At Casino de la Renard; Nice, French Republic:
Victor (to Nathaniel): Explain it to me again.
Nathaniel (to Victor): I already did! Like three fuckin' times.
Victor (to Nathaniel): I know, but it sounds too ridiculous to be ruddy true. Explain it again.
Nathaniel (to Victor): <sigh> Starling showed up at Aiden's wanting to take me back to Maladori. She had Carver with her only he was... <sigh> He was a fucking rabbit. YES, I'm sure it was him. When Seph fried Starling, I grabbed Carver by a hind leg an'...
Victor (to Nathaniel): He twisted round, sunk his teeth and claws in yer arm, and opened you like a Christmas goose from the looks of it. How many stitches is that?
Nathaniel (to Victor): I dunno. Forty or so? I wasn't really counting at the... Oww!
Victor (to Nathaniel): Sorry. Does it hurt?
Nathaniel (to Victor): It does when you fuckin' poke at it! Jesus Christ... You ever gonna stop pretending your fingers are still broken?
Victor (to Nathaniel): Oh... Heh. You, uh, noticed that, huh?
Nathaniel (to Victor): Yeah.
Victor (to Nathaniel): Heh heh. Well, do me a favor and keep it under your hat for a while longer, alright?
Nathaniel (to Victor): ... Sure. Whatever.
Victor (to Nathaniel): Thanks, mate... Explain to me the bit about the rabbit again.
Yukiko (to Victor & Nathaniel): Oi! Victor, are you going to help us load the Sister with supplies or keep chatting with Nate?
Victor (to Yukiko): Ha ha! On my way. Keep yer knickers on, twist and curl. (to Nathaniel) Cheers.
Yukiko (to Nathaniel): And, Nate, next time don't try to catch a rabbit that's with Starling. Alright? They're tricky little beasties. :-P
A few minutes later, onboard the Wicked Sister:
Yukiko (to Victor): You are a terrible captain, Captain. :-P
Victor (to Yukiko): I'm the worst. I don't know why you put up with me.
Yukiko (to Victor): ... Cuz, you're a good kisser, of course. ;-P
Victor (to Yukiko): Damn right I am. Heh. So long as you've got a good reason... (to Felix) Let me give you a hand, Mr. Baldwin.
Felix (to Victor & Yukiko): That would be appreciated, Captain. Heh heh. Good to see Yuki tracked you down.
Yukiko (to Victor): Heh. (to Felix) Is Zoe about, Felix? She wanted some help with stocking the medical supplies.
Felix (to Yukiko): Aye, she's aboard. Or she was. Heh. She keeps threatening to stay here for ever more. Last time I saw her she was above.
Yukiko (to Felix): Hmmm... Would you like her to stay onboard?
Felix (to Yukiko): Heh. I think you know the answer to that one. She's worried she's too big a distraction on board if she stays.
Yukiko (to Felix & Victor): Do you agree? Because, I was thinking with the way you & Victor keep getting yourselves banged up, we could probably use an extra hand or two.
Victor (to Yukiko & Felix): Heh. We seem to make a habit of that as a group, don't we? To be fair, I didn't TRY to get myself banged up...
Felix (to Victor): Heh. I don't think anyone goes out of his way to get himself injured, Captain.
Victor (to Yukiko & Felix): You'd be surprised. Couldn't help but notice that you never answered Yuki, Felix.
Felix (to Victor & Yukiko): ... I thought that's because the answer would be obvious. I can be trusted to do my job, no matter how amenable the company... I, uh, I'd be happy if she stayed aboard.
Victor (to Felix): See? It's not so hard to say, is it? Now go tell my sister that! I can finish this up.
Felix (to Victor): Shouldn't I ...?
Victor (to Felix): No arguments, Felix. Go! Clear off! That's an order.
Yukiko (to Felix): Go on! We'll be fine. (to Victor) Heh... Does that mean you're going to stop milking sympathy from people?
Felix (to Yukiko & Victor): ...Aye, aye.
Victor (to Yukiko): Who? Me!?!
