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Who: Colin Starfury, Anyone Else
Open: Open
When: Day 113, Late "Morning"
Where: Arriving from the Skyway
What: Someone new arrives at the Bastion
Format: Action
Warnings: None

[Well, here's something to behold. It looks as though someone's come back from the skyway. Only, this isn't an established resident of the Bastion. Someone new has been added!

Colin's trudging past the onsen with heavy footsteps, he seems to have been traveling for a while. But he's got a wide grin on his face. Oh, and he's got a holstered pistol and a bulky-looking pack hanging on his belt, if that might make anyone wary.

Once he's sure that the ground is solid and not going to behave weirdly, Colin stops in his tracks and starts looking around, taking in his surroundings. He also raises his hand to drum his fingers on his left wrist. Anyone feel like approaching the new guy?]

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Good.

There's food.

There's... um...

[And that's about the limit of Crona's ability to deal with newcomers.

The meister goes silent, shifting weight from one foot to the other for a few moments before hands are raised protectively over Crona's face.]

I... I don't know how to deal with newcomers. You're a stranger, I don't know what to say. It's hard, you know? Talking to people? I don't know where you're from or what you already know or what you need.

That's fine, I'm not expecting to be treated like royalty or anything.

[He gives her a beaming smile, wider than before.]

You're talking to me, you'e trying to be helpful, you're doing fine.

You wanna get to know me, feel free to ask any questions you want. I'll be happy to answer anything.

[He lowers his voice and cups his hand around his mouth in an over-done display of secrecy]

Heck, since I'm probably not getting home any time soon, I'll even tell you the classified stuff!

There's a room for you. An apartment.

That right there? That's handy to know. Thank you. Where would that be?

[He looks around curiously, obviously not having gotten the lay of the land, yet.]

Um... I'll... I'll show you.

Thank you, I appreciate it.

So, how can I put you more at ease?

I... I'm not... that's not your job. You don't do that.

Nope, it ain't my job. But you look like you're a bit uncomfortable, and if I can do anything to help alleviate that, I'd like to just the same.

[You're not the first person like this he's befriended, Crona. In fact, he's rather interested in your story now.]

[And there's a flicker of annoyance.]

Maybe, maybe this is just how I am. Maybe I don't want you to alleviate anything. You don't know anything about me.

Nope, you're right, I don't.

[You're reminding him of his wife, Crona.]

You'll notice I haven't said anything about demanding to know about you, or insisting I do anything. All I'm doing is offering.

Still, you're acting a little uncomfortable, and I think it'd be rude to not make the offer just the same. If you don't want that, you don't have to take me up on it at all. I won't push you.

Thank you for showing me around, by the way.

[Crona flinches, looking away.]

Ah... that's not how to make a good first impression, is it. I messed up...

It's okay.

[Have another reassuring smile]

You're under stress, I'm sure. I won't hold it against you.

Like I said, the offer's out there if you want it. And if you don't, you can tell me to go jump off the edge over there.

[He pauses a second, and then snickers quietly]

I won't do that, but really, it's the thought that counts.

Edited 2013-10-06 18:18 (UTC)

I... I wouldn't say that! That's a terrible thing to say to someone!

Well, that's good!

I thought you seemed like a nice person, but it's good to have some confirmation.

.... All these people say things like that, you know? "Crona, you're a nice person." "Crona, you're a good person."

I don't think you're right.

That's certainly your choice.

I don't see any reason to say otherwise, though.

Do you not think you're a good person?

Maybe. I don't know. You know, everyone has a different way of knowing who good people are.

What about you?

Do you think you're not a good person?

Not what anyone else thinks, just what you think.

Why do people want to know this? You're not the first person here who asked me. Why is it so important?

I'm inquiring so that I can better understand you and your morality.

[He smiles a little sadly]

Also, I'm a little worried that you might have been hurt in the past. I'd rather avoid hurting you again, if that's the case, and if I know, I can take steps to prevent it.

It's all right, you know. I'm stronger than I look.

All right.

[He nods, that's an acceptable answer to him.]

I'm still curious about your morality, but I won't push the matter.

Maybe people will tell you things if you don't ask such straightforward questions.

Maybe, maybe not.

But I'd rather be honest with myself and take what I can get.

Greedy.

I've never met a greedy person who was a good person.