Isolation

[infinite_rabbit]

1. [Some of you might have noticed that a certain IS pilot has been back on the ship for a while now, though for some reason she's avoiding others whenever possible.

The times you'll likely run into her are when she's relentlessly pummeling punching bags in the gym or just dining and reading in the mess hall. She's looking plenty irritated regardless of the location. Bug her?]

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2. [There comes a time when everyone has to rest, even someone like Laura. What you probably wouldn't expect is finding her, seemingly asleep, in the changing room adjacent to the hangar. She's still in that skintight IS suit of hers too.

It doesn't seem like her to be so lax, but she is sitting all stern-like on one of the benches with her arms crossed, if that counts for anything. That eyepatch isn't on her either...]

Comments

[infinite_rabbit]

It was my way of showing some respect for your skill, but if you insist, I'll dispense with the formalities.

[She finally opens her eyes to look at the folder.]

...Was this really the best place to store that?

[redcomet]

I appreciate it, Laura, but please; just call me Char.

[ He finally decided to sit down next to her. Not too close, of course. ]

No, it wasn't. That's why I'm here.

[infinite_rabbit]

I see.

[And Laura's gonna go back to not-sleeping.]

If you're finished, there's nothing stopping you from leaving.

[redcomet]

Nothing except me being slightly worried about you, Laura.

[infinite_rabbit]

[Takes almost everything she has to do what she's about to do, but times like these call for it.]

I can assure you it's nothing serious.

My eye just requires re-calibration from time to time.

[redcomet]

[ He looks down at. Ahh, so that's what she's worried about? It's not like she's the only one on the ship who wears an eyepatch to hide some eye thing; his own roommate does, too. And she doesn't wear pants. ]

Well, just like I told Charl; if there's anything you need, let me know.

[ It's obvious she's sensitive about this, so he won't even ask what it does. He smiles down at her, and stands up, grabbing the folder. ]

You're a valued member of this crew. And I know I'm not the only one here who thinks that.