3rd duel - [action]

[revolutionarygirl]

[Should you come to the tea shop today, you'll likely run across one (1) Utena Tenjou enjoying a cup of tea. And she is enjoying it, but it tastes... off to her. Maybe it's because she's so used to Himemiya's tea--no other tea has tasted right since her arrival to Luceti. Still, tea's tea and this does taste pretty good.

She takes out her journal while she enjoys, writing up a letting to her current Hydra Social penpal--Edward Elric.]

Hello there!

You're Edward, right? I'm not entirely sure if you're aware of it, but we're penpals for Project Hydra Social this time around. The whole project is supposed to be about making friends, right? Well, hopefully we can be good friends.

But I guess I should introduce myself first before any of that. My name's Utena Tenjou, and it's nice to meet you. Before I was brought to Luceti, I was an 8th grader at my school, Ohtori Academy. [Let's see, what else...] I really enjoy sports! Basketball, baseball, soccer, stuff like that. And what about you? What are your hobbies?

I guess I shouldn't make this too long, so I'll just stop here. I hope to hear from you soon!

-Utena

[With that out of the way, she once again puts the tea cup up to her lips. Something still seems off, or even missing... wow, this is really annoying.]

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[spohkh]

[Spock had been meaning to visit the tea shop for some time.... and this seemed to be the day he does so.

Spock has never been to a tea shop before... He looks around and approaches the woman.]

Greetings, I am Spock. Is this the tea shop?

[revolutionarygirl]

[Utena just recently started going to the tea shop, herself. Maybe because as it gets colder, she's been thinking of tea more? Hm...

She looks up to the man and smiles.]

Ah, hey. It's nice to meet you, Spock. I'm Utena Tenjou. [Still smiling as she takes another sip of her tea.] I think the owner's around here somewhere. Mm, what's her name again...?

[spohkh]

[Spock still does not grasp the concept of the hypothetical question...]

Forgive me, I do not know the name of the establishment's owner.

[revolutionarygirl]

Oh, um... I was sort of asking myself. Sorry about that. [A nervous laugh.] Oh well, I'm sure I'll remember soon.

[spohkh]

[Spock raises an eyebrow...]

May I inquire as to your name Miss?

[revolutionarygirl]

Utena Tenjou. I only recently became a customer here.

[spohkh]

I see. Do you have any tea suggestions? I do not believe they stock Vulcan tea at this establishment...

[revolutionarygirl]

Vul...can? [She blinks.] I don't know if they do or not. I mean, it's worth asking, but I've never heard of it before. Ah, anyway, the earl grey is pretty good.

[spohkh]

[Spock looks back and notices someone at the counter... so he goes and gets his tea... Earl Grey.
He does not usually socialize, however, he has been working alone a lot lately, and he seemed inclined to seek out company.]

Would you be amenable if I joined you for a time?

[revolutionarygirl]

Huh? Oh, yeah, sure. I really wouldn't mind the company at all. Feel free to stick around a bit.

[spohkh]

My thanks Miss Tenjou. [Spock takes a seat in the chair across from her, and takes a sip of his tea...]

A satisfying flavour...this 'earl grey'..

[revolutionarygirl]

Don't mention it. [Smile.] It is, isn't it? I used to drink all kinds of tea with a friend of mine back home, and earl grey was one of them. I wonder if I'd like tea as much as I do if it weren't for her... [...] Sorry, I must be boring you, going on and on like this.

[spohkh]

[Spock gives her a curious look.]

Apologies are unnecessary. I am satisfied to have an opportunity to converse with another Luceti citizen.
And Vulcan's are quite fond of tea. Will you tell me more about your friend?

[revolutionarygirl]

Oh, so a Vulcan is... what you are? [Blinks.] I thought it was a type of tea...

[Some nervous laughter.]

Ah, as long as you're okay with it. [She smiles, then continues.] And sure--I'd be happy to tell you about Himemiya.

Well... we're roommates at the school we go to. She's really quiet, but I think people would really like her if she would just show herself more. I think she could use more friends, y'know? She's a sweet girl, when you get to know her.

[She looks up at the ceiling for a moment.]

Himemiya's... a very special friend of mine. I really think in the time we've spent together, we've truly become close.

[spohkh]

[Spock listens attentively, occasionally sipping his tea.]

Is Himemiya here in Luceti?

[revolutionarygirl]

...she isn't. I keep hoping that maybe she'll arrive, but she never does. [She'd be worried that Himemiya would be subject to experiments if she arrived, but at the same time, wouldn't it be better for Himemiya to be away from all those pointless duels for her?]

[spohkh]

[Again], Spock is listening attentively....]

I believe I understand. [Spock hesitates... he has never been compelled to talk...]

My Captain was taken recently. And I do not know if he will be returned.

[revolutionarygirl]

Your... captain? You're part of a crew?

[spohkh]

Indeed. I am part of a space-faring organization called Starfleet. My Captain was recently kidnapped by the Malnosso, and I have to inclination of when he might be returned.

Waiting and not knowing is very difficult.

[revolutionarygirl]

Space-faring organization? Starfleet? You mean you're part of a crew on a space ship? [Well... even if it sounds weird to her, she supposes gone through weirder things.]

[spohkh]

That is correct.

May I inquire as to your previous occupation?

[revolutionarygirl]

Sounds like something out of a Sci-Fi novel or something! ...um, no offense.

Oh! Um... I was a student.

[spohkh]

No offense taken.


A student of what, may I ask?

[revolutionarygirl]

You know, just a regular middle school student. I go to a school called Ohtori Academy, in Japan.

[spohkh]

[Middle School? This female was only in middle school? He has assumed she was much older...]

I see. What are your prominent interests in school?