[ limelight ] good "end"

[throughbamboo]

Who: You
When: Whenever is ICly convenient
Where: Wherever

[while he will track down and find Forge in person, he's left some little gifts on the couchtatsu for everyone. They're distinct enough that you can tell who each one is, there's also ones for past members as well.

He'll find others too to say proper see you laters - not goodbye, ok - but he'll also send out a text just so people know where he's gone]

yo, going to explore the boat with bro for a while so if you don't see me around that's why

we'll be back soon, keep me updated on shit

Comments

[regulate]

I appreciate the goodbye message, Ore,
though I understand this is more of a "see you later" type of message instead.

I still wish you both well and am glad you remain together.
Thank you for everything.

[throughbamboo]

damn right its a see you later message

thank you for taking care of him for me

you guys need anything you let me know

[regulate]

I should be thanking you.
You have done more than the lion's share in keeping Gray safe from himself.
It will be strange not hearing his voice snapping at me as often.

[throughbamboo]

didn't do much more than you all did

i'm sure he'd be happy to call you up to snap at you in case you miss it

[regulate]

I would not be opposed.
No one quite gives a pep talk like him,
though I am sure Jem could do a decent impression if asked.

[throughbamboo]

maybe a little decent but bro is one of a kind

she'd have to try real hard

[regulate]

You would be surprised at her acting skills.
I will send a recording if I can convince her to do it.
She needs to practice for her next debut after all.

[throughbamboo]

well we'll see

take care of yourself all right?

[regulate]

You too.
I hope we will see one another again soon.

[ohlookoverthere]

My, it's going to be quieter around here for a little bit, since you and Eriks are going on other-boat-adventures.

[throughbamboo]

You sayin' I'm loud, missy?

[ohlookoverthere]

I'm saying you have a strong presence. A strong, manly presence.

[throughbamboo]

Heh! All right, s'fair.

Yer gonna have to step up an' be the new strong presence 'til I get back.

[ohlookoverthere]

I'll do my best, though I'll have to work on my muscles.

[throughbamboo]

Ehh, y'don't need muscles. S'all about how ya present yerself.

[ohlookoverthere]

Any tips, oh wise and experienced mentor?

[throughbamboo]

Don't take no one's bullshit. Don't give in to the puppyeyes 'specially.

[ohlookoverthere]

I'll try to be strong physically and mentally.

Also I know you two are resourceful, but let us know if you need any supplies or help.

[throughbamboo]

I know ya can do it.

And I will. I'll keep y'all updated if we find anythin'.

[audacity]

[ assuming ore came to find him!! ]

— You're what?

[throughbamboo]

[OF COURSE HE DID]

Headin' to another part of the boat with Gray. Gonna try to find some answers.

[audacity]

...I could come with? Try to help out.

[throughbamboo]

Y'could. Problem is, we don't know how long we'll be gone.

An' I know ya got folks here you won't wanna be far from.

[audacity]

[ opens mouth

closes mouth ]

...you'll still be texting and stuff, right? Like Brocade?

[throughbamboo]

'Course I will. Gotta keep each other updated, yeah?

[audacity]

Yeah.

[ considers saying "i don't want you to go" or "i'm going to miss you so much" or "it's going to be harder to survive this place without you" or "can't you wait a little longer first?"

actually says, ]

Hope you didn't think you could get away without a hug.

[throughbamboo]

I'd be real sad if I didn't get one before I went.

[audacity]

Okay, good. Incoming.

[ wraps arms around!! ]

[throughbamboo]

[HUGGING HIM REAL TIGHT]

Y'better not get into too much trouble while I'm gone.

[audacity]

[ his laugh is maybe a little choked ]

You know I can't promise that.

[throughbamboo]

[hugs him tighter :(]

Then make sure it's the good kinda trouble.

[audacity]

That I can do.

[ good, KEEPS ON HUGGING ]

You gotta do the same, though.

[throughbamboo]

I'll do my damnedest to try. S'a challenge, walkin' around with a big ol' troublemaker.

[says this man]

[audacity]

Don't you mean being a big ol' troublemaker?

[throughbamboo]

Dunno what yer talkin' about.

[audacity]

Yeah, I bet you don't.

[throughbamboo]

'M an upstandin' citizen.

. . . 'least, Ore is.

[audacity]

Close enough. Maybe.

[throughbamboo]

Maybe. We'll just hafta see.

[. . . you know what.

Tugs him into another hug]

It ain't goodbye, all right? I'll be back.

[audacity]

[ gods

you know what

yeah, holds on tight ]

You'd better be, or I'll never forgive you.

[sweetdreamsandivorysmoke]

My, how fun. Share your adventures with the rest of us when you're back, hmm?

[throughbamboo]

'Course. I'll text y'all if I find anythin' real adventurous.

[sweetdreamsandivorysmoke]

Excellent. Oh, but you know you can always text me specifically when you're in want of a little digital company, of course?

[throughbamboo]

'Course. I wanna know how yer doin', after all. N' I always like when we chat.

Just gotta have some patience, I ain't the fastest on these damn phones.

[sweetdreamsandivorysmoke]

For you, I'd happily wait a thousand seasons... but I'm sure your typing isn't quite THAT bad, so it's all good.

[throughbamboo]

Aww, I wouldn't make ya wait.

'M fast enough. S'the longer messages that get me.