[He never specified how badly they'd be on fire. Maybe just their coat. Or a hat if they're wearing one. Something that would be easy to pat out, no big deal. He's not that mean; just a bit of a jokester. (Ice is more effective; thanks for the tip, Shiva.)]
Yeah. About fifty of us turned up that day. All the other messages left were from others who arrived at the same time. [He understands how hard that is to take in. For months he's worried about their Star; for those he left behind unwillingly. But then three if his friends disappeared and came back; telling of how time resumed.] But considering when my dad arrived he was around our age, I've tried not worrying too much about it.
[Try: key word. He hasn't succeeded in the slightest. He lightly squeezes her before begrudgingly letting go. Noticing one of the other crew members giving them a thumbs up. He rolls his eyes, but can't hide the slight amusement.]
Time, and me finding him. That was a fun conversation after. [It wasn't. They both agreed when sober not to talk about how they both teared up over their drinks.] Come on; let's go listen to the usual spiel.
[The welcoming committee is likely just outside in the hangar still, so it's not that far to walk. Yet he lets go briefly, shrugging out of his flight jacket. He holds it out to her.]
Here; should be a bit warmer than your dress. [And, you know... hide the blood stains and obvious undergarments (or lack thereof; he's tried not to look).]
/settles in to listen more
Yeah. About fifty of us turned up that day. All the other messages left were from others who arrived at the same time. [He understands how hard that is to take in. For months he's worried about their Star; for those he left behind unwillingly. But then three if his friends disappeared and came back; telling of how time resumed.] But considering when my dad arrived he was around our age, I've tried not worrying too much about it.
[Try: key word. He hasn't succeeded in the slightest. He lightly squeezes her before begrudgingly letting go. Noticing one of the other crew members giving them a thumbs up. He rolls his eyes, but can't hide the slight amusement.]
Time, and me finding him. That was a fun conversation after. [It wasn't. They both agreed when sober not to talk about how they both teared up over their drinks.] Come on; let's go listen to the usual spiel.
[The welcoming committee is likely just outside in the hangar still, so it's not that far to walk. Yet he lets go briefly, shrugging out of his flight jacket. He holds it out to her.]
Here; should be a bit warmer than your dress. [And, you know... hide the blood stains and obvious undergarments (or lack thereof; he's tried not to look).]