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come_sailaway2023-05-10 11:44 am
astrogator) wrote in come_sailaway2023-05-10 11:44 am
We'd be alright if the wind were in our sails
Who: Arilanna Tayrey and You!
What: She's still alive and she has a lot of feelings about this (aftermath of event)
When: Post-event, catch-all for May
Where: Outside her cabin, shops, bars, lounge, around the ship in general
Warnings: She's likely to be depressive, possible talk of suicide and oblivion, property damage with a gun, will update with anything else.
1. another night in jail wouldn't do us any harm [existing CR, outside her cabin/texts]
[Sparkles vanished. She can't fault the decision; she'd want to vanish too, if they'd been in each other's places. What this tells her, however, is that there's nothing more she can do right now. Exhausted, Tayrey retreats to her cabin. Some good has been done here, she knows. The dimmed lights are testament to that. The tormented souls are free. But Ari Tayrey herself? She's right back where she started, trapped on this ship, surrounded by people who are now even more pleased to be there than before. Happy prisoners.
She can't bear to be around them. She can't bear to be around anyone, it's as if the lack of privacy she had no choice but to endure has rubbed every nerve raw, and she needs to recover. She scrubs herself clean, getting rid of every trace of sand, every trace of that ordeal. Before she sleeps, she barricades the door, just in case there's anyone cruel enough to try to disturb her.
Talk to her through the door, if you're not worried about making a habit of it. Or text her. Either way, nobody's getting in for several days.]
2. a bottle of rum wouldn't do us any harm [open, shops or bars]
[When she finally ventures outside again, it's for a perfunctory look around, an assessment of what she's missed. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the supply issues catch her attention first. For now, she's not personally worried. Her stockpiles are very healthy – but she's also aware that they're not infinite, and what is currently an erratic restocking system might quickly get worse.
Find her with a backpack, filling it with whatever looks useful. Depending on where you are, that might be packaged food, or it might be alcohol. Brandy and port and beer. This isn't done in busy areas, but she's not really trying to hide it either. In fact, if anyone approaches her, she'll raise a hand in greeting. No smile, though. She's busy.]
3. if the devil's in the road we'll roll it over him [open, various places]
[She's heard it all now. That Yato never returned from that room. That neither did Shiranui. Incongruously, her first reaction was anger. How could he do that? Confess his feelings for her, leave her no choice but to disappoint him, and then disappear? It isn't right. Ari's emotions are so conflicted she struggles to unpick them at all. She's grieving for the loss of a friend, but also for the loss of something that could never have existed, no matter what she felt for him.
She'd been careless. This is why Tradeliners don't get attached.
Her only solution is to keep herself busy. Even more patrols of the ship than before, and long hours bent over her astronomy texts as if she and not Crichton were the one with hidden knowledge that sufficient effort might reveal. Once, she even falls asleep over an open book in the lounge – something she'll be very flustered over if anyone ventures to wake her.
Or find Ari sitting on the ground, gun in her hand, firing short blasts at a nearby wall. The dark scorch marks leave patterns, and she links them together with a thick marker pen. Star charts. Trading lines. A map writ large, drawn out on a ship that no longer seems to be mending itself. An image in reverse, a negative, bright stars rendered as dark stains, signs of damage. And yet it's all very careful, very precise, and there's a strange sort of beauty in it, for those willing to see it.
If she's approached, she'll lower the gun, give the person an expectant look.]
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What: She's still alive and she has a lot of feelings about this (aftermath of event)
When: Post-event, catch-all for May
Where: Outside her cabin, shops, bars, lounge, around the ship in general
Warnings: She's likely to be depressive, possible talk of suicide and oblivion, property damage with a gun, will update with anything else.
1. another night in jail wouldn't do us any harm [existing CR, outside her cabin/texts]
[Sparkles vanished. She can't fault the decision; she'd want to vanish too, if they'd been in each other's places. What this tells her, however, is that there's nothing more she can do right now. Exhausted, Tayrey retreats to her cabin. Some good has been done here, she knows. The dimmed lights are testament to that. The tormented souls are free. But Ari Tayrey herself? She's right back where she started, trapped on this ship, surrounded by people who are now even more pleased to be there than before. Happy prisoners.
She can't bear to be around them. She can't bear to be around anyone, it's as if the lack of privacy she had no choice but to endure has rubbed every nerve raw, and she needs to recover. She scrubs herself clean, getting rid of every trace of sand, every trace of that ordeal. Before she sleeps, she barricades the door, just in case there's anyone cruel enough to try to disturb her.
