#janelog

[08:51] GG: Excuse me, is this Kanaya?

[08:53] GA: Yes Its Me

[08:53] GA: Youre Jane

[08:54] GG: That is true, I am Jane.

[08:55] GG: I was wondering if you have a free moment to receive a small gift?

[08:56] GA: Oh

[08:56] GA: Yeah Sure Id Love That

[08:57] GG: Where would I be able to find you right now?

[08:58] GA: Im In My Block Now

[08:58] GA: In The Lowblood Quarteres

[08:58] GA: ***Quarters

[09:02] GG: I will be there as soon as I can. See you then.

[09:05] GA: Yes Ill Look Out For YOu

[09:05] GA: **You

[09:07] GG: *Not very long after there was a knock on the door. Luckily, she had found this room pretty easily, so there were no uncomfortable mistakes made on the way*

[09:11] GA: *Nice job Jane. Kanaya opens up the door, smiling.* Hi

[09:11] GA: Youre Jane I Assume

[09:13] GG: I am, and you must be Kanaya. *You look like Porrim, don't tell her that Jane...don't tell her she reminds you of Porrim right now. Just zip it*

[09:18] GA: *NO TELL HER* Yes I Am

[09:18] GA: Did You Want To Come In Or

[09:20] GG: Oh, if you would like me to. *She held the cookie box between her hands, looking a little nervous. Supposedly, this is a natural reaction to "attractive person is talking to me"*

[09:25] GA: Sure I Dont See Why Not *She moves aside a little, more readily revealing her room full of sewing projects and colorful decorations.* Is That... The Gift There

[09:28] GG: *She was similar to Porrim, oh gosh, it was true. Before she could even say anything about her room or the gift it just fell out* You remind me a lot of Porrim. Ah, yes, this is the gift. I heard you were out in the riots last night after all.

[09:32] GA: ... *Oh.* Oh *Another pause.* Thank You *She reaches for it, gingerly.* For Both Those Things I Mean

[09:32] GA: The Gift And

[09:32] GA: The Compliment

[09:32] GA: I Can Only Assume Thats A Compliment

[09:33] GA: Porrim Is Nice I Mean

[09:35] GG: Oh, of course it is a compliment. Porrim is one of the nicest people I have met aboard the ship. *She said with a smile, trying not to flush at that* You just remind me of her, sorry that it slipped out so suddenly. *She handed her the box, removing the lid quickly so that she could see the cookies inside. All fresh baked chocolate chip cookies with a fairly normal shape*

[09:36] GA: *They smell so nice... Kanaya's never had chocolate chip cookies, specifically.* Theres Nothing To Apologize For Im Glad For That Actually

[09:36] GA: These Look Lovely

[09:36] GA: And Smell Lovely

[09:37] GA: Thank You

[09:37] GG: Thank you. I hope they are as good as what the kitchen makes. *She grinned, trying to jam more compliments in there* You're very welcome though.

[09:38] GA: *She shoves some cloth aside to make room on her desk, and rests the box there.* I Dont Doubt Theyre Much Better

[09:38] GA: ... Are You Good Friends With Porrim

[09:40] GG: I hope I can consider myself as such, she is very nice. How so? *Had she been wrong in saying she reminded her of Porrim? Was there something wrong with Porrim?*

[09:46] GA: How So To Which Statement

[09:55] GG: I suppose I am asking why you asked me about my relations to Porrim. *she shrugged*

[09:57] GA: Oh

[09:57] GA: Just Curious I Guess

[09:57] GA: I Havent Talked To Her Much In A Little While

[09:57] GA: But I Like To Think Were Pretty Close

[09:57] GA: *shuffles awkwardly and picks up a cookie*

[09:58] GG: I hope I can be closer to her one day. She has been very kind to me until now after all. *She kept watching her for a bit, almost waiting to hear what she thought of this amazing cookie*

[10:00] GA: Yeah Shes That Kind Of Person

[10:01] GA: *She wants to be closer to her, too, really. She nibbles at the cookie a little.*

[10:01] GA: ...

[10:01] GA: Wow

[10:01] GA: This Really Is Good

[10:02] GG: *She smiles brightly at that, quite happy that she liked it, becuase she herself really liked her food...* Really? That makes me very happy.

[10:02] GG: I am glad you like it.

[10:07] GA: Its Great

[10:08] GA: Youre Really Kind To Have Gone To The Trouble

[10:09] GA: I Wish I Had Something To Offer In Return

[10:09] GA: Unless You Happen To Want Some Tea

[10:10] GG: Oh, it's quite alright. I felt like baking cookies was a better way to deal with my worries than to merely worry. *She smiled, not sure if she should say no to tea or not*

[10:16] GA: That Probably Is A Lot More Productive Than The Other Set Of Options

[10:16] GA: And A Lot More To Be Grateful For

[10:16] GA: I Cant Really Be Surprised You Get Along With Porrim Considering That

[10:17] GA: Heh

[10:19] GG: I have kept to myself for some time, but I hope she still considers me a friend.

