[ he's just out in the observation deck several hours after the announcement, and the vibes are tired, but restless. he stares out at the stars without really looking at them. it seems like he doesn't even notice anyone there, as locked in his thoughts as he is. sorry sora he is Distracted. ]
[ she is so right for that. grabbing his attention straight-up is the best break from his reverie; his feelings are a mild surprise, then a gratefulness to see her. ]
Hopefully you do can help. I'm seeking information.
Did you notice anything...unusual about Mr. Pearce or Mr. Dahut, last night or in the last couple days?
[Sora seems to be pretty invested in this all, really. Not because she suspects someone in the junior crew killed them, but because she wants to find out the truth of what caused their deaths, thinking it might hint to something dangerous that needs to be solved]
[Sora's guarded mood somehow increases. That's...not a good sign. She's considering if perhaps she should speak or not, but in the end, she decides it might be for the best]
I don't know the details yet, but there was something going on with Mr. Dahut as well. Mr. Brofiise intends to inform us all tomorrow, and he told me this most likely holds little relationship with what happened.
[Yeah, she decided to tell Sidon out of fairness, since he willingly told her something she wasn't aware of yet]
Don't blame yourself, of course. Nobody could have foreseen any of this.
[But it still is a little curious both Luke and Dahut had something going on. Could mean something, could mean nothing, who knows!]
[ out and about!! sometimes you're an extrovert even in the face of tragedy. he's not exactly exuding HAPPINESS but he greets her with a smile when he sees her. ]
[You're so extroverted, Sidon, that's admirable. Sora seems glad to see someone who is, well, trying to be himself in the face of everything]
The bar. I'm growing fond of it. Care for a drink, Mr. Sidon? I'm sure we can find something we can both enjoy.
[Sora has been spending a lot of time in there, and although she's not really all that into alcohol, this ship and its happenings make her want to drink a little daily]
[Sora, having seen the state in which everyone returned, goes to make sure everyone is resting and not, like, losing more limbs, or in Sidon's case losing that fish tail thing he has on the back of his head or something. She never rules out people will be foolish enough not to rest after getting maimed like that.
Sidooooon, are you in the medbay? Or did you go traipsing somewhere else?]
[ he does have his fish tail, thankfully! does he need that thing for balance? who knows.
he can easily be found in the medbay some hours after their return, trying on a silvery-smooth prosthetic arm. the trunk of his wound has stopped bleeding too, at least. ]
Oh—Sora? Hello. [ there's a cheerful lilt to his voice, even if he's looking a little banged up. ] I hope I didn't make you go out of your way to check on me.
It's not a bother to come see you and the others to the medbay, Mr. Sidon. It'd have been a bother if you had been anywhere else. [So at least she's glad he's not unruly like so many others would be] Were they unable to recover your arm without needing a prosthetic?
[ he's not unruly, he wants to be in good shape. priorities. he gives her a little smile at the well wishes. ]
Ah... no, it seems the pods can only offer the prosthetics. Though the smaller wounds, it can handle. [ he stretches out the arm, gently drumming its fingers against nothing. ] I'm hesitant to use it, if I'm frank. But I did want to practice.
[She takes off the star-shaped brooch that holds her shawl thing around her shoulders together, and holds it on her palm. It's a pretty thin piece of metal with many points to the sides]
Fine motor control is important. I advise you get a good grip on that first.
[.........pun not intended from Sora, she's not the kind to make puns on purpose, hah]
[ cute... he gently reaches out, taking the brooch gingerly into his palm. it seems less like he's lost control of his arm and more that he doesn't want to damage the little piece of jewelry.
even if she doesn't mean to make the joke, he laughs quietly, trying to keep it to a small movement so he doesn't hurt himself. ]
Thank you, Sora. You strike me as a woman of many talents, but I didn't think rehabilitation was one of them.
Isn't knowing how to prioritize the key to get many kinds of things done, Mr. Sidon? I may not know all that much about rehabilitation, but I do know about what's important to keep track of.
[Still, Sora seems flattered by that comment of Sidon]
You seem to be getting used to the new fingers surprisingly well. I admit I thought you'd be having more trouble than this.
[That he can consciously try to not damage this brooch is a very good sign, in her opinion]
So it is, so it is. Always important to keep priorities in mind.
[ he picks up the brooch carefully, then sets it back down in her palm. ]
Thank you—it's more intuitive than it looks. To be frank, the construction is more impressive than my handling of it. But, ah—just in case. You ought to take this back. I don't want to break anything important to you.
