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ximilialog2021-12-07 07:44 pm
xwing) wrote in ximilialog2021-12-07 07:44 pm
[ it's been a long day, and that's the excuse luke's using for the way he literally faceplants on the bed he woke up in when he gets back to his room at the end of his first day. he's been to the sunlight room, the infirmary, he's talked to droids and cybertronians and another force-user, another tatooine native, and dozens of other people. he's tired, he still aches, and he's exhausted.
he shoves his face in the pillow as he lands on the mattress, still fully dressed and wearing his boots, and in just a minute or two, he drops off. he's slept in considerably worse places in his time, after all; after a point, you can kind of learn to nap anywhere.
it's the sound of the door opening that finally rouses him out of his nap, and he pushes himself up on his elbows, glancing groggily toward the door and one (or both) of his returning roommates. ] .. Hi. [ he blinks once, then rolls to sit up. ] Uh, I'm Luke, sorry about the-- [ he's actually not sure what he's apologizing about, come to think of it. ]
[ With the new arrivals, Shang-chi had already been anticipating the expected reshuffling of beds and spaces, and he was more than okay moving what little he had with him to a shared room with another fellow Orber. Honestly, he's kind of glad about it. Beats the weird, empty loneliness of being closed off with your thoughts in a foreign all-too-quiet station.
Peter Parker was the first of his new roommates, a guy he only kinda knew around the network and seeing around the station. Seemed cool at least. And could also stick to things, which ... sure. Why not? There are definitely worse traits to have in a roomie. And together they decided to head back to their room to wait for whoever would occupy the remaining bed, not quite expecting that sentiment to be so immediately literal.
Or for their third roommate to be — ]
Yeah.
[ — I know, is what he's about to finish his sentence with before practically clamping down on the words with a quick clearing of his throat. It's an effort of great self-control, especially when his eyes are a little too wide and he looks like he's just met a childhood hero. Listen, he was around fifteen when his best friend first sat him down to watch the original trilogy, all a part of his 'learn to be more American' regimen. He didn't complain once. The movies were freakin' awesome.
Obviously this isn't a movie, and the guy sitting up in bed is very, very real, but. Holy crap. ]
I knew we were getting another roommate, but we weren't sure who —
Peter Parker was the first of his new roommates, a guy he only kinda knew around the network and seeing around the station. Seemed cool at least. And could also stick to things, which ... sure. Why not? There are definitely worse traits to have in a roomie. And together they decided to head back to their room to wait for whoever would occupy the remaining bed, not quite expecting that sentiment to be so immediately literal.
Or for their third roommate to be — ]
Yeah.
[ — I know, is what he's about to finish his sentence with before practically clamping down on the words with a quick clearing of his throat. It's an effort of great self-control, especially when his eyes are a little too wide and he looks like he's just met a childhood hero. Listen, he was around fifteen when his best friend first sat him down to watch the original trilogy, all a part of his 'learn to be more American' regimen. He didn't complain once. The movies were freakin' awesome.
Obviously this isn't a movie, and the guy sitting up in bed is very, very real, but. Holy crap. ]
I knew we were getting another roommate, but we weren't sure who —
[ it doesn't take luke long to settle into his room and the station in general. he's moved around so much in the last couple of years, from barracks room to barracks room and worse, that he takes it all pretty much in stride. so in theory, he can be found in most open areas at some point over the course of the next couple of weeks.
he's coming or going from somewhere when he almost literally runs into someone doing the opposite, brought up short in the doorframe with a startled blink and an apology already on his lips.
but then he pauses and huffs a laugh, pointing upward to the little sprig of greenery dean hung basically everywhere. ] Isn't this that mistletoe thing?
[ he reaches up to pat dean's arm. ] Don't worry, the food here isn't so weird that I need to resort to taking strange plants out of doorways.
[ his lips quirk teasingly, but then he glances back up again, planting a hand on his hip. ]
So does this tradition require a particular type of kiss?
[ his lips quirk teasingly, but then he glances back up again, planting a hand on his hip. ]
So does this tradition require a particular type of kiss?
[ Megatron is passing from the common area, intent on transiting to the infirmary--he has things to do there, projects that require attention. Books to read. When he nearly bumps up into Luke, he freezes in place--even at his reduced height, he outweighs any of the humans here by a significant amount and crushing one would be a bad idea. He takes a moment to process what Luke says. ]
...It seems to be.
[ He agrees as his optics turn upwards. ]
Why?
...It seems to be.
[ He agrees as his optics turn upwards. ]
Why?
