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come_sailaway2022-08-08 10:30 pm
elysiantern) wrote in come_sailaway2022-08-08 10:30 pm
Lights! Camera! Arrival!
[ Behold the morning of the August 9th, right up front in the dining hall a large sign has been tacked up onto the wall, obscuring a few windows in its overbearingly large text. ]
FREE RELATIONSHIP ADVICE!*
*(In exchange for information about this lovely cruise!)**
**((a bargin deal!))
[ Because after all, Elysium is all set up now, with a cute table he dragged out of a closet, an hot water kettle he's set up on top with some freshly brewed tea in paper cups, some fries he dug out a resturant. He's got it all set up to kick back for a few hours, dispatch great wisdom, and maybe have his worldveiw totally rewritten. That's the exciting things about vacations, travel and people. You'll never know what might happen next!
So if you're strolling by, come say hi! God knows he'll try and wave just about everyone he can over to share a cup of tea. ]
*(In exchange for information about this lovely cruise!)**
**((a bargin deal!))
[ Because after all, Elysium is all set up now, with a cute table he dragged out of a closet, an hot water kettle he's set up on top with some freshly brewed tea in paper cups, some fries he dug out a resturant. He's got it all set up to kick back for a few hours, dispatch great wisdom, and maybe have his worldveiw totally rewritten. That's the exciting things about vacations, travel and people. You'll never know what might happen next!
So if you're strolling by, come say hi! God knows he'll try and wave just about everyone he can over to share a cup of tea. ]
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Life goes on. [He lets out a dry laugh.] That's very true here, in a sense. According to everyone I've spoken to onboard, not even death is permanent. But I still wouldn't particularly call this living to the fullest.
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You can't let life leave you by the wayside, my friend. If it deals you a bad hand or sticks you on a weird boat, gotta keep focusing on what keeps you happy!
[ He pours himself more tea with a little hum. ]
I don't know anything about death not being permanent, but I'm a real expert on the threat of dying! When I learned I was sick, it was real scary, but you can't let that kinda inevitability get into your head.
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[But now he's eying that tea wistfully. Well, he was until sickness it mentioned. It's not contagious, he hopes.]
Sick? Are you still ill?
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[ Elysium says it mildly, but hey, he kinda doubts it. He spots the wistful look in Six's eye, and once he's done with his own cup, he pours a second one and casually puts it on the table. Who could that be for? ]
It's terminal.
[ Elysium flashes a peace sign over his teacup. If Six really cared to look, was really paying attention, there are a variety of black stony growths around Elysium's wrist, usually hidden by the long sleeves of his jacket. ]
I'm in treatment, but I caught Oripathy pretty young so... Eh. Shit happens man, that's basically what I'm saying.
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[He eyes the new cup as if he suspects it might bite his hand. But the thought of wasting a good cup of tea is too painful, so he relents and takes a seat before pulling it to him.]
I'm not familiar with that condition, but you have my sympathy. Your attitude is commendable in light of such a prognosis. That said, I would think you, of all people, have a right to be angry at being dragged away from your doctors, family, and all your support.