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maskormenacelogs2015-10-06 06:49 pm
kanadian) wrote in maskormenacelogs2015-10-06 06:49 pm
Got clouds that seem to follow me
WHO: KAIDAN ALENKO and YOU
WHERE: All over
WHEN: The Month of October
WHAT: Open Log!
WARNINGS: will edit if needed
[1 - Heropa (10/1-9th)]
The military base was in Heropa, so it made sense that he lived close by. The small apartment he shared with Shepard wasn't very far, close enough that he had a routine, and for any soldier, that was the least they could ask for. He thrived on having a routine, in doing something the same way, and having plenty of time to do other things. Early mornings, around four thirty, it was the same every day. Wake up, run for an hour, get a coffee and six muffins from the café right down the road, go home, shower, eat half the muffins, and head to the base. Afternoons was the same thing, leave, run for another hour or two, get a snack, and loiter around town a bit before heading home. This was when he was caught easiest, browsing the bookstore, or grabbing one-too-many hotdogs out of a stand that he fully intended to eat himself, and after paying, he started shoving them down -- easiest time to catch him, honestly. Whether it was because you ran into him, or maybe because you saw that one of those dogs was about to slip free and hit the ground -- or maybe he's got an afternoon coffee (just as black as his morning coffee) and he's about to trip over a dog rushing across his path. Or maybe he just sipped it, before he pulled it away, making a face because it's too hot for October in Florida, but it's definitely too hot for October in November.
Honestly, he was his usual self, which meant he was likely going to stumble into something sooner, rather than later.
[2 - Nonah + De Chima + Maurtia Falls (10/1-31)]
He'd ended up outside of Heropa, not for a business reason, or for Rise, or even for Archangel, but because he'd heard about a nice place to eat. (A biotic's heart was truly through his stomach) And maybe he was there because he had to take someone out to dinner, thanks to his problems with text messaging, earlier in the month. He was really just out to get something to eat, but depending on when, he may be less than good company, but he'll at least force a smile, and still pay for dinner, no matter how expensive it gets. He's just a good guy, after all, and really was willing to do what he'd say he did, even if he'd done it accidentally.
[3 - A Bar anywhere (10/10-29th)]
It wasn't every night, but at some point, it got into being a habit. Biotic metabolism meant that drinking wasn't exactly going to be the worst thing in the world for him. He processed it so fast it was more the taste than the inebriation, unless he drank a lot, but after the 9th, Kaidan found himself going out more. It wasn't that he really wanted to be around other people, but he didn't want to be alone either, and with Mako throwing a fit at home, it was probably better to be out than in. Although, that was another layer to the guilt, wasn't it? Being home meant he'd be home if --
No, it didn't matter right now. At the bar, with a drink in his hand, it was obvious the marine wasn't exactly having a good night, or really, a good month. He'd rather be here, where it wasn't Too Quiet, or the dog wasn't upset, and the only thing on the TV was a game he didn't care about, and a beer in his hand there rather than here where it was more acceptable. He didn't think he would over-indulge, but... well, something about being around other people, where they could see kept him even more firmly in control than he'd normally allow. Unless someone came by and encouraged him to drink more, of course. He shook his head, occasionally, and waved for another drink, but kept his ass pretty firmly planted in the seat, his head down, and the grimace on his face clear that he wasn't having a good one. Honestly, it was a far cry from the Kaidan Alenko most people knew.
[4 - WILDCARD. (Anytime, anywhere!)]
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Hundreds so please let me know, I'd be happy to lay something down! And just as an aside, since Shepard is getting ported out on the 9th, from the 10th onward Kaidan will be less good company. I'm cool with backdating or forward dating, or whatever you'd like! ]
WHERE: All over
WHEN: The Month of October
WHAT: Open Log!