[ He wiggles it around a little, cheeks a little pink, cause he's certainly backed himself into a corner on this one, hasn't he? ]
Uh. Not particularly. I think generally it's whatever people are comfortable with.
...If they're comfortable with it, that is.
Uh. Not particularly. I think generally it's whatever people are comfortable with.
...If they're comfortable with it, that is.
That's very considerate. [ he notes the blush, considers letting dean off easy for a moment or two, then decides he's going to cause problems on purpose. ] Well, I'm comfortable if you are. [ luke skywalker: gremlin.
anyway, he doesn't usually kiss people, hasn't dated.. ever, technically, but it's a cute, mostly-harmless tradition and dean's nice. ]
anyway, he doesn't usually kiss people, hasn't dated.. ever, technically, but it's a cute, mostly-harmless tradition and dean's nice. ]
[ Always Choose Chaos. That's Dean's motto. ]
I try, you know? [ And, you know. This is Luke Skywalker - and yeah, okay Dean hasn't had a lot of practice with other guys (re: almost none), but like hell he's gonna turn down the opportunity.
That would be simply stupid and while Dean doesn't always make the smartest decisions, dumb he is not. ]
Yeah, course I am.
I try, you know? [ And, you know. This is Luke Skywalker - and yeah, okay Dean hasn't had a lot of practice with other guys (re: almost none), but like hell he's gonna turn down the opportunity.
That would be simply stupid and while Dean doesn't always make the smartest decisions, dumb he is not. ]
Yeah, course I am.
[ he considers telling megatron that he doesn't have to be quite so careful around luke, given luke's abilities, but.. well, honestly, it's probably good practice for the.. mech? is that the proper terminology? he needs to double-check. ]
Well.. supposedly that means we're supposed to kiss, although I'm still confused by the connection.
[ he peers up at megatron, smiling, warm and patient. ] Is it something your people do? [ some species don't, or they have particular rules around it. ]
Well.. supposedly that means we're supposed to kiss, although I'm still confused by the connection.
[ he peers up at megatron, smiling, warm and patient. ] Is it something your people do? [ some species don't, or they have particular rules around it. ]
We do.
[ There's even someone on board the station right now that Megatron has kissed! He just doesn't talk about it ever. ]
Though not usually in this sort of circumstance enforced by superstition.
[ There's even someone on board the station right now that Megatron has kissed! He just doesn't talk about it ever. ]
Though not usually in this sort of circumstance enforced by superstition.
[ Elthree straightens, surprised somewhat by Luke's insistence.
...Would it really be such a bad thing? He is supposed to be a hero, after all. If she ever makes it back to their galaxy, it would give her something to brag about.
She swivels her dome a full 180°, checking to make sure there aren't any witnesses. ]
Fine, fine, then. Make it fast.
...Would it really be such a bad thing? He is supposed to be a hero, after all. If she ever makes it back to their galaxy, it would give her something to brag about.
She swivels her dome a full 180°, checking to make sure there aren't any witnesses. ]
Fine, fine, then. Make it fast.
[ there's a faint thread of nervousness between them, though in the moment, luke isn't entirely certain whether it's dean or luke himself. although he has to acknowledge that after all the things he's been through, it would be a little silly for him to feel that way over something so small.
either way, luke grins, brief and bright, and then reaches for dean's shoulders, his ungloved hand curling lightly in the other man's shirt. ] Well, come down here, then. [ he goes up on his toes to help accommodate the distance between them, and if dean leans down, his gloved hand slides up to curl at the other man's jaw. there's a brief pause, and he presses a chaste, tentative kiss to the corner of his mouth. ]
either way, luke grins, brief and bright, and then reaches for dean's shoulders, his ungloved hand curling lightly in the other man's shirt. ] Well, come down here, then. [ he goes up on his toes to help accommodate the distance between them, and if dean leans down, his gloved hand slides up to curl at the other man's jaw. there's a brief pause, and he presses a chaste, tentative kiss to the corner of his mouth. ]
[ It's good Luke initiates it, because Dean is dumb enough to go all in, tongue and all, a proper makeout session in the hall with someone who is...known to him, but still essentially a stranger.
Good thing Luke has forceite.
Ha.
Dean smiles; the twinge of anxiety is immediately quashed as he leans down to meet him, heart thumping in his chest, lifts a hand to cover the one on his shirt. It's fine, this is fine.
The kiss is gentle and sweet, and really...it wouldn't take much to tip his head, make it slightly less chaste, but that's probably not appropriate. Is it. ]
Good thing Luke has forceite.
Ha.
