“All right, we''ll see you later tonight,” Lana smiled as she and Ariana logged off. Those who were staying on waved goodbye to them, and then headed to ensure their vessel was in ship-shape.
When did I separate Sean and Lana, anyway? Daaang it, that girl is too cute here to be Sean in real life some days... where does one begin and the other end? Lizzy wondered to herself as she began tinkering with things on her portable-crafting table. As she adjusted the steel-wrought brace so that it could be easily fitted to the ship in an emergency repair, she smiled to herself. We''ve done some crazy things, huh, chick?
“Lizzy, you sure about this? Your folks won''t get upset or anything, will they?” Peaches asked her with a serious look.
“My folks? Pffft. They''re surprised I have a nearly perfect attendance record so far this year, minus a couple work days I negotiated for around the holidays. Besides, they''re in no position to lecture me about anything, really.” Lizzy returned.
“Oh-ho, it''s one of those families, huh?” Peaches softly grinned, patting the young woman on the shoulder.
“Yeahh... can''t wait to get away from them next year and house up with Heali and Der.” she replied, making sure her adjustments were secure.
“You should do this sort of thing for a living.” the older woman noted as she admired the craftsmanship.
“I''ve thought about it,” the other nodded back. “Maybe when or if I get tired of my current job I''ll go for an apprenticeship in welding or something...”
“The new face of Rosie the Riveter, huh?” Peaches smiled.
“Ooh, heck yes!” Lizzy beamed.
“Peaches! We''re approaching it,” Snow Dancer called from the helm.
“The Veiled Sea?” the leader of Dreamers Fables returned as she and Lizzy looked out towards the horizon ahead of them.
“Whoa,” the Nordian girl whistled.
“Masters, this sea is something even I have not heard of before; let us be careful,” Fyu Dongtian remarked as he ventured up on deck.
“Oh defs.” Lizzy nodded, placing her hand on the dog-beast''s head.
“Bubs!” Peaches clapped her hands, and the little gremlin appeared.
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“Master!” Bubs replied.
“Get to the lookout,” Peaches said, handing him a spyglass, “And keep watch for anything that might hinder us. We''ll play some cards later.”
“Oh yes, master, yes indeed! Bubs will keep watch!” the gremlin grinned, scurrying up to the crow''s nest with the spyglass in hand.
“Come to think of it -- Snow, can''t you use your magic to make floaty light things to help us see?” Lizzy asked the
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