[ what is amazing, you ask? It's not the fact that the moon is right outside - although that's also amazing. No, it's whatever Fiora's just picked off the ground, which she's now holding up excitedly. ]
It looks spicy, but it's actually not. It's got a sort of tangy flavor, and it's really hearty - it makes a great substitute for meat. Maybe I'll sautee it...
[ a beat; then Fiora shakes her head. ]
Look at me, getting all excited about a vegetable! I hope I'm not interrupting you.
It is. There are loads of great veggies on the Bionis, but this one's got to be at the front of the pack. [ it only has a 6% drop rate, so you know it's good. ] Are you a cook, Chiron? I suppose you must put away a lot of food.
[ narrator voice: he was not as nice as fiora thought ]
Hmmm... I can think of a few plants from my world that have medicinal uses. If they have Ice Cabbages, they might have more. There's a few radishes in particular that might help.
Unfortunately, my expertise is in cooking them, not finding them. But Chewy Radishes grow all around my colony, so I might be able to recognize one. [ a beat. ] It's a little intimidating trying to pick them out of all these other plants, though.
[ guess who else is wandering around across the bridge at night! This girl!
The music is curious enough to draw her attention; she's not expecting to find Chiron at the source of it, but when she does, she offers a muted smile and a wave. ]
[Because Chiron is not here for someone misunderstanding him, and it's why his words are to the point, if softened by a sigh]
If I was told that saving you all would require a sacrifice, and there was truly no way around it, then a sacrifice I would take, even if it was my own life.
... But that does not mean I would not mourn that life, or that it never had value -- simply that I am prepared to take that burden onto myself, so that no one else might suffer the same consequences.
That makes a difference to me. And you've got people you'd bend your own rules for, too. [ Fiora smiles, a little sheepishly. ] I don't know. I feel like I get it, now. Even if I don't necessarily agree on everything you do. So... no hard feelings, I hope.
Sort of... I have a friend back home - she's royalty, so she was raised out of sight of everyone, and she always has duty on the mind. I wouldn't say she's much like Emet-Selch, but she's got a hard time making friends, too.
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week 1, tuesday
[ what is amazing, you ask? It's not the fact that the moon is right outside - although that's also amazing. No, it's whatever Fiora's just picked off the ground, which she's now holding up excitedly. ]
Look! Can you believe they grow these here?
[ it's... a a cabbage? ]
/CLOSES EYES DEEPLY AT THAT SHITPOST
Is this a particularly special type of cabbage?
[Leaning down to give it a lookover]
i needed to
[ she looks very pleased with her cabbage. ]
I know what I'm cooking with tonight. We spent ages trying to find a few of these back home.
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What does it taste like?
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[ a beat; then Fiora shakes her head. ]
Look at me, getting all excited about a vegetable! I hope I'm not interrupting you.
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If you say that this one is edible, that assists in my work.
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[ he's quite large... ]
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I wouldn't consider myself a professional by any means, but I am familiar with cooking. I often had to teach my students how to fend for themselves.
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Oh! You're a teacher? That's wonderful! What do you teach?
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Many things.
[Me closing my eyes, thinking up the list]
Archery, medicine, history, music, poetry, prophecy, a few sciences, arithmetic, hand-to-hand combat...
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[he is a whole nerd out here on four hooves]
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[ what a nice guy he is, though. ]
What are you up to in here?
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I'm well-versed in medicine, and am hoping to see if any of these unfamiliar fruits and vegetables might aid us in the future some way.
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Hmmm... I can think of a few plants from my world that have medicinal uses. If they have Ice Cabbages, they might have more. There's a few radishes in particular that might help.
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Is that right? Wonderful. Please tell me if you find any. I would put them to good use, especially if I could rely on your expertise.
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Unfortunately, my expertise is in cooking them, not finding them. But Chewy Radishes grow all around my colony, so I might be able to recognize one. [ a beat. ] It's a little intimidating trying to pick them out of all these other plants, though.
[ it's like spot the difference all of a sudden ]
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Perhaps I can bring you a variety after I finish picking them, then? I will be here for a while.
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Okay, sure! I can help you look, too. You'll hurt your back bending all the way down to pick them.
[ ... probably?! regardless, he's tall and she is not. ]
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Ah, what a considerate young lady you are. I appreciate the offer.
week 3, saturday night
The music is curious enough to draw her attention; she's not expecting to find Chiron at the source of it, but when she does, she offers a muted smile and a wave. ]
I didn't know you could play.
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[For all the craziness of the trial, Chiron is as he's always been -- impeccably calm. That he's talking to Fiore doesn't deter him either]
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Right. You did mention that, didn't you? I forgot it in that long list of all your talents.
[ a gentle tease. Fiora pauses. ]
What you did -- it was noble of you, I think.
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[Tilting his head a bit]
Most would call it foolish, if they were forced to choose a word.
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[ though there's little reason she has to hope; she's done it in the past, hasn't she? ]
Anyway... I'm sorry about what happened. And... I think I had the wrong idea about you, too.
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And what idea did you have of me?
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[ she still thinks he's like that, at least a little bit; at the very least, he's not terribly afraid of death, neither his own nor others.
Most others, at least. ]
But it's obvious now that you do care - you care a lot. [ a beat. ] I'm glad I was wrong.
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[Because Chiron is not here for someone misunderstanding him, and it's why his words are to the point, if softened by a sigh]
If I was told that saving you all would require a sacrifice, and there was truly no way around it, then a sacrifice I would take, even if it was my own life.
... But that does not mean I would not mourn that life, or that it never had value -- simply that I am prepared to take that burden onto myself, so that no one else might suffer the same consequences.
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That makes a difference to me. And you've got people you'd bend your own rules for, too. [ Fiora smiles, a little sheepishly. ] I don't know. I feel like I get it, now. Even if I don't necessarily agree on everything you do. So... no hard feelings, I hope.
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[Mentioned with an amused raise of his brows now]
I am used to disagreements and would never begrudge you your opinion.
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[ she didn't think so - he seems incredibly mature - but she wanted to clear the air regardless. ]
You and Emet-Selch must be close. He doesn't seem like he'd let just anybody in.
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[The smile remains, but he glances off to the side, voice growing softer]
I merely hope to be a comfort to him.
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[An amused smile]
Do you have someone like that, Miss Fiora?
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Sort of... I have a friend back home - she's royalty, so she was raised out of sight of everyone, and she always has duty on the mind. I wouldn't say she's much like Emet-Selch, but she's got a hard time making friends, too.