Strifenova Celestial Clearing, Sunday Morning

[crimson_sister]

Lucille wasn't in a particularly good mood. She had had to move out of a comfortable room into something called a 'bubblehut', which she had to share with Ringo of all people. She had also slept really badly, waking up several times feeling that the universe was staring back at her through the transparent walls.

She was now standing outside her bubblehut, squinting at the sky, her clothes and hair looking disheveled.

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[soniaroadsqueen]

Ringo, on the other hand, was in a pretty good mood. The change of scenery was kind of nice, and the view didn't actually bother her at all (probably another one of those side effects of the genetic engineering). And on top of that, she got to spend more time with Lucille! Maybe she'd have enough time to coax the other girl out of her shell.

"Hey, temporary roomie!" Ringo called, waving enthusiastically, as she stepped into the clearing herself.

[crimson_sister]

Lucille wasn't aware that she had any shell to be coaxed out of, and even if she did, she would prefer to stay in there, especially with Ringo around. On the other hand, she figured that the best thing to do when actually having Ringo around was to remain calm and distant, so that the other girl wouldn't get to... well, Ringo.

"Good morning," she said, a little tensely. "I hope you slept well." If Ringo slept well she wouldn't try to talk to Lucille during the night, at least.

[soniaroadsqueen]

Ringo grinned. "I did! I mean, it's not like sleeping in my own room, but it's not bad." She cocked her head. "How about you?"

[crimson_sister]

"Yes," Lucille said, although her appearance said otherwise. "But I do prefer windows with curtains.

[soniaroadsqueen]

"I guess they are nice if it's especially bright out," Ringo allowed, kind of missing the point.

[crimson_sister]

"Precisely," Lucille said. As she was doing her best not to be too antagonistic towards Ringo, she added: "I hope I don't risk being attacked by small flying objects."

[soniaroadsqueen]

It took Ringo a second to realize what Lucille was getting at, but she snickered when she did. "No." She grinned. "I left most of that stuff in the dorms."

[crimson_sister]

"A good choice, perhaps," Lucille replied, clearly thinking it was. "But I assume you will be using those air treks?"

If Ringo did, she would be away. To encourage this Lucille had made an effort to use the correct name.

[soniaroadsqueen]

"Of course!" It was almost weird to even be asked. "I mean, not inside, obviously."

Well, probably not.

[crimson_sister]

"I'm glad to hear that," Lucille said. "And the clearing seems a bit small."

So Ringo would have to go somewhere else, of course.

[soniaroadsqueen]

"Yeah. I'll have to give it a quick run to see what it feels like."

Sorry, Lucille. You weren't going to be that lucky.

[crimson_sister]

"Wouldn't the new lands around here be more exciting to explore?" Lucille tried.

[soniaroadsqueen]

"Oh, I'll do that, too, but it'd be a shame not to do some exploring so close to home, so to speak." Wasn't that a practical way of looking at things, Lucille?

[crimson_sister]

"I might go for a walk later." When Ringo was airtrekking in the clearing. "And explore on my own."

[soniaroadsqueen]

"Oh, yeah?" Ringo looked suddenly interested. "Want to go together?" That sounded fun!

[crimson_sister]

"I'm not sure I could keep up with you," Lucille replied, hoping that would deter Ringo.

[soniaroadsqueen]

"I wouldn't go top speed," Ringo laughed. "Though you never know, you could try ATs, too, you know."

[crimson_sister]

Lucille gave her a surprised look. "No, I couldn't do that. I... would hurt myself." That was a good excuse.

[soniaroadsqueen]

"Oh, we could take things slow," Ringo said, trying to sound reassuring.

[crimson_sister]

Lucille didn't want to be reassured, or rather, she didn't want to go air trekking.

"Perhaps later," she said, hoping that would put an end to Ringo's suggestions.

[soniaroadsqueen]

"Sure," Ringo chirped easily. "Feel free to bring it up any time you like!"

[crimson_sister]

"Of course!" Lucille would never bring it up. "I believe it's time for me to find the bathing facilities. I need to arrange my hair." And escape Ringo.

[soniaroadsqueen]

"Oh, I can show you where they are!" Ringo volunteered to help because she was oh-so-helpful.

[crimson_sister]

"I know where they are," Lucille replied. "I didn't mean it literally."

Which could have been true but wasn't.

[soniaroadsqueen]

"Oh." Ringo laughed and looked a bit sheepish. "Then I guess you don't need my help, huh?"

And not just regarding bathing facilities, Ringo.

[crimson_sister]

"I don't, but it was kind of you to offer." Lucille did her best to sound sincere. "Well, I will see you later," she said, turning around to leave the clearing. Actually, she would have to see a lot of Ringo for a while.

[soniaroadsqueen]

Ringo waved cheerily in goodbye. Yes, they would be seeing a lot of each other. And wasn't that awesome?