A brooch is replaceable, Mr. Sidon. Your health isn't. [Even if it's a prosthetic. Sora does take it back, though] I do feel glad you seem to be handling this...injury far better than I thought you would.
[It's admirable. Despite everything regarding Sora's initial suspicion of Sidon, she has really grown to gain at least a level of respect, even though she still doesn't truly trust him]
How do you plan to explain how you lost it, once someone at home asks about the...sudden change you'll have?
[Asking mostly because Sora is well aware the majority of people in this ship won't even be able to say a thing about being out in space delivering packages without being looked at like they're absolute nutcases -- but now Sidon has a very permanent thing. That'll raise eyebrows!]
[Oh, sudden Sora jumpscare! Just appearing from behind the counter of the Rat's Share]
I heard the Helly Belly warps a little from the people within's desires. Were you all very eager for drinks during these last few days?
[Sora kept her distance from most people because she's not so inept emotionally she can't recognize after her actions she can't be all chummy. Now that she judged things cooled off, she's willing to socialize again, so she's not all that sure about how people felt during the days she was wandering by herself. Were you all hoping for...rat moonshine and Applebees, guys?]
[Sora has...ventured to the very edge of the water, every time. She didn't even take a swimsuit because goodness, she wasn't made for water of any kind, but at the same time a little trifle like that doesn't tend to stop her.
She's looking at the whale friendos, raising her eyebrows]
They look...so similar to what my world has. [.....] And by that I mean the normal fauna the human realm of my world has.
[Beluga whales don't deserve to be associated with anything like the eldritch realm she lives in]
[Wow, frank response, Sora. She adds, sitting down near the edge to look at the water]
Sometimes the individual incidents can't be solved. That's why focusing on the cause of the problems is the only thing that can be done, so no further incidents can happen. Worrying when you have no way to solve the issue you see before you will only distract you.
[Nor Sidon nor anyone can prevent anything from happening to the inhabitants of this planet, since all they can do is watch. Fretting will only make him feel worse. She pauses for a moment, adding somewhat softer]
I know that might sound cold, but it's no surprise to you I think like that, I'm sure. [You know how she is] But it's...what I learned from being the leader in charge of keeping my world safe.
[Despite what she is and all and how she inevitably was part of the problem she tried so hard to solve, Sora did try her damn hardest to protect the world because that was 'Sora Jingu''s duty. So many times the individual persons' situations had to be left aside if it meant aiming for the origin of the problems, even if those smaller incidents involved someone's life being at risk.
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[She doesn't hesitate to try to get his attention. Very straightforward as usual, really]
A moment of your time, if you will?
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Of course—whatever might I help you with?
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Did you notice anything...unusual about Mr. Pearce or Mr. Dahut, last night or in the last couple days?
[Sora seems to be pretty invested in this all, really. Not because she suspects someone in the junior crew killed them, but because she wants to find out the truth of what caused their deaths, thinking it might hint to something dangerous that needs to be solved]
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[ he shuts his eyes a moment, but it's only that much. a moment of sadness and guilt. ]
For Dahut, I hadn't noticed the faintest. But Luke—I had written off a coughing fit he had. It may have been more serious than that.
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[Sora's guarded mood somehow increases. That's...not a good sign. She's considering if perhaps she should speak or not, but in the end, she decides it might be for the best]
I don't know the details yet, but there was something going on with Mr. Dahut as well. Mr. Brofiise intends to inform us all tomorrow, and he told me this most likely holds little relationship with what happened.
[Yeah, she decided to tell Sidon out of fairness, since he willingly told her something she wasn't aware of yet]
Don't blame yourself, of course. Nobody could have foreseen any of this.
[But it still is a little curious both Luke and Dahut had something going on. Could mean something, could mean nothing, who knows!]
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Yes—it is pointless to linger on what we might have done differently.
[ he appreciates her frankness, the grief in his moon dipping to make way for politeness. ]
Thank you for telling me, Sora. I know you didn't have to.
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[With no idea a trial is incoming, this sounded a little vague, really]
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—Hello, Sora! Where are you off to?
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The bar. I'm growing fond of it. Care for a drink, Mr. Sidon? I'm sure we can find something we can both enjoy.
[Sora has been spending a lot of time in there, and although she's not really all that into alcohol, this ship and its happenings make her want to drink a little daily]
Week 1 -- After CYOa Return
Sidooooon, are you in the medbay? Or did you go traipsing somewhere else?]