Dean smiles; the twinge of anxiety is immediately quashed as he leans down to meet him, heart thumping in his chest, lifts a hand to cover the one on his shirt. It's fine, this is fine.
The kiss is gentle and sweet, and really...it wouldn't take much to tip his head, make it slightly less chaste, but that's probably not appropriate. Is it. ]
[ he huffs a laugh. ] I think calling it superstition is probably crediting it with deeper meaning than it has.
[ it sounds like it's just an excuse for consenting adults to kiss in public, but hey. ]
I won't push, but.. on the other hand-- [ his smile takes on a faintly teasing note, and he taps his cheekbone. ] --I do have a perfectly serviceable cheek if you'd like to partake in their tradition.
[ it sounds like it's just an excuse for consenting adults to kiss in public, but hey. ]
I won't push, but.. on the other hand-- [ his smile takes on a faintly teasing note, and he taps his cheekbone. ] --I do have a perfectly serviceable cheek if you'd like to partake in their tradition.
[ he almost laughs again as she checks to make sure no one else is around. is she worried she'll be teased after that network entry if she gives in?
once she's satisfied, though, he reaches to gently cradle her dome with both hands, leaning in to press a kiss first on one side of her optics, then the other. when he leans back again, he drops his hands lightly to her shoulders with a sunny smile. ]
That wasn't so bad, right?
once she's satisfied, though, he reaches to gently cradle her dome with both hands, leaning in to press a kiss first on one side of her optics, then the other. when he leans back again, he drops his hands lightly to her shoulders with a sunny smile. ]
That wasn't so bad, right?
[ That is exactly what she's worried about. But in actuality, the kiss is... Nice. It's not her first— you don't travel with Lando Calrissian for as long as she has without getting a smooch or two— but it feels... somehow sweeter than the others she's experienced. Maybe because Luke is sober. Maybe because he was so careful in the way he touched her, handled her.
OKAY, THAT'S FAR ENOUGH, THANK YOU.
After a pause that was uncomfortably long for Elthree but most likely unremarkably brief for Luke, Elthree straightens to her full height and steps back, feeling somewhat awkward. ]
Right. Well. No. —I mean, yes. It was... Not awful.
OKAY, THAT'S FAR ENOUGH, THANK YOU.
After a pause that was uncomfortably long for Elthree but most likely unremarkably brief for Luke, Elthree straightens to her full height and steps back, feeling somewhat awkward. ]
Right. Well. No. —I mean, yes. It was... Not awful.
( that I know is so obvious, it's practically hanging in the air. Peter can hear it, almost, but perhaps that's because he's seen The Empire Strikes Back a good two dozen times and he could quote it by instinct, word for word. Shang, you cannot Han Solo Luke Skywalker, that has to be breaking some kind of cosmic law.
to be fair, Shang doesn't actually Han Solo Luke Skywalker. he recovers amicably. Peter still instinctively smacks him, the back of his hand directly bouncing off a pec of steel. the universal bro signal for dude, stop. a wordless and yet still incredibly obvious reprimand for a crime that was only considered at best, and furthermore only obvious to half of the present party. it makes this introduction even stranger than it already was. to be fair, how could anyone prepare to meet their science fiction hero? Peter isn't even good at meeting totally normal people, much less the coolest Jedi of all time (sorry, Mace Windu, you're a strong #2 at best). )
Hi, ( Peter says, tone stilted, because he can't lie for anything and he realizes painfully how awkward this is so far and they're 30 seconds in. ) Peter. I'm Peter. Hi. Cool to... meet you. Um. And it's fine. Totally fine. Mi casa es su casa. Or, uh, whatever the space station equivalent to that is. ( he trails off, looking to someone else to fill in the next part of this conversation, because he rambles when he's nervous and he doesn't want to ramble in front of Luke Skywalker. )
to be fair, Shang doesn't actually Han Solo Luke Skywalker. he recovers amicably. Peter still instinctively smacks him, the back of his hand directly bouncing off a pec of steel. the universal bro signal for dude, stop. a wordless and yet still incredibly obvious reprimand for a crime that was only considered at best, and furthermore only obvious to half of the present party. it makes this introduction even stranger than it already was. to be fair, how could anyone prepare to meet their science fiction hero? Peter isn't even good at meeting totally normal people, much less the coolest Jedi of all time (sorry, Mace Windu, you're a strong #2 at best). )
Hi, ( Peter says, tone stilted, because he can't lie for anything and he realizes painfully how awkward this is so far and they're 30 seconds in. ) Peter. I'm Peter. Hi. Cool to... meet you. Um. And it's fine. Totally fine. Mi casa es su casa. Or, uh, whatever the space station equivalent to that is. ( he trails off, looking to someone else to fill in the next part of this conversation, because he rambles when he's nervous and he doesn't want to ramble in front of Luke Skywalker. )
Edited 2021-12-09 02:49 (UTC)
[ dean meets him halfway, and luke can feel him smile against his mouth, the satisfaction curling through him like a coil of smoke. his gloved thumb swipes up over the other man's cheek, worn leather against his stubble, and he tilts his head to slot his mouth more firmly against dean's, deepening the kiss by patient degrees.
