EVENT: SPACE PIRATES ▒ OXYGEN GARDENS

[ataraxites]

CHARACTERS: Ensemble production!
LOCATION: Oxygen Gardens
WARNINGS: Camping.
SUMMARY: Hanging out in camp, discussing pirates, etc.
NOTES: Open to all!

Camping may not be an expected activity on a spaceship, but the gardens are large and have clear, grassy areas for people to gather together. You can help set up tents, inventory supplies or guard the perimeter — just keep an eye out for any strange faces trying to sneak in...

Comments

[circumitus]

There are occasions in which Rey has considered leaving the gardens to do what Eileen has thought about. Though Rey may be already equipped, leaving their defenses open for others to pillage and turn against them seems just as unwise as crossing their unknown invaders.

In fact, Rey just started to consider putting this plan into action -- until she catches a quick glimpse of those green eyes and familiar form treading through her messy area. The path runs thin here, so it's a surprise to see anyone at first.

For as heavy as Rey is by mass, she is light on her feet when she steps out onto the path behind Eileen.

Because that's totally not being creepy and unlikely to startle anyone or anything.

[maternityward303]

For a few minutes, Eileen continues walking until she suddenly stops. Hands on her hips, she looks down at the ground, words coming out softly.

"Let it go, Eileen."

She shakes her head, makes a move to keep going down the path. Except something in her gut stops her, leads to a prickle on the back of her neck. She looks over her shoulder, unsure of what she's going to find.

[circumitus]

At this point, a rational person should say something. A congenial hello and how are you doing or words equally as effective. But Rey is one who is not for words and therefore more inclined to stick to Eileen's trail than anything else. Who knows, perhaps saying something would only startle her into caution?

Though Rey is not certain what she would expect when she's approached Eileen directly from behind, like a shadow or a ghost.

Perhaps reaching out for a shoulder would be more appropriate...?

[maternityward303]

- appropriate. Haha, right. Before Eileen can see who's behind her she feels the touch to her shoulder and jumps, elbow swinging back and out without much thought.

Does she strike gold? Smack her funny bone? Hit a bionic woman in the face?

[circumitus]

...

Yeah, Eileen's not the first one to try that. Granted, it was Netherlands' hitting Rey in the shoulder at the time, which wound up hurting him more than her. Remembering this, Rey realizes something.

"Apologies. Are you okay?" Rey asks as she brings her hand up to her face. She's been hit worse. Can't speak for the woman in front of her.

[maternityward303]

Shit.

"Shit - ow," Eileen starts, cradling her elbow. Then she realizes who she just hit. Whoops. "Wow, I'm sorry, you surprised me."

A grimace.

[circumitus]

Ah, yes. That.

Fortunately, Rey has seen that reaction enough to recognize the fact that she is the cause.

"Wasn't my intention." But she did it anyway, so way to go Rey. "How is your hand?"

With the Dutchman it was one thing. But Eileen is a little less solid than him.

[maternityward303]

Eileen ain't no brick wall, that's for sure. She shakes out the limb after a moment, the pain starting to fade to a dull thumping. She's dealt with worse.

"I'll be okay."

...

"Were you following me?"

[circumitus]

That would be marginally comforting to hear, if Rey were aware. As it were, it isn't as though Eileen appears to be in a state of agony. She isn't screaming or bleeding. Rey would definitely know if the latter was happening.

Still, she's relieved. It would be a pain to have to explain hurting someone, she simply tells herself.

"Yes." Rey is, if nothing else, blunt.