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he can easily be found in the medbay some hours after their return, trying on a silvery-smooth prosthetic arm. the trunk of his wound has stopped bleeding too, at least. ]
Oh—Sora? Hello. [ there's a cheerful lilt to his voice, even if he's looking a little banged up. ] I hope I didn't make you go out of your way to check on me.
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It's not a bother to come see you and the others to the medbay, Mr. Sidon. It'd have been a bother if you had been anywhere else. [So at least she's glad he's not unruly like so many others would be] Were they unable to recover your arm without needing a prosthetic?
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Ah... no, it seems the pods can only offer the prosthetics. Though the smaller wounds, it can handle. [ he stretches out the arm, gently drumming its fingers against nothing. ] I'm hesitant to use it, if I'm frank. But I did want to practice.
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[She takes off the star-shaped brooch that holds her shawl thing around her shoulders together, and holds it on her palm. It's a pretty thin piece of metal with many points to the sides]
Fine motor control is important. I advise you get a good grip on that first.
[.........pun not intended from Sora, she's not the kind to make puns on purpose, hah]
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even if she doesn't mean to make the joke, he laughs quietly, trying to keep it to a small movement so he doesn't hurt himself. ]
Thank you, Sora. You strike me as a woman of many talents, but I didn't think rehabilitation was one of them.
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[Still, Sora seems flattered by that comment of Sidon]
You seem to be getting used to the new fingers surprisingly well. I admit I thought you'd be having more trouble than this.
[That he can consciously try to not damage this brooch is a very good sign, in her opinion]
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[ he picks up the brooch carefully, then sets it back down in her palm. ]
Thank you—it's more intuitive than it looks. To be frank, the construction is more impressive than my handling of it. But, ah—just in case. You ought to take this back. I don't want to break anything important to you.
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[It's admirable. Despite everything regarding Sora's initial suspicion of Sidon, she has really grown to gain at least a level of respect, even though she still doesn't truly trust him]
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Hah, did you doubt me? It's only an arm! ...It does hinder me some, but I will learn to live without it.
[ gotta keep looking ahead. ]
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[Asking mostly because Sora is well aware the majority of people in this ship won't even be able to say a thing about being out in space delivering packages without being looked at like they're absolute nutcases -- but now Sidon has a very permanent thing. That'll raise eyebrows!]
Week 5 -- Monday
[Oh, sudden Sora jumpscare! Just appearing from behind the counter of the Rat's Share]
I heard the Helly Belly warps a little from the people within's desires. Were you all very eager for drinks during these last few days?
[Sora kept her distance from most people because she's not so inept emotionally she can't recognize after her actions she can't be all chummy. Now that she judged things cooled off, she's willing to socialize again, so she's not all that sure about how people felt during the days she was wandering by herself. Were you all hoping for...rat moonshine and Applebees, guys?]
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Oh, I've never seen the native people here before! [ whale friends! ]
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She's looking at the whale friendos, raising her eyebrows]
They look...so similar to what my world has. [.....] And by that I mean the normal fauna the human realm of my world has.
[Beluga whales don't deserve to be associated with anything like the eldritch realm she lives in]
Do you think they can speak?
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[ rather than interacting with the people. which is a little sad. ]
I just hope they'll all be safe, what with our presence here.
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...have you ever been told you worry too much?
[Wow, frank response, Sora. She adds, sitting down near the edge to look at the water]
Sometimes the individual incidents can't be solved. That's why focusing on the cause of the problems is the only thing that can be done, so no further incidents can happen. Worrying when you have no way to solve the issue you see before you will only distract you.
[Nor Sidon nor anyone can prevent anything from happening to the inhabitants of this planet, since all they can do is watch. Fretting will only make him feel worse. She pauses for a moment, adding somewhat softer]
I know that might sound cold, but it's no surprise to you I think like that, I'm sure. [You know how she is] But it's...what I learned from being the leader in charge of keeping my world safe.
[Despite what she is and all and how she inevitably was part of the problem she tried so hard to solve, Sora did try her damn hardest to protect the world because that was 'Sora Jingu''s duty. So many times the individual persons' situations had to be left aside if it meant aiming for the origin of the problems, even if those smaller incidents involved someone's life being at risk.
It's pragmatic, but not kind]
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There was so much more to ship than we'd had a chance to see...!
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Every time someone over here came to this park I wished I could be here. There's only so much flesh one can look at before it gets old.
[The living people will never know how lucky they were to have all this]