he follows it up with a second, shorter kiss, teeth grazing, before finally dropping down to his heels again, palm sliding down to cup the side of the other man's neck instead. ] Not bad, Mister Winchester.
he follows it up with a second, shorter kiss, teeth grazing, before finally dropping down to his heels again, palm sliding down to cup the side of the other man's neck instead. ] Not bad, Mister Winchester.
[ he can't sense the emotions of droids the way he can other species, and most droids don't have especially emotive faces, but there's still something distinctly flustered about elthree in the moments after the kiss. that only becomes more apparent as she stammers, a surprisingly endearing trait he's never heard even from droids like artoo and threepio. ]
Thanks, [ he says warmly, trying not to grin too obviously. ] I'll take "not awful". You seem like you have exacting standards.
Thanks, [ he says warmly, trying not to grin too obviously. ] I'll take "not awful". You seem like you have exacting standards.
[ the staring makes him wonder if maybe he looks even worse than he thought he did. .. was he drooling? does he have pillow marks on his face? is his hair sticking up? he smooths a hand over his head self-consciously, but it seems to be in order, more or less. ]
Oh, uh, it's nice to meet you, too, Peter. And.. [ his glance slides to the other man questioningly, looking for his name, too.
maybe.. maybe the two of them know him the way dean does? however that is, because he currently has no idea still. regardless, they're all three going to be living together for the foreseeable future, so after a moment he leans down to pull off his first boot, dumping it to the side. ] Sorry about just showing up out of the blue, it's been a weird couple of days and I needed to drop by the infirmary first. [ the second boot thunks down beside its brother, and he straightens again to peel his glove off his prosthetic. it's down to the bare durasteel beneath from the repairs megatron did, but hopefully neither of them will be.. bothered by it. ]
Oh, uh, it's nice to meet you, too, Peter. And.. [ his glance slides to the other man questioningly, looking for his name, too.
maybe.. maybe the two of them know him the way dean does? however that is, because he currently has no idea still. regardless, they're all three going to be living together for the foreseeable future, so after a moment he leans down to pull off his first boot, dumping it to the side. ] Sorry about just showing up out of the blue, it's been a weird couple of days and I needed to drop by the infirmary first. [ the second boot thunks down beside its brother, and he straightens again to peel his glove off his prosthetic. it's down to the bare durasteel beneath from the repairs megatron did, but hopefully neither of them will be.. bothered by it. ]
[ Jim's mouth opens, ready to apologize too after they bump into each other, only to settle into a light frown when the guy starts laughing. It's the voice that tips him off to who he's talking to, after their network conversation, and he raises both eyebrows as he looks up, his own lips curling into a far too amused, and not at all innocent, smile. ]
I believe it is, yes, [ He nods slowly, hands resting on his own hips. ] Bummer. Think that means we're trapped here now?
[ It's just a piece of foliage, he knows they're not actually trapped. Not gonna stop him from teasing, though. ]
I believe it is, yes, [ He nods slowly, hands resting on his own hips. ] Bummer. Think that means we're trapped here now?
[ It's just a piece of foliage, he knows they're not actually trapped. Not gonna stop him from teasing, though. ]
[ oh, it's jim. he's starting to place faces with names, and it helps that this is someone close to finn. ] Sounds like it, from what I've learned about the whole thing.
[ it's a silly and harmless if nonsensical tradition, but he's pretty sure some of the holidays from his galaxy would be viewed the same way. boonta eve on tatooine, for instance-- what does podracing have to do with honoring a hutt god? ]
On the other hand.. [ he arches a brow playfully. ] I hear there's a pretty easy way to get unstuck.
[ it's a silly and harmless if nonsensical tradition, but he's pretty sure some of the holidays from his galaxy would be viewed the same way. boonta eve on tatooine, for instance-- what does podracing have to do with honoring a hutt god? ]
On the other hand.. [ he arches a brow playfully. ] I hear there's a pretty easy way to get unstuck.
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