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tushanshu2015-07-04 10:38 pm
ruinsprofessor) wrote in tushanshu2015-07-04 10:38 pm
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[Raine looks a little drawn, but otherwise her face implies her usual cool distance.]
For anyone familiar with my brother, Genis:
He’s returned to our world.
If he left any obligations of which I’m unaware, I’ll do what I can to fulfill them.
[That's it. Despite the fact this must pain her, she's holding whatever emotions there are close to her chest. There's a beat, in which it looks like she might be about to say something more, but then she closes the feed.]
For anyone familiar with my brother, Genis:
He’s returned to our world.
If he left any obligations of which I’m unaware, I’ll do what I can to fulfill them.
[That's it. Despite the fact this must pain her, she's holding whatever emotions there are close to her chest. There's a beat, in which it looks like she might be about to say something more, but then she closes the feed.]
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[He actually does sound a little bummed. He liked Genis, he's a good kid. Though it was probably better for him to be back home anyway.]
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[Iiiit probably isn't.]
The situation we were in at home is a safe one. I'll miss him, of course, but he's likely safer there.
[She may be trying to convince herself of this as well.]
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It's where he belongs, and one of these days, we'll all get back to where we belong. He's just lucky to get there sooner.
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Yes.
He'll be fine. Perhaps it's better this way.
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I'm so sorry, Raine. That's...[She's not sure what to say. But she does know how hard it's been without her dad, and how upset she would be if either Gene or Tony vanished without a trace.]
Do you need anything? Tony knows where to get some almost-chocolate and he's got a printer that makes crazy-shaped sugar cubes.
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I honestly don't know.
[She doesn't. She has Solomon, still, and can draw emotional support from him, but it was one thing adjusting to life without her brother the first time, and something completely different having had him back and lost him again. Raine's a little lost.]
[In the end she focuses on the tail end of Pepper's offer.]
They can't still be cubes, then. Almost-chocolate?
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Um, no, I guess they're not. There's a few that are empty cubes and some spirals and things. It's just sugar, but it's still kinda neat.
[Yes, sadly almost chocolate.]
Tony says it's the closest thing they have here to chocolate. It's pretty good - I'll ask him where he got it, if you'd like?
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[Fruit's more her thing, but she can recognize the attempt to help for what it is. And in any case, most sweets are useful for encouraging energy regeneration; it'd be useful to see if this works the same.]
His printer creates three-dimensional objects with sugar?
[Raine latches onto this as the distraction it is. Her eyes brighten a bit.]
Do you think we could experiment with its capabilities?
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Yeah, it does. It can print with other stuff, too. He, um, he said he uses it to print things in wax to cast metal components. And I've seen 3D printers use plastic.
[This seems like a weird topic, but she's glad to just keep Raine talking. Besides, Raine seems a little more alert at the possibility of doing some science.]
They're pretty common back home, and they're not too hard to build if you have the right materials. He'd probably teach you how to use it, if you want, or maybe even make you one. Why, what do you want to make?
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[...and chocolate is nice, too.]
I'd need to know its limits, first, before being sure. Still, there are a few charms that might be reproducible... I wonder.
My own world may have something a little like it, but not something I ever had the chance to examine in much detail.
[Really, this is more Lloyd and Dirk's purview, but Raine's curious.]
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[Given the sheer amount of tension that still existed between Gene, Tony, and Pepper, there was a need for large quantities of soothing liquids.]
I'm sure Tony would be happy to let you play around. He can definitely explain it better than I can.
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I'll have to ask him, then. It sounds fascinating.
[It lacks a little of her usual vigor, but it's no less genuinely meant.]
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I'll let them know you're coming over tomorrow and make sure Tony's around to answer questions - he likes talking about his gizmos.
[That way they'll have enough time to clean up. And maybe she'll ask Gene to make dinner for them all.]
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[It's better, not to be alone. Part of the reason she was so relieved when she and Solomon and Genis could all find a home together... ah. Maybe she won't think of that right now.]
All right. Thank you.
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You're included on that list now, you know.
[She smiles, her head tilted a bit to the side, perhaps a little sheepish.]
You're welcome. I'd offer to have Solomon over, too, but Tony might have an aneurysm.
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[She is, however, suddenly and startlingly reminded of Colette's approach to friendship.]
