YSS Resurgence - Interior
Kawa Kinie, dressed in shiny black leather pants and a black T-shirt with lightning bolts on it, pulled her boots on and then went down two decks to the enlisted cabins to visit the funzone where her sister Euikoshi lived with her handy roommate Poppy Pink, the moody catgirl Cassie, and the quiet engineering wizard Pidole (and her bug). "Hey, we're going to a pub! Get dressed and bring your money cards!" she told them.
Delmira stood in front of her desk with her clothes laid out on it. She was still trying to pick out what she was going to wear.
Mochi dipped back out of the cabin he shared with his family, having managed to negotiate the controlled chaos within just enough to fetch some appropriate clothes. Well, 'appropriate' might have been a stretch. Aside from his SAOY uniforms, a traditional Elysian robe and swimming trunks, the only other outfits he possessed were suits. Making the best he could out of the situation, the Elysian was dressed in a nicely tailored black 2 piece suit. Mochi had rather embarrassingly taken a moment to consider whether or not to wear a waistcoat before making the correct decision. A thin tie hung loosely from around his neck, with a few buttons at the top of his shirt undone for comfort. Time to wait for the others.
Nalini slid quietly into the area where everyone was going. The quiet Separa'Shan seemed content to wait watching everyone else gather for the trip.
Cheilith was wearing a nice blue dress as she joined them, she smiled at Mochi. "So what's up?" She asked.
Shortly thereafter, Euikoshi, Poppy, and Pidole joined the group dressed in cute little dresses they'd picked up on White Harbor station back in Resurgence's Mission 3. Euikoshi's red was bright sparkling red while Poppy wore gold and Pidole wore white. Cassie also came, wearing a frilly pink pair of shorts and an oversize one-shoulder sweater with the word YES on it.
Thad showed up wearing the only suit he had and wore a duster over top of it all. It gave a nice contrast between the black suit and the leather duster.
Mochi smiled at the new Separa'Shan, not having had the pleasure of conversing with them before, but not wanting to scare her. To Cheilith, he grinned, "Hey! I'm just waiting for the others, nobody gave a place to meet up so I'm guessing here is as good as anywhere." The Elysian gestured to her dress, "Very nice! I wonder how big a difference there will be between people's outfits."
"Probably a third of of us actually looking nice, a third looking pretty shabby, and a third wearing whatever." Chelilith responded.
Nalini didn't tense up at Mochi's smile, she actually looked slightly confused before giving a small smile back and then diving into her tablet.
Mochi nodded to Thad, somewhat relieved that he wasn't going to be the only guy in smart casual. Once Euikoshi and the others showed up, he whistled playfully. "Looking good ladies. The locals won't know what hit 'em."
"Thanks!" Euikoshi grinned.
Pidole cradled her blue beetle buddy in her hands. "Hmm. No pockets."
Thad walked over to Pidole and opened his jacket like a shady dealer. "I have many pockets for your little buddy." He then motioned to the inside of his coat and outside that was covered in pockets.
"You think Bidole will scare the locals?" Poppy asked Thad. "Nice to see you somewhere other than my medical lab."
"If Bidole can remain still, they will probably think it is a piece of jewlery." Nalini offered quietly.
"No more worse than my little buddy." Thad's glowy little friend poked its head out of one of the pockets.
Yayoi made her appearence now dressed in a simple shirt and skirt perfect for an outing. She'd heard that they were going to a Pub, and while she felt awkward since she had a bar, she thought it might be good to go.
Sanda had come out with Yayoi. She was wearing a bright blue dress that had little straps over her shoulders and came down to her knees. It was the same color as her tattoos which seemed to sparkle in the light. Despite the dress, she still had at least one firearm strapped to her thigh, out of sight, and two blades.
Delmira sighed and went over to her other clothing and rummaged around she found her gym sweatshirt that looked baggy enough to not bother her back to much. She didnt bother with a bra as she put it on and found a pair of pants to wear. when she was dressed she exited her. The neko was looking a little down.
"How'd you get that on the ship?" Poppy asked Thad. "I'm pretty sure Aoba allowed the beetle but not this...uh, what is it?"
"Should I bring a gun?" Cassie asked, looking at Sanda, scratching her head in a very catlike fashion.
Sanda shrugged and smiled deviously. "It's against my religion to go anywhere unarmed."
Thad just smiled at Poppy. "The same way I got everything else on the ship. Amazing what a wink can do to the right people." He let out a light laugh knowing sometimes things just don't get checked. They more than likely thought it was a plushy and not a real living creature.
Pidole stared at Thad and his pet in fascination.
