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Steven with a Marc ([personal profile] latersgators) wrote in [community profile] come_sailaway2022-12-05 02:03 pm

Country roads, take me home

Who: Steven Grant and open - start your own subthreads and stuff
What: Studio Ghibli movie night
Where: Cabin 135
When: early December
Warnings: none so far

After subjecting Marc and Maeve to Ghibli nights, Steven has widened his circle of suffering to include a few other people. What was going to be 'come over and watch My Neighbour Totoro?' became a proper whole evening at Steven and Marc's cabin. They spent the afternoon tidying up the room, returning a bunch of library books and keeping the rest of his stash in a corner on the other side of the bed. Clean laundry put away, a small load of dirty clothes taken down to the wash. The ankle cuff and bungee cord is stashed away in the cupboard alongside their small emergency hoard of water, snacks and food in case they have to lock themselves in their cabin one day for weeks on end. Bathroom tidied up as well, with extra toilet paper stacked on top of the cistern in anticipation of several guests.

The cabin is still small in spite of their cleanup efforts, and Steven insists on having some snacks available, so for savoury options there's baby carrots and celery sticks with hummus dip, potato skins, kumara fries and cassava chips, and mango sticky rice and pan fried cinnamon bananas for something sweet. It's not exactly going to be the healthiest night in terms of food, but half a dozen people sitting knee to knee in a claustrophobic little cabin crying at children's anime is surely going to make up for that and be healthy for all of them.

The programme for the night is Steven's Studio Ghibli box set, although he only has one DVD player and one television so they need to pick their movies wisely since they'll only be able to watch two or three. They're always welcome to come back next time to watch more. Steven's recommending more Kiki's Delivery Service and Princess Mononoke, and less Grave of the Fireflies and When Marnie Was There. They don't really want to be crying into their bowl of vegan snacks every 15 minutes...
millay: (07)

Maeve | OTA

[personal profile] millay 2022-12-05 11:21 am (UTC)(link)
When she told Steven more people wanted to watch the movies, Maeve really hadn’t expected a movie night. But she’s glad that Steven’s expanding his friendship circle and that Marc’s being agreeable about the anime and also all the people in the room.

She’s standing for the moment because she doesn’t really mind. But if anyone drags her down to sit, she’s not going to fight them either.

“Could you pass me a couple carrots, darling? I hate to get in the way of anything.”
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totes

[personal profile] millay 2022-12-05 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Maeve's noticed Steven stepping out at intervals, happy to give tissues silently before making her way out to check on him. It seems like, even if it is a good thing, it is a touch overwhelming for him and she wants to make sure he's managing well enough and not overly stressed.

"Hello, darling." She notes the wrinkles in his shirt and steps a little closer, shutting the door behind her as she does. "I'm fine. I'm not worried so much about me." She carefully reaches out, fixing his shirt as best as she can before reaching for a hand. Something to do with one should perhaps help. "I'll come with you, then. I can carry a few things back if necessary." She lets a moment pass as she tries to think of a way to say this. "How are you handling everything? It is quite a few more people than usual. Perhaps next time we can find out who controls the pool screen. Then, if someone's crying, they can claim it was the water. And then perhaps your poor shirts can get some relief." A little light teasing, maybe.
millay: (37)

[personal profile] millay 2022-12-06 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
Maeve smiles. "Well, I knew Sharky was. We talked about it some last month. When he was helping me to feel a little more comforted. We were both dealing with the backlash of the possession stuff." The cuddling was nice and she'd do it again. They were friends and sometimes it was nice to just lie next to someone for a while and let yourself relax. "So I'm not terribly surprised myself."

She looks over at him, walking alongside him. "Darling, I enjoy them. They are so unique and whimsical. I do not know very much about such things, but they make you happy and that's all that matters." She lightly squeezes his hand. "Marc cares for you as well. You can see it on his face. Even when he's pretending to be terribly put out about cartoons."

There's a soft laugh at that. "If he bothers you about it, I'll make sure to give him my best disappointed look." She's quiet for a moment. "I am happy to be here with you, Steven. So never worry about that. Okay?"
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[personal profile] millay 2022-12-06 07:35 am (UTC)(link)
“Yes. I suppose you can.” Her voice is soft, more fondness than anything else.

“Nothing happens if I do it,” she replies. “But, yes, I do see how it could be concerning for most people.” Marc included. She assumes that comment was about Marc anyway.

The pause and his holding both of her hands seems mostly new. She doesn’t mind, though. It makes a small sort of fluttering like humans always say happens for them. Especially with the way his thumbs brush over them.

She’s trying to figure out what to say exactly. He’s being so sweet and kind like he usually is. Which is…nice. “Most of what I have to talk about is, unfortunately, possession things. And none of that is terribly cheerful or easy. But I’m sure you know about that with Marc. Some of it anyway.”

