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.]

Comments

[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?

[revolutionarygirl]

Um... mostly sports, really. All kinds. I'm also fairly good at math, I guess.

[spohkh]

Mathematics? I see. I am a science officer on board the Enterprise... math is a primary factor in my work.
However...my experience of 'sports' is very limited... I have conversed with several others inquiring that I 'play' with them... Though I am disinclined because of my lack of knowledge.

Would you be amenable to teaching me?

[revolutionarygirl]

[Oh, ah... she wasn't expecting that.]

Well... I'm not sure how good of a teacher I'd be. But hey, I'll never know unless I try, right?

[spohkh]

Indeed... perhaps we can meet at a later date perhaps? For now I must depart. It has been well to meet you Miss Tenjou, peace and long life to you. [Spock lifts his hand in a Ta'al when he stands from his place at the table.]