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[kallig]

Can't say I'm taking a lot of time for breaks these days. There's much to do, after all.

[Altair turns the camera on the hospital to show that, indeed, there's much he still needs to do. Even with help, he's still taken it upon himself to work as hard as he can.

Maybe that's why he hasn't turned the camera on himself.

The camera moves as he walks along, until he comes upon a small area with flowers- they're sort of a pinkish red, and they seem to shimmer in the light and Altair kneels down to let everyone get a better look at them.] I took one today though and went for a walk- and found these.

[He reaches down to touch one, wearing gloves just in case he shouldn't be touching them with his bare skin, but hands- as he touches one of the flowers, the pink color draws in on itself where he's touching the petals, the color becoming more intense, while the edges turn translucent.

When he moves his finger away, it returns to its normal state.] I can't say I've ever seen a flower do that before. It's pretty.

[He holds a hand out then, as a bug comes flying, letting it land on one of his fingers. It looks sort of like some sort of bee and he turns his hand as the bug moves until it's resting near his palm, fluttering its wings.] Plenty of these little guys around too. I like it here, I think.

[Excuse him, everyone, he's in full flower and bug loving mode.]

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[beholding_archivist]

Do you even take breaks when I'm not telling you to?

[ Guess who comes walking up just behind you, Altair, wearing his usual frown along with that inquisitive look of his. ]

Sometimes I believe that is my main job here. But please- [ He points at the bug, but also referring to the flowers. ] We should try to make sure these don't get inside. The last any hospital needs is an infestation of insects we know next to nothing about.

[ That said, he holds out a small bag he has been bringing along, clearing meaning for Altair to take it. Inside: Food. Mostly an assortment of what is being grown in the greenhouse. Though there is also a bar of chocolate added to the mix. Handing the Sith food has in a way become a habit of the Archivist.

At least his own feeding needs have been... Manageable. ]

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[kallig]

Sometimes. I do go home to sleep.

[That doesn't really count, he supposes. Most being need sleep, after all, and he doesn't even sleep as long as he should, always.

And sometimes he just sleeps in the hospital, instead of going home, depending on how much he feels he needs to get done. Still, he's out resting now.] Honestly I think my friends here are just attracted to the flowers. I'll try to make sure they don't get into the hospital.

[He turns his hand slightly as the bug moves.] It's cute though.

[Altair's brows raise as Jon holds out the bag of food, and he can't help but smile a little. Jon is entirely too kind of a friend.] Do I look like I'm starving again?

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[beholding_archivist]

When don't you look like you are starving, Altair.

[ Jon sighs a little with his own words. Altair is mostly lucky that the Archivist doesn't consume solid food anymore and has plain taken to pass on whatever food he ends up collecting. Though he can't exactly hover around the Chiss all day long. Not when he wants to get anything done himself.

He's also not going to mention just how many of these bugs he has killed over the past few days. They may not be worms, but he's still not too inclined to let them invade his working spaces. ]

So... You enjoy your time here...?

[ There isn't any compulsion in this question. It's more idle curiosity. And even his body isn't too willing on wasting what energy it has by accident these days. ]

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[kallig]

Compared to how I used to look, I'm positively healthy now.

[Yes, he used to be even thinner.]

On Agra 10 in general, or here in particular.

[The bug in his hand flies off, and Altair can finally take the bag of food, with a quiet thanks as he really is thankful to Jon for looking after him. He's still more used to being the one looking after others, but he does appreciate it.]

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[beholding_archivist]

And it's unhealthy thinking to use an unhealthier time of your life as base for comparison, Altair.

[ Just some gentle chiding. Come on, he already told you that looking after others begins by looking after yourself.

And then he shrugs once, feeling pacified by Altair accepting the food. ]

I don't know. Which were you referring to? I don't doubt that some of us are comfortable on this new planet. So far it's quiet?

[ Personally, Jon could do with a bit more present fear, but that's just him. ]

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[out_of_order]

I know someone back on my ship who'd probably like those. He has a whole space set aside just for a terrarium. Whenever I went out exploring whatever planets we'd find ourselves on, he'd ask me to bring some plant samples if I could find any.

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[kallig]

Wish I could do something like that back on the Fury in my own time. But Sith ships aren't exactly made to keep things alive.

[And he had had very little time to customize it to actually suit his needs.] Sounds like your friend and I would get along though, at least on the topic of plants.

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[out_of_order]

[Cal laughs a little.]

The farther removed from danger a topic is, the more likely he'd be able to get along with anyone. I'm sure he would have appreciated someone to talk plants with him.

Where'd you find them? BeeDee wants to get some scans in.

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[kallig]

I guess plants might be the only safe topic then, should I get to meet him.

[The rest of his life has been full of danger, after all. As a Sith, as Alliance Commander, and as Emperor.

He moves the camera then to point up at the hospital in the distance, tilting it to show a path from the back of the building.] Think you'll be able to find it or should I draw you a map?

