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backdated action in dreamland... sensei finally seeing mikleo! lemme know if this is ok

[tentaculled]

[ This dream sure is weird. Of course, he's still entirely convinced it's nothing more than a weird dream - but still, even for him... it's weird. He can't say he's ever dreamt so vividly or realistically. Even the familiar faces in his dream are acting just as they would in real life. Must be one of those fruits he ate on the island.

Also weird: talking animals. Maybe it's just his conscience giving him a chance to feel better, though - seeing as he's found the Reefback that he and Mikleo helped transplant coral onto. ]

Are you feeling better? I know it was painful at first, but I'm hoping that it helped, in the end. [ he's clumsily swimming after the tentacled behemoth and having some trouble keeping up, but he's determined. ]

sensei how are you this cute

[oneandmikleonly]

[the Reefbacks sure are popular in the dreamscape this month! as he draws closer he can spot someone sprawled over one of the other Reefbacks', ah, back reefs. they're pretty noticeable, dressed in flashy gold-trimmed blue, because who needs wetsuits in their dreams anyway?

it looks like Korosensei's been mutually noticed, though, because they start beckoning to the one he's following]

Hey, hey, you've got a friend, slow down--

it's not easy but someone's gotta do it

[tentaculled]

[ probably because they're the nicest fish in the sea...! To be fair, Korosensei was purposely looking for this one. He has no idea if it will recognize him, but he feels the need to try and explain his actions on the off chance it will actually understand. Sure, it's just a dream, but... he may as well have fun with it. Talking to animals is exciting.

At first, he thinks it's responding to him when he hears that voice - seconds later, he realizes he recognizes it, and is quick to glance around, looking for the telltale cloud of bubbles. ]

-- Mikleo-kun? [ he doesn't even think to look up on the reefback he's trailing behind... ]

action - forward-dated to later July; right after solo Void visit

[oneandmikleonly]

[that might have been a mistake. he doesn't quite regret making the experiment -- they need to know more about what they're dealing with, and he's been very, very worried about how the new crew came in. but he really, sincerely hopes that his attempt to communicate with whatever was behind it doesn't come back to bite them all in the ass.

knowing Iniidae, it would probably be literal about it, too.

the distant, dragonlike roar won't stop echoing in his head no matter what he does. he keeps looking over his shoulder for the source; it takes his concentration off his magic and makes him slower to dodge predators. it's dusk, light glowing through the glass windows, by the time he climbs through the base hatch and hauls himself out of the water. he's tired, but keyed up and tense, and drags himself to a shower to wash off and change instead of using more power on himself.

he feels a little better when he comes out. he hopes Sorey is indoors and at loose ends this evening -- he hadn't mentioned going on a nighttime mission, at least. he sends a thin thread of telepathy his way.]

Sorey? Are you busy?

[imsorey]

[The response is pretty immediate; ever since their last excursion and the echoes of the song tapping their way through his head, he hasn't been too keen on being in the water at night. As a result, he's been bored inside of the base, digging through whatever books he can get his hands on.]

No, just reading.

[And then, because he can tell there's something up from the tone of Mikleo's voice, he adds,]

Is everything okay?

[oneandmikleonly]

[his shoulders relax, a little.]

Are you in the library? I'd rather talk about it face to face.

somewhen after the hurricane, at night;

[lamortespoir]

[ It's a particularly light day today, all things considered. He hasn't forgotten about his request to Mikleo, but seeing the condition of the base he felt it rather inappropriate to bring up. However, it seems that some of them are doing well enough to recover a little, including this teacher. So it may be safe to ask. ]

Hello, Mikleo. It is I, Sanson. Might you be free tonight?

[oneandmikleonly]

[Sanson's actually caught Mikleo at a good time. he's not completely well yet, but the illness has dwindled to a mild ache in his joints and a light chest cough, no longer debilitating. so after being confined so long, he's regained his energy and then some; Sanson's request to do something more active than just taking notes and dripping chemicals in the labs is a relief. he pushes back from the table with a deep breath.]

I am, yes. Did you need help with something, or is this about what we discussed?

text

[splasher]

hey mikleo, it's makoto
how are you??

[oneandmikleonly]

good! up and about without feeling like a wet noodle finally

what about you?

[splasher]

oh, do you get to go outside of the base and swim?

[makoto thinks invisibility means you can't do certain things ??]

[splasher]

and i'm doing alright! i was wondering if you got to listen to that playlist on my mp3 i told you about a few days back?
the rock music one

?? a mystery ??

[superseding]

[ In a little bag left outside Mikleo's room are a couple origami cats and a couple blue and green origami winged hearts. Attached to the bag is a tag that says:

To: Mikleo
Thank you for all the help you've given me. I said I was lucky to have met you, and I mean it with all my heart. I'm starting to think of you like an older br I'm glad you're my friend, and I hope we continue to be.
What's struck out is completely blocked out. Hotaru doesn't sign it... because she almost got too real about her feelings. She's not ashamed about them, but it's sensitive and she's unsure about unloading that much. ]

[oneandmikleonly]

[what that's ALARMINGLY CUTE

she might catch a telepathic broadcast from him when he finds it, a mildly puzzled and immensely flustered 'thank you!' that he just. directs to everyone in general, in the hopes of reaching the gift-giver.]

[superseding]

[ Hotaru is around the corner by sheer happenstance (it's more happenstance now than before because of Annabeth), but because she's a polite girl, it's hard for her to not respond. ]

You're welcome.

early october

[imsorey]

[not directly after talking to Rose, but like, a day or two later?? Mikleo gets a text]

is it okay if i ask a weird question

[oneandmikleonly]

yeah? what is it

backdated... end of october

[splasher]

hey! do you have a moment, mikleo?

[oneandmikleonly]

i do! do you need help with something?

12/17 | text

[cuteandquarky]

hello mikleo!!!
my name is jade!
we have not really talked much yet but i need to ask you for advice on something.......
can you keep a secret? :o

[oneandmikleonly]

[he's a little surprised to get the text, but his reply is friendly enough]

oh yes! you did the survey with al a while back. hi and sure. what do you need?

[subnauticmods]

[ On the morning of December 25th, Mikleo will wake up to a small, brightly wrapped package next to where he sleeps. Inside it will be a drawing of him and URSULA in her robot form, both exploring an abandoned base together. The picture is also framed. Besides that, there are also cookies that she managed to bake herself! As she cannot taste test, they might not be perfect, but they are cutely decorated with “Happy Holidays, Mikleo!” and other holiday themed items, like snowmen and reindeer.

A note attached simply says, “From URSULA!” ]

[oneandmikleonly]

[oh my god HE WILL TREASURE THEM...he thanks her for them a little later that day, before giving her the memory present he put together for her in secret ♥]

action; dec. 25th.

[highflights]

[ On the morning of the 25th, there is a mysterious wrapped present outside the door leading to Mikleo's quarters. It contains a sturdy tote bag made from animal skin that can sling comfortably across his shoulder, with an extra strap to make it a backpack, and a carefully wrapped bag of fresh cookies inside. The attached card reads only: Merry Christmas from your secret Santa! ]

[oneandmikleonly]

[he can't thank her in person since he doesn't know who left it, but a mental message of 'thank you for the gift!,' with a visual of him wearing the backpack and smiling a bit, wafts through the base's public telepathic network that morning.]