[10:20] GG: Regardless, I do hope you enjoy the cookies. Thank you for getting back safely.

[10:20] GA: Im Glad That

[10:20] GA: Youre Glad For That

[10:20] GA: *Awkward Kan go.*

[10:21] GA: Im Sure We Could All Do To See A Friendly Face Around More Though If You Feel So Inclined

[10:23] GG: Friendly faces are always welcome. *Smiles make everything better, don't let anyone know you are nervous*

[10:23] GG: Oh, would you say hi to Rose from me? Perhaps share the cookies if you wish. *Please be together still, if not, then this is terribly awkward*

[10:25] GA: Oh Sure

[10:26] GA: *She's sort of relieved that they're friends, too, it seems.* Shell Probably Like Them A Lot Too

[10:26] GA: Which Is A Given

[10:26] GA: Theyre Very Good

[10:26] GA: *And then she cracks up a little at herself.*

[10:28] GG: *She cannot help but giggle a bit* I sure hope so. Which reminds me, I have to return her kettle. *She still had that... darn it, she'd have to give it back very soon*

[10:30] GA: You Have Her Kettle

[10:30] GA: That Would Explain The Considerable Lack Of Tea In Her Office

[10:31] GA: I Thought She Had Simply Started An Unwarranted Boycott Of The Substance

[10:32] GG: She came by my room with some tea yesterday, a very appreciated gesture seeing as I was quite the worried lass there.

[10:32] GG: I should return it as soon as I can.

[10:35] GA: You Were Worried

[10:35] GA: Whats The Matter

[10:35] GA: If You Dont Mind Me Asking

[10:36] GG: It was just the general situation on this planet, to be fair.

[10:36] GA: Oh

[10:36] GA: Yeah Thats Understandable

[10:39] GG: Is it really as bad as it seems out there?

[10:39] GA: *She frowns a little, thinking about what happened at the riot.* Its ... Fairly Bad

[10:41] GG: I see... I hope things can be sorted somehow.

[10:41] GA: Me Too

[10:42] GA: I Dont Know How Its Going To Happen Yet But

[10:42] GA: Well Keep Trying I Guess

[10:43] GG: As long as you keep coming back I will keep baking cookies. *there's a silly wink and a grin*

[10:45] GA: *Why is Kanaya blushing? She just is. Jane is too adorable for this world.*

[10:46] GA: Ill Be Looking Forward To Those

[10:46] GA: *That felt like a silly thing to say. She blushes more.*

[10:47] GG: *It was not silly. It was cute, and it made Jane a happy Jane! She smiled, standing there in some strange silence for a while longer, then had to act* Oh, but I should probably get going. The captain has still not received hers after all.

[10:48] GA: Oh

[10:49] GA: Yeah That Seems Like An Important Delivery

[10:49] GA: Ill See You Around Then

[10:50] GG: I do hope to meet you again. I will try to stop by the cafeteria more often too, so you wont have to keep sending your charming drones to my room.

[10:51] GA: Yeah It Would Actually Be Nice To See You There

[10:51] GA: I Also Wouldnt Mind Having A Bit Of Advice On New Recipes If Thats A Thing You Felt Like Sharing

[10:52] GA: But We Can Talk About That Another Time

[10:56] GG: We most certainly should! I would be very happy to share recipes.

[10:56] GG: Until then though!

[10:56] GG: *She gave a wave, another smile, and then skedaddled out like a boss*

EB: *he's standing in front of the holoboard, looking over the stats for the umpteenth time though his gaze seems distant and unfocused, as if he's deep in thought*

GG: *meanwhile, jane is emerging from the lounge with an orange. she spots john by the board and freezes. oh dear. okay jane, you'll have to do this eventually. she takes a deep breath and slowly approaches him, clearing her throat when she comes to a stop*

EB: *he blinks a few times, eyes focusing as he turns- and immediately tenses, stumbling back to thud against the terminal*

EB: o-oh! uh...

EB: hi, nanna- i mean, jane. um.

GG: *gasps quietly when he thuds, taking a step back* I'm sorry. I didn't mean to startle you. A-Are you okay?

EB: y... yeah. it's okay. i was sort of zoned out. *he slowly pushes away from the console and drops his gaze to the floor nervously*

GG: *maybe she should have waited a little longer to talk to him one on one. she folds her arms, rubbing at them awkwardly* Listen. John. I just wanted to say that I'm sorry. I don't think I did anything to you directly, but I'm pretty sure you were there for at least some of... that time.

EB: *he brings a hand up to rub at the back of his neck uncomfortably, still not quite looking at her* i... yeah. yeah, i was. you didn't do anything to me, though....

GG: Well. It obviously made a certain impression. *sighs* I'm just sorry. I did terrible things and I'm sorry.

EB: *makes a frustrated noise and runs his hands through his "unruly" hair a few times* look, i just... i'm not trying to hold any of that against you, okay? i know you were, like, mind-controlled or something.

EB: but it's really, REALLY hard to just forget the fact i saw you stab and kill someone i kind of care about. even if i didn't know him as much at the time.