Yukiko (to Victor): I don't see anyone else faking broken bits, do you? :-P
Victor (to Yukiko): Ha ha ha! Blast! Between you and Mr. Smiles, I won't be able to get away with nought. Heh. I didn't want to stop acting the part 'til we were clear of the casino.
Yukiko (to Victor): That's fine... I'm sure you're enjoying the attention of all the sympathetic young ladies. :-P
Victor (to Yukiko): Heh. The only young lady I wanted sympathy from kept telling me, and I quote, to "suck it up." :-p
Yukiko (to Victor): Heh. I once had to learn to eat with my feet after a training accident with my mother. So, I'm sorry if I wasn't fawning on you enough... Especially after your sister did her little trick.
Victor (to Yukiko): Wilkes was borrowing my nimble fingers the other night Nate was gone... Wow. That sounds ruddy filthy.
Yukiko (to Victor): Heh. Just a bit.
A short time later, in the infirmary:
Zoe (to Felix): Thank you, Felix, for your help loading up the medical supplies. When are you guys planning on heading out? How long do you think you'll be gone this time?
Felix (to Zoe): I don't have to be gone at all, you know... Come with us.
Zoe (to Felix): … Are you asking?
Felix (to Zoe): ... Yes. I would like you to stay.
Zoe (to Felix): Really? You're not just saying that to make me feel better, are you?
Felix (to Zoe): Heh. Why would I ask if I didn't mean it, pretty lady? I'm asking because I want to spend as much time with you as possible.
Zoe (to Felix): Oh, that's good… I'd really like that.
Felix (to Zoe): I would too. Heh heh. I promise not to neglect my duties on the Sister no matter how distracting you are. ;-)
Zoe (to Felix): Don't tease about that! I don't want to get anyone hurt because I don't know what I'm doing or I'm in the way.
Felix (to Zoe): Heh. Somehow I doubt you're going to be the one getting us in trouble. You know, Yuki was hoping I would ask you to stay. She's hoping you'll keep the Captain and I from getting ourselves hurt. ;-)
Zoe (to Felix): Well, I'd hate to upset the woman who could kill me with one finger.
Felix (to Zoe): Heh. Say yes. Stay. You know you can't say no to me. :-p
Zoe (to Felix): Heh. Okay, I'll stay... I'm glad you asked.
Felix (to Zoe): I'm glad you said yes.
Meanwhile, at Casino de la Renard; Nice, French Republic:
Ji Yong (to Nathaniel & Aiden): Thank you for your assistance with the security, gentlemen... You did excellent work.
Aiden (to Ji Yong): You are very welcome, Mister Park. It was my pleasure, you have a very good team here.
Ji Yong (to Nathaniel & Aiden): I'm sorry to have kept you from your family so long... Please thank Ms. Kobayashi as well.
Aiden (to Ji Yong): We will. If you need our help again, please don't hesitate. How is the new family? Everyone happy & healthy?
Ji Yong (to Nathaniel & Aiden): ...Yes. The twins were a bit earlier than expected, but they seem to be doing well.
Aiden (to Ji Yong): Heh. That is very good news. Congratulations on all accounts, Mister Park.
Nathaniel (to Ji Yong & Aiden): Heh. I wasn't expecting you to answer that, Mr. Park.
Ji Yong (to Nathaniel & Aiden): ... Yes. Thank you. I will call when I need additional help.
Aiden (to Ji Yong): Very good. Good evening. (to Nathaniel) Come along, Nate, let's finish packing & get home.
Nathaniel (to Ji Yong): Say hey to Hari for us. Later Mr. Suit. (to Aiden) I'm right behind you, sexy.
Aiden (to Nathaniel): I'm looking forward to going home… Would you like to go home for real, Nate? I know you're missing West Piedmont. We could take Lily with us.
Nathaniel (to Aiden): Oh. I was NOT expecting you to say that... Is this because Maladori came after me?
Aiden (to Nathaniel): I'm not going to lie to you, Nate... ... ... ... Yes.
Nathaniel (to Aiden): Shit. I thought that was the case. If you need me to be scarce for a while... I'll make sure some big mouths cozy with CLANNG see me far away from you guys are. I'm guessing nowhere near me is safe...
Aiden (to Nathaniel): We'll figure something out, Nate.
