At Tesla's Monastery; Colorado Springs, Colorado, American Colonies:
Zoe (to Yukiko): And, how is my favorite mechanic, this morning? I brought you some of that tea you like & breakfast for you and your helper.
Yukiko (to Zoe): ... Who are you and what have you done with the real Zoe?
Zoe (to Yukiko): Haha. It's me. I haven't been that bad, have I?
Yukiko (to Zoe): ... You have been bloody awful. I mean, you have a good reason but, it was pretty rough. Why the sudden mood swing? Is Victor back with you, too? You guys went off on some "family matter" three days ago & now you're back, being cheery. Did your father brainwash you? Or have you simply gotten it all out of your system?
Zoe (to Yukiko): Heh. A little of both... Maybe? I'm just kidding. We had a very long talk & sort of a bonding session. I think everything's going to be fine. Victor will be along shortly. He & Nate were doing something. Speaking of which, I need to let Charles know that Nate will be back to the kitchen later and able to help him with lunch. See ya!
Yukiko (to Zoe): Okay... Is it just me or is she getting stranger? And now, I AM bloody talking to myself.
A little while later:
Antony (to Yukiko): G'mornin', miss. Whocha need me t'start on? Is summa that breakfast for me? Is there tea? I tell you, miss, I ain't never eaten so's well in me LIFE.
Yukiko (to Antony): Yes, of course, some of it is for you. I'm not that heartless. We need to degrease the engine on the Maltese Falcon, today. And, if we have time, I want to get started on that ship we salvaged. It's tiny but I think it might come in handy. Eat up and then, we'll get started.
Antony (to Yukiko): Mmfff! Aye, miss! Do ya fink th' new ship's got engines like the Flacon? How fast does she go? I asked th' Capt'n an' all 'e said was "fast enough." He's a cagey one, if ya ask me.
Yukiko (to Antony): Heh. He is a pirate, Tony. They practice at being cagey. But to answer your question, I'm hoping that after we get done with her, she'll be faster than the Falcon. It might be nice to have a ship that can fly undetected & that baby might just fit the bill. And, don't give Captain Potter too much of a hard time, he did just lose his wife.
Antony (to Yukiko): I'm not! I didn't mean nuffin by it! I was jus' sayin'! That's all. You won't tell 'im I said nuffin' will you? They'll send me back t'the kitchens, an' I'll have t'spend all my time listenin' to 'im talkin' about books an' watch 'im pine all over Mr. Fitzroy. Blech!
Yukiko (to Antony): Heh. You're not getting sent back to the kitchen. You're a big help when you're not distracted & running off at the mouth.
Antony (to Yukiko): ... Innit that all the time?
Yukiko (to Antony): Heh. Most of it, yes... But, you learn fast & for some odd reason, I like your company. Don't get used to it, though. ;-P
Antony (to Yukiko): Heh. Wouldn't dream of it, miss.
Yukiko (to Antony): You can call me Yuki. I don't mind... Now, go find what we need for degreasing the Falcon in the supply closet.
Antony (to Yukiko): I'm on it!
Yukiko (to Antony): Thank you.
Several hours later, at the Longfellow bunker, The Tombs; New London, Britannia:
Nathaniel (to Luc & Victor): All done?
Luc (to Nathaniel): I think so. (to Victor) Victor?
Victor (to Luc & Nathaniel): Huh? Oh yeah. I'm peaches.
Luc (to Victor): You are a terrible liar, little big brother.
Nathaniel (to Victor): You are kinda acting like a zombie.
Victor (to Luc & Nathaniel): Sorry. I'm gettin' deja vu... You two seriously wanna hear about this rot, or get back to the Monastery?
Luc (to Victor & Nathaniel): I think we should hear about it & then get back to the monastery. Or are you in a hurry?
Nathaniel (to Luc & Victor): I'm not. When we get back, I gotta tell Aide about how his brother wants to murder us all.
Victor (to Luc & Nathaniel): ...It's nothing. It's not headachey time-warping deja vu, it's-- It's just the second time I've done this, innit? It feels like shite ev'rytime, that's all.
Luc (to Victor & Nathaniel): That's understandable. However, she's alive. We just have to lie about it to... everyone we know. Actually, it is pretty awful. But, it could be worse... And now, that I've said that, I've doomed us all, haven't I?
