[ DRAFT 13 ] Termination

[metharchy]

[Meth clears her throat, and there's the rustle of papers in the background. Her tone is flat, as she seems to be reading off of said papers.]

It is my duty to inform the passengers that Mihaila Nerlavwa's contract with Captain Redd has been terminated, and as such has left the ship. All passengers with specific dietary needs will continue to find their needs met and all passengers are instructed to bring any food related concerns or requests to the attention of any member of the crew. Thank you.

[ Locked to Crew | Unhackable ]

Now that that's over...

Talk about a once in a lifetime opportunity, hm? Deities, blood has never tasted that good before...I can't believe the Captain just...that he just let us have it.

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And...after...

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Does crew...do they do that sorta thing often? All together?

[Had she been unknowingly missing out? Somebody wants seconds.]

Comments

[metharchy.livejournal.com]

[Aw Zelda, Meth hasn't talked to you in a while.]

Mhmm.

Getting along alright lately, Princess?

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[Meth is so casual, so nonchalant. It... throws Zelda through a few loops. She's never disliked Meth, of course, but all of this...]

I... seem to be all right. In comparison with others, I am fortunate, I think. How do you do, Miss Meth?

[metharchy.livejournal.com]

[Meth's been a bit erratic lately. Strange ups and downs. Some slight behavioral changes. This appears to simply be one more.]

Fine here. Fortunate how?

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

I mean I have it better than some other people do. I feel pity for those who have it more difficult.

...This... ship has been good to me.

[Yes. She's a little ashamed to admit this.]

[metharchy.livejournal.com]

[It's the first time Meth's actually heard a passenger admit that. When she speaks, her tone is quieter, and heartfelt. Zelda shouldn't feel ashamed, as far as Meth was concerned.]

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The Captain will be pleased to hear that.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

One day, I would like to thank him.

[For giving her some type of freedom she can't get in Hyrule. For giving her Jak.]

He... is a good man. Can be.

[And at the same time, he can be so unforgiving.]

[metharchy.livejournal.com]

[The response isn't difficult, and Meth's voice is fervent when she replies.]

The Captain is a great, great man.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

[Zelda smiles a little.]

Of course you would say that, Meth. I feel like I understand the crew a little more every day.

[metharchy.livejournal.com]

I say it because I know it. I believe it.

[Pause.]

If you do as well, perhaps you are closer to understanding us.

[oblique-wisdom.livejournal.com]

I believe the man has potential. I believe many things that likely brand me a fool in the eyes of others. A unique perceptive is required for all situations. Where Captain Redd or those of the crew is concerned is no exception.

[She sounds happier.]

Perhaps I am. Just a little.