My captain from home is also the captain on this ship. I feel obligated to stay.
That did happen. It was strange.
I hope to not disappoint you too much.
[Thanks, now he's worried that the usual slacks and a button-up (both lightly dusted with cat hair) won't cut it for whatever stationside romp Mikumo has in mind.]
[She'll just have to make sure she visits him if he makes it through this shopping trip in one piece.
In fact, she doesn't even reply beyond that. Instead, she punches in the name of the Tourist to be taken there on the shuttle's autopilot feature. Of course she was waiting for him to agree before assuming he'd go. No matter what she might say.
And when the shuttle docks, she steps out and looks for him around the bay.]
[Pish posh. Loyalty is commendable. Nothing would ever get done if no one was loyal.
And while she doesn't know that he's changed his shirt, she's ready to walk around him and quietly inspect him for a few moments. Yes, yes, he'll do quite nicely.]
Hello, Pavel Andreievich Chekov. [She makes another show of looking him up and down before nodding.] If this is your usual form of presentation, I don't think we'll have any issues on the stations. You're okay with coming along with me still, yes?
[She lives to keep people on their toes, so he's the perfect object of her interest at this point. New and fun and all that. And a good sport.]
Why would I think that? I asked you to come along, after all. Besides, I'm determined to get to know all of Kaname's friends since she's been here for so long.
[She laughs under her breath and starts to head to the shuttle. She's pretty sure that he'll keep up because she's not really the type to force him to do anything he doesn't want to do.
And since she invited him, she'll try very hard not to ditch him in a crowd.]
Ah, I see. I need to have an ulterior motive to get to know you? Trust me. I don't waste time with people I don't want to be around.
[Following is something he can do! Not tagging along after being invited to do so really isn't his style. He's way too eager to be liked to engage in that kind of coyness.]
This is good to know. I'm sorry for doubting your motives, I was just surprised.
[She likes that he wants to please, but she also hopes that he can put his foot down. That is part of the charm of people all being their own masters, after all.]
Do you not get invited out a lot, Pavel? That's a shame because you seem like such good company.
[She's serious about that, but she's also careful not to sound too flattering.]
As much as Messer and I look out for Kaname, she's an extremely good judge of character and she seems to like you as well.
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[If she so much as implies that she thinks he's attractive, he'll help her without just about anything! You know, barring murder and stuff.]
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Oh, and I hope you're presentable.
[Pavel, make sure you're ready for her. She just walks into rooms, okay. Ask Vash.]
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I am as presentable as usual??
[HE'S READY. Pavel has lived with all sorts of odd people, he's always ready.]
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Evidently, from what I've learned, the Twin Roses was once two ships before they somehow merged.
And I will be the judge of that, Pavel Chekov.
[He'll be fine. She just wants to give him a hard time.]
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That did happen. It was strange.
I hope to not disappoint you too much.
[Thanks, now he's worried that the usual slacks and a button-up (both lightly dusted with cat hair) won't cut it for whatever stationside romp Mikumo has in mind.]
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[She'll just have to make sure she visits him if he makes it through this shopping trip in one piece.
In fact, she doesn't even reply beyond that. Instead, she punches in the name of the Tourist to be taken there on the shuttle's autopilot feature. Of course she was waiting for him to agree before assuming he'd go. No matter what she might say.
And when the shuttle docks, she steps out and looks for him around the bay.]
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[Unfortunately. Loyalty is a drag.
Pavel's waiting for her in the bay. He's even wearing the one button-up shirt he currently has without cat hair on it, you're welcome.]
Mikumo, hello.
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And while she doesn't know that he's changed his shirt, she's ready to walk around him and quietly inspect him for a few moments. Yes, yes, he'll do quite nicely.]
Hello, Pavel Andreievich Chekov. [She makes another show of looking him up and down before nodding.] If this is your usual form of presentation, I don't think we'll have any issues on the stations. You're okay with coming along with me still, yes?
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[He really is since being deemed adequately presentable was not a given! He's slightly unsettled as well. Definitely a bit bemused.]
Of course, yes... unless you think that I should reconsider.
[Mostly joking, but also... is there a reason he should back out, Mikumo?]
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Why would I think that? I asked you to come along, after all. Besides, I'm determined to get to know all of Kaname's friends since she's been here for so long.
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Aha, I was wondering what motivated you to ask me to come with you. I'm honored, of course, and happy to do it.
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And since she invited him, she'll try very hard not to ditch him in a crowd.]
Ah, I see. I need to have an ulterior motive to get to know you? Trust me. I don't waste time with people I don't want to be around.
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This is good to know. I'm sorry for doubting your motives, I was just surprised.
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Do you not get invited out a lot, Pavel? That's a shame because you seem like such good company.
[She's serious about that, but she's also careful not to sound too flattering.]
As much as Messer and I look out for Kaname, she's an extremely good judge of character and she seems to like you as well.
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He's visibly pleased by this favorable assessment.]
That's good because I like her. I also like all of her friends that I've been fortunate enough to meet.
[He's including you, Mikumo.]