realityshifted | 002 :: Sheep happen to like water too~

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002 :: Sheep happen to like water too~

[ Well this is a spot he hasn't explored yet! Kiran's amazed at seeing how massive the Bath House is, and he thinks that it's a good time as any to give it a whirl~

He thinks he's alone so first part of the program is to try the outdoor baths. After the requisite cleansing, he sinks into the hot water with a contented sigh. ]

I should've scouted this place earlier...

[ Afterwards, he will take to exploring the building, going ever upwards and checking the rooms -- will he find other people in there? Will he find something interesting? Musing to himself -- ]

This is pretty neat! You can even hold gatherings in here!

(( OOC: Feel free to catch Kiran while he's in the bath or while he exploring the place! Threadjacks/mingling are welcome. ))

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Yeah, I guess so.

Wow, how'd you know? [he's excited that Kiran picked up on that; most people assume he's a doctor]

For one, you call yourself "Doc", and for two, you're in fighting gear. Unless that's common fashion where you're from...?

Yeah, uh, I only call myself that because that's what the guys call me. I'm actually Medical Officer DuFresne.

[~~armor is totally common fashion in Halo-verse!~~ Doc looks shocked at that suggestion] Huh? "Fighting gear"? No, this is just armor. I'm a pacifist. [a pacifist who joined the army...]

Uh... yeah, you need armor when you're on the field so you don't get hurt.

[ Odd little smile -- ] You're funny, Doc~

Well, yeah, but I don't fight!

Really? [he looks rather happy about that statement, actually. you're a cool guy, Kiran] Hey, I don't think anybody's ever called me that before. Oh! Do you want to join my online circle of friends?

[ Kiran opens his mouth for a retort but-- you know what? He'll roll with it. For now. He doesn't have the heart to rain down on someone who sounds pretty happy after all--

and hey! Something unknown! ]

"Online"?

I mean, sure we can be friends, but why-- what do you mean by "online"?

Wow, great! [under his helmet, Doc is grinning widely] We should do yoga sometime, too.

Uh...on the internet? [he's really good at explaining things]

[ Brow(dots)-raise. ]

I'm cool with yoga. But what's the internet?

[Doc stares] You don't have the internet where you're from!? Oh man! What sort of world is it? It's a moon, isn't it?

The internet's like...a place on the computer where it can link up to other computers. And you can all talk to each other! And make friends, and watch videos... Like, there are lots of great cat videos! Oh, and like, how-to videos. They're a great way to increase my medical skills!

We have computers and I think they're connected to other computers... [ Like in the Graude Foundation where Saori ~~plans for world domination~~ does business. ] I just haven't seen any kind of video what you've described-- and it's not the moon it's Earth.

You can learn things from the internet? [ He looks a tad dubious because... is it through videos now that people get their medical know-how?? ]

Wait, you're from Earth? Really? [he laughs] Wow! Small universe. I mean, I've never actually been there, but I know people from there! Where are you from?

Yeah! Like, you can do research on websites. Well, except a lot of people edit them to lie, so you have to watch out for that. But there are great how-to videos! Yesterday, I was watching this yoga one... But then the guy twisted his ankle. [a beat] That probably wasn't the best one.

I think you'd be better off with a book, or learning from a yoga master. Is it the first time you try though?

[ Oh? Another one who's not from Earth? ] I was born in Tibet, and I mostly reside there, but I work in Athens, Greece. I travel to Tokyo sometimes. Does that mean you're from a different planet too?

[Doc tilts his head consideringly] Yeah, maybe. But I'm a prisoner right now, and I'm trapped in a wall. So even if I knew where to find a yoga master? I don't think Wash would let me go. He's pretty mean. But sometimes when I complain a lot, I can get him to start up a video playlist for me! It really helps me keep my mind engaged.

