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Re: Day 240, morning.

[vapour]

Anything to do with apples or apple flavors.

Re: Day 240, morning.

[regulate]

I could try my hand at an apple pie if I can find fresh apples among the list of ingredients.
You are once again welcome to play a taste-tester if you wish.

Re: Day 240, morning.

[vapour]

I'm more than happy to join you and help you out there.

Re: Day 240, morning.

[regulate]

Are you also doing well, by the way?
I feel as though I have not seen you in some time,
and I should rectify that.

Re: Day 240, morning.

[vapour]

ah! So you miss me, Friday? I miss you!

I've been okay. Just distracted, I guess.

Re: Day 240, morning.

[regulate]

I do, and I can lend an ear if it is anything you wish
to discuss.
I know a lot has happened as of late.

Re: Day 240, morning.

[vapour]

I really have no right to complain about anything. Nothing's happened to me.

But I don't need that, either. I'm not used to it, and so I prefer other things than having people listening to me complain when they're willing to spend time with me, anyway.

Re: Day 240, morning.

[regulate]

It would not be complaining but simply an unburdening of whatever is weighing on you.
However, if you would prefer a distraction, we could do something aboard the ship that you enjoy.

Perhaps visit the cat cafe?

Re: Day 240, morning.

[vapour]

Oh? Do you have someone who does this sort of thing for you, too?

Re: Day 240, morning.

[regulate]

No one dedicated to the task,
but we all find our own ways of coping.

I sometimes play piano or visit my sister where she is slumbering and speak with her.
Even if she cannot reply, it is still comforting being around her.

Re: Day 240, morning.

[vapour]

That's what I thought.

When you're free, how about we go see your sister together?

Re: Day 240, morning.

[regulate]

I would like that.
I am actually about to visit her now if you would like to meet up?
I will bring some treats.

Re: Day 240, morning.

[vapour]

Yeah, of course! I'll meet you outside Siren's, then? Or do you prefer somewhere else?

Re: Day 240, morning.

[regulate]

You can find me outside of the Siren's cabins.
I will be waiting for you there.

Re: Day 240, morning.

[vapour]

[ Sam shows up not long after. He has a few flowers with him. Not enough to be a traditional oversized bouquet, but enough that one could make a nice little arrangement in a bind. Where he got such flowers is a mystery, though. (not really, upon closer inspection they are handcrafted out of wood. Very pretty!) ]

Hey! Sorry if you were waiting long. Ready?

Re: Day 240, morning.

[regulate]

[ He smiles at him as he holds a basket full of cranberry and orange muffins. He also has a thermos full of warm tea. ]

I am, and your bouquet is beautiful. Did you make them yourself?

Re: Day 240, morning.

[vapour]

[ he laughs sheepishly. ]

Yeah actually. Not recently, but I like to take some with me when I travel. Never know when I'm gonna meet someone worthy of them, you know? [ he winks before offering one all galant-like, although he won't make Friday actually have to physically accept it. ] You got your hands full and they're mostly for your sister, but please take at least one for yourself, too, before we leave.

Smells good. Looks like you've been really practicing, Friday.

Re: Day 240, morning.

[regulate]

Oh– [ His eyes widen slightly before his wings close around his cheeks to hide some of the faint coloring there. ] Thank you. I have received many bouquets in the past from fans before but never wooden ones that were so finely and carefully crafted.

[ He slides it into his pocket for now. ]

I feel as though I should make you something in return for the gift, though I am not as skilled in craftwork. Would you be opposed to an original piano composition?

Re: Day 240, morning.

[vapour]

[ oh, that's very cute. ] That sounds lovely, but your piano composition is worth a lot more than a rose, especially to your agency. Would that be okay or would you get in trouble?

Besides ... it's a gift. I appreciate your desire to reciprocate, but I don't give expecting anything in return. So no pressure. That's not to say I won't appreciate whatever you want to offer in turn, but ... I come from a high society family and understand the pressure of etiquette on gifts. I definitely don't want you to feel any of that here between us, yeah?

Re: Day 240, morning.

[regulate]

It would not. I am allowed to do what I want with any music I write and perform in my own time for friends. The agency only owns a modest percentage of what I record and release officially under their label.

[ He motions to Sam to follow as he starts to lead him towards where the bodies of the comatose are slumbering. ]

Re: Day 240, morning.

[vapour]

Oh? That's good to hear.

[ he's going to follow. ]

Re: Day 240, morning.

[regulate]

[ He takes him to where his sister is lying peacefully and checks on the flowers he left. ]

I do not know if you have formally met yet, but this is Ava. Even if you have not, you must know of her music.

...Ava, this is Sam, a kind friend.

Re: Day 240, morning.

[vapour]

[ Sam blinks, going to sit down in one of the seats near her beside as Friday works. He seems to debate, like he's hesitating before saying: ] ]

... Oh, of course you would be siblings with AYU. I'm not sure how I didn't immediately realize that just from your looks, you are siblings through and through. I didn't know she was here, though...I don't think I did, anyway. I'm sorry, this must be hard.

Re: Day 240, morning.

[regulate]

[ He shakes his head gently. ]

It is all right. Not many make the connection right away in spite of our ear wings. Her presence is very magnetic, and her talent in singing and dancing is without compare.

Did you ever get the chance to watch any of her live concerts?

Re: Day 240, morning.

[vapour]

[ tilts his head. ] You're very magnetic, too. It feels a little sad compared to hers from what I remember, but I imagine you've been through a lot protecting her.

I haven't.