3x - V

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

[ Char can be found in the observation deck on the Starboard side of the ship, standing near a railing, and leaning over. His sunglasses obscure the facial expression of his, but he seems to be staring out of the window, at nothing in particular; but from his expression, it almost seems like he does see something against A Baoa Qu's silhouette. One might even be able to hear him whisper the word "Lalah" under his breath, if you listened very carefully.

Expect him to be somewhat startled when his trance-like stare is broken by someone trying to talk to him, or getting his attention by some other means. Whatever the case, it is obvious he has been waiting to go back into space for quite some time now. ]

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[fermionprincess]

[Something distracting this way comes. The steps sound too metallic and energetic not to belong to Alessandra.]

I would not believe it if I did not see it with my very own eyes! We really are in outer space!

Oh, sir Char Aznable. So good to see you! Are you here to confirm the space-boundedness of our current state too?

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

[ Char blinks rapidly, breaking his own trance-like state, and turns to the young princess, smiling cordially. ]

Something like that, yes.

[fermionprincess]

I must admit to be quite disappointed, though. I expected us to float around the White Chalice. Does it even have any rotating parts to generate artificial gravity?

I was really looking forward to that experience, but I just realize it might have been somewhat impractical in the long run.

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

Most ships have artificial gravity generators. Being in zero gravity for extended periods of time is unhealthy.

Although, certain areas of various hangars don't have gravity. It makes it easier to board mobile suits.

[of-10-faces.livejournal.com]

[Click. Yes he's taking a picture of space too. Tsukasa is watching the stars as well as he intones something.]

The stars I look up to, history is written on it
Like a constellation, the instant the lines connect it starts a legend
Aurora passing through the flickering time
Dive into the straying Parallel World

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

[ Char was still staring off into space, so he only caught the last part of that. ]

I hadn't heard that poem before.

[of-10-faces.livejournal.com]

Ah, it just came to me. [Or sung by someone first.] Seemed rather appropriate for this occasion. It's my first time in space.

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

Space does have that affect on those who are new to it. It is where humanity belongs.

[mydutyisnotover.livejournal.com]

[Frank enters the observation deck to watch the view of space as well, from a close spot. He does so quietly for now, though judging by his satisfied expression, he seems to like it.]

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

[ Sorry. He's too busy staring out into space to notice. ]

[mydutyisnotover.livejournal.com]

[It's okay. He doesn't have the habit of not noticing people hypnotically staring at something.]

You were looking forward to seeing this sight, weren't you.

[stupidshinji.livejournal.com]

[ Asuka had her doubts about running into Char on the observation deck, despite Mio assuring her of such. But sure enough, Char is lurking there, and looking rather contemplative at that; the ordinarily confident pilot is hesitant to approach, but after sucking in a deep breath and steeling her nerves, she joins him by the window. ]

Hey. [ She'll smile slightly at him, brushing up affectionately by his arm. ] Looks like you're finally home, huh?

[ Home in space, she means. She'd expect him to be somewhat happier about it, though she won't press. Char had supported her, and maybe now it's time for her to do the same. ]

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

[ Char's trance is broken when his Newtype senses override his thoughts about Lalah, sensing Asuka come into the room. When she brushes up against him, his arm wraps itself around her waist, letting her brush up against him. ]

I am, yes. Though it's the first time in a while I've been here without my former comrades with the Principality.

[stupidshinji.livejournal.com]

[ Asuka is still getting used to intimate contact from Char. Though she doesn't shy away, there's a slight redness to her cheeks now. ]

Sorry if I interrupted something. [ Cautiously, she'll look back at him. Her tone is unusually submissive; she feels like she's treading on uneasy terrain here. ] You doing alright?

[phantompilot.livejournal.com]

[Space... Something that Shiro rarely sees, even when he was a mercenary, as he often worked on the planet's surface with his group. Of course, he noticed Char on the observation deck, but chose to continue to be silent for a while longer.]

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

[ Look at all the fucks he gives. ]

[aprimeanswer.livejournal.com]

The normally brash PRIME is standing a fair distance away, speaking loud enough to be heard, and staring out into the blackness.

"Hrm...So humanity leaves behind the gift of the cradles and abandons its mother planet to live in space...I don't understand it at all."

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

[ Char turned to face the PRIME upon hearing that. ]

Why not? It's the fruit of millenia of wanderlust.

[aprimeanswer.livejournal.com]

Wanderlust, huh...more like, humanity screwed up their planet, and rather than trying to fix it, they decided to run away. Watch, Mars will be the next planet to become a desert wasteland.

[getter-class.livejournal.com]

[Hayato joins Char in staring out into space. He seems to be focusing on the moon, though. Eventually, he speaks.]

The last time I came out here was before the Second Impact. A lot's happened since then

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

It has. [ He's out of his trance by this point. ] It only accentuates humanity's need to leave this planet.

[getter-class.livejournal.com]

Well. [He gestures at the Earth as it passes overhead.]

Here we are. I'm going to worry about saving that planet before focusing on other planets.

[vjockey.livejournal.com]

[Was walking by, looking out at the stars]

I have to say Sir... That this is something of a change for me.

Its...unnerving to say the least... how do you cope with it?

[redfckngcomet.livejournal.com]

Space is my home. I don't need to cope with it.

[vjockey.livejournal.com]

I...ah...I see sir.

[Looking mildly embarassed.]

Its just...I'm a stranger to...this.