canon is pacrim, mun is jumping like three guns

[topofthewall]

What can I say? If you want to go, I'm along for the ride. I've not nothing better to do, not now. Just watch that all of this-- [A warning finger pointed at just about everything.] --doesn't get sloppy. Take it from a professional: there's a difference between reckless and thoughtless.

Now then. I think I heard something about being a "big, dumb boy".

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[dirtyboxing]

That y'are. Even bigger an' dumber than my boys, and that's a bloody accomplishment.

[ she loves you, herc and chuck! ]

[topofthewall]

Hah! Surprised to hear those kinds of compliments from you! I'd be worrying about old Chuck's big head!

[dirtyboxing]

He knows that he an' Herc are my favourites, hands down. But you'n Mako are all right an' all.

[topofthewall]

I'll take "all right", that's fine by me. Likewise, I reckon you'll understand my asking: where's my girl, I wonder? Not that it isn't a pleasure to see you...however this is managed.

[dirtyboxing]

[ a swift grin. ] What makes you so sure she's a girl, eh? Maybe Gipsy's been a bloke all along, an' you've been hurting his feelings.

[ a pause, then she slaps him on the shoulder. ] --I've seen 'er both ways, and she'll--and he'll--be floatin' around here somewhere, I reckon.

[cancellings]

[ HE's not going to touch the 'big, dumb boy' remark with a ten foot pole. Raleigh has so much potential but so much of it is...

Well. If Stacker knows anything it's being reminded of the past and having to let go of it. He's glad Raleigh did, too. ]

Didn't think I'd see the day where you were championing the difference.

[topofthewall]

But you respect the maturity and growth it takes to admit it. Right, sir? You can give me that.

[cancellings]

I can. [ You are the best of the best. And if Mako and you are drift compatible... ]

You've grown a lot. Keep it that way.

[topofthewall]

Thank you, sir.

[And you know, not to be changing the subject, but along the lines of drift compatible...] Don't tell me you're alone here. I don't think you'd waste your time any place you're not needed.

[cancellings]

[ He's got a good head on his shoulders. It's good. He's difficult, but good. ]

There's more of us. A lot more--whole team and then some. It depends on where you go.

[recently]

Though they often go hand in hand. Old friends, reckless and thoughtless.

[topofthewall]

[Aaaahahaha.] And you'd know besta goddamn all, wouldn't you? [Is it kosher to hug a jaeger? Gotta be. Fuck it, this is happening.]

[recently]

[ it's ok he's hugging you back bro he's missed you. ]

Well, considering who my pilots have been, are you even remotely surprised?

[topofthewall]

Surprised, no. Hurt? A little, just a bit right here. [Taps over his heart, boy, the STING!]

[recently]

[ EYEROLL. ] Oh, please. [ elbows him gently. ] You're lucky I just so happen to be a little bit fond of you.

[littlebityeah]

[ Well, she isn't WRONG; you ARE a big, dumb boy. ] Wow, that was fast. You guys were practically made for each other, huh? With the... sudden -- whatever. Hi.

[topofthewall]

The sudden? [HI]

[littlebityeah]

[ Sha-shake -- just -- shaking his head. ] Sudden -- ugh. Snap decisions is what I was going for. You know what I mean. It was -- I was joking.

[topofthewall]

Joking? I'm sorry, I'm not getting it. Explain, professor.

[littlebityeah]

You -- hey, you know what, let's not have a laugh at my expense, this time. Let's do that instead. Un--unless you're serious, in which case I really can't help you.

[onteamdyson]

[There is some serious staring and assessing going on here.]

So. You're the new guy. [Squint.] Pretty sure you've achieved official beefcake status. Way too many muscles.

[topofthewall]

Really. To be fair, I think comparing me to you is a bit...much. [You are hecka skinny, friend.]

[onteamdyson]

Wow, hey, not what I meant. Honey, there is no comparison. You wish you looked this good. [Casually gesturing to ALL OF HER.] You're just less scrawny than the usual line up is all. It's weird. Too beefy.

[topofthewall]

Well, then I'll see what I can cut down. All of it's friendly, though, you know. Once you get to know it.

[onteamdyson]

Yeah, you do that. Wait-- is that an invitation? You sure you wouldn't rather hang out with spazzy-science guy 24/7? He seems like a hoot!