She hums thoughtfully. “I have plenty of people that I know I can rely on. And I know I can count on you. Even if things have been…a lot since last month.”
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[personal profile] millay 2022-12-06 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Maeve nods. It seems like such an unusual situation. She's never known either of them to not want to talk about one another. But she can deal with that if he wants to set a boundary for the conversation.

"Of course, darling."

She squeezes his hands. "Are you trying to hide from your room for a moment?" She peeks at him for a moment. "Or is it just trying to get more time with me?"

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[personal profile] justneedsomehelp 2022-12-06 11:01 am (UTC)(link)
"Uh, sure." He offers a brief smile before he's passing over the carrots. "I can move if you want to get at the dip too-- I know it's a little full in here."

And there's not a lot of room to move around in the little cabin as-is. "Didn't know so many people liked cartoons..."

Or maybe they just like Steven, which-- well, Marc'd like that, actually. Slightly. Protective instincts aside.
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[personal profile] millay 2022-12-06 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"It is quite a bit full, yes." She smiles widely. "But I'm not terribly surprised." She knows for sure that Sharky was excited about anime night as a thing that could happen. "But no. I'm okay without the dip for now. I'm mostly just giving myself something to do." Like eating.

"I knew about it. At least on Sharky's side. I told him we were watching them when we were cuddling in the room." She doesn't seem particularly concerned about that reveal. It was just friends and they were both sad and tired. "He said he wanted to watch them, too."
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[personal profile] justneedsomehelp 2022-12-09 10:44 am (UTC)(link)
"You were-- cuddling with Sharky?" Huh. She might have meant it innocently or not, he can't tell. He kinda wants to ask, but he also kinda doesn't want the answer. It's a little bit of a conundrum, isn't it?

So, it's easier to just focus on the other shit. Like the cartoons. "You know, those two didn't get off to the greatest start, but I feel like they share a weird number of interests. And anyway, maybe it means Steven'll get more people to hang out with. Share this crap with."

Even if the thought of Steven realizing he's actually not the greatest company in the world worries him. Then again, pushing everyone away, losing people... that's what Marc does best, really.

"You enjoying the show?"
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[personal profile] millay 2022-12-10 02:43 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes. We were...helping each other feel safe enough to sleep and I was tired of existing out around the boat." She studies him for a moment, trying to figure out if he's upset about it or not. "Just two moms sticking together."

There's a nod. "I think that happens with a few people. But yeah. I think it will be nice to have Steven make some more friends. He deserves more people that want to spend time with him. Much as I don't really mind."

She looks at the screen for a moment before nodding again. "They're kind of sweet. Even if there is a sort of yearning to them. Not everyone that makes love connections of friendship or something deeper get to stay together. It's a little sad to think about sometimes, but rather like life. And I'm still in awe of most of the artwork that goes into it and the storytelling is nice, too. I don't think I could ever hope to do anything similar." She shrugs softly, turning to look at Marc. "It's like magic. I know so little of it, I cannot help but be in awe each time I see it in person."

She smiles then. "I know they're not your favorite things and that is fine. Sharky suggested Speed might be more you...well...speed as it were. Action. It sounds accurate enough to me." A beat. "Perhaps one day you'll get movies you like that you can show me so I can also sit through them."
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[personal profile] justneedsomehelp 2022-12-10 11:17 am (UTC)(link)
Despite Marc being a pretty good liar when he wants to be-- well, he doesn't always hide his feelings well. He tries to school away the pang of jealousy or envy or whatever springs up that he doesn't think he's got a real right to feel. Doesn't ever stop him though, does it?

"Yeah, he does..." And Marc knows he hasn't been great company since October. He feels-- he's not sure how to act around Steven. What's okay, what's too much... if the whole possession thing wrecked things. Steven deserves to have people who don't have that sort of baggage, who make him happy.

"The way he looks at you? Pretty sure he'd be thrilled to spend time with you whenever. Can't imagine most would be crazy to turn down your company, actually..."

There's the slightest twitch of a smile. "They're-- not that bad, no. Some of them are interesting. Just don't tell Steven I told you that." He's got a reputation to protect.

"Speed?" There's a soft laugh. "Well, that's not wrong. Action is my kinda speed. Adventure." The suggestion has him giving Maeve a look, briefly, curious.

"Yeah? I'd like that. A lot. Uh, my favorite movie-- it was called Tomb Buster."

It's-- what started Steven Grant really. Helped bring him to life. Maybe it'd weird Maeve out, but the movie is still something he could watch over and over again. "Maybe a copy will turn up sometime..."
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[personal profile] millay 2022-12-11 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
Maeve notes a hint of something in his expression and body language, studying him quietly for a moment to get a better grasp on it. Hm.