Talk to her through the door, if you're not worried about making a habit of it. Or text her. Either way, nobody's getting in for several days.]
2. a bottle of rum wouldn't do us any harm [open, shops or bars]
[When she finally ventures outside again, it's for a perfunctory look around, an assessment of what she's missed. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the supply issues catch her attention first. For now, she's not personally worried. Her stockpiles are very healthy – but she's also aware that they're not infinite, and what is currently an erratic restocking system might quickly get worse.
Find her with a backpack, filling it with whatever looks useful. Depending on where you are, that might be packaged food, or it might be alcohol. Brandy and port and beer. This isn't done in busy areas, but she's not really trying to hide it either. In fact, if anyone approaches her, she'll raise a hand in greeting. No smile, though. She's busy.]
3. if the devil's in the road we'll roll it over him [open, various places]
[She's heard it all now. That Yato never returned from that room. That neither did Shiranui. Incongruously, her first reaction was anger. How could he do that? Confess his feelings for her, leave her no choice but to disappoint him, and then disappear? It isn't right. Ari's emotions are so conflicted she struggles to unpick them at all. She's grieving for the loss of a friend, but also for the loss of something that could never have existed, no matter what she felt for him.
She'd been careless. This is why Tradeliners don't get attached.
Her only solution is to keep herself busy. Even more patrols of the ship than before, and long hours bent over her astronomy texts as if she and not Crichton were the one with hidden knowledge that sufficient effort might reveal. Once, she even falls asleep over an open book in the lounge – something she'll be very flustered over if anyone ventures to wake her.
Or find Ari sitting on the ground, gun in her hand, firing short blasts at a nearby wall. The dark scorch marks leave patterns, and she links them together with a thick marker pen. Star charts. Trading lines. A map writ large, drawn out on a ship that no longer seems to be mending itself. An image in reverse, a negative, bright stars rendered as dark stains, signs of damage. And yet it's all very careful, very precise, and there's a strange sort of beauty in it, for those willing to see it.
If she's approached, she'll lower the gun, give the person an expectant look.]
or a wildcard
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Her mind is mostly preoccupied with what she wants to do together with her friend. Innocent activities like playing games (without harming anyone) and sharing snacks. Does it eat? She saw Amma go into the kitchen once when they watched a movie, likely to prepare some food. ]
O-oh, um... [ Maybe she shouldn't be too surprised that Ari greets her again with a smile. It gives her a bit of comfort, knowing that she can talk somewhat comfortably. ] That would be fun actually. But I... was just thinking about what kind of snacks Sparkles might like. I never got to ask about its favorite.
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You know, you're a really good friend to Sparkles. I think it was very brave of you to show how much you cared and stand by him, even though there were so many angry people around.
[She sets her backpack on the floor, starts rummaging through it.]
I think Sparkles might not have had much chance to try sweets, before. Maybe we should put together a selection, so he can find out what he likes best? I'd like to help. if you don't mind. [She'd like to make friends, too.]
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[ And she didn't want Sparkles to feel alone. It must have felt like the entire world is the enemy sitting on the bridge roof. She knows how that feels.
Fio missed the conversation between Ari and Sparkles due to being asleep. That smile she saw though, is enough of a sign to tell her that she can speak of her friendship without fear. She's happy her friend is somewhere around now, but her heart aches a little thinking whether or not she might have broken any of her other relationships. ]
...Amma might've cooked meals before, I think? Not sure what. [ Unless Amma went into the kitchen to cook up something for his former Master instead. During that time, she was unable to communicate with her. A small shrug, then she smiles a little wider. She wants Sparkles to make more friends, to see how good people can be. Similarly, she wants people to see how good he can be. ] But I don't mind the help. I think getting a bunch of choices for him would be a great idea!
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Sparkles told me a little about Amma. I'm very sorry that he lost her. He's had a hard life, hasn't he? I think he needs friends now. I told him I'd protect him, if he agreed not to hurt us again.
[Not that she'd had time to close the deal. But then she drops the serious spacer attitude and smiles again.] I'd say we should ask for his favorite meal, but I really can't cook, so snacks will have to do. [Tayrey pulls a few out of her backpack.] Maybe these, and - oh, I have some special ones, in my cabin. From home. Cinnamon bars. You can try one too, if you like.
