You're in the Military and just when you think you're done for the day your superior officer has other plans in mind!
Kitty Mix A S M R Please enjoy Oh, hey. I didn't mean to startle you. It's just me, Kala.
What are you working on? Uh, just cleaning up? Good.
Very good. So I've heard we're having leave pretty soon. We can get off this damn boat.
Isn't that nice? You've been all weirdly serious lately. When you first arrived, you were always running around, telling jokes, being silly.
Now it's like you aren't quite the same person anymore. Hmm. Is there something on your mind? It's alright, you can tell me.
I'm not much of a gossip. Ooh. Ooh, yeah.
Yeah, that's rough. I am really sorry to hear that. But if it helps, you have me here.
I don't mean you any ill will. I would never hurt you. At least, not intentionally.
I am a bit clumsy, and I stumble a bit and knock things over. Not so much anymore now that I've got my sea legs, but you know. Ugh.
I really wish these radios would get turned off. Hearing them day in and day out gives me a damn headache. I'm kidding, I know we need them.
Hmm. Yeah, it's kinda weird. I'd rather hear jets and copters than radio chatter.
I guess cause engine noises are easier to get used to. Whereas the chatter through the radio kinda comes in sporadically and random. It's not very predictable and rhythmic, if that makes any sense.
God, my sleep's been shit the last several months. How about you? Dude, relax.
You don't have to be so formal. Yes, I'm an officer. Yes, I'm technically your superior, but like, come on.
We're just hanging out right now. We're done with our work for the day, as far as I'm aware. We can chill.
You can chill. God, you've been such a stick in the mud lately. Where's that person who used to, like, you know, push me around and get under my skin just for a laugh?
You must be really hurting lately. Well, I promise I won't tell anyone. Yeah, you can trust me.
Because, well, if some other people found out you've been thinking these thoughts and feeling this way, well, they would probably send you packing. We're not allowed to have such feelings. Because then they'd think there's something deeply wrong with you and you can't perform correctly.
That you might make dangerous choices. I really hope not. You seem pretty focused on what you're doing.
Hmm. You want me to help you with your chores a bit? Seriously, I don't mind getting down on the floor.
I've gone through worse. We've all gone through worse, actually. I can't wait until this war is over.
How about you? Yeah, once that peace treaty is signed, I'm pretty sure we'll get to go home. But who knows when I'll get signed.
It's a shame that big robot initiative was a bust. Sucks, though, that so many people died. Good soldiers, too.
Yeah. My cousin was part of that program. Hmm.
I don't know what happened to her. I haven't heard from her in over a year. I try not to assume the worst.
We weren't always the best at communication. Hmm. Maybe I will try to send her a letter, well, to the last base I remember her being at.
And if she's not there, maybe, just maybe, someone will intercept it and write me back to let me know what's going on. Because I have Vassar on here and no one knows a damn thing. Hmm.
Yeah. I miss home and the before times, too. But it's a new world now.
New universe, actually. We're not the only ones in the great big empty we call space. And we've gotta do better.
We've gotta think better. Because I'm really tired of hurting others. I took up this job to protect people, regardless of where they come from or what they look like or anything else.
I'm not here to be a killing machine. And I think those who come in with that mentality shouldn't be allowed it in the first place. But it was a sudden war that got started.
And everyone was desperate for people willing to serve, regardless of their reasons. You never told me why you signed up. Hmm.
Ooh, I'm sorry to hear about your mom. Hmm. If it's any consolation, I lost my mom when I was in high school.
She got really, really sick. And by the time she was diagnosed, it was too late to do much except keep her comfortable and manage her pain. I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with that with your family.
But good on you for wanting to make the universe a better place for them. And of course, protect them from harm. Are you gonna get back in a jet anytime soon? I personally would love to be in the StarCraft program.
I personally would love to be in the StarCraft program. Seeing those things take off into space and come back so quickly, they move so damn fast. That would be awesome.
Imagine the G-forces. Better than any ride, that's for sure. Yeah, I'm a bit of a G-force junkie.
That's why I like the jets so much. And the catapult launch. Just, bang, phew! There you go, off into the sky.
Yeah, I'm also glad no one's been missing lately. Takeoff or landing. Because when we first started this assignment, too many rookies.
Mm. Not knowing what they're doing. Moving before thinking.
Yeah, you're right. My harshness has been dulled. I need to get sharp again.
It's just, being out here for so long and really getting to know everyone. I'll know them as best as I can. It's made me feel and empathize.
Makes it harder to be harsh. And rough. I don't know.
What do you think? What should I do? Mm.
Yeah. I suppose you're right. You know, you're really smart and wise for your age.
You really must have been through quite an ordeal in your life. People who go through a lot tend to really know the most. Of course, there's people with their book learning, but book learning is nothing if you haven't lived.
Like, look at me. I spent over eight years in school. After, of course, the required schooling we have to be in as children.
Yeah, when I signed up, my education made me an automatic officer. I had to obviously work to get to my current rank. Duh.
I had to obviously work to get to my current rank. Duh. But I still had a leg up when I joined.
Yeah. It's kind of crazy to have to be like that. Because for everything I learned in school, I'm still kind of dumb in other ways.
There you are. That was a good joke. Thank you.
Aw, there's the smile I like. Aw. It's okay, you can keep smiling.
I like your smile. It's warm and nice. You don't really see my smile.
It's nice. You don't really see much warmth anymore. Hm? You like my smile too? And my laugh? And my eyes, really? I mean, they're just eyes.
Come on. Yeah. Sure, keep flattering me.
I don't mind. Mhm. Mm.
Wait, what? Really? You perv.
I can't believe you would do that. And here I thought you were all nice and sweet and. ..
soft and innocent. Soft and innocent. Now you tell me you went and did that.
Good god. Just what am I going to do with you? Whatever shall I do? Hm.
Yeah, I'd like to see you try. Hm. You'd take me on? Well.
.. Prove it. Go ahead.
I won't tell anyone. And no one's around. Show me what you're made of.
Go on. Act up. Hm.
Figured. You're all talking, no- Oh. Oh.
Oh. Oh. Oh.
Oh. Wait, maybe we shouldn't be doing this. We could.
.. We could both get really fucked up if someone saw. Oh.
Yeah, I don't see anyone. I don't hear anyone either, but. ..
I don't know, this is really risky. Hm. Don't call me a pussy.
I'm not a pussy. Quit calling me names, goddammit. Yeah, go fuck yourself.
Hm. Just. ..
Okay. I'll admit it. I am rather.
.. Fond of you. And I have been thinking about you.
.. Pretty often lately. I mean, come on, isn't it obvious? I always go out of my way to see you, and.
.. See what you're up to. Hm.
Yeah? Tell me all about it. Tell me how you really feel.
Huh? Yeah. You really like and admire me? Hm.
Haha. Oh. I guess as a compliment, so.
.. If we weren't here like this. ..
If you just met me back at home. .. You'd ask me out? Hm.
I find that hard to believe. Hm. Well, I best be getting back to my rounds.
It was really nice seeing you, and I'll just. .. Hm? What? Oh? What are you doing? Oh! Oh.
Oh. Oh. Hm.
Oh. .. Oh.
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Oh. .. Oh.
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Oh. Oh. Oh.
Oh. Oh. Oh.