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It's cute.
I can never entirely tell if he likes me, but you, it's very obvious, I think.
I can never entirely tell if he likes me, but you, it's very obvious, I think.
I... can't imagine why he wouldn't like you?
[tbf nero has a hard time imagining anyone not liking shrike,]
[tbf nero has a hard time imagining anyone not liking shrike,]
I don't think he dislikes me, exactly, we talk sometimes and he tells me to be less nice, just—
[ she waves her free hand. ]
He seems like he could be doing better. Still.
[ she waves her free hand. ]
He seems like he could be doing better. Still.
[More seriously, his tone drops]
I... don't think he really recovered. Not really. Just told himself it's been long enough, so he should be over it by now - but he doesn't sleep at night, I'm pretty sure. Not if he's alone.
I... don't think he really recovered. Not really. Just told himself it's been long enough, so he should be over it by now - but he doesn't sleep at night, I'm pretty sure. Not if he's alone.
...it makes sense. I mean, I... know, how that is.
You don't really get over that sort of thing.
So, that's why...
You don't really get over that sort of thing.
So, that's why...
That's... definitely something you understand about him much better than me.
He probably just thinks it makes him weak. And he-- hates letting anyone see that.
[and that's just. so hard...]
He probably just thinks it makes him weak. And he-- hates letting anyone see that.
[and that's just. so hard...]
I guess I had an advantage in that I just... didn't have a good view of myself to start with as far as personal wherewithal, oddly, so it was a bit like... well, nothing to lose, there.
But it helped to have people in my corner, so... it's good. That he has you. It took a while for me to... even get to here, after all.
...does Silk know? They're still together, right?
But it helped to have people in my corner, so... it's good. That he has you. It took a while for me to... even get to here, after all.
...does Silk know? They're still together, right?
Yeah, but he's never talked about her much. I dunno how much they share. I know she's been through a lot too - lost her little brother in front of her eyes and everything. Still...
I think me and Talon probably know the most. That's why we went nuts when Jason disappeared. And he wouldn't wanna burden a kid with his problems, so.
I think me and Talon probably know the most. That's why we went nuts when Jason disappeared. And he wouldn't wanna burden a kid with his problems, so.
Of course here I am having said I'd like a day to unwind and here I am worrying about other people, but...
...I know how important he is to you. So—while I... like having you all to myself now and again, I'm glad it helps him to have you. If there's anything I can do, er... let me know, too, I guess.
...I know how important he is to you. So—while I... like having you all to myself now and again, I'm glad it helps him to have you. If there's anything I can do, er... let me know, too, I guess.
We can't help it. Gossip just turns into wanting to take care of people.
[Hums in contemplation,]
Being able t'sleep more than... well, never might help him stay stable. He doesn't get nightmares if I'm there.
But I can't stay at BAD END all the time, obviously. And I'd miss you.
[Hums in contemplation,]
Being able t'sleep more than... well, never might help him stay stable. He doesn't get nightmares if I'm there.
But I can't stay at BAD END all the time, obviously. And I'd miss you.
It's easier now that I don't get as many nightmares, but—well. I always miss you when you're not around.
Too bad we can't have a... what do the kids call them, slumber parties, or something.
Too bad we can't have a... what do the kids call them, slumber parties, or something.
[Laughs,] I think the point of slumber parties is not sleeping.
But, yeah. Our beds're big enough, too.
[But it's still nice to think about...? His cheeks go red, and he smiles fondly. Not in an embarrassed way, just-- it was a nice thought.]
But, yeah. Our beds're big enough, too.
[But it's still nice to think about...? His cheeks go red, and he smiles fondly. Not in an embarrassed way, just-- it was a nice thought.]
Well—not that it'd be anything the same with me being there, since he's not really about vulnerability, but it's not as if I'm not used to living in military close quarters, anyway.
A little sad I missed all those cute drunk nap piles honestly. Looked cozy.
A little sad I missed all those cute drunk nap piles honestly. Looked cozy.
If he's sleepy enough, maybe he'll pass out anyway...
I guess all've us should figure out a Nero custody sleep schedule.
[IT'S A CUTE THOUGHT THOUGH! he... doesn't feel opposed! after all jason needs help. help jason.]
Nap piles are all cute and cozy until you start blabbing your pent up secrets. Then it's mortifying.
I guess all've us should figure out a Nero custody sleep schedule.
[IT'S A CUTE THOUGHT THOUGH! he... doesn't feel opposed! after all jason needs help. help jason.]
Nap piles are all cute and cozy until you start blabbing your pent up secrets. Then it's mortifying.
I guess it's easier to say that when I'm the unit designated drinking survivor. I'm too powerful for drinking games, I guess.
Well, that and you aren't holding onto any deeply personal secrets.
...or are yooou.
...or are yooou.
[Sighs dramatically,]
It's true. With a face like that, I can't help but put my life in your hands, it's just so trustworthy.
Well done on the subterfuge.
It's true. With a face like that, I can't help but put my life in your hands, it's just so trustworthy.
Well done on the subterfuge.
It's me, the mistress of cunning and mystery.
...now I'm trying to think of if I do have any secrets.
...now I'm trying to think of if I do have any secrets.
Right?? I only have'em because they involve Jason.
What about....... most embarrassing thing that's ever happened t'you?
What about....... most embarrassing thing that's ever happened t'you?
[ she clearly has to review like. every single moment of her life, ticking off things on her fingers, weighing some options— ]
Well, you were there for the time Cardinal caught me out at just agreeing with them all the time in decision-making... Actually a lot of these involve Cardinal coming for me personally, huh.
Well, you were there for the time Cardinal caught me out at just agreeing with them all the time in decision-making... Actually a lot of these involve Cardinal coming for me personally, huh.
Honestly I still can't help feeling a little intimidated by them... Amaranth too. Even though they don't really bother reprimanding me with my behaviour.
How do you even get that much confidence as a person... They're so powerful.
Usually the answer is idiocy, but you can't even apply that t'them either.......
Well—
I guess they’re not a complete genius at some things. They don’t know how to handle some kinds of people at all...
I guess they’re not a complete genius at some things. They don’t know how to handle some kinds of people at all...
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