Ah. I see you've become acquainted with their distaste for one another.
[The sentence sounds like nothing so much as an exasperated 'boys.']
I'm sure the thought is appreciated.
[By one of them. Maybe. Raine lives in hope.]
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It's kind of hard not to. They don't exactly try to hide it.
[Yes, very much agreed. Boys.]
If you say so.
[She's not nearly so optimistic. She is, however, looking forward to trying to make them both get over themselves.]
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Even chemistry?]Tony is at least now courteous enough not to mention it in my presence.
[Which, while not much of a win, Raine will take. It's better than having to smack Tony for getting judgy about things that aren't his business.
Again.]I... hope so, rather.
[Sigh.]
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[No, she just skips that entirely.]Wow, how did you manage that? It's next to impossible to get him to shut up when he's doesn't like someone.
[Look who's talking. Tony did get a tad more vindictive than Pepper, though - except when it came to Whitney. Ick.]
They're going to have to deal with it anyway, so they can stuff it if they can't turn off the angst.
[Grin.]
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blasphemy]I... believe I simply informed him that I expected him to behave like an adult.
[She might have snapped at him a little. The pen-throwing incident was completely unrelated.]
[Pepper's grin sparks a little amusement from Raine in return.]
I suppose there isn't really an alternative.
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[Seriously. Tony didn't usually listen when he was angry about something until his emotions got the better of him and he got beat up because of it.]
Can you teach me that arte? It sounds mega useful.
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He might simply be growing up.
[She can dream.]
I doubt my tactics will work for you, however. You're classmates, aren't you? [Equals. Whereas Raine, even if not actively teaching, is still a Responsible Adult as far as Tony's concerned.] Perhaps if you inform him you're disappointed in him...? I wonder.
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[Which is a daily reminder that he's even older than her than he was. She's not annoyed about that at all.]
It usually takes a lot of yelling for him to listen to me. And then he goes all 'sad puppy' and it's really hard to stay upset. [Pepper shrugs.] I guess I can try something different though. Sad puppy Tony is almost as bad as boneheaded Tony.
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Regrettably, height doesn't inform maturity.
[
Just look at all the tall dumb boys she has to deal with.]If previous methods have only resulted in, ah, 'sad puppy' Tony, then it may be useful to try a different method, yes. Regardless of what that method is, at least you will gather data on what does and doesn't work.
[It's science.]
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[Applying the scientific method to psychology sounded pretty boring, mostly because it required patience, buuuuuuut then again it was probably a useful skill to learn and something that Skulduggery would suggest.]
You are definitely a scientist, Raine. I'll...try.
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I'd be interested in your conclusions, should you reach any.
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Just don't ask me to write a paper. I'm taking a vacation from homework.
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I'll settle for an oral report.
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You are being serious about this, aren't you?
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Why wouldn't I be? I am a teacher, after all.
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There will never not be homework, will there?
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[As much as she's teasing, in her way, she does genuinely mean that.]
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I'm more of a learning-by-doing kind of person, honestly. That doesn't mean I want practical exams instead, [she adds hurriedly.]
And Skulduggery is teaching me plenty, too, so it's not like I'm lacking in instruction.
[Sort of.]
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It's still important to understand theory.
[But that's light enough that the matter can be understood as laid to rest, and Raine keeps going.]
...what is Skulduggery teaching you?
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Detectivey things? He usually asks a lot of questions to get me to reach conclusions, mostly his, but sometimes mine.
[He hasn't let her interrogate someone yet, and she is slightly miffed.]
And he puts up with my questions. Actually, he encourages them, just one at a time instead of, you know. All of them.
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I'll see you tomorrow, then?
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Yup! I'll hide the candy until then.
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I'm really sorry, Raine.
[It's the only thing she knows how to say.]
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[She really just made the post to let people know, not expecting sympathy. The results have disarmed her a little.]
You were friends, weren't you? If you ever need help...
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IF you would like some tea, you are welcome to come over.
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[His nephew. Oh, no. Raine knows how much Iroh cares for Zuko. Caught up as she is in missing her brother, she can only sympathize.]
Tea would be nice, yes. Perhaps in a day or two?
[She's not doing a great job of holding herself together at the moment. A little later, they can commiserate.]
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