Mischa
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I get up and wander over. "Before before, I wasn't... it wasn't really notable. I sometimes got headaches near those scanners. Or a faint buzz, like hearing out the corner of your ear." I pull up a chair. I can't spin it round and sit as comfortable…
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It pops out. "Something simple. Just flying and exploring. No Psi Corps... plots." I'm balancing utensils rather well, I think. I seek zen-like inebriation. "I'm not looking forward to the debrief. I hope it's not... invasive. And they'll want thei…
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"Do you know... 70 Ophiuchi? I don't remember if it's A or B. Its third planet is almost all trees and low mountains. It's almost a backwards ocean! A single megalake with some outliers. I think it's B, because the nights are long and the stars are …
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I yawn hugely and stretch without shame. The table and chair is very comfy. My fingers make circles on the tablecloth, pushing the small wrinkles about. I have the napkin folded over into a tiny pillow. "He's been moody lately. Maybe he needs to ge…
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Ksenia's got the look. I waggle my eyebrows at her and wink. I'm all smiles and I feel butterflies. Then I catch her looking at Zoo, and some of the butterflies stop. I feel my face falling a bit. I look back at Dinah, saying, "People need their itc…
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I look at Zoo. I look at her scar. I look at Dinah. I look at Zoo. I look at Dinah. "Why were you in a brothel?" I blink at her. I lean forward and prop up on one hand. Why is my glass empty?
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"What happened when she tried to stab you?" I am agog.
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"Moon." I say. "Moons." I'm sort of talking to my water glass. The pattern of condensation eludes me. But there's something there, like constellations. "Moons are not planets. This is something important that all pilots should know. But it is also i…
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"Puke-a. Puke. Puke-a-Paloooooza?" My head is on the table as I giggle. The table is very sturdy.
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"...demon puke?" I tilt my head. "But, Dinah... I thought you said that stain in the hold was some exotic coolant?"
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"I heard that." Somehow one of my little sweet Hawaiian rolls flies through the air and bips off her head.
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I look suspiciously at my left foot. My shoe is still there. I cock an eyebrow dubiously at Dinah. Then I check the other foot to make sure. "Noooo....?"
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I've never taken a lover whose name I didn't know, much less two! But my drunken mind moves along, and I stare off at the wall, remembering the Arcology. When I was very small. In the creche, I must've... I lightly shake my head. Life as an infant…
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I make a face at her, dissolving into giggles at the grin on her face, remembering... And yes, I drink. I can feel my ears burning, too. Is Zoo watching me? My giggles stop bubbling up. I don't think it's my turn, is it?
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I kiss her fingertip, giggling. "I've never watched that, no." I blink rapidly, watching Ksenia watch Dinah. "Never have I ever... um." My face lights up with an idea. "Had a cybernetic implant." I put my glass delicately on the table and look aro…
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My eyes are wide. "Dinah! You didn't!" I lean forward and whisper loudly, "They make that sort of thing?"
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I catch myself swaying along to the strange music and tapping my half-full glass along with the beat, delighting in their practiced motions. I can sing! I pull myself up and clear my throat, holding my glass up to gather some attention. Balancing …
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I frown a little a Church's back, barely resisting the urge to stick out my tongue. When Zoo speaks, I drag my gaze to her. "The madeira was good. But this wine is fine." I blink. I get an idea. "Di! You can be next!" I sit back in my chair, the ef…
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I tip back my wineglass. How did it get empty so fast? Church is leaving already? I'm leaning my cheek against my hand like a tripod, looking up with my eyes. "Without even one song, Zeke?" I blurt out.
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I can't not half giggle behind my hand as Ksenia moves to the music, playing up the performance like a... I don't even know what. But the music is very nice, even though I have no idea what the words are about. It seems violent. Once Ksenia conclu…
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I nod, then turn on my heel and head straight to the shower to indulge, worry, regret, and think.
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I duck my head. I must reek. "Yes, very much. Thank you."
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I finish the hand motion to the room controls, resetting the gym for the next person. Out of habit, I recycle Church's bulb and get one fresh for myself before following out the door. It doesn't take that much time and I'm in the hallway too. Maybe…
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"Sorry to hear it, Church. I was finishing up... if you prefer to be alone?" I suppose I can take a PTA bath if he's headed for the shower. Should I pack up the room? My hand hesitates awkwardly by the controls. I shouldn't pry. We all have storms…
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He's got more definition than I realized, I think, watching his muscles. "Better?" I ask, not unkindly. I hand him a water bulb from the dispenser.
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"Stop," I say loudly, shaking my head. My hands are already out. "You've got too much, too fast." I'll reach around to dial the weight down before he hurts himself. Again, I'm reminded we have no medico...
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The routine helps me find my self. Things are different. But things are the same. Weights still move with effort. Muscles still move with will. Church must've seen the zerogee light finally go off- I'm building a routine, thinking about the ridicu…
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I watch Blue recede, my hand lightly on the glass of the porthole. I psi-send anyway, not knowing if Cora can hear me. // become / happiness / longing / we shall meet again / joy // I don't want to cry in front of everyone. Cora and I probably feel …
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I squeeze her hand. "The needs of the many, Commander." I give her a tired smile, a weary one.
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"The first priority for evac is the wounded, followed by the psi-actives. We need to care for our people and reduce the attraction to Pacific." I briefly think of Gaumata, and wonder why Church hasn't found a medico yet. I set it aside, but it takes…