ataraxion | (no subject)

For those who noticed the incident that triggered the watering system in the garden a few hours ago, I'd like to assure you that it wasn't a ship error or an act of random vandalism, and it wasn't anything to be concerned about. It was an accident and it won't happen again.

[a pause. okay, anakin, your turn to speak. explain the accident]

There was a slight…malfunction while we were testing the repairbikes.

[okay, so perhaps it's more like "they were being idiots and pushed the bikes too hard and managed to hit a tree" but shh.

also, guess who isn't impressed about having to make this post in the first place? damn future masters.]

The rain managed to put out the fire before it spread, but- Look, it wasn't our fault. We fixed them perfectly, but then the controls froze up and it either this or let them fly about and possibly kill someone. At least this way it's just a few trees that got hit.

[because that means they made the right choice, doesn't it? he just glances back across at obi-wan now, leaving him to finish this up. there's a reason the other jedi usually takes the lead in discussions instead of him.]

Either way, we accept full responsibility for our actions, and apologize if we startled or frightened anyone.

[ooc: Blue is Obi-Wan, this refers to this!]

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[She lets him know that she's coming and ten minutes later he's tromping his way toward the tea, starts setting it up with his lighter and sends her a look in case she dares to judge him for lighting a fire when he knows it's the worst time for it.

And if he proceeds with it like Japan would, well. That's between he and him.]

Your department is good, [is what he starts with, tea brewing across the bar.]

[ Fires for things like tea in the gardens are one thing; still a bit stupid, but whatever, she's not going to give him shit right now when he's probably already pissed off enough. Carolyn simply settles in, watching him and wondering what it is he wants to say. ]

Thanks, [ she replies, surprise coloring it, as well as a bit of apprehension -- compliments are almost never just compliments, in her experience, and Fry's waiting for the other shoe to drop. ] Yours is, too.

[Fuck, but he sucks at small talk. Even the blunt sort of business small talk that they both seem to be familiar with. He half-jerks his head to the side- he heard her, and that wasn't really small talk, was it - and spends a bit staring at the teapot.]

You've checked.

[Eyes up. That's the other shoe, that's really all there is to it. Just an admittance that he's been watching her for a while.]

[ Her head tilts; this is the sort of conversation she's most comfortable with. Quick, efficient. ]

Yes. And so have you.

[ They like to know things, the two of them, when it concerns things that concern them. ]

[... well. That's easy. He blinks, frowns because it's his default.]

Yeah. Y'post videos.

[Kind of says it like "duh, of course I paid attention".]

Yes.

[ A bit of a smile, despite herself. ]

That doesn't mean everyone pays attention.

Should.

[Whether he's offended on his behalf or hers is up for debate, but it doesn't matter much because the tea is finished and he's suddenly busying himself with pouring it out, soft, and settling it between the two of them on the grass.]

So you've seen - saw - [guess who sucks at talking? him] - what's your number.

Yes, they should.

[ Offended on behalf of everyone sensible works for her. Carolyn hasn't had tea in some time; for a moment, it almost looks like she's forgotten what to do with it. ]

008 » 022.

[Despite the furniture around, he sets himself on the ground. He does watch, tries to line up what she does with her tea along with the habits of one of the nations he knows and comes up short. Well, whatever.]

Been here a while, then. [A small frown.] I don't remember - not before the newer videos. Seeing you, I mean.

[ She's never been to Earth, though it still exists. Her accent isn't from Earth either, though it's potentially closest to Australian, out of all of them. ]

Then you weren't paying attention. [ It's not said to be mean, it's just a fact, as far as she's concerned. ]