Nathaniel (to Luc): Yeah you fucking have.
Victor (to Luc & Nathaniel): Heh. S'not that bad. I spent most of my life lying to most people I knew. Just say you don't wanna talk.
Nathaniel (to Luc): So, are you gonna tell us what's really bothering you, or are we getting going?
Victor (to Luc & Nathaniel): I don't wanna talk about it.
Nathaniel (to Victor): Heh heh... You fucking pain in the ass.
Luc (to Nathaniel): Heh. You took the words right out of my mouth. (to Victor) ... Are you trying not to lie to us about something?
Victor (to Luc & Nathaniel): No, not at all... Not yet, any way. I'm still working through something.
Luc (to Victor): Fine. When you're going to start lying to us, would you please give me a heads up? I think it's only fair.
Victor (to Luc): I will if you will.
Luc (to Victor): ... What would I lie to you about? Was that a joke?
Victor (to Luc): ... You're right. Ignore me. I'm cross, and likely spoiling for a fight.
Luc (to Victor): C'mon, let's get you back to your girl before I oblige you.
Nathaniel (to Victor): ... Seriously. Jesus, Victor. (to Luc) Believe it or not, there was a time he never kept his mouth shut.
Luc (to Nathaniel): I find that very hard to believe.
Nathaniel (to Luc): Heh. Yeah. He used to wear suits and be honest to a fucking fault.
Victor (to Nathaniel): Yeah? Well, you used to be twitchier than a fox in a stable full of hounds, so... So, there.
Luc (to Nathaniel): Look, clearly Victor doesn't want to tell us what's got his knickers in a twist, so we should respect his wishes… Of course, if he has that kind of attitude when he sees his girl. His face is going to end up on the ground… So, maybe, we should just take bets. I'd say he lasts 15 minutes.
Nathaniel (to Luc): Heh. I'm gonna say 30 minutes. They'll make out for a while first.
Luc (to Nathaniel): They're going to make out first? I was thinking they'd do that afterwards… Trust me, that's what happened every time they got into an argument on the Sister. I don't know how Felix & Zoe dealt with it.
Victor (to Luc & Nathaniel): Cuz they were too busy snogging to pay us any mind. Obviously. And like you two are any better.
Nathaniel (to Victor & Luc): Heh heh. I do not doubt that for a fucking second. And I'm nothing like you perverts. I sex up Aide BEFORE bad news. :-p
Luc (to Nathaniel): Heh. Look, we got him to smile… It's like a bloody miracle.
Nathaniel (to Luc & Victor): Lord praise it from the mountains! It's a goddamn miracle.
Victor (to Luc & Nathaniel): Heh. Awright. If you two are done, you ready to head back?
Luc (to Nathaniel & Victor): Are we done? I think we could probably go on for at least another five minutes… But, I have lessons to plan out for tomorrow. I can't believe I just said that & that I'm actually looking forward to it.
Nathaniel (to Luc): Heh heh. Welcome to the straight life.
Victor (to Luc & Nathaniel): ...You don't know nothing about being straight, mate.
Nathaniel (to Victor & Luc): Ha ha ha! Thank fucking God. My husband would be pissed if I did. Heh. Stop being a dick and get us home.
Luc (to Nathaniel & Victor): HAHAHA! ... It's funny, because you're gay. Oh God, I really am a Potter.
Nathaniel (to Luc): Yeah you are. Don't give me that look. I'm a fucking Jones. It isn't a damn improvement.
Victor (to Luc & Nathaniel): Heh. That's for damn sure. Alright. Gimme your hands, ya reprobates.
Luc (to Victor): Yes, sir... (to Nathaniel) Heh. He likes being bossy.
Nathaniel (to Luc): Yeah he does. Why do you think he likes being a Captain so much?
Victor (to Luc & Nathaniel): I like the way it sounds with my name. Now hush ...
Luc (to Nathaniel & Victor): Heh.
A moment later, at Tesla's Monastery; Colorado Springs, Colorado, American Colonies:
Victor (to Luc & Nathaniel): ... And we're back. Ouch! Bloody inhibitor's on. I'll see you lads later. I've got 15-30 minutes to kill.
