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subnautica2016-09-25 02:07 pm
imsorey) wrote in subnautica2016-09-25 02:07 pm
OPEN MINGLE: September 25-30
[Although the month is drawing to a close, there's still plenty to do--such as clearing out the last few rabites, working on constructing portions of the new and improved base, sharing various information gleaned from the month's efforts, and make sure to have some downtime in between all of that. Getting a sun tan before fall fully sets in is important too!]
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They are friendship things, though. I mean...I suppose they don't really look that way from outside-- [now that he thinks about it?] --but. I don't know. It's...hard to wrap my head around, that people thought we were--
Wait, really all of you? Zaveid betting? Edna?
[god, he doesn't really want an answer. he doesn't quite want to think about that (and it's not just the surface indignation; he's still pretty homesick for them.) instead, he shifts his seat a bit so he can balance Sorey and the bottle more comfortably, and takes another drink. it goes down a little easier the second time.]
I mean...what am I supposed to say? I don't know if he'd want to. I don't know if I want to. We'd both have to...think about it...talk about it...?
[he's getting a little less stuttery and a little more thoughtful as he goes on. none if it's an objection exactly; he has no visceral recoil reaction from the thought of, say, kissing Sorey. it's just a new, strange shape in his overanalytical head, one that hasn't quite found its place.
he vaguely wishes the others were awake; it's odd to have this revelation that involves the two of them come to just him, first. but at the same time, well, both of them trying to sort this out while drinking seems like it might've been its own sort of disaster. all right. maybe it's for the best things fell out this way, talking to Rose first.
Rose. he stops looking into the mouth of the bottle and finally looks up at her again. when in doubt: debate a little.]
Have you ever wanted to? How did you know?
1/3?
Have I ever wanted to... well, yeah. I've only ever been interested in other girls, and I mean, I wouldn't say I'm all that experienced or anything, but like I said. Yeah, sure I have.
Maybe Zaveid would stop hitting on me if I told him I'm only into ladies, huh?
[ she manages a lighthearted smile, an attempt at easing the tension in the room, but her eyes dart over to alisha, who has slumped over and is using her thigh as a pillow. rose looks back at mikleo so quickly she hardly realizes she glanced at her at all. ]
But love?
[ rose just... outright laughs this time, a very drunk laugh but genuine all the same. what a ridiculous thing to even start to think about. ]
No! Just the idea is too much to even wrap my head around! Yikes.
[ she pauses to collect herself before pressing on. ]
But you know that I'm nothing like you two. The total opposite, more or less. I've spent my life traveling, meeting new people, and I can say that I've never seen anything close to what you and Sorey have. Period. I mean, come on, Mikleo. Think about it. You're practically dating already! You guys have done everything together, haven't you? This is just the next step. A barrier that you still haven't breached.
Sure, I can't speak from experience, but judging by the look on your face, the sudden realization that you've been in love for god knows how long is kind of like getting hit with a sack of bricks. But when you know, you know, and that's all there is to it.
2/3?
I could promise you, without a doubt, that Sorey feels the same, but I also know you well enough to know that you'll need to navigate that on your own. But when it sinks in, stop obsessing and start deciding how you're planning on acting.
[ her smile lights up, eyes practically sparkling with enthusiasm. she is so glad this is happening. ]
I say go for it! I mean it. I'll even be your wingman. Whenever you need a push, I'll be right there to nudge you guys in the right direction. I've got your back, okay. That's what friends are for!
3/3 holy shit tl;dr i am so sorry
[ a sheepish smile before an amused laugh escapes her. what? it's hilarious. she can't wait to hear their reactions. it'll be great. ]
Sorry, but you guys have never been remotely subtle. It looks like a lot has changed over the past six months, though, huh.
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I didn't know you were just interested in other girls. It -- makes sense, though. I'm really still not sure how Sergei bought into that act of yours and Sorey's, now that I think about it. Guess he's really just that pure.
