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[tactilelearner]

[Serenes did her good. The absolute peace and quiet in her mind, well, that went away. But the rest perked Rogue up a bit. Enough that she can, at least, address her fellow kidnap victims about something fairly insignificant.]

So, we're from a lot of different worlds, right? That's what I've noticed at least.

That's got me curious.

What're the "milestone" birthdays where y'all are from?

[This has nothing to do with her own upcoming birthday. Nope. Or with using a fairly benign topic to announce her presence to certain people.]

Like. Where I'm from--

You've got sixteen, which means you can drive.
Eighteen's a big deal, even though, y'know, not much y' really get. I mean, buyin' cigarettes an' votin', but that ain' really a big deal.
Then there's twenty-one, legal drinkin' age.

Anybody else got big ones? 'M just curious 'bout the differences in worlds, y'know?

[For the Spades, she's around. Keeping busy, paying close attention to how to work the sails and everything else. The same pep that was in her step on Serenes is gone, but she's also not completely skulking about like she was after Stela and before that.]

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[raisethemoon]

Very well.

There is nothing you need do. I shall find your dreams on my own - humans DO sleep at night, yes?

[tactilelearner]

Yeah, they do. Most of 'em, at least.

[raisethemoon]

[Of course they do.]

Good to know.

Is there anything you wish to tell me before this occurs? [If you wanna warn her of anything in there, now's your chance. Luna doesn't figure she needs it - it isn't as though she consults with ponies before entering their dreams - but it seems fair to ask.]

[tactilelearner]

[That question.

Where to start. Rogue's silent for a few moments before she sighs.]

There's... a lot there. Lotta bad memories, not all of 'em mine. Lotta issues. Been lied to a lot, been used a lot. An' all that...

I don' sleep well.

[Which might be why she sort of volunteered herself. Because if it can stop some of her nightmares...]

[raisethemoon]

Many do not. There is no need for detail if you do not wish it.

[She'll see for herself.]

[tactilelearner]

Saw someone die recently.

[That, especially, no one should come across without being warned.]

Killed himself.

See it a lot when I'm asleep. Feel it, too. The way he died.

[raisethemoon]

[Honestly, she's seen worse, but the warning is appreciated.]

I see. You have my sympathy.

[tactilelearner]

Had t' be done.

[seakingbait]

You think he'd teach me, too?

[She didn't have any superpowers, but she wouldn't say no to a chance to listen someone who professionally teaches people to be strong.]

[tactilelearner]

Prob'ly. Though you seem t' know most of what he teaches us.

The school he runs is 'bout teachin' those of us with powers t' control 'em. But even if you weren't a student, he'd like talkin' t' ya. An' he might be able t' teach you, still, too.

[seakingbait]

[She already knew. That was a statement Keimi didn't hear often.]

I don't really have any special powers, but I'd love to hear what he could tell me.

[tactilelearner]

Those bubbles ain' somethin' everyone can do, y'know.

[seakingbait]

Really? They're pretty common back home. It's how all merfolk get around outside of water.

[Though she uses military-grade bubbles when fighting, and her application of them has been a bit... creative, lately.]

[tactilelearner]

I ain' seen anythin' like 'em before. It's pretty cool.

[seakingbait]

They're made from the sap of Yarukiman Mangroves; a special kind of coral blows it into bubbles.

They're strong enough to hold a person's weight, but thin enough that air can get in. Human people use them to breathe underwater!

[tactilelearner]

Breathe underwater, huh? That's... That's awesome.

I've never met someone who can do somethin' like that in my world. I mean, there probably is. With as many mutants as there are an' we don' know 'bout 'em yet.

[seakingbait]

Do you want to try it, some time? I can take you swimming.

[tactilelearner]

Sure. I don' get t' swim much anymore. It'd be fun.

Got someone else I've promised t' go swimmin' with, too.

[seakingbait]

Really? They can come with us! I've never taken humans swimming before.

[Outside of watching her crewmates to make sure they don't drown.]

[tactilelearner]

Well, he ain' human. Name's Namur. Figure y' know 'im if y' know Marco an' all.

[seakingbait]

Oh, yes. Namur. We've, um... met.

[Like that one time he saw her naked. Or that other time they destroyed a bunch of navy ships together. How do you describe something like that?]

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[freeadvice]

Yeah, you sound like you're rollin' in it.

[Sarcasm against sarcasm does not make it not-sarcasm, Remy.]

So. You gon' tell me what ship you're on or make me try and find out myself?

[This is going on the list of: "Unintentionally creepy things Remy says and does"]

[tactilelearner]

You an' me'll go swimmin'. Jus' the two of us.

Girls day out. How's that sound?

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[tactilelearner]

Ain' gonna tell you a damn thing, Gambit.

[Still not forgiven for the kidnapping. And you're not helping yourself sound not creepy, Remy.]

[seakingbait]

[A girls' day out. With a human. She almost doesn't know what to say.]

It's been a long time since I've done that. Since home, maybe.