[IC] Forgotten History

[Rose]

Rin rubbed her forehead and sighed. "I'm going to break things off with John, I just need a little time. I have to let him down easy, I don't want him freaking out and dragging my name through the mud." she explained in as calm a manner as possible.

[Thorned Hammer]

"Well at least there's a plan.". Tess grimaced, raking her fingers through her hair. After a pause she seemed to give in, eyes brightening as she leaned forward and asked " so how was it?"

[Rose]

Rin smiled and laughed lightly. With a dreamy gaze she fell back against her Viper, eyes drifting off and a massive smile on her face. "it was unlike anything else, truly amazing." she said in a star struck voice. Her head rolled to the side to look at Tess. "And Marcus... Well let's just say..." she said with a mischievous look as she gestured her hands apart to suggest his large size.

[Thorned Hammer]

Tess clapped a hand over her mouth to smother a giggle, shaking her head from side to side. "Well you certainly scored. If you're not exaggerating that is". She teased after getting herself under control. " damn, I'm jealous. "

[Rose]

Rin smiled and chuckled at Tess's reaction. But her smile faded and was replaced by a more serious and reluctant expression. "I still have to break up with John and keep anyone else from finding out about me and Marcus." she sighed. It wasn't something she was looking forward to but there wasn't anything she wouldn't do for him.

[Thorned Hammer]

"Well then for starters stop bragging about him to everyone," Advised Tess after some thought. "And stop day dreaming. Its kinda obvious you're lovey dovey and I don't think you want people knowing that just before you break up with John. Might give people the idea you've already moved on. Which, of course you have..."

[Rose]

Rin huffed and rolled her eyes. She knew that what Tess said was true but the over exaggeration was annoying. "it's hard to hide what I'm feeling when I've been suppressing it for so long." she remarked.

[Thorned Hammer]

"Yeah well do it anyways." Tess said with a wave of her hand. "And if you want it to be over and done with quicker,then just go talk to John right now. Just get it over with so you can be with your lover boy."

[Rose]

"I told you, I can't. Now just isn't a good time. He's got to many other things going wrong." she again. Feeling her stomach growl she figured it must be about lunch time. "Let's go get something to eat." she suggested.

[Thorned Hammer]

"And how does your lover boy feel about it?" Tess hummed, dragging her feet as she followed Rin. "About waiting. He okay with that?"

[Rose]

Stuffing her hands into her pockets Rin thought about how it must make Marcus feel. "I think he understands. He might have his unreasonable moments but overall Marcus is a reasonable person. Hopefully he'll stay that way."

[Thorned Hammer]

"Hopefully? Riiiight cause guys always do what we hope they will." Scoffed Tess, catching up and keeping pace with Tess now as she shrugged off the sleeves of her flight suit to let them hang at her waist. "I'd talk to him if I were you Rin, keep him up to date. He seems like kinda an intense guy, all these ground grunts are. Hell, they've been picking fights with fighter pilots ever since they first stepped on board! And I know Marcus's squad has been in a few, I wouldn't put it past them to redirect whatever stress they have towards his little issue with you currently dating fancy pants."

[Rose]

(mild skip to in the cafeteria and getting food blah blah blah)

As Rin walked to an open table she noticed how many unfamiliar faces there were in the crowd. Between the ground troops they had picked up and some recent pilot transfers there were quite a number of new people.

Richard stood at the far wall, chatting with a few guys. His attention was snagged by two women, one a blonde. "I'll see yall later..." he mumbled as he moved in the woman's direction. As he approached the table he grabbed a spare chair, turned it around, and startled it with his arms crossed on the back. "Hey ladies, I'm Catch." he introduced.

[Thorned Hammer]

"This place is just packed with fresh meat, cant keep track of anyone anymore." Sighed Tess, walking alongside Rin and clearly thinking the same as her friend as she looked over the crowded room. She arched an eyebrow though when one piece of fresh meat in particular sat down near their table and introduced himself as Catch. Huh, catch. Was that an attempt at calling himself a Catch? well he looked good, but Tess wasn't going to just call this guy by what was obviously his call sign if he was fishing for compliments.
"Hey." She said briefly, nudging her tray around as she inspected the contents on it for something that looked remotely edible. He probably wanted to talk to Rin anyways, god it was like Valkery had guys throwing themselves at her these past few weeks, ever since they started seeing what a kickass pilot she was.

[Rose]

Out of the corner of her eye Rin watched the man. She could feel herself putting on spikes, as it were. She had the reputation of being fairly unfriendly at times and the recent events had made that more true than ever. Something about being in a love triangle made her grouchy. A simple nod was all she offered as a greeting.

"Or if you'd rather call me by my actual name it's Richard." he said glancing between Rin and Tess. "Though it seems you pilots prefer to go by call signs." he remarked more quietly. "Your Valkyrie, I've heard about you from practically everyone." he said to Rin. "But I don't know your name yet." he said to Tess.

[Thorned Hammer]

"Wasp. Valkyrie's voice of reason these days.". Tess said after taking a bite of what had looked to be a biscuit, but tasted like meat loaf. She elbowed Rin in the side teasingly to let her know she was joking, before looking back at Richard. " what's up Rich?" She'd throw him a bone. He seemed nice.

[Rose]

A satisfied grin worked it's way across Richard's face. As a way of settling into the conversation he pulled out a cigar and stuck it in the corner of is mouth, not yet lighting it. "Well I'm kind of new around here. I was a ground soldier and decided I wanted a change of scenery so I went for my pilot training." He explained, his eyes staying on Tess. "Now I'm a pilot." He concluded.

Rin's interest was peaked. She now recognized him from briefings and the flight deck. Despite her effort to constantly keep up with everything she wasn't able to. She silently cursed herself for having not recognized him as a pilot sooner. Though, in her defense, he didn't seem much like a pilot. Having been a ground soldier was a good explanation for that though.

[Thorned Hammer]

"Fascinating story. Welcome to the mess hall.". Tess said with a grand sweep of her hand, eyeing the cigar with an amused look. She had met this kind of guy before, hot shots looking to make big names out of themselves. And so far she had to admit she was amused, but not impressed. " hey eat up both of you. Real food is scarce, you know there are starving kids somewhere probably. "

[Rose]

Richard knew better than most that there were those out there with next to nothing. He had come from a place like that. The fact that he was able to move away from it was a miracle. The military is what saved him from a life of poverty, and likely criminal activities. He would forever be grateful for that. "I've already eaten my fill... and then some." He remarked as he leaned back a bit. "I appreciate the mini tour though." He said jokingly. "These ships are fucking confusing. Everything looks the same." He said seriously.

[Thorned Hammer]

"Ya get used to it, just takes a week or two of getting lost then ta da! Next thing you know you're giving out directions to green horns.". Tess said with a shrug, pushing her food around with her fork.

Marcus was exhausted, currently sitting on his bunk glaring across the way at Kyle with Casper mumbling next to him.
" this is serious Chad". He snapped, looking past Kyle now to where Chad was hiding. "You dont mess with a guy like that! It's just being a dick!"
"Yeah give back my blanket!". Casper huffed folding his arms and practically pouting. " its important man! Dont make me skin you!"