WARNINGS: will edit if needed
[1 - Heropa (10/1-9th)]
The military base was in Heropa, so it made sense that he lived close by. The small apartment he shared with Shepard wasn't very far, close enough that he had a routine, and for any soldier, that was the least they could ask for. He thrived on having a routine, in doing something the same way, and having plenty of time to do other things. Early mornings, around four thirty, it was the same every day. Wake up, run for an hour, get a coffee and six muffins from the café right down the road, go home, shower, eat half the muffins, and head to the base. Afternoons was the same thing, leave, run for another hour or two, get a snack, and loiter around town a bit before heading home. This was when he was caught easiest, browsing the bookstore, or grabbing one-too-many hotdogs out of a stand that he fully intended to eat himself, and after paying, he started shoving them down -- easiest time to catch him, honestly. Whether it was because you ran into him, or maybe because you saw that one of those dogs was about to slip free and hit the ground -- or maybe he's got an afternoon coffee (just as black as his morning coffee) and he's about to trip over a dog rushing across his path. Or maybe he just sipped it, before he pulled it away, making a face because it's too hot for October in Florida, but it's definitely too hot for October in November.
Honestly, he was his usual self, which meant he was likely going to stumble into something sooner, rather than later.
[2 - Nonah + De Chima + Maurtia Falls (10/1-31)]
He'd ended up outside of Heropa, not for a business reason, or for Rise, or even for Archangel, but because he'd heard about a nice place to eat. (A biotic's heart was truly through his stomach) And maybe he was there because he had to take someone out to dinner, thanks to his problems with text messaging, earlier in the month. He was really just out to get something to eat, but depending on when, he may be less than good company, but he'll at least force a smile, and still pay for dinner, no matter how expensive it gets. He's just a good guy, after all, and really was willing to do what he'd say he did, even if he'd done it accidentally.
[3 - A Bar anywhere (10/10-29th)]
It wasn't every night, but at some point, it got into being a habit. Biotic metabolism meant that drinking wasn't exactly going to be the worst thing in the world for him. He processed it so fast it was more the taste than the inebriation, unless he drank a lot, but after the 9th, Kaidan found himself going out more. It wasn't that he really wanted to be around other people, but he didn't want to be alone either, and with Mako throwing a fit at home, it was probably better to be out than in. Although, that was another layer to the guilt, wasn't it? Being home meant he'd be home if --
No, it didn't matter right now. At the bar, with a drink in his hand, it was obvious the marine wasn't exactly having a good night, or really, a good month. He'd rather be here, where it wasn't Too Quiet, or the dog wasn't upset, and the only thing on the TV was a game he didn't care about, and a beer in his hand there rather than here where it was more acceptable. He didn't think he would over-indulge, but... well, something about being around other people, where they could see kept him even more firmly in control than he'd normally allow. Unless someone came by and encouraged him to drink more, of course. He shook his head, occasionally, and waved for another drink, but kept his ass pretty firmly planted in the seat, his head down, and the grimace on his face clear that he wasn't having a good one. Honestly, it was a far cry from the Kaidan Alenko most people knew.
[4 - WILDCARD. (Anytime, anywhere!)]
[ If you'd like me to throw up a starter, I'll be available either through PM or through
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[ Kaidan says, as if he can say no to Shepard ever. But at least the sentiment is there, and the half-grin that says very clearly that while it could be a pipe dream, he knows that Shepard wouldn't be able to stand still for that long. ]
But as great and boring as that sounds, I'm pretty sure none of us would actually be able to handle that for long. I'm driving myself up the wall here, but... I guess the sentiment is true enough. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm still hoping he'll come back, but...
I guess I've seen it often enough where people don't, and I don't want to end up disappointed.
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[The whole not wanting to be disappointed thing, anyway. Keep your expectations low enough and you won't be let down as many times, but your worldview will also suck balls. It's a trade-off.]
I'm not saying that you have to be a freaking fountain of optimism or anything.
[If anybody had the right to mope right now, it's Alenko. He got a double hit from this one-- down a CO and a boyfriend.]
But you've been sitting here longer than an hour and a half, I can tell. [Don't try to bullshit a bullshitter.] I kinda hate you for making me sound like my own mother, but when did you last eat anything? And like, real food, not bar peanuts or something.