Yayoi lifted her sleeves allowing them to see the hidden blades she had hidden inside them. "same, looks like we are of the same religion, Sanda"
Sanda smiled and winked at Yayoi. "Guess that's why we're hermanas, hu?"
Yayoi nodded "indeed, that's exactly why we are."
Delmira joined the group finally She rolled the sleeves of her sweatshirt up and stood a bit of a distance away from everyone.
Nalini watched the exchange, but didn't say anything. She was unarmed because they were going to a place where crime was statisticly low enough that it shouldn't be a concern. However, if it was the fashionable thing to do, then perhaps it might be worth it. She weighed the options, lost in her own head for a moment.
With everyone gathered up and seemingly ready to head out, Mochi decided to take the lead a little. "Alright, awesome, we're all here. Let's head out towards the airlock and see about setting step towards the watering hole." He grinned with some mix of excitement and smugness, knowing how this night was likely to end.
"Who's that?" Euikoshi whispered in Kinie's ear.
"I don't know, roster says she's a night shift cook," Kinie whispered back to Euikoshi.
"Oh, I thought it was just Rossa," Euikoshi shrugged. "Did know who invited her?"
"Not sure," Kinie quietly answered with a shrug.
Euikoshi went over to Nalini. "Hello! I'm Euikoshi, science specialist!"
Pisces Station
Koyama was free, finally free. Free of negotiations. Schmoozing with dignitaries. Dancing around cultural differences. Long-winded discussions and speeches. It was an experience that was certain. In patience and education. She had spoken a little with the Empress. Bringing up matters, a little chit-chat. Their budding friendship still as wobbly as a newborn colt. But moving along at a delicate pace. Things had been as they should be. And on the morrow she hoped more akin to normal than the day before.
But until she managed to get back aboard the ship she knew she would not be unguarded. Perhaps not visibly, but she knew one was a pace behind. After a while one could simply tell the presence of the invisible guardians. A skill learned over a lengthy period of time.
"A day of entertainment instead of trade deals and avoiding diplomatic incidents." murmured the Neko and feeling the mirth wriggle its way into her mind from the tall unseen guard. Her face became a calm mask as it was all she could do not to kick the woman in the shin. Her purse was tiny, thin-strapped, unassuming and black. But the dress she wore was red slashed with silver, leaving her pale as milk shoulders bare. The chiffon skirt a little flared for easier movement while the main component hugger her torso not too snuggly but enough to accentuate her modest curves. Not exactly formal, nor informal but a happy medium that could work for either.
She hadn't been back aboard the ship yet. Instead waiting at the 'lock, patient as a stone and trying not to paw at her eyes or the smokey kohl that accentuated her eyes. Or to fret with her hair. Koyama had already caught herself more than once stroking at a length of the silken strands. It was hard not to fret over it truth be told. But as she waited, the princess did hover a centimeter off the deck, mostly to save on her feet from aching while waiting.
Cheilith headed off of the ship and into the station. She waved at Koyama, "hey! we're going to the pub, want to come along?"
As Sanda exited the ship with everyone else she noticed Koyama. She was very happy to see her, but it looked like eveyone else was also very excited to see her again too so Sanda held back to wait until she could have a word with Koyama.
Mochi winked warmly to Koyama as he drew up towards her with the crowd. "Good to see you made it back in once piece, *Princess*." Mochi teased, giving her a smirk. "I've rounded up everyone, looks like you got the memo?" His emerald eyes betrayed how impressed he was with Koyama's fashion sense, not for the first time since they had been aboard Pisces Station.
When Thad finally got Koyama into his sights, he took off like a bull. He had been missing her and was going to get to her one way or another. "Excuse me, coming through. Body guard of the princess needs some space." He yelled out as he pushed towards her with all due haste
Yayoi spotted Koyama and bowed her head to her, in respect, though she hoped that Koyama hadnt heard about their last mission,
Delmira smiled at Koyama and nodded her head at the other woman.
"Oh Dios, tal vez debería dispararle y sacarla de su miseria." Sanda said as she saw Thad rushing her. Maybe one of the samuri were nearby and would mistake him for an attacker. That though brought a smile to her face.
Nalini was the last of the group to exit the ship, following the rest of the crew.
Yayoi heard Sanda's words and attempted to not smile in response.
Koyama dipped her head, sparing a look to the Elysian that seemed to hint that she would cut him. The IRC had been its own fresh hell and being a Princess was the last thing on her mind for the moment. But as she heard Thad, an eyebrow twitched, and knew her unseen guardian had placed a hand on her blade. A sharp bit of static passed between them and the Samurai let it go.
"Yes, I got the 'memo'." she said vaguely, smiling to Chel, nodding to Sanda and to the rest. "That is why I'm here. To finally have free time."
