[ She's gotten a little more used to Hajime's spontaneous hugs, but it's still not something she expects to happen. It doesn't take as long for Hotaru to return the hug as it may have been a month ago. She's happier, healthier—feels freer ever since she got lit. ]
I'm glad. I practiced a lot when you were away. I wanted to welcome you back with it, but I didn't I was good enough a few days ago.
[ Hotaru smiles at Hajime once she has full lung capacity. ]
It was difficult finding a safe space from the the Rabites, but I tried to make the flowers like how I think of you, bright and pleasant and able to withstand anything. [ Fabric flowers can't die, after all. ]
I haven't heard a lot about your trip. Will you tell me about it?
[ that's... touching. hajime is quiet for a couple of seconds, considering hotaru's words. bright and pleasant. able to withstand anything. it's sweet. ]
You're very kind, Hotaru-chan! [ hajime smiles at her, but then blinks when asked about the trip. ] Oh. Weeeell, we kind of messed up and got stuck on an island for a bit!
[ That gets a quizzical look from Hotaru because she thinks everyone in that trip is very smart and capable. Even if she hasn't talked to Reyna, it's not hard to see (even from a distance) that she knows what she's doing. ]
You got stranded? I hope it didn't make things strained with the other people you were with. I know Karkat sounds angry all the time, but I think he usually means well.
[ Although Hotaru also thinks Hajime has a personality that can overpower Karkat's. ]
Hmm, I think our problem was that we all had different ideas on what to do.
[ imagine: three fairly pushy people who like to do what they want stuck together. hajime definitely overpowered him but she is not a fan of so much arguing? why can't they all just chill. ]
[ ... the amount if redheads hajime knows that have sharp teeth is weird, now that she thinks about it. hajime thinks about it for two seconds before just moving on though. ]
[ souda has a completely different type of inappropriate language that is usually just him continuously putting his foot in his mouth. hajime thinks it's endearing. ]
Anyone will be lucky to be buds with you, Hotaru-chan.
That doesn't make you any less of a good friend. A lot of people here have things about them that makes them hesitant to come together with everyone else!
[ it may not be the same reason as being possessed by some evil spirit or. whatever it is. but still. ]
I guess... that's true. I'm not what's possessing me, and what's possessing me is not me.
[ She nods, buoyed by Hajime's words. ]
Okay, I'll try to think like that more. I'm not the only one with problems, and while I hope it's not the case, some people could have it worse than I do, and they deserve friends, too.
she mentioned it to two ppl... IT DOESN'T SEEM IMPORTANT TO BRING UP
[ Hotaru is all about believing in people, but she hesitates on blind faith because she wouldn't have blamed anyone if they chose not to believe her or to believe in her. Even so, she wants to believe in Hajime's words with all her heart. ]
We'll crumble... United, we stand. Divided, we fall. Is that it?
look.... no one has asked her if she has shared bodies with a murderous alien? so it's fine
Right! I mean, we've been doing pretty well here, haven't we?
[ like... there was the toilet issue and how badly they organized the base before annabeth showed up. and maybe their priorities aren't always pointed in the right direction? but overall, the crew members have done a fairly decent job at adapting into this new situation they've all been forced into. and despite all the very different personality types and arguments they might have, they more or less get along. especially when it matters?
hajime thinks they are doing pretty well, indeed. ]
I don't know everyone here yet, and some of the people I do know, it's not well! But I think that if things got rough, they would still be there to support me.
[ It may not be the best organized crew around, but it's a very well-meaning crew that responds to crises appropriately as they pop up. Probably. Well, Hotaru does think they've handled thins pretty well. It's not like she thought anyone knew anything about plumbing, so the toilet thing is forgivable? Or maybe she likes to forgive. ]
Yes, I believe that, too. I've never encountered so much support in one place in such little time. It's... honestly amazing. It's like a fairy tale or a dream.
[ She honestly still can't believe how kind everyone is on base, but it makes being stuck on Iniidae so nice and a lot less worrisome than she would consider it otherwise. Normally, she'd be thinking about if she should think about when the other shoe drops, but... she has already started to think that's not the case here. ]
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I'm glad. I practiced a lot when you were away. I wanted to welcome you back with it, but I didn't I was good enough a few days ago.
