Eighteenth Unused Utility Belt | Video

[hellofist]

[Oh hi barge. Cass is looking kind of... flummoxed? She's not really sure how to feel about this recent development, but here she is, ready to tell you about it.

She may or may not have some little yellow flowers in her hair, don't worry about those.]

Loki is gone. I don't... know if it's for good. But... he's gone now.

[Will the Admiral even pair them back up if he happens to return? She doesn't know. She doesn't really know if she wants that or not.]

I guess... more free time, now? [Why doesn't she look happy about that?] Don't know. Just wish... I'd done more, for him.

Don't know. That's all... I had to say.

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put on a shirt omg

[hellofist]

Depends. Will you actually try, or hold back... because I'm a girl? That's only fun... for you.

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[routemistress]

Oh, it will, but it's still not your failure. I know that don't really 'elp, but still.

[It's all she's got.]

Let's 'ope the next one's a bit less of an arse, eh?

[youwillgotohell]

There never is.

[A beat, before she decides that she really. Really doesn't want to talk about Loki at all anymore.]

What did you do with the wreaths?

Private

[takeyouapart]

...It'll be a surprise. [lol he's not sure yet 8|]

[inexactitude]

Hey, maybe! My inmate disappeared once, and he came back. You never know, right?

Nice to meet you, I'm Olive.

Private

[hellofist]

You always do good, with those surprises. Can't wait.

Private

[takeyouapart]

I'll see you later, Cass.

Flowers suit you.

SPAM

[ichoosefight]

[ She's hanging upside-down from one of the high bars, watching someone across the room lift weights when Cass comes in. She twists and waves before hopping down. ]

Cass, hey!

[hellofist]

Hung them up. Merlin said, if you... sleep under them, dream of husband.

[There's a little smile there because it's a silly thing to say, but the process and the time spent with Merlin had been fun. Silly, frivolous things are new for Cass.]

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[hellofist]

He wasn't always bad, towards me. There were... moments, he was okay.

[hellofist]

Right.

[Still not actually sure if she hopes that because not having to deal with Loki's verbal abuse will be nice but hey.]

You've been here, before? Haven't seen you before now.

[youwillgotohell]

[On the one hand, fuck Merlin. On the other, that is the hint of a smile, so.]

Did you dream?

[inexactitude]

[Win some lose some? Olive nods.]

Yeah, a few months ago for me, but you know. Timey-wimey and apparently it's been like a year and a half on this side. Which is freaky, but I guess that's the Barge for you, right?

SPAM

[hellofist]

[Already she feels much better, smiling at Steph's acrobatics. She goes straight over to her, clearly expecting a hug.]

Hi. Having fun?

SPAM

[ichoosefight]

[ Well, who is Steph to disappoint? She spreads her arms and lets Cass come to her before wrapping her arms around her best friend. ]

You know me, I hate sitting still. Which is basically all this job is. I feel like a life guard on a school day.

Private

[hellofist]

Yep. Stuck with me.

[And that gets another soft smile.]

Thank you. I love you.

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[routemistress]

I didn't talk to 'im a lot meself; too 'ard to stop meself winding 'im up and that's not 'elpful. There were one moment, though, when 'e was in Zero. 'E wanted to be free so badly. I felt for 'im, then. I could believe there were someone worth bein' in there somewhere, after that.

I'm sorry 'e didn't stick long enough for you to show 'im.

Private

[takeyouapart]

[Which gets a smile back because of course it does.]

I love you too.

[hellofist]

[Wow you remind her of Steph this is great, instantly liked already.]

Yes, not much... makes sense, here. When did... you come back?

[hellofist]

[With a quiet laugh, she ducks her head.]

Of pie. [But hey-] Want to make one? We can go... to CES, find some flowers. Doesn't really work, but it's fun.

SPAM

[hellofist]

[With a very content sigh, Cass hugs back tightly.]

Should have brought something, a distraction. Will have to settle for me.

Private

[hellofist]

Should I go to CTS, give you time... to set up?

Private

[takeyouapart]

I should be well underway by the time you're finished with Stephanie. Send me a message when you're coming home?

[He has a moment over that, referring to his own cabin as 'home' for Cass, but it feels right and he elects not to take it back.]

[youwillgotohell]

[Okay that earns a bigger smile, though there's a pause at the question. For a moment she doesn't know what the right answer is, wonders if there even is a right answer, and wonders if that matters at all. She missed the solstice. This is the least she could do.]

All right.

[silvestris]

He was a pretty big bite to swallow...especially with this being your first rodeo. [you should be glad he's gone :| he was a pain in the ass. especially for you.]