08: [Kinda quiet Video] / [Open Commentlog]

[withanokka]

[Sokka's video feed cuts on rather suddenly to a shot of his eyeball in the dark.]

--ha! Got it. Now.

[He swings the camera around to show the moon. Because of the contrast, the moon stands out stark in the image, almost full, bright and radiant against the sky behind it. Sokka can be heard from behind the camera.So, I hadn't come up here at

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[shipshapeshipco]

[Looking at the sky is nestled safely the top seven ways Samuel prefers to spend an evening. "Somewhere between cradling a pillow and needlepoint, if I was to wager." Being that the wager was on his own opinions, Samuel would have been wise to wager. But being that the boat rejected the concept of currency, and that Samuel was a very cautious gambler, Samuel abstained for the sure thing and kept his nothing safely in his coat pocket. Self-restraint was, after all, quite high on his list for nighttime activities as well.

it was within the bounds of a fairly heady sigh that Samuel noticed he was not alone on the top deck. He clicks his loafer-heels together in an almost-salute.]

Why, what have we hear? Do I see a fellow passenger enjoying a good gaze? It almost puts stars in my eyes to see the beautiful sight of someone enjoying the night sky. If only there was a way, though, to guarantee it, then I would be settled as silver. Oh, there's a thought.

[With that, Samuel finds his guarantee. He lies on the floor a foot away from Sokka

Sorry for the late reply! ;; I was falling asleep at the computer last night.

[withanokka]

[Sokka sits up off the wood of the deck, surprised to hear a voice so close to him in person. The comm chatter was expected, he wasn't really thinking anyone other than Hiccup or Jim, or maybe even Katara would show up tonight to see the moon. Maaaybe Dad.

He glances around to see if there's anyone other than the strange man lying down next to him. Nope.

He flops back down on the deck.]

You want to guarantee a way to put stars in your eyes? We're talking, metaphorically, right?

no worries~ I DID fall asleep

[shipshapeshipco]

No no, I've that taken care of now.

[Samuel learned 'look up'! It's super effective.

He smiles happily as he watches nothing in particular. Samuel would normally be perfectly happy lying here in silence and appreciating the beauty, but there's one key difference between his normality and now: There's another person here with him.]

Now what is it that inspired this celestial watch-about? Youthful dreaming? A young lady, perhaps? Or simply mulling over your infinite possibilities before the processes of time snuff them out?

[Samuel puts an arm into the air and pinches his fingers, making a show of "snuffing out" the stars.]

[withanokka]

[Finally, someone who talks more than Sokka. He's not sure whether he even wants to mention Yue or Suki to this guy, but... what the heck? What does it matter? They won't come here.

Hopefully, for their sakes. He wouldn't mind seeing them, but if they were trapped here like everyone else...?]

Uh. Yeah, girls. Two girls.

But, you know, it's just... nice to look at, too. I was camping outside a lot back home, it's nice, to see it again. The sky, I mean.

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[ailuruslucidity]

[RD-01 is so caught up in the view that she doesn't even realize she's sending her reaction back, after several seconds of staring at it, in a hushed tone.]

Beautiful...

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[withanokka]

Yeah, it is.

[Sokka's voice holds a reverence that is a little beyond most fifteen-year-olds. He's glad he caught himself before he said "she".]

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[ailuruslucidity]

Yes, it--

[Wait a minute. Was that a direct reply to her? Or was it just her imagination? She looks down, and lets out a startled yelp as she realizes the microphone is on.]

M-my humblest apologies. I did not mean to speak.

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[withanokka]

Huh? Oh, don't worry about it. These things are a bit weird to learn, anyway.

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[betterthanraph]

Do you recognize any of the star patterns, by any chance?

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[withanokka]

Iiiii wish I could say yes? I don't think it would be any help if I did, though. These stars are probably different than the ones at home, right? Unless all of the worlds, ever, had the same set of stars.

Which would be cool. Weird, unexpected, but cool.

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[betterthanraph]

[Good Lord, he's chatty.]

...right.

I figured they weren't the same. Just thought I would ask.

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[withanokka]

[Yeah, he does that.]

Yeeeah, no. Sorry!

[There's a pause.]

Have you been up here? To see, I mean. Maybe they match stars from your world?

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[afathertorn]

[Old guy has been restless tonight anyway. After spotting Sokka's message while exploring empty ship corridors, he decides to head topside. After all, he hadn't seen the night sky on the Elegante yet. One elevator ride later, Hakoda will be wandering the deck, taking in the night sky. Seeing a completely alien night sky was a bit disconcerting, to say the least.]

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[withanokka]

[Sokka is lying on the deck, limbs splayed out. He's completely still, staring at the moon just over his head. He's peaceful, certainly. Perhaps a little sad.]

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[afathertorn]

[Eventually Hakoda will spot Sokka and lean against the railing behind him. He has an inkling about Sokka's thoughts. He heard about what happened in the North Pole, after all. At least parts of it. Eventually he'll speak up.]

It's peaceful up here.

[Commentlog] ....HAHAHAHA YOU'RE USING ITALICS

[withanokka]

[Sokka startles at the sound of his father's voice. He was more than a little occupied with his view. He gives a squawk and sits bolt upright, looks at his father and tries really hard not to roll his eyes.]

Y-yeah. Yeah, it is.