[having just started in on the alcohol (he's kind of clutching the bottle to himself, like a talisman against the sudden onslaught of heart-to-heart feelings), he doesn't miss Rose's quick glance at Alisha, and files it away to think about.
and then drinks a little more. alcohol really makes it easier to get the words out, somehow; he's starting to feel the effects, the warm hazy fuzz creeping over his thoughts. it reminds him of the elixir in Goddodin, but stronger.]
We've never thought about it too much. You're right that we've always been together...ever since I can remember. Gramps and the others in Elysia are all older seraphs; we were the only kids. And Sorey's...always been like this. He's just good...he loves everyone. You think he's sentimental now? You're lucky you never ran into him as a child.
[to be together; to share their lives and their dreams. yes, he supposes that's love. it's always been love, even if they haven't used the word much. romance, though...being in love...maybe he needs to look in URSULA's databases too. interesting as they are, they are not using the library's catalog of racy novels as their main reference point.]
...and I don't think we changed that much. Or maybe I've relaxed some, but...Sorey is Sorey. You know, maybe that is his true name. We just...missed you, though.
We missed home. We're used to being together, but we weren't really used to missing something together, so maybe we hung on a little harder to each other. Maybe...maybe that's the difference you're seeing?
[he's having trouble verbalizing a consistent train of thought, and there's a lurid flush climbing his face, from the alcohol or the talk topic or both. it's not at dangerous levels yet, but he's definitely being a bit reckless with the bottle considering how strong it is -- and considering that he wants to be a little out of his head for this, and considering how seraphim desire can mess with things a little?
yeah. Mikleo can absolutely get drunk tonight, very quickly.]
...anyway. The point I am getting at. The...the reason I have to think about it is, if you tell Sorey 'I love you' he's not really going to get that you mean it romantically. And by you, I mean me.
So...a wingman would be a good idea. And the idea of you as a wingman is a lot less terrible than Zaveid. So. Thanks...?
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As a responsible adult and a good friend, I would never let Zaveid be your wingman. And as for Sergei? He might be more pure than Lailah the Pure. I couldn't believe, either, but it was funny as hell. Sorey knows, but it was never a secret. More like nobody asked.
[ she shrugs. no big deal. rose is getting mildly concerned about how rapidly mikleo is consuming such strong alcohol, though, and she's thinking she might want to take that bottle away from him before things get too out of hand. well... he seems alright for now? this is nice. rose likes hearing his honest feelings, and maybe her own judgment isn't at its best, either.
mikleo missing her... it's definitely the alcohol making him talk, yeah, but hearing something so genuine still warms her to the core, warmth stronger than what the alcohol gave her. rose's never knew he cared so much, and maybe she should have. her expression softens, both eyes and smile. both her experiences here and her time away from the others have given her clarity she didn't have before. ]
... I've said it before, but I'd miss you guys, too. Both of you. I know nothing changed back home, but if it had... things just aren't the same without you and the others. Our Sorey here is my one and only partner in crime, after all! I mean, I'm the one doing all the crime, but regardless. And... I miss home, too.
[ she tosses and turns mikleo's thoughts over in her head, analyzing them as best as her not entirely functioning brain can. ]
But you're right. Sorey has an enormous amount of love to give. I've never seen a person love so many humans and seraphim and plants and boring ruins so much. It's cheesy, but when everything starts to seem so hopeless, he reminds me that there's so much good still worth fighting for. He... told me I was his hero. I love him, too, Mikleo.
And, romantically? Yep, it'd sail right over his dumb head. I could tell him I love him any time, and it wouldn't change a thing-- not that I'd want it to. It's sweet, but it makes things way tricky when it comes to... stronger feelings.
That's why, as your wingman, I'm gonna tell you right now that you've gotta act on it. Give him hints. Hold his hand for no reason, get closer to him than usual when there's a chance to. Stuff like that. And if that doesn't work?
[ which it prooobably won't, considering how physical they are already... ]
There's only one thing left to do. Actions speak louder than words.
