Oh, uh...thanks. [ help, he's so awkward. ] I appreciate it.
[ that actually makes him feel so much better?? like his emotions are still kinda sad, but more of a longing... missing home... ]
I just hope they're doing alright without me, which I'm sure they are. [ wouldn't be the first time ] As long as they're safe.
What about you and the rest of the senior crew? Could you go back home, if you wanted... [ this is partly, he's tired of talking about himself and being genuinely curious. ]
[ keith kogane is the most awkward baby boy in the world but we love him anyways. ]
The good news is that we've looked at everyone's contracts, and even if you guys didn't actually consent to being here... it's still written in that you can be returned to the point in time that you left from. So they might not even realize that you were gone for a couple of weeks.
[ smashcut to seven weeks later ]
Oh, yeah. Some people use the off season between tours to spend time back on their homeworlds - but we volunteered to run skeleton crew while the Eudora was updated and keep an eye on the construction drones. But whenever I decide to retire, or if I want to leave earlier... yeah, I could.
[ there is an instant wave of relief that washes over him, when he hears that, and he let's out a long breath that he'd been holding in. ]
That's huge...and helps me feel waaaay better. [ there's a small bit of amusement, but it fades away pretty quick. the weird time stuff is familiar, while not exact, it'll make for an interesting story later on. ]
Well judging by your profile, I doubt you'll be retiring anytime soon. [ damn ] But you guys should consider taking a break after everything is done, go back home and see people who have been missing you. [ his emotions soften. ] Space is great, don't get me wrong, but there's nothing more secure than solid ground.
[ it's weird therapy with an npc hours apparently. not sure who is who tho. ]
[ the relief is interesting, because ganymede doesn't actually know about your timey wimey trip! but they seem glad for it, if the vibe is anything to go by.
although they are a little surprised that they're being roped into the NPC therapy hour, too. hello. help. ]
I might. I got recruited by Nut & Bolt when they contracted with my homeworld, but I'd just given my position to another person, so it worked out. I was proud to see them take charge, and figured it would be worth seeing what the Eudora could show me.
Might be nice to go back and see everyone again, though. Maybe after this spring tour is over I'll take a bit of time to head back. [ contemplative, but a tepid happiness nonetheless at the idea. ] Just need to finish all the work I have, first.
Sounds like you have a big support system to go back to, it'll be a warm welcome then.
[ that's good to hear! as someone who's had to go away from is own before and not know when he'd be back... he gets it. though something tells him ganymede's welcome home party is going to be much bigger. ] It'll be nice to see how well they've been doing, especially the person you handed your hat to. Hope work goes smooth and you get back to them soon.
[ while they've been having impromptu therapy, kosmo has made himself comfortable, with his head on ganymede's lap. snoozing... little puppy snores... ]
Sounds like you'd be getting a good one, too. I think we're both lucky.
[ amicable, but sincere, like there's a smile in their voice even if keith can't see it. but when they look down they seem like they're surprised that kosmo has decided to use them as a nappy spot. blessed......
... they very, very carefully stroke over his ears. pet. ]
I'm sure you get it. It's hard not to miss something you call home, whether it's a place or it's people. But I'm also lucky in that the officers here on the Eudora are good people to spend time with. We're not all close friends, just the nature of a mix of personalities, but some of us are, and I know they all have my back when I need it.
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[ that actually makes him feel so much better?? like his emotions are still kinda sad, but more of a longing... missing home... ]
I just hope they're doing alright without me, which I'm sure they are. [ wouldn't be the first time ] As long as they're safe.
What about you and the rest of the senior crew? Could you go back home, if you wanted... [ this is partly, he's tired of talking about himself and being genuinely curious. ]
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The good news is that we've looked at everyone's contracts, and even if you guys didn't actually consent to being here... it's still written in that you can be returned to the point in time that you left from. So they might not even realize that you were gone for a couple of weeks.
[ smashcut to seven weeks later ]
Oh, yeah. Some people use the off season between tours to spend time back on their homeworlds - but we volunteered to run skeleton crew while the Eudora was updated and keep an eye on the construction drones. But whenever I decide to retire, or if I want to leave earlier... yeah, I could.
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That's huge...and helps me feel waaaay better. [ there's a small bit of amusement, but it fades away pretty quick. the weird time stuff is familiar, while not exact, it'll make for an interesting story later on. ]
Well judging by your profile, I doubt you'll be retiring anytime soon. [ damn ] But you guys should consider taking a break after everything is done, go back home and see people who have been missing you. [ his emotions soften. ] Space is great, don't get me wrong, but there's nothing more secure than solid ground.
[ it's weird therapy with an npc hours apparently. not sure who is who tho. ]
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although they are a little surprised that they're being roped into the NPC therapy hour, too. hello. help. ]
I might. I got recruited by Nut & Bolt when they contracted with my homeworld, but I'd just given my position to another person, so it worked out. I was proud to see them take charge, and figured it would be worth seeing what the Eudora could show me.
Might be nice to go back and see everyone again, though. Maybe after this spring tour is over I'll take a bit of time to head back. [ contemplative, but a tepid happiness nonetheless at the idea. ] Just need to finish all the work I have, first.
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Sounds like you have a big support system to go back to, it'll be a warm welcome then.
[ that's good to hear! as someone who's had to go away from is own before and not know when he'd be back... he gets it. though something tells him ganymede's welcome home party is going to be much bigger. ] It'll be nice to see how well they've been doing, especially the person you handed your hat to. Hope work goes smooth and you get back to them soon.
[ while they've been having impromptu therapy, kosmo has made himself comfortable, with his head on ganymede's lap. snoozing... little puppy snores... ]
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Sounds like you'd be getting a good one, too. I think we're both lucky.
[ amicable, but sincere, like there's a smile in their voice even if keith can't see it. but when they look down they seem like they're surprised that kosmo has decided to use them as a nappy spot. blessed......
... they very, very carefully stroke over his ears. pet. ]
I'm sure you get it. It's hard not to miss something you call home, whether it's a place or it's people. But I'm also lucky in that the officers here on the Eudora are good people to spend time with. We're not all close friends, just the nature of a mix of personalities, but some of us are, and I know they all have my back when I need it.