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Everyone's always protecting her, making sure she stays behind and out of harm's way. Always assuring her that they'll be the ones to handle the dangers and the mysteries of their situation. She's happy to be useful, to do a little more for everyone for once that isn't just sticking to the sidelines. And she still feels to be the one at most fault for being the first to make contact with Sparkles... ]
He's... [ She keeps thinking of it— him, as someone separate from the Captain. Her beloved friend. ] He's lonely. I hope he can make more friends. His master didn't give him a name. So I named him Sparkles because of his shiny eyes and... 'cause friends should have names. [ Other passengers might think it's ridiculous. No malice or ill intentions behind the name. Fio simply thought it was a pretty name for the pair of glints in the darkness. Then softly: ] I wanna protect him too.
[ Fio tries to avoid looking too eager as Ari shuffles through her backpack, thinking it might be impolite around someone she hasn't known very long. But she leans forward curiously, to see the current selection. ]
Um... [ Raising her voice a little. ] I know how to cook a few things. Like veggie cream stew and slurpy apple. I don't know if he'd like any of those... [ But they can find out by asking for his likes and dislikes first. She hasn't found a chance to use an unoccupied kitchen yet. ] I've never had cinnamon bars before, but I'd love to try them.
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I want to try to be his friend, too. [She means it. She might be thinking about freedom, about the possibility of Sparkles helping them to escape, but she'd still want to reach out even if he doesn't feel ready or capable to try to help. He's been through quite enough without more pressure.
She happily shows Fio all the snacks that she wants to offer to Sparkles.] These, and the cinnamon bars from Cardalek - oh, and I have konpeito too! That's from Japan. [Tayrey grins.] There, you're much more accomplished than me that way. I've never even really been in a kitchen. My family had a cook when I was young, and then after that I lived on a starship, and cooking wasn't my job there either. Flying was, and star charts. What's slurpy apple like? Besides having the apple?
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I'm sure you can become his friend! I think he'll like it if you talk more with him. [ ...And Fio's beginning to miss talking with Sparkles herself. Their short reunion wasn't that long ago though. She knows she needs to be patient. The next time they see each other won't be another eight months, she hopes. ]
Your family had a cook? So you're a bit like... a Noble. Or a princess of the stars! [ Too many picture books might be letting this child's fantasies run wild. She comes from a lifetime where technology has yet to invent flying the skies. But she's somewhat aware of the innovations through others coming from "further ahead," including some of the futuristic dreams that she's seen. ] Slurpy apple is... it's sweet! It's chopped up apple chunks with brown sugar and some spices. It can be eaten warm... or chilled. It's yummy either way.
[ Making stew and apple dessert were both dishes learned from her adoptive mother. "Slurpy apple" is really just her childish way of referring to apple compote. The name has stuck with her since she was much smaller. It was the easiest dessert to make when her family was too poor to afford much else. ]
I'm not sure what kon- konpei...to is. [ A giggle. ] That's a fun word to say! Konpeito.
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I think I'd like slurpy apple - and I bet you'd like konpeito! It's like tiny sugar stars. I'd never had it before I came here, but it's my friend Oda's very favorite food. It does sound good. Konpeito!
[This is a lighter side of Ari Tayrey that few get to see, especially here. It's as if Fio's youth gives her permission to be a little less serious than usual.] I have an idea. What if you wait here, and look after my supplies, and I'll hurry back to my cabin and get those sweets. You can try them out and see if you think Sparkles would like them. Do you know where he is right now? I understand wanting to hide from everyone, but he needs friends too.
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A "Director" is a position that she doesn't recognize. From the way Ari speaks of the title, it's telling enough that it's something of heavy importance. As for a "Company Tower," she imagines that it must be like a princess's castle! The kind of princesses that Fio usually reads about are ones that wear frilly dresses and later get married off to a handsome prince to live happily ever after. Of course, she knows that isn't true for many real life royalties who have to listen to their parents. They lack freedom.
But she knows there's other kinds of princesses too, that don't stay behind doing fancy tea parties. Rita and Flynn once told her about their friend Estelle... ]
You're a soldier? Well, I think you can still be a princess. There's princesses that go on adventures and know how to fight too!
[ Tiny sugar stars--she's never seen a candy like that before. And she makes a mental note to try making enough "slurpy apple" later so that she can save a portion for Ari. ]
...And Sparkles is— around. I know he is. He went off into the shadows, somewhere on the boat. I guess he just needs some more time... I'm trying to be good. I gotta be patient. [ Briefly, her eyes drift over to her shadow, as if trying to check if it's looking any different than normal. Just her own shadow alone, unfortunately. She tries not to look discouraged, still smiling. ] I can wait here. Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on your things!
[ She's very eager to take on the responsibility, to show off that she's useful. Plus she's well-behaved and knows not to go rustling through other people's belongings! ]