winn | IC CONTACT @ driftfleet

...Yeah, that sounds about right.

[She shrugs.]

I am. What do you think your friend could do?

Potentially? Heal her.

[ he's only used hermione's sobering potion so far, but he trusts her. ]

I've been trying that. It's helped with the injuries, but it hasn't helped her wake up just yet.

[She runs a hand through her hair.]

...then maybe it's an Atroma coma.

[ those fuckers! ]

...Maybe. I guess, I mean - at least that way it's not because she's hurt or anything.

If she's been healed and isn't waking up, I think that's our best guess.

Yeah, probably.

[She brushes a stray strand of hair out of her face, taking a deep breath.]

What about your friend? How long has she been...?

Since right before the attack.

[ he really wants to hug her again. or do something. but he doesn't know what. ]

Hope she wakes up soon, too, then.

[She glances at the floor for a moment, shaking her head slightly.]

You ever think you'll get used to it at some point? Just - all of this.

Every time I think I might, they throw something like this at us.

[ he shakes his head. he doesn't think the atroma are going to let them get used to it - too boring to watch well adjusted people. ]

But it's not always a bad knocking off balance. I got to spacewalk - [ yeah, the guy who used to be terrified of the shuttles spacewalked. if he didn't have pictures he's not sure he'd believe it either. ]

Yeah. I mean, the breaks are pretty okay sometimes, but...

[She nods. In so many ways, this place is much kinder than the last place she found herself, but that doesn't mean she should be letting herself get complacent.

His next words make her laugh, though, surprised.]

You did? When? I mean, I guess it's spacewalking any time we leave the ship, but...

The ships don't fix themselves.

[ he shrugs with a smile, proud for getting that laugh. watch him pretend it's no big deal, he was shitting himself. ]

Were you remembering the entirety of Gravity while you worked to make sure you didn't make a horrible mistake?

I was remembering I'm brilliant and don't make horrible mistakes.

[ more like jim was reminding him he's good at this and that he's watching him, and here are the stupid mistakes you need to avoid. ]

Also an important thing to remember. Please don't be Sandra Bullock.

[ looking down at himself, then back at her. ]

It'll be hard, but I think I can do it. [ admit it, you missed the stupid jokes. ]

[She does, in fact, laugh despite herself and despite the situation.]

You're such a dork.

[ mission accomplished B) ]

And you like me. You like a dork.

You have no proof, Schott.

You called me - I call that proof.

Nonsense. That was completely pragmatic, absolutely.

Yeah, it got you your dork fix faster.

[She laughs again and shoves at his shoulder lightly.]

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

[ he laughs, just happy that they can have this moment of normalcy. ]

[She pauses for a moment, then gestures all around her.]

Like I said... Not the best hanging out spot in the world, but I could at least make you something to eat if you're hungry.

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