me realizing their dexterity is actually the same. ] But yeah pretty much exactly like that. I've been able to do some bigger things, and luckily there was stuff I could do with one hand, but having two makes it much easier and faster.
Heh...yeah, that's fair enough. When we were in the anomaly itself, it was a replacement for my actual arm. I don't know how it got translated to that coming out, but it was...creepy. [ so he ignored it, yeah. but he perks up a little. ] I wouldn't say one or the other takes more finesse. It's not like they both don't take precision. [ me realizing their dexterity is actually the same. ] But yeah pretty much exactly like that. I've been able to do some bigger things, and luckily there was stuff I could do with one hand, but having two makes it much easier and faster.
It's not, no. [ the only exercise, or so bad? yes. ] But after a while it starts to feel a little pointless.
...Yeah, we did. I still don't really get it, but I'm glad.
[ maybe it does work that way. who is kazuki to argue?
that makes him wince. ] Yikes... I'd be bothered by it, too, if I were in your shoes. At least you don't have to deal with it anymore.
I bet Roboji's happier to have you back in shape, too, huh? Did you ever get his hands fixed up?
[ maybe it does work that way. who is kazuki to argue?
that makes him wince. ] Yikes... I'd be bothered by it, too, if I were in your shoes. At least you don't have to deal with it anymore.
I bet Roboji's happier to have you back in shape, too, huh? Did you ever get his hands fixed up?
Mm, maybe. [ especially in shoma's shoes... ] I dunno, though, I never thought it was that bad.
[ that's because kazuki is concerned with his appearance, though. gotta look good to be a rock star. ]
[ that's because kazuki is concerned with his appearance, though. gotta look good to be a rock star. ]
Me either. Bringing people back is way out of my realm of expertise. [ he's crouched a little to check other switches, but the boat does kick on finally. progress! it's also easier for him to do this and talk without facing him for a second. ]
Yeah. I kinda figured that if I didn't do it yesterday, it wouldn't get done at all, probably. But we're in good shape. [ but he hums a little. ] It's made it way easier to keep finetuning him. I've almost completely adjusted his hands again without even needing other parts. I could've probably fixed it sooner if I'd just asked but...figured it was good practice. Eventually I'll have to bring him out planet-side to test his waterproofability, but that's another day.
Yeah. I kinda figured that if I didn't do it yesterday, it wouldn't get done at all, probably. But we're in good shape. [ but he hums a little. ] It's made it way easier to keep finetuning him. I've almost completely adjusted his hands again without even needing other parts. I could've probably fixed it sooner if I'd just asked but...figured it was good practice. Eventually I'll have to bring him out planet-side to test his waterproofability, but that's another day.
[ he just stares at kazuki for a second, doing the once-over with his eyes. ]
That's because you're like... [ he gestures with a hand. ] It makes sense.
[ this isn't even meant to be offensive, he just means kazuki is objectively good-looking so it makes sense to keep up the appearance. ]
That's because you're like... [ he gestures with a hand. ] It makes sense.
[ this isn't even meant to be offensive, he just means kazuki is objectively good-looking so it makes sense to keep up the appearance. ]
Saaaame. I think Mistral-san can do it, but I'd be lying if I said I understood it. Magic's never going to be my forte.
[ he nods along because this is pretty nice to hear, actually. ]
Doesn't hurt to get practice in. Why not today, though? Sounds like we're going to be busy tomorrow, and then Wednesday is the whole... work thing, if anyone even does that at this point.
[ he nods along because this is pretty nice to hear, actually. ]
Doesn't hurt to get practice in. Why not today, though? Sounds like we're going to be busy tomorrow, and then Wednesday is the whole... work thing, if anyone even does that at this point.
[ stares back at him like "you just gestured to all of me" ]
It's seriously not as bad as it sounds.
It's seriously not as bad as it sounds.
[ okay well there's a Look because what do you mean temenos can just revive the dead?! he's not going to question it. none of them have to understand it. we are simply going to steer this boat and begin a nice little cruise across the planet. or at least as far as they can go. ]
...honestly, no reason. I guess I just wanted today to be around actual people? [ a novelty still. ] Yuri's meeting shouldn't take all day and I still have a ton of hours in the evening that I can use. After last week I'd be surprised if any of us did the work.
[ unless the locals are in direct danger. that might be his own thing that'd get him to act. ]
...honestly, no reason. I guess I just wanted today to be around actual people? [ a novelty still. ] Yuri's meeting shouldn't take all day and I still have a ton of hours in the evening that I can use. After last week I'd be surprised if any of us did the work.
[ unless the locals are in direct danger. that might be his own thing that'd get him to act. ]
[ there's a noise that's kind of like "ugh." ]
I'll consider it. But absolutely no promises.
I'll consider it. But absolutely no promises.
[ just a shrug at that Look. what do you expect him to say here. ]
Fair enough, but you could do that anytime you wanted, too. [ he's not about to tell shoma what to do, though. ] I can't believe I was right striking all along. I only kept doing it in case they sent us more stuff from home, but what I'm concerned about is the "termination" thing, you know?
Fair enough, but you could do that anytime you wanted, too. [ he's not about to tell shoma what to do, though. ] I can't believe I was right striking all along. I only kept doing it in case they sent us more stuff from home, but what I'm concerned about is the "termination" thing, you know?
No need to push yourself if it's that much trouble, man. I'm just saying, once you get used to it, it's no big.
Being an extrovert isn't in my nature, you know that. [ sometimes wanting to be around people is a build-up. a process. something that must be done in steps. ] But you're right. We maybe should've considered that sooner, but it escalated really fast last week.
[ he almost looks like he's pouting. ]
...well. Not like we don't have time here, I guess.
...well. Not like we don't have time here, I guess.
[ okay i'm sorry he just. he laughs. ]
Hey, now, don't get too excited. The rest of us won't be able to keep up with you at this rate.
Hey, now, don't get too excited. The rest of us won't be able to keep up with you at this rate.
I know, I know. [ waves hand whatever it's fine. everyone at their own pace. ] Because the ship got mad at us for trying to stay longer on Rodin, I guess. It's been acting up more since then.
[ rude?
but after a few seconds there's a brief laugh. fine, yeah, he knows how ridiculous that sounds. ]
We'll see how the rest of the week goes with...y'know. [ gestures to rust. ]
but after a few seconds there's a brief laugh. fine, yeah, he knows how ridiculous that sounds. ]
We'll see how the rest of the week goes with...y'know. [ gestures to rust. ]
Yeah...those weird vines or whatever. The continuing theme really has been "do not resist" and it's starting to make itself hard to ignore. [ the boat moves... ]
Nobody's tried to stay off-ship since then, have they?
Nobody's tried to stay off-ship since then, have they?
[ briefly closes his eyes. fucking VINES. ]
It's getting more aggressive... Though I think the vines are still the only direct action it's taken so far. I haven't heard about anyone staying off-ship since, but who can blame us for that?
It's getting more aggressive... Though I think the vines are still the only direct action it's taken so far. I haven't heard about anyone staying off-ship since, but who can blame us for that?
Well, hey, the one good thing is that it's not stopping us from doing anything as long as we don't touch it. And covering it up definitely helps.
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