Marlena (to Yukiko): Good morning. Coffee's made… What's with the duffle bag?
Yukiko (to Marlena): Coffee would be fine. I'm heading home… I heard you & Victor last night. I don't want to get you guys in trouble or overstay my welcome. Thank you for letting me crash here.
Marlena (to Yukiko): You're welcome… and I'm fucking sorry. If we didn't live on the campus, I really wouldn't care how long you stayed here.
Yukiko (to Marlena): I understand, Mars. Really I do. If you're ever in Britannia, look me up.Would you please say goodbye to Victor for me?
Marlena (to Yukiko): Fuck no! That's on you.
Yukiko (to Marlena): … I hate goodbyes. Thanks for the coffee.
Marlena (to Yukiko): Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait a fucking minute! You can't just leave first thing in the morning without saying goodbye to him… And she fucking left, anyway… What a piece of work.
Meanwhile, at Poppy & Vincent's apartment; West Piedmont:
Victor (to Poppy): Good morning, Mom. Hello, Lucas Lump. Have you been making sure not to let the parents get any sleep?
Poppy (to Victor): Heehee. Ironically, he's been sleeping in, honey. I had to wake him up this morning. Quite a change from you. Breakfast?
Victor (to Poppy): Heh. He's going to be a kiss up. I can already tell. Breakfast would be appreciated very mu--WHAH! You handed me the baby! I don't know what to do with a baby! Mom!
Poppy (to Victor): Well, learn, honey. And, learn fast. I need both my hands to make breakfast. Put a hand under his head and neck. Sit down. You'll be fine.
Victor (to Poppy): I... I could just make breakfast. PLEASE let me make breakfast! ...He's too tiny. I'm going to break him.
Poppy (to Victor): Honey, you're not going to break him. You're doing fine. Look him in the eyes. Heehee. He knows you're his brother. He trusts you… I trust you. You'll be fine.
Victor (to Poppy): For his sake, I hope you're both right... I never knew holding something so small would be so terrifying.
Poppy (to Victor): Heehee, your father was the very same with you. So, what brings you over here so early, sweet son of mine?
Victor (to Poppy): I, um, I have a bit of a complication. Mars is worried that Yuki staying with us will get us in trouble with the school. I know it's a bit more complicated with Lucas here now, is it still alright if she stays here? New London is still rather dangerous for her. According to Nate, Ms Dvorak thinks the Yashidas may have involved Carver.
Poppy (to Victor): Oh, that bloody Carver… Yuki is more than welcome to stay here, honey. I did a little boning up on her work for the ISS. Quite an impressive resume. When you decide to like someone you certainly pick quality. ;-P
Victor (to Poppy): I, um... I don't suppose it would do me any good to deny it, would it?
Poppy (to Victor): No, not at all. I'm glad you found someone. I was getting a bit concerned that you were turning into a bit of a gigolo & simply going to have a sea of sad young ladies trailing behind you, honey.
Victor (to Poppy): Mom. I'd hardly call myself a gigolo. ...Thank you. For saying Yuki could stay. I was worried if I spoke to her first without confirming it with you, she'd just run off to Britannia. I think I make her a bit anxious sometimes. Well, not me precisely. Us. I think us being together makes her anxious. Zoe told you about the alternate timeline, I'm assuming.
Poppy (to Victor): Yes, she did, honey.
Victor (to Poppy): It is a VERY strange feeling. Is that what it felt like for you and Dad when I changed the timeline.
Poppy (to Victor): Heehee, yes just a bit. Like a weird nagging feeling in the back of your brain. Don't worry, it'll go away, eventually. Just don't force it, honey. If you & Yuki are meant to be together it will happen on its own.
Victor (to Poppy): I'll try not too. Thanks. Oh! I think Lucas is asleep.
Poppy (to Victor): Here, eat, honey. I'll take him to his crib.
Victor (to Poppy): Thank you!
Zoe (to Victor): Hey, big brother! Ooooh, are those blueberry pancakes?
Victor (to Zoe): They are. Mom put me on baby duty while she made breakfast.
Zoe (to Victor): Heehee. She ambushed me with Lucas yesterday. She's like a baby terrorist.