[ looking him straight in the eye, even rose looks the slightest bit flushed, but there's a good chance mikleo might have to resort to drastic measures. which... ]
Okay, don't flip out on me. You guys are sort of obsessed with The Little Mermaid, right? Don't ask, just... word of mouth, like I said, everyone talks about you guys. So you remember that song, Kiss the Girl? You might just wanna change that pronoun and go for it when the moment seems... right. Uh, without the singing sea creatures.
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[he's still clutching the bottle, but he also darts it a suspicious look now instead of drinking more at first. he doesn't usually forget words, especially not simple ones like 'timelines.' hm.
he forgets about it when he looks at Rose again, though, a smile tugging at his mouth.]
See -- exactly. He loves you, and me, and...everyone. He probably loves any of the fish we go to visit enough times, it's a good thing most of them are too big to bring home. That's part of why he's a good Shepherd. And that's why...yeah. Yeah, you're right.
[his eyes are still wide when she meets his stare, and his alcohol-induced flush deepens with embarrassment; look, he's not going to admit it out loud to anyone in so many words, but man. man he loves the romantic and cultural-bridging themes of the Little Mermaid.]
I'd like to...try and ease him into this a bit, if I can...? Um, not that there's anything wrong with kissing, but. Actually if we don't have the singing fish to clue him in it might be too much of a shock. And I'd want a kiss to go...well? Yeah.
Are you sure we can't have singing fish?
[that last sentence came out positively plaintive. he has 100% had too much booze.]
1/2
[ rose usually isn't much of a romantic, and if she were sober, there's a decent chance she'd be cutting back on all the sappy "you'll know when you'll know" stuff. it's not her usual thing. at the present moment, though, rose isn't even giving it a second thought, because sorey and mikleo are so... how can she describe it? they're special, and she wants them to be happy. she knows they will be. it's just a matter of convincing mikleo that it'll all work out, and if that involves hammering hopelessly cliche advice about The Right Moment into his head, so be it. cliche advice is cliche for a reason, after all. ]
Sorey might be simple-minded, but believe it or not, that doesn't mean he won't be able to handle a kiss. Yeah, he might be shocked, but I can promise you that he's not going to have a stroke and pass out on the spot or whatever other ridiculous and horrible case scenario you're sure to be envisioning. More than anything, I can guarantee you right now that he'll be happy.
Whenever you're nervous, just... think about his stupid smile or something and remember why you want to do this in the first place. Sorey has a Mikleo smile, you know. It's this smile I've never seen him give anyone but you.
2/2
[ ... okay, yeah, time to be the adult here. ]
Aaaalright, I think you've had enough. You're slurring your words. C'mon, gimme the bottle.
[ she makes a move to take it from him, but he's still clutching it almost protectively. he'll need to cooperate with her on this. ]
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Wasn't...imagining him passing out. I just need to pick somewhere where he can't trip over anything. It's hard to amp it up in a way he won't just find...weird...
[he smiles a little into her sleeve. it is a dumb expression. what has alcohol done to this dumb nerd]
I want him to be happy. I want lots of people to be happy. You...
[and that last word's half-lost in a fuzzy murmur, and he doesn't continue the sentence, so she'll have to make what she will of it.]
this is belated but mikleo is so cute i had to
they are officially in one big, drunk cuddle pile and that is the absolute last thing she expected, but rose has never been happier to have these three people here with her. she'll be less happy about the inevitable hangovers, but right now? she's happy. ]
Shh. I know.
[ rose reaches a hand up to run her hand through windswept hair. it's even softer than it looks. sorey is lucky. ]
Sleep it off. Dream about singing fish. Everything's okay.
[ rose's words are much more coherent than mikleo's, but they're still spoken in a sweet murmur.
she wonders where that you was going when she closes her eyes, hand drifting down to tuck mikleo against her more properly, other hand having woven its way into alisha's hair. she's smiling when she doses off right with him. ]