ximilia | ✨ XIMILIA TOWN HALL MEETING ✨ ( video/audio/action )

[ some morning in the middle of the week, during their return to the station, an invitation will be taped on the door of every orber. though the calligraphy would suggest this must have been typed on a computer and printer, each invitation is actually very carefully hand-written and reads as follows: ]

[ the idea is for everyone to meet in the mess hall at the intended time, but if some choose not to attend, the meeting can still be accessed by the earpieces, allowing all orbers to watch or listen in and contribute however they wish, no matter where they are.

however, for those who do decide to attend, the mess hall features a full display of bagels and donuts, along with plenty of fresh coffee, all to help everyone wake up and feel refreshed for the meeting that's about to take place.

a makeshift little stage, arranged by stacking together a few metal boxes is at the center of the room, atop of it being the one and only rita farr herself, with a bright optimistic smile. when she sees enough people present and settled, she speaks up, loud and clear: ]

Hello, everyone! Welcome to our first Annual — or monthly, or however we decide to do it — Town Hall meeting! Thank you all for coming and please enjoy the food to your heart's content. For those who don't know me, I'm Rita Farr. Now— though my name does appear on the invitation, this is hardly about me. This is about all of us.

After our ... last mission, it became quite clear that our group could use a bit of improvement with how we approach our next missions moving forward. And I thought the best way to plan for that is to allow all of us an opportunity to discuss how we all feel about what we've done well and what we could do better. After all, everyone deserves a say in this, right?

[ she points behind her where a giant board is on display on an easel, once again, hand-written with careful and precise calligraphy in giant letters: ]

Here, I've written some sample questions we can all try to offer answers to, but the floor will also be open for any other questions and suggestions that anyone might have. Remember, there are no wrong answers! We're all here for an open forum discussion. But before that!

[ she reaches over to the board, pulling it off to reveal another one behind it. this one reads as follows: ]

Please consider the "Keys to Success", not only on our missions, but as we talk together in this room right now. We'll go ahead and take turns either stepping up here on the stage or speaking out from wherever you are. There are no microphones but the earpieces should get your voices out to everyone. Now, who would like to start?

( this post is open to all! the idea is that everyone is taking turns in each thread to speak out to the entire group (whether from within the room or from elsewhere), but thread-jacking and hopping around for discussion is the key here! feel free to run wild with ic suggestions or questions regarding mission layouts or planning or whatever floats your boat (ic complaining/protest is always an option too). though rita is organizing it, it's open to whatever people are inclined to discuss. )

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Yeah, kinda, sorta. Well...no but you know how it is.

[ Peter is managing, physical-wise. Rey puts him back together, and there's no lingering effect, so he's better now that he's rested. But the last extra weeks on the planet felt wrong, everyone seemed to be on edge, and he'd lost people he cared about once again. He doesn't have it on him to lie in front of Finn. Or to beat around the bush. ]

I should have checked on you the moment I realized Jim was gone. Jack and Percival had also disappeared, and...everything was too much at once. [ Peter looks around because they are not that far away from the mess hall and he'd rather not have people overhear them. Looking back at Finn, Peter gives him a concerned look. ]

I'm sorry. I imagine that the last thing you want to do is to talk about it but...I'm here if you need me.

[ Peter's right. Talking about it is the last thing he wants to do. But even though he looks away when that feels like where they're headed, he looks back up again when names are mentioned. Jack. Percival... He had no idea there were others.

He'd barely known Percival, could barely claim to know Jack, but-... He looks away and shake his head. ]

It's all right. I'm... okay. I'm sorry. [ He's not okay, but he is sorry. About... all kinds of things. ] Thank you...

[ A pause... and he's going for a hug. ]

[ Peter often avoids talking about his feelings, but he's realized that in the long run, that does more harm than good. He doesn't want to make Finn feel worse, only to show the other man that he knows how shitty the situation is and what he might be going through.

He shakes his head at the apology, and when Finn steps close for a hug, Peter meets him mid-way. ]

This sucks. [ It's said softly as his arms stay wrapped around Finn for a moment longer. As far as comforting words go, they're not the best, but they explain the situation perfectly. Leaning back a little, Peter tries to meet Finn's eyes. ]

We don't have to talk about it, but it might not do you good to be alone either, Finn. Do you want to go somewhere more private?

