22 - Give Me A Distraction, I Don't Want to Feel - 22

[onemanshort]

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[mademyownpath]

...You alright there? [He knows you're not missy :/]

[onemanshort]

John...

I...

[a deep breath] I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I mean, at least she stayed 'round longer'n Simon did. But there ain't exactly a lot of us here t'begin with.

[mademyownpath]

Least you know you'll see her again. Once you return home yourself. It ain't forever.

[onemanshort]

That's true.

But the last time Simon was here, he said they was leavin' the ship. I know he was ahead of me, since I sure don't remember them doin' that before I got here, but I ain't rightly sure how much time I've got with 'em before that happens.

Kaylee

[mr_stealthypnts]

Will you be okay?

Xander

[onemanshort]

I guess so. I mean... of course I will. It ain't like this is the first time the castle's gone and sent folks home. I just wasn't expectin' t'find her gone, y'know?

Kaylee

[mr_stealthypnts]

I know, and that's why there's the worry. Unexpected disappointment is never fun and I...I just don't like thinking about you frowning.

Xander

[onemanshort]

[that gets a smile. Why so sweet, Xander] You're just a regular sweetie, ain't you?

Kaylee

[cricketycricket]

Again. ... Oh, dear. ... It's never easy, is it ...

Doctor

[onemanshort]

No...it ain't.

Kaylee, to end

[cricketycricket]

She had her own room, in the TARDIS, you know. The last time she was here...

Doctor to end

[onemanshort]

I think I'd heard somethin' like that...lookin' back. Guess you knew her pretty well then, huh?

[someoneto_carry]

[a pause, she was cleaning some weapons she hears Kaylee down the hall, she'll pick her head out]

River? No, haven't seen her all day.

[onemanshort]

Zoe, I...

[swallowing, eyes still stuck on the empty nameplate] I think she's gone..

[someoneto_carry]

What?

[looking over]

You sure about that?

[onemanshort]

Maybe she just moved. I mean... it ain't like she's the most predictable sort.

[but she knows that's not true. Not really] It's just... her name ain't here no more.

[machineish]

Requesting further information on what mechanic specialisations you possess.

[onemanshort]

[oh good. Work things. The distraction helps] I can do all sorts of things, but I guess as far as specializin', I mostly worked on ship engines and the like. But I've worked on other vehicles, too, and gave York and Wash a bit of a hand, dealin' with that powered armor of theirs.

You needin' something specific?

[machineish]

Negative.

If repairs are required, a mechanic will be needed on standby.

[onemanshort]

Well, sure. I don't mind helpin' with things like that. What kinda machine are you lookin' to repair? You know...on the off chance it goes an' breaks?