GG: I'm not asking you to forget that! You don't have to forget in order to forgive. *stops, looks down at the orange still in her hand, and unfolds her arms to start picking at the peel* Not that I expect you to forgive me.

GG: I just want to be able to talk to you normally.

GG: We're family, and it would be nice to feel like it.

EB: *he almost seems to flinch at the word "family, watching her for a minute before looking away again with a frown* i wish i COULD forget. every time i see you i just get this awful flashback of red and that terrible symbol and your giant fork that just...

EB: *he cuts himself off and rubs at the sides of his head*

GG: *stops peeling, as well as breathing. for a second, she holds her breath, then she lets it out with a heavy sigh.* Alright. Okay. Then um.

GG: Okay.

GG: Well, what about text? Like messaging each other? Maybe you could be okay with that?

EB: i...

EB: yeah... i guess that could work....

EB: *he seems to concede hesitantly; almost grudgingly*

GG: Don't... don't force yourself. *continues peeling the orange, just letting bits of the peel fall to the ridiculously pure white floor*

GG: I'll see- *she stops that thought. "see you around" isn't really a thing that should be said at this time, huh?* Bye, I guess.

EB: .... *he sighs heavily and shakes his head* jane, wait...

GG: *she had started turning away, but then she looks up at him slowly* Y-Yeah?

EB: *shuffles his feet a bit as he stares at them, still not looking at her* ...i'm sorry. i can't... i just can't, right now. okay? i know it seems stupid, and stubborn, but...

EB: *a pause as he toys with the hem of his shirt, then-*

EB: i'll message you.

GG: No, I understand. *whether he looks up to see it or not, she gives him a reluctantly sad smile* You don't have to. Not until you think you're ready. Don't worry about it.

GG: *and then it's time to fiddle with the dial so the door will lead to her room*

EB: *he misses it, but when he hears the clicks of her turning the dial he looks up with his own sad gaze* if... if you ever want to message me, though....

EB: i'll answer.

GG: *she turns her head a little before she goes, smiling the same smile but not meeting his eyes* Thanks. *and through the door she goes. she takes a shaky breath only once the door has closed behind her and she squeezes her eyes shut. well, nobody can say she didn't try.*

-- gourmetGaud [GG] ceased pestering edifyingBadinage [EB] at 23:46 --

[12:24] GG: hi there!!!

[12:25] GG: Hello. Forgive me, have we met?

[12:25] GG: no we havent!!

[12:25] GG: thats why i wanted to message you now actually!

[12:25] GG: im jade

[12:26] GG: one of the engineers!

[12:26] GG: My name is Jane, it's nice to meet you.

[12:26] GG: Engineer you say?

[12:26] GG: yep!! :D

[12:26] GG: its my job to keep the ship running and build awesome robots

[12:27] GG: which if you ask me is the best job!

[12:27] GG: You are doing a very good job of the first task, in that case!

[12:27] GG: hehehe thanks!!

[12:27] GG: The robots I have not seen.

[12:27] GG: Are there many?

[12:27] GG: not just yet!

[12:28] GG: But there are many coming?

[12:28] GG: yes definitely!!!

[12:28] GG: right now there is the ai hal that helps run the ship

[12:28] GG: and you can always chat him up if you want!

[12:28] GG: and there is also my dog becquerel

[12:28] GG: Your dog is a robot?

[12:28] GG: yup!

[12:29] GG: Is he possible to chat with as well?

[12:29] GG: well sort of!

[12:29] GG: The prospect of talking to a robot dog sounds quite fun!

[12:29] GG: Enlighten me on the kind of "sort of" we are talking about here.

[12:30] GG: well i was thinking about it yesterday after a conversation i had with my friend

[12:30] GG: so i decided to set him up with his own handle!

[12:30] GG: but so far all he has said is very cryptic :/

[12:30] GG: you can certainly talk to him in person though!!

[12:31] GG: not that he will say more than woof lol

[12:31] GG: Aaaww! He does sound like an awfully cute little chum though!

[12:31] GG: Be he metal or not.

[12:31] GG: he really is!!!

[12:32] GG: i should let him wander around the ship and make some friends today

[12:32] GG: I'd like to meet him if you decide on that. :B

[12:32] GG: Well, that is, if you would let me shake paws with your friend.

[12:33] GG: sure thing!!!! i will make sure he goes to the atrium and you can say hi to him when you see him!

[12:33] GG: That would be splendid! Perhaps we could get better aquainted as well?

[12:34] GG: I have yet to meet another human here.

[12:34] GG: In fact, I have only met one other person in the flesh yet. I really should get out more.

[12:34] GG: oh yeah of course!!

[12:35] GG: im not too busy so if you want i can head there right now

[12:35] GG: To the atrium, you mean?

[12:36] GG: yeah!! :D

[12:36] GG: on the main floor

[12:38] GG: Well, I was not doing much of substance at the moment, so what the heck. :B

[12:38] GG: I'll be there in a second!