⠀͙𓊝 ֚ 𝚂𝚃𝙰𝚁𝚂𝙷🝐𝙿 ݈݇-

〝  they're grown adults.  no need to be watching over them all the time like some babysitter.  and of course i do.  was my plan not obvious enough for you﹖ ＂

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @advnturs ꓹ⠀⠀"  it's not that i don't trust them,  they're just.  [  ∙∙∙  ]  a buncha idiots.  besides,  you just want me to go with you.  "

〝  boo,  you're no fun-  haven't you ever wanted to look back at your own memories﹖ ＂

@advnturs ，⠀“⠀hey,  you better not──   you know prying too much is bad.⠀”

〝  it isn't taboo so long as i'm not caught.  it's just a few memories i personally preserved.  i bet i can find some of you when you were little~﹗ ＂

〝  like i'd ever get jealous of that ＂ emerald hues only rolled at yusef's teasing as he followed close beside the other.  he noticed the brunette going to reach for the wine,  but made no effort in stopping him.  instead opting to rest his chin along the captain's shoulder and his arms secured themselves loosely around yusef's waist from behind〝  why would i even get jealous over people approaching you anyways when i can just have you all to myself like this﹖ ＂ ajax questioned while he quietly eyed the other

@advnturs ，⠀“⠀i can't do that when you keep talking at my ear.⠀” ⠀ a kept tight─lipped response,   likely to avoid suspicion from the other guests.   he wouldn't want to be seen talking by himself. ⠀ “⠀of course i do.   better not get jealous when the ladies approach me.⠀” ⠀ a slight tease,   yusef later strides over one of the tables filled with various food and desserts.   (obviously,  he's going to reach for the wine.)

〝  it's not like anyone could see me in the first place.  so just act as if i'm not even here ＂ was his response as he adjusted the brunette's tie,  seeing that it was slightly loosened 〝  you look good by the way.  bet you'd even catch some people's attention too ＂

〝  you're not feeling dizzy or nauseous right﹖ ＂ ajax asked as he sat on the edge of the bed beside where the pirate laid.  a hand reached to idly comb through the other's hair,  tucking a few strands behind yusef's ear in the process.  a fond smile crept up onto features as he later joined the brunette so he was also laying down〝  you need me to get you anything﹖ ＂

@advnturs ，⠀“⠀mhm...  i'm still here.⠀” ⠀ he says,  sluggish.   once he's seated upon his bed,   yusef plops himself down.     “⠀can't remember..   doesn't matter.⠀”

〝  you say that,  yet look at how you turned out- ＂ was his reply as they finally made it to the other's room.  he carefully shifted yusef's weight so he held him using one arm as his other opened the door.  it was later shut behind them once they were inside〝  hey,  stay with me yusef.  we're already here ＂ ajax said is a gentle tone as he set the brunette down to sit upon his bed〝  do you have any medicine you can take﹖  i can go grab it if you want ＂

ah  —  understandable.   (    shanghen crossed his arms over his chest as he leaned against the nearby wall.    )    i  ..  talk too much?  ah.   apologies.    (    a small chuckle  —  slightly embarrassed.   )    well  ,  since you're the captain  ..  you choose  ,  right?  or am i mistaken?    (    silence then followed   ,   arms going to stay by his sides as his hues glanced over the surrounding area.   lips closed.    )

@stellarstrs ，⠀“⠀you talk a bit too much,  don't you?⠀” ⠀ yusef remarked,  a subtle smile curved out of interest. ⠀ “⠀never heard of them.⠀” ⠀ added the pirate,   whom later take a good at the sextant he held──┄   likely navigating ahead of the planet they're heading to. ⠀ “⠀i don't know what planet it is just yet.   it doesn't matter what it is,   honestly.⠀” ⠀ they cast a short glance.

well  ,  my friends there are heading for some resources.  but me?  i'm heading to chase after a specific galaxy ranger.  long white hair  —  named beatrix.  sound familiar?  if not  —  that's okay  ,  too.     
            
             (     a sigh comes from the stellaron hunter as he stretches out his arms.   letting out a relieved one when his arms pop.    )    
            
            never thought i'd be meeting a pirate of all people  —  especially a captain!    call that lucky.  heh.  so  ,  which planet  /are/  you and your crew heading to?  just for curiosity's sake.

〝  had to get you to stop somehow ＂ he breathlessly said while trying to compose himself after the onslaught of tickling he had just endured.  his now disheveled hair as a result from his earlier squirming was somewhat fixed using his hands before he lightly hit yusef's chest〝  you got what you deserved.  in my opinion,  this is just karma for you ＂

@advnturs ，⠀“⠀you wish──–⠀” ⠀ just as his legs had entangled themselves to his figure,   this of course,   made yusef stumble forward the other.   inevitably falling down,   now slumped against him. ⠀ “⠀agh...  you scallywag.⠀”

〝  ha ha,  you're not playing fair here,  i can't even get back at you﹗ ＂ the cremator exclaimed as his fits of laughter only seemed to continue.  ajax in his attempt to get the upper hand of the situation,  opted to wrap his legs around the pirate's waist in an attempt to off-balance the other 〝  pft,  my sides are going to start hurting if you don't stop﹗ ＂

he didn't. it'd just be better if you keep a better hold of your men in the future, yeah?

@quatrdeal，⠀“⠀ˢʰᶦᵗ··   ah..  sorry about that,   did he cause any trouble?⠀”

mene nodded   ,   her fingers fidgeting over her abdomen   ,   making brief eye contact with them   .
            “   what im looking for   ..   won’t be at the next stop   .   and i don’t wish to distract myself   .   ”

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @mirrorholder ꓹ ⠀ ⠀“⠀hm..   ┄─again?⠀” ⠀ mumbled yusef,   it had caught his interest with a slight turn..    with whatever he was doing it was briefly paused,   but resumed after. ⠀ “⠀any reason why?⠀”

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @lycorisradiate ꓹ ⠀ ⠀“⠀mn..⠀” ⠀ a slight tilt to the man's head,   where he muses awhile to her statement. ⠀ “⠀haha so polite.   it's nothing,   you don't need to apologize.⠀”

/    @capstained 
            
            “ I’m not so sure ,  but I just feel like I’ve seen you .  It might just be in head though .  Forgive me . ”
            She apologized ,  making sure to bow her head slightly .

⠀⠀  ৎ ﹡    ៹⠀ @lycorisradiate ꓹ ⠀ ⠀yusef raises a curious brow. ⠀ “⠀how so?   perhaps it was someone else..⠀”