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[out_of_order]

Greez does take some time in warming up to people, but he's a good guy.

[He tilts his head as he studies the images as Altair turns the camera towards the area in question.]

Hm. Yeah, I think I have an idea where that is. And a little walking won't hurt in general.

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[doubled_speed]

Wow man, that looks cool. There's...

[Tommy pauses as he tries to fetch at a moment from his past. From the American South West. Maybe? Who even knows.]

So, uh, there's this plant back on my planet that, to protect itself, the leaves curl together to hide if something brushes against them. It's REALLY cool. Sort of like that. I wonder if it's a defensive mechanism.

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[kallig]

It does. The random plant-life I can find on this planet is inspiring. Just about everywhere I look there's something that makes me want to sit down and draw or embroider...

[Of course, he has to be careful about his supplies still so it's not like he can draw or embroider anything he sees.]

I wonder too. Either way, it's beautiful.

The bugs as well. Really cute and friendly.

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[doubled_speed]

Embroider?

[Teach him. Dude, give him SOMETHING TO DO at night, because the plants aren't doing it. But he can go onto a ship, find a well lit corner, and do SOMETHING. He hates how useless he feels outside of the day cycle, and his sleep is so much less than others.]

There are bugs? Haven't noticed them as much.

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[kallig]

One of my hobbies. Along with crocheting and knitting.

[Very relaxing hobbies- which honestly, he needs. Here, and in his own world.]

And I don't know if there are many insects in the greenhouse, but out here there's quite a few buzzing around.

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[doubled_speed]

OKay, what the hell is the difference between those two things. It's both yarn shit, right?

[There are insects in the greenhouse. Specific pollinators, but he ignores them and they ignore him. It works.]

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[thrawnsaide]

I'm glad you're finally giving yourself some time off. Looks like you're having a lot of fun.

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[kallig]

I have a new friend at the hospital with me now. He's very particular about me taking breaks. And eating.

[Camera is still turned on the flowers rather than himself, but his tone sounds fond.]

I don't want to stop working hard though. The work I do is important, after all.

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[thrawnsaide]

Good. I'm glad you got people looking out for you. I'll be sure to stop by and bring you some food too.

I'm afraid I don't know much about flowers or bugs though. Just what's good to eat when it comes to plants.

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[kallig]

Considering your interest in making sure I eat, I think you'd get along with Jon too.

[Seriously, does he seem that neglectful? Or like he's starving to death?]

I've always liked both flowers and bugs, but there's certainly gaps in my knowledge. I've never seen flowers like these before though.

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[thrawnsaide]

[The comment earned a chuckle from Eli.]

Quite possible. At least you have someone helping you and looking out.

Well every system/planet has new life. We're always learning.

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[tiedonastring]

I'm very sorry to interrupt your time off....if possible can you stop by?

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[kallig]

Of course. I'll be there soon.

[As promised, it doesn't take him long to get there, just a tiny bit out of breath.

When Hux asks for him to stop by, he's going to rush after all, regardless of what it is Hux needs from him.]

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[tiedonastring]

[Hux couldn't hide the guilty look on his face for interrupting his partner's free time. He knew it was rare for Altair to go out on his own and do something he enjoyed. Most of his time was always at the hospital.

He felt even more worse because it was something he had done. A situation that could have been different if he had controlled his temper. It had been something he was doing great with since arriving to DF and then to here.

But there was more to it then having lost his temper. He was still coming to terms with all the recent changes from home and trying to reshape himself. Now his own mind was trying to destroy everything he was slowly rebuilding.]

I'm sorry for messing up your day....

[He wrung his hands nervously and avoided looking at Altair's face.]

That seems to be the theme today....is make a mess out of everything.

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[kallig]

[He doesn't like that, that guilty look.

Hux might be angry or upset with himself, but Altair doesn't mind giving his time to him. He moves closer and takes the other man's hands into his own, giving a gentle squeeze.] It's alright.

[He leans up then, to press a kiss to his jaw, as he seems intent on not actually looking at him.] You haven't messed up my day, and you're obviously upset. I'm here when you need me- be that when things are good, or bad. I'd be a pretty awful boyfriend if I didn't support you.

[He wants Hux to know he can rely on him even more, really.] Why don't you tell me what happened?

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[tiedonastring]

[There was some tension when Altair tried to comfort him by squeezing his hand, but the kiss helped ease the tension and got Hux to look up at him.]

You're not an awful boyfriend. I am. This is why I can't have nice things...

[Warily he moved to sit down at his desk.] You know the project I've been working on? The one I was almost done and just wanted to test to make sure everything was running?

The person who had requested the project decided last minute it couldn't be made from scavenged parts and everything had to be new. They claimed they didn't want it falling apart while we were finally using the ships more frequently.

Which having ran a military ship, I understood the request. You want everything at tip top shape. Yet, the fact that he chose to now make such a request was not a wise move. You can't expect to have such changes done like that....let alone the resources to do so. Not to mention the time it took to currently put everything together.

I'm sure you felt my anger.