Sanda sighed, disappointing that Thad hadn't been cut to pieces.
Yayoi couldn't help but pat Sanda's shoulders as she got the sense of her sister's disappointment.
"Well, hopefully we can all blow off some steam together." Mochi offered a sympathetic look to Koyama, knowing a little of what it was like to be swept up with political assignments and not being able to tell which way was up. When he had once organized the evacuation and defense of Virginia came to mind.
Sanda smiled at Yayoi and shrugged her shoulders in a what-can-you-do fashion. She was ready to go. She could practically taise the rum.
"Koyama," a familiar voice called out. They had run across Ketsurui-Shinjuku Hanako, the Director of Star Army Personnel, who was out with her yeoman, Honoria, buying some wine. She gave the group a friendly wave.
Even though she wasn't in uniform, Sanda snapped to attention ¡Santa trueno!
Es Hanako!
Yayoi immediately reacted like Sanda had and snapped into attention as well.
Koyama's eye twitched a second time. But out of shock more than composure at Thad. Slowly she turned, seeing Hanako standing there. "Aunt Hanako..." she murmured just within hearing of the woman. Even off-duty, she bowed to the woman. She was senior in and out of the army.
Cheilith reacted be coming to attention and saluting the Taisho.
Nalini paused as everyone else reacted to Hanako. She had heard of her, and she was sure that Hanako had probably heard of Nalini. However, they hadn't actually met. Looking around, she followed what seemed to be the popular thing and came to attention with a rushed salute to syncronize with everyone else.
Mochi's disposition brightened even more at the sight of Hanako. It wasn't often three Senators were together outside of official business. Even if they were rivals at times, that was no reason not to be cordial. "Ketsurui-taisho." He came to attention like the others of their cohort, but executed an Elysian salute rather than a standard Yamataian one. Lowering his head and extending his sunburst wings out backwards, Mochi kept eye contact with Hanako and placing a hand lightly over his heart. "A pleasure as always."
"Senator Iemochi," Hanako bowed. "Have a good evening," she smiled, heading on her way
Delmira stood straighter as Hanako appeared.
"Cool," Kinie grinned. "A lot of big names here for the conference," she whispered to Euikoshi.
Pidole stared at Hanako with interest as she went.
Mochi looked back at the group, checking that Thad hadn't embarrassed himself or anything of that nature. Satisfied, he gestured after Hanako as she left. "In case any of you have lived under a rock for the past decade, that was Taisho Ketsurui Hanako, crown princess and Director of Star Army Personnel." The Elysian added after a moment, "Not often one finds themselves crossing paths with her, except on official business of state."
"Or a book signing." Nalini offered quietly. Mochi nodded approvingly to her once she did, with a thankful look.
Thad was looking around like a lost puppy. He was not sure why everyone seemed to get so formal. "Uh, so who is this Hanako person. Are they important?" He asked in a low voice. While he was just told who she was. It just was not clicking what this all meant for him.
"Have you ever sang the national anthem?" Euikoshi asked. "She wrote it."
Pidole rolled her eyes at Thad's ignorance. "Um...where is this pub of Franks?"
Sanda closed her eyes and muttered under her breath. ¡Santo trueno! ¡Por favor! Que alguien me ordene matarlo y lo haré ahora mismo sin pensarlo dos veces.
Yayoi slammed her hand into her face at Thad's reaction.
Nalini thought for too long and realized that the moment to explain who Hanako was had already passed.
Koyama sighed afterward. "Thad, how's your son?" she asked in a friendly enough tone at the Taisho's passing. Thanking her lucky stars it hadn't been Himiko. After her asking she looked to Yayoi, Sanda, and the others. "Well your memo did say this was a pub venture. Where are we going?" then promptly elbowed Thad hard in the ribs.
"She is a Taisho, a member of the ruling family and my Aunt."
"My boy is as strong as ever." Thad said in reply to asking about his son. "And Mia is just as wild as when she was on the ship. Always talking about having to beat the ladies off me."
Del will wander over to Kinnie. "I'm not really feeling like heading out with the others right now. I'm going to head back to the ship for a bit and then maybe wander around."
Oh, do you want me to come with you?" Kinie asked Delmira. "We could chill in your cabin."
Delmira smiles. "With how great you look? I don't want you to miss out on the fun I'm not feeling up to it and my back is still messed up."
"Ah, I understand," Kinie nodded, giving Delmira a look of empathy and concern.
After a short walk, the crew arrived at a cozy pub situated on a gorgeous simulated beach with a pretty volumetric sunset.
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OOC: JP by Wes, Demibear, Ajax, Charaa, Cowboy, Soresu, Soban, Spaceeye, Shadowwalker, and Ethereal