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[ hajime doesn't quite let go, but she does at least loosen the hug enough so that they can both breathe properly. ]
You did a good job.
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It was difficult finding a safe space from the the Rabites, but I tried to make the flowers like how I think of you, bright and pleasant and able to withstand anything. [ Fabric flowers can't die, after all. ]
I haven't heard a lot about your trip. Will you tell me about it?
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You're very kind, Hotaru-chan! [ hajime smiles at her, but then blinks when asked about the trip. ] Oh. Weeeell, we kind of messed up and got stuck on an island for a bit!
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You got stranded? I hope it didn't make things strained with the other people you were with. I know Karkat sounds angry all the time, but I think he usually means well.
[ Although Hotaru also thinks Hajime has a personality that can overpower Karkat's. ]
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[ imagine: three fairly pushy people who like to do what they want stuck together. hajime definitely overpowered him but she is not a fan of so much arguing? why can't they all just chill. ]
But they're both nice people.
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I guess that would make things difficult... Other than that, did you get done what you set out to do?
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[ they were tired and it was a very... very long trip from the island they were stuck on back to the base. ]
It wasn't that pressing a mission though, so we'll just try again later.
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[ She smiles, though, because she's been making a more conscious effort to be less gloomy. ]
I'm sure you'll succeed the next time.
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[ hajime says, as if making people worry about her isn't her day job. ]
I think I'm going to learn how to do more basic mechanic stuff! That way something like this won't happen again.
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[ Or is Hajime going the self-taught route? ]
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[ and donatello likes machine stuff? although hajime isn't sure if he's an actual mechanic or not so souda might be the better bet... ]
I can ask him to teach both of us.
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[ Now that she thinks about it, he does wear mechanic-looking clothes...? Probably? ]
That would be nice. Any lessons would be good.
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I'm sure he'll like to do it! He's super nice.
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[ Because Hotaru is still a little intimidated of Rin. ]
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[ if hajime knew hotaru was scared of rin, she'd also say he isn't scary? she and rin cook together. ]
I'm sure you'd be good friends. [ or like... okay friends. souda can be a little. not kid friendly with his word choice. ]
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[ If Hotaru doesn't mind Karkat's language, she'd be okay with Souda's, too. Probably. ]
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Anyone will be lucky to be buds with you, Hotaru-chan.
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I don't know about that. I'm still a little dangerous even if I've found ways to manage it.
[ Still, that Hajime says that so easily makes Hotaru smile. ]
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[ it may not be the same reason as being possessed by some evil spirit or. whatever it is. but still. ]
has hajime told anyone about berg katze yet
[ She nods, buoyed by Hajime's words. ]
Okay, I'll try to think like that more. I'm not the only one with problems, and while I hope it's not the case, some people could have it worse than I do, and they deserve friends, too.
she mentioned it to two ppl... IT DOESN'T SEEM IMPORTANT TO BRING UP
[ she traces the shape of what looks like a house into the air. ]
The base is our home for now and all of us are the foundation. If we don't work together, then the base won't be worth much.
HAJIME...berg katze is important??
We'll crumble... United, we stand. Divided, we fall. Is that it?
look.... no one has asked her if she has shared bodies with a murderous alien? so it's fine
[ like... there was the toilet issue and how badly they organized the base before annabeth showed up. and maybe their priorities aren't always pointed in the right direction? but overall, the crew members have done a fairly decent job at adapting into this new situation they've all been forced into. and despite all the very different personality types and arguments they might have, they more or less get along. especially when it matters?
hajime thinks they are doing pretty well, indeed. ]
I don't know everyone here yet, and some of the people I do know, it's not well! But I think that if things got rough, they would still be there to support me.
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Yes, I believe that, too. I've never encountered so much support in one place in such little time. It's... honestly amazing. It's like a fairy tale or a dream.
[ She honestly still can't believe how kind everyone is on base, but it makes being stuck on Iniidae so nice and a lot less worrisome than she would consider it otherwise. Normally, she'd be thinking about if she should think about when the other shoe drops, but... she has already started to think that's not the case here. ]
Everyone's like a hero, one way or another.
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