[ Yeah. It... sucks. ]

I was headed to my room. [ Though he makes no move to release either of them from the hug. But quietly, after a beat, even though he's already said it. ] I-... I'm sorry. I'd rather not talk about it.

[ Because now he just feels bad, in case Peter does want to talk for his own sake. Finn's only projected a couple of feelings at Blue and vague-talked about it with McCoy, though. It certainly isn't Peter that Finn keeps his mouth shut for. He just-... Not right now. Not yet. Maybe never. ]

Ah. Do you want to be alone? [ Peter also seems to be in no rush to move. He's always found that kind gestures help, so he's hoping it brings Finn some solace. ]

No, no, there's no need to apologize. I understand, Finn. [ He is not just saying that. There are moments when talking or even thinking about Gamora makes Peter feel like he's about to choke. The loss is too fresh to put in words, and he knows Finn might be feeling that same awful way. ]

Did you manage to get any sleep? One of the reasons why Peter was almost asleep at the meeting, aside from his allergy to waking up early in the morning, is that he barely got any sleep yesterday.

[ He... doesn't know how to answer that first question. Does he want to be alone? Yes and no. Yes, so he can wallow in his pain by himself, and no, because that's just extremely unhealthy. So- ]

No. No, I- Come on. [ He pulls away just a little from Peter, takes his hand in his gently, and begins to pull him very slowly in the direction of his room. ]

I'm... sleeping, I guess. It's harder now, but... I sleep some. [ About three or four non-consecutive hours a night, give or take. That counts. ]

[ Finn is always allowed to change his man if he later feels like telling Peter to fuck off. The Guardian would understand. He, too, has the tendency to isolate himself when he's feeling down. Lately, he has come to realize that this kind of self-sabotaging behaviour only causes him to feel worse. He doesn't want that for Finn. He's quick to give his friend a small smile when the other man takes his hand and then follows him around. ]

We could lie down and do nothing, sometimes just having company helps. And, uh,..if you are hungry, I have this.

[ With his free hand, Peter pulls a bagel out of one of the pockets of his jacket. No, Alina wasn't the only one stealing them. Unlike her, however, Peter bothered to wrap the bagel in one of the available napkins.

Can he offer you a pastry in these trying times, Finn? ]

[ Oh, Peter, gosh. That actually gets a laugh out of him. Quiet, short-lived, but still a laugh. ]

No, I'm good. Thanks, though. [ For the offer. And the smile. ] Just... lying down sounds pretty good, actually. And you can eat that in my bed, if you want to.

[ The advantage of always carrying clothes with lots and lots of pockets. Was doing that ridiculous? Yes. Is seeing Finn laugh a little worth it? Also yes. ]

Okay, but if you change your mind, there's more where that one came from. [ Who knew how many pastries and candy Peter carries on his person, he has always been fond of sweets and snacks. ]

Lying down it is then. But no, don't worry, I'm not that hungry, and I don't want to get crumbs all over the bed.

[ After pocketing the bagel, Peter gives Finn's hand a squeeze, and they head toward the bedrooms. ]

[ Did you just put that back in your pocket? Peter-

But Finn just shakes his head, loops his arm through Peter's, and makes his way to his room. It's not really much of a room to speak of, once they arrive. The only difference is that there's now a couple of picture frames on a shelf. They're lying face down but they're there. Finn ignores them, just tugs him towards the bed.

Sorry that he's not the best company, bud. ]

[ His pockets hide many secrets, Finn. he also made sure to wrap the bagel with a napkin again first! You never know when you might need a snack.

He walks alongside Finn, leaning in close to offer silent comfort as well. He notices the pictures' odd position and can make an educated guess as to why Finn doesn't want to look at them, so he doesn't say anything. Instead, he follows along, shrugs off his Jackets and boots, and waits for Finn to get in bed before he foll lows. ]

I think the last time we did this might have been back in Scorpion's bend? Eventually, we should have a happier sleepover.

✨ XIMILIA TOWN HALL MEETING ✨ ( video/audio/action )

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