galactically: (meh...)
Sheryl Nome ([personal profile] galactically) wrote in [community profile] exsilium2013-11-23 08:05 pm

「deux」♫ video (action for roommates @ 127/north wing)

[Now here is someone who's been absent throughout the mutiny mess, if the confused look on her face that appears briefly is of any indication. Gently combing through her wavy hair with a free hand, manicured fingers wiggling in and out, Sheryl lets out a soft sigh as she purses her lips to frown deeply.]

Well, well, well... if what I'm getting from hearsay is all true, then I'm so relieved to miss the disaster completely!

[She parts her mouth like she's about to say more. Angry rants at the people involved, massive scolding for dragging the rest of the Transports into their troubles and causing destruction, nicely-worded yet sharp insults at their direction. Instead, she slowly pushes the momentary look of anger aside, gaining her composure while she rubs her cheek and sits up straight, blue eyes locked on to anyone viewing this feed. Sheryl appears calm now, but she's nowhere near her boisterous self, not after learning what happened to Jesse (or what he did).

Still, she manages to sound happy enough. Only a little.]


Anyway, there's something I've been very curious about and I'm hoping to hear excellent answers from you. Now be good people and lend me your ears, all right? It'll only be for a moment.

[A faint smile morphs on her lips, but it lasts for a split second before she frowns, looking thoughtful. Cue the long pause.]

Have you ever wondered if you feel any differently after growing up in this war for so long? I'm not talking about emotions alone, but if you've changed completely after dealing with the Initiative, the UE, that irritating AI, these missions... everything. I've been here for almost a year now, and there were so many experiences I'd never thought I could possess. I wonder, does this mean I should feel older because of it? There's something to be said about war causing people to grow up so fast, after all...

[Like joining forces with a resistance to fight another country, using her own songs to drive the enemy soldiers literally down to their knees. The way she speaks contains genuine ruefulness to her tone, but it's not too long before she smiles once more.]

As of today, I'm officially eighteen, and yet I still feel like I'm seventeen.
ardor: ([Curious] Huh)

[personal profile] ardor 2013-11-24 03:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Kallen eyes back, a half smile greeting Asuka.]

That is a good question.
redheadcarrier: (duh)

[personal profile] redheadcarrier 2013-11-24 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Asuka scoffs and swings herself over the edge, dropping to the floor, where she settles, cross-legged.]

Eh, it wasn't that bad. I was stuck in the dark for a while, but it's not like there were shooting at us.

[She wrinkles her nose.]

It was just... irritating. And stupid.
Edited 2013-11-24 03:51 (UTC)
ardor: ([Other] Shed)

[personal profile] ardor 2013-11-24 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
[There's a nod from Kallen as she responds to the question with a similar tone to Asuka's.]

I really don't know what they planned to do. Even if they succeeded, there's no guarantee that they'd be able to get anything to work or fix things, especially if we don't know the full history of this world.
redheadcarrier: (What?)

[personal profile] redheadcarrier 2013-11-24 06:49 am (UTC)(link)
I don't care either way, as long as I get to hang out here. Win, lose, whatever.

[Asuka shrugs.]

But why make life more difficult, you know? It's just pointless!
ardor: ([Curious] Excuse)

[personal profile] ardor 2013-11-24 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Now Kallen's attention is focused on Asuka, a very brief moment of incredulity obvious on her expression.]

You don't care at all?
redheadcarrier: (Cell-phoning it up.)

[personal profile] redheadcarrier 2013-11-24 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
As long as whoever is in charge let's me stay, I'm fine. I don't want to go "home".

[She eyes Kallen, watching Sheryl out of the corner of her eye. But she does add air-quotes to "home".]

I mean, I guess I care about the war, but...

[Asuka shrugs. She's mostly indifferent at this point and she's sticking to it. For now.]
ardor: ([Curious] Distraction)

[personal profile] ardor 2013-11-25 02:19 am (UTC)(link)
[There's hesitation before Kallen nods, seemingly getting a better sense of what's going on for the younger girl.] Gotcha. I have met some people who have absolutely no desire to go ho-- back.

[She catches herself and changes the wording quickly. Thank you, air quotes!]

Admittedly, I'm curious if this whole thing finishes, would we be allowed to relocate.
redheadcarrier: (Hand on hip)

[personal profile] redheadcarrier 2013-11-25 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
I'll second that. Anyplace but the moon!

[Asuka flops over onto her back, staring up at the ceiling.]

Maybe they'll let us choose a world to go to. That'd be...

[She trails off and shrugs, the thought incomplete.]
ardor: ([Neutral] Study)

[personal profile] ardor 2013-11-25 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
Mm, I meant more of what if someone wanted to live in a different world with someone else. Like me going to Sheryl's or whatever. It'd be interesting.

[Kallen scratches her cheek, then lets her hand flop down on the bed beside her.]

It's just idle thoughts anyway. Nothing really worth dwelling on.
redheadcarrier: (brush my hair)

[personal profile] redheadcarrier 2013-11-25 10:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[Asuka blinks and half sits up, propping herself on her elbows.]

Huh. That'd be kinda neat. Only if you can get me the VIP treatment, though!
ardor: ([Happy] Chill)

[personal profile] ardor 2013-11-28 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd be more interested in those variable fighters you told me about. Seeing one in action at least would be worth the trip!

[Kallen pauses, then grins at Sheryl.] Not that seeing you in your element wouldn't be.
redheadcarrier: (What?)

[personal profile] redheadcarrier 2013-12-03 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
Variable fighters...?

[Asuka perks. Surprisingly enough, she hasn't heard much about them.]

Those are your fighting machines, right?