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Which for a biotic... ]
I had breakfast? [ A beat. ] I think I skipped Lunch today, I was busy...
[ For a biotic? That's bad. ]
I'm fine, Joker. Really.
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[See, Alenko? See what you've done now? Now Joker has to mother you, because he can't leave a biotic sitting around at a bar when he hasn't eaten all day.]
[Joker tosses enough cash onto the bar to pay for whatever Kaidan's bill is at this point.]
Get up, dumbass, you're getting something to eat.
[Guess that dinner he'd gotten out of Kaidan is about to get paid back. Well, everyone always said that there's no such thing as a free lunch.]
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[ He attests, but he's getting up. Because a biotic stomach will be lead by one thing, and one thing only. Food. ] I just got caught up with work, it's not a big deal.
[ He huffed. He wasn't starving himself, not really. He just got caught up in all the things he had to do, and forgot about the basics, like eating. It was easier, when he planned to get dinner together because Shepard would be home in twenty, but it was harder when he couldn't plan for even that. ]
But fine, I'm hungry anyway. I'll pay.
[ It's not because you told me to, mom! ]
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[Joker stands and starts making his way to the door, and Alenko better follow him because it would be embarrassing for everyone if he has to try to drag a stupid Canadian marine out of the bar by his ear.]
Shut up, Alenko. [Maybe if Kaidan can get the check from him fast enough, he can pay. But that's a matter to argue about later.] I know a burger place that's not real far from here.
[You'll eat burgers and you'll friggin' like it, so help him.]
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[ He's not going to bellyache too much, which is good. It would be embarrassing to be led out of a bar by his ear by Joker, of all people. And it's at least not bad that it's going to be burgers.
Because at least it's food, and greasy food at that. Kaidan might have put on a bit of weight since showing up in Heropa, but this past month definitely pulled him back to his old routines -- which means he's lost weight. But at least his abs looked nice. ]
You know, everyone underestimates how much of a mom you can be, you know that, right?
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[The diner's only a few blocks away, so at least it won't be far to walk. A plus when you have to deal with Joker's shitty limping gait.]
Call me mom again and I'll give you something to really bitch about.
[He tries to keep his worrying habits a secret, mostly because it would ruin his reputation. But worrying about the crew is kind of in his job description; he's the one who has to get everyone to and from the battlefield safely, and he's the one who gets called when something goes tits up and they need a rescue. They rely on him to keep them safe when they're on the ship, and Joker takes his actual duties a lot more seriously than he takes Alliance appearance regulations.]
[So, yeah, he worries. He just doesn't fuss unless someone's being real stupid.]
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[ His grin said clearly that he wasn't about to let Joker get away unscathed from this. After all, he razzed enough of them that giving him a little taste of his own medicine for once felt kind of good.
Especially because Joker was mothering him. Of all people. ]
I think it's... nice, Joker. Means a lot.
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[That's you, Alenko. You're the manchild who needs somebody to remind him to eat and buy him a burger because he's too sad to get his own. That's way more embarrassing than being the Responsible Adult in the situation, as much as Joker hates that he has to be the reasonable one.]
Stow your sass, Alenko.
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[ He protested. Softly. Not quite insulted, but certainly trying to mimic it.
Joker had a point, after all, and he knew it. ]
I wasn't trying to sass you. [ He added, more half a mumble and a touch more sullen. ]
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[He walked up to a burger joint-- aptly named Cholesterol, Inc.-- and walked inside. It's appropriately kitschy and burger joint-y inside, with all the checkerboard laminate and vinyl seating that you'd expect.]
Shut up and sit down and eat something.
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[ He admitted, and followed, eyes scanning over the menu before he grinned, and then winced. ]
Wow, I'm hungrier than I thought. Think they could course burgers out?
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Probably. Knock yourself out or whatever. Go crazy.
[Try not to eat Joker out of house and home, though.]
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You're putting up with forcing me out to dinner in good humor, you know that, right?