There's a hint of a smile there and she ducks her head slightly. "I'm not sure how you mean that, darling. But I suppose I do have quite a number of friends that like to spend time with me." And she's careful to emphasize friends. Which is supposed to mean she doesn't really have people turning her company down, but not as anything but friends.

She laughs softly. "I would never dream of ratting you out..." A brief pause. "Or maybe I would and I'm texting Steven about it at this moment." She taps the side of her head. She's joking, though. She isn't texting him.

"Tomb Buster, huh?" That is not one she's ever heard about, but there's a nod. "Hopefully it will and then you'll introduce me to it."
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[personal profile] justneedsomehelp 2022-12-11 06:08 am (UTC)(link)
Now's not really the time to talk about it, right? They're all trying to watch movies. They're not really alone. But-- "You ever want something else besides friends?"

The teasing gets him to huff out a chuckle. "Oh, yeah? I see how it is... Gonna have to find some dirt on you now."

Although he doubts there's anything that embarrassing to rat her out to Steven on. Unfair, really.

"I hope so. In the meantime, we got Steven's cartoons, at least... and there are a lot of them."
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[personal profile] millay 2022-12-11 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
She peeks over at him out of the corner of her eye. "I have considered it, yes, but I'm not certain they feel the same, so I haven't." If she seems more still than usual, that certainly doesn't mean anything, does it?

"Mmm. And do you think you'll manage to do that?" But she's curious to find out what he could find out and what would count as dirt in this situation. Even if it is just teasing.

Maeve laughs, looking at the television again. "We definitely have plenty of them, yes. We could cycle through one a day for...I don't actually remember how many there are."

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[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2022-12-11 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Whenever an opportunity presents, Nobunaga grabs a seat somewhat back to back with her at first. He's totally still wearing the swords and armor, despite becoming a holy weapon recently, old habits, but Maeve generally has an aura he finds soothing. He's pretty incapable of eavesdropping though, given how captivated he is by the animation, desperate for more taste of Japan's future that he helped ensure the prosperity of.
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[personal profile] millay 2022-12-12 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
Maeve notes his presence briefly, glancing over her shoulder. "Hello, darling." She keeps her voice soft in case he's too immersed in the video to appreciate anything too loud distracting him.

"Enjoying yourself?"
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[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2022-12-12 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes. This is from home. I mean centuries later, but it was part of my gamble. That the culture could be marketed abroad, even if I had the worst time trying to figure out how and think of luxury ways to market the art. I'm so happy it succeeded. Are you enjoying it?"

He's in heaven as far as he's concerned.
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[personal profile] millay 2022-12-12 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
Maeve listens quietly, smiling a little at the words. He seems so happy about it. "I've seen them before, but I don't mind it. They are rather whimsical and fun. Steven loves them, however." And that's the part that matters the most to her. That Steven is happy.
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[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2022-12-12 08:42 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah? What's your favorite part? The colors have me just..." he mimes his head being taken aback or opened up to a whole new world of wonder. "Mind-blown. As they say." They being people with a more modern slang vocabulary. "The stories are familiar though. Though I'm relieved it's not another retelling of Peach Boy or Wukong."
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[personal profile] millay 2022-12-12 06:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Maeve considers it. “The story-telling aspect. But it’s sad that they are separated. But it does mirror life in that sometimes you have to make great sacrifices and lose people.” She sighs. But the art itself is so curious. I have never seen anything like it before.”
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ooc: I love wabi sabi, Nobunaga is a loser

[personal profile] konpeito_aji 2022-12-14 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
"It's a very unique style," a small nod. "I'm afraid I don't know much about that though. There's too much art evolution for me to explain it properly, and all the steps involved. In my time I was only just able to further Hon'ami Koetsu and his prodigies. Ah! That's right, you've never seen my folding screen right?" He takes out his crimson fan with the Oda mon on it and unfolds it to show her. "He did this for me. He's not as fond of red and hawks, but he keeps using them for me," a small laugh. "Pottery, teapots, jewelry these are Owari, my hometown's forte. But I'm having to fight tooth and nail against the religious." A small laugh and a headshake. "They are so into zen and black and white, ahhhh and this annoying thing called 'wabi-sabi.' It just took fad in the country." An eyeroll. "It's all about asymmetry, and accepting flaws. The tea bowls are misshapen, purposely ugly."
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[personal profile] millay 2022-12-14 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
Maeve listens as he speaks, carefully taking in the information. "I haven't seen your folding screen," she agrees, taking a look at the fan as he shows it to her. "It's lovely. Is your folding screen similar to this or does it have it's own artwork?"

She laughs softly at the comment about the wabi-sabi. "Well, perhaps it's not the absolute worst thing I've heard of. They make us perfect, making everything perfect. I don't know if it's worth it. So perfect they're surprised when we do things they don't account for."

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