What, yoga? [Doc scoffs] No way! I've been doing that forever. [not that you would know from his form]

What's Tibet like? Oh, I'm from a colony--Delta Commune. ~~[at least, the mun assumes it's a colony]~~ So I'm human, too. There sure are a lot of weird people around here, huh?

[ Shrug. ] If you say so. I was thinking you could try Tai Chi too, if you're into those things.

[ Kiran would love to get into the technicality of him being not ~really~ human so he just tucks that thought as his secret from Doc for now. He looks to the window briefly -- ] Tibet... mountains. Cold. It's home to the highest peaks on Earth. People dress colorfully and they're not that technologically advanced as the rest of the world, so it's like entering a different world entirely sometimes. But Tibetans are kind -- superstitious! But kind and warm.

What are your colonies like, Doc?

Oh, I haven't tried that! I'll ask Wash to put that on next time.

That sounds nice! I mean, except the cold. But I bet it's got great views, and great people are even better. [under his helmet, he's smiling brightly]

People at Delta Commune are nice, too--except about team sports. [he chuckles] Then things get vicious! But otherwise? All careers are unionized, and conflict resolution training is required at school. Oh, and there are a lot of cats! Cats are great. But I haven't been there in a long time, so it might be different now. People might have...dogs. Or baby aliens.

[ Kiran can definitely hear the smile in Doc's voice -- something he has grown used to, speaking with Marin and the other female Saints who have to wear their masks.

He laughs a bit at the comment on sports~ ] It's the same where I'm from. People get really worked up for all kinds of sports.

[ There's a lot of information there, but there's one point Kiran would like to go back to -- ] Oh, hey-- you mentioned something about being a prisoner? Are you a P.O.W.?

[Doc nods his eager agreement] Yeah, it's kinda crazy! You should see them around the Grifball championship.

Oh, uh...sort of? [he pauses thoughtfully] Are you a P.O.W. if you've been taken hostage by someone from a secret organization that's not actually on either side and got shut down, so he's probably supposed to be in jail? Because if you are, then yeah. If not...I guess I'm just a hostage?

Edited (lack of clarity and typos...sorry...) 2012-06-27 03:03 (UTC)

[ 'Grifball' is it? Another bit to tuck aside~ In the meantime, Kiran mulls over the description -- ]

More like hostage, sounds like. Sorry 'bout that. That doesn't sound pleasant at all. Does that conflict resolution course come in handy in that kind of situation?

[Doc continues to be very casual about his situation] Yeah...it's not terrible? I mean, it'd be better if I weren't stuck in a wall. But I'm sure they'll find a way to get me out eventually!

[he brightens at that] You know, maybe I should try more of that! [but as he thinks more about it, his brow furrows under the helmet] But...it'd probably work better if one of them didn't hate me and the other didn't just growl at people and kill them. But they haven't killed me yet, so I think that's a pretty good track record!

[ The doc really is funny. Except that Kiran has said that already~ ] You have a pretty positive outlook on your situation. I think that's admirable!

And, little mercies come with this Plane, right? At least here, you're not a hostage.

[admirable now, is he? Doc grins] Thanks! But yeah, I like this place. And I know how to get here without the wall now, so it's even better. I can do yoga whenever I want!

What do you like best about it?

[ Kiran probably doesn't know he's returning the smile. ] Well--

[ My Master's alive here... ] I've met people from my world here, for one! Some of them I haven't had the chance of talking to a lot back home. Then I meet new people like you! And you all come from different worlds and I want to see them!

You know, that's a good point! I bet there are lots of great worlds out there with relaxing baths, friendly people, noncompetitive sports... I should ask around!

Oh, and maybe one day, when I'm not a hostage, you can come see my world!

[ Kiran's glad to hear more of that enthusiasm! ]

Hey, I'd like that! And, well, I don't think your hostage status applies to mine, so you can drop by for a visit too!

[excited] Oh, really? That'd be great! Can I see the mountain views?

[a beat as he remembers something] ...but only if you're sure none of the armor is going to eat me while I'm there.

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