Victor (to Zoe): Hee hee. Yeah she is. It looks like Yuki will be staying with you guys for a little while.
Zoe (to Victor): Oh cool. Does that mean you'll be over here a bunch too?
Victor (to Zoe): Uh... I would like to say no, but more than likely. :-P
Zoe (to Victor): Heehee. Well, that's good. I should go. I'm supposed to meet Colin for an afternoon matinee. I'll see you later, big brother.
Victor (to Zoe): I'll see you later, little sister. I should go. I have to talk to Yuki AND I still have my bloody portfolio to finish yet.
Zoe (to Victor):
A short time later, at Marlena & Victor's apartment; West Piedmont:
Victor: Hello? Anyone home? My mom sent me home with blueberry pancakes!
Marlena (to Victor): Hey Victor… I'm so fucking sorry. I tried to stop her.
Victor (to Marlena): What are you... Oh. Yuki went back to Britannia, didn't she?
Marlena (to Victor): I think so. She apparently, overheard us talking last night & decided it was time to go. I feel like an ass. I'm sorry.
Victor (to Marlena): Oh... shit. I have to go find her.
Marlena (to Victor): Good luck.
A couple hours later, at the airship docks; New London, Britannia:
Yukiko (to Kian): Excuse me, Captain. I hear you're looking for a mechanic.
Kian (to Yukiko): I am, but I can't say I've ever seen one as lovely as you.
Yukiko (to Kian): Heh. Looks can be deceiving, sir. Do I have a job or not?
Kian (to Yukiko): Heh. Fair enough. What's your name?
Yukiko (to Kian): Yuki Sato.
Kian (to Yukiko): Well, Miss Sato, we'll give you a try & see what you've got. We've got a short run. We push off tomorrow. Be here at dawn.
Yukiko (to Kian): Aye, aye… See you at dawn.
A little while later, at Winchester's house; East Garden, New London, Britannia:
Winchester (to Yukiko): Good god, Kobayashi! What in blue blazes are you doing hiding out in my backyard?
Yukiko (to Winchester): I'm just stopping by on my way to the Magpie's bunker. I'm only in town for tonight. I've got a gig on an airship. I couldn't just sit around on the other side doing nothing. I was going crazy.
Winchester (to Yukiko): Well, be careful.
Yukiko (to Winchester): I will. And, thanks for the help & the apples. See ya. :-P
An hour or so later, at the Longfellow house; The Tombs, New London, Britannia:
Yukiko: This place seems more ramshackled than when I was here last.
A couple hours later, at Winchester's house; East Garden, New London, Britannia:
Winchester (to Fiona): Well, hello there, firebug! I was hoping you would stop by. You are looking especially radiant today.
Fiona (to Winchester): Ha! I bloody do not! What are you buttering me up for? I knew you'd be far too sneaky to die in bloody buggering Russia... I'm glad to bloody see you.
Winchester (to Fiona): Heh. I'm glad you're happy to see me, my pretty fiery minx... Kobayashi paid me a visit earlier. She's in town for the night. She's on an airship tomorrow.
Fiona (to Winchester): Ha ha! Those Russian women must have been a sight to behold if you're calling me pretty, lovely. What the fuck is Kobayashi doing in town?
Winchester (to Fiona): She was hiding up a tree stealing apples, said she was going stir crazy with the waiting. And something about a bunker. And, I missed your vivacious disregard for my feelings & yes, the oxen were prettier than the women I saw.
Fiona (to Winchester): Ha! Thought that might case. Poor Kobayashi. And poor Fox. No one in all of Russia to mock you like wee demure me, eh? Suppose you're gagging for a shag, then. I'll get to my bonnie partner before the sun rises.
Winchester (to Fiona): Well, I wouldn't want to put you any trouble. I'm sure you're exhausted from ALL sex you've been having during my absence.
Fiona (to Winchester): This may shock you, Chess, but I seem to intimidate other blokes. There've been no lads.
Winchester (to Fiona): I AM utterly shocked, firebug... And to be honest, quite glad to hear it. I'